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Allen, guitarist for Suburbs, dies at 54

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Bruce Allen, guitarist for the rock band the Suburbs, died Monday after a brief hospitalization. He was 54.

Jeff Buswell, Suburbs manager, told The Associated Press that Allen had been ill for the last few years, and went to the hospital last week with internal bleeding. He was taken off life support Monday night and died surrounded by family and friends.

The Suburbs formed in 1977, and became known locally for their raucous, danceable live shows. The band broke up in 1987, and briefly reunited in 1993, performing occasionally since then.

In a statement, the rest of the Suburbs praised Allen for "contributing his unique guitar skills and warm and funny personality to a band and moment in music that many have recognized made a difference in Minnesota pop culture."

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)