Bender
Birth nameAlexander Buchanan
Also known asAl Bender, Bender Stratocaster
Born(1980-07-19)July 19, 1980
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
DiedMarch 1, 2018(2018-03-01) (aged 37)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresUnderground hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, producer, artist
Years active2004–2018
Websiteflightdistance.com

Alexander Buchanan (July 19, 1980 – March 1, 2018), better known by his stage name Bender, was a Canadian rapper.[1][2][3][4][5]

He was a member of the group Flight Distance and a former King of the Dot champion.[6][7][8][9] Bender was also a professional visual artist.[10]

Bender died on March 1, 2018, aged 37, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[11] No cause of death has been released, but an article has reported that he may have died from sleep apnea.[12]

Discography

Albums

Bender

  • The Squidmilker Instrumentals (2004)

Flight Distance (Bender with Patience & DJ Calkuta)

  • Run for Your Lives! (2005)
  • Bad Information (2011)
  • High Priests of Low-Life (2014)
  • Harmony Chlorine (2018)[13]

EPs, singles

EPs

  • The Warning Shot (2005) (with Flight Distance)

Singles

  • "Real Teeth" (2010) (with Flight Distance)
  • "Worth" (2013) (with Flight Distance)

Guest appearances

  • 24/7 – "White Chalk" (2010)
  • Noah23 – "Air Guitar" from Heart of Rock (2010)
  • 24/7 – "Pulling Teeth" from A.I. Project (2012)
  • Charron – "Go In" from Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips (2013)
  • Giant Gorilla Dog Thing – "Stonewall" from Horse (2014)
  • Noah23 x DJ Coutz – "Campy Squalor" from Discordian Pope (2016)

See also

References

  1. ^ "CBC Music". Music.cbc.ca. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  2. ^ "As seen at Bluesfest, local hip hop artists are having a big influence on the Ottawa music scene | Ottawa Citizen". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  3. ^ "Derealization – Flight Distance Interview by Patrick Ackroyd – April 8, 2013 HIP HOP - The Cornwall Free News". Cornwallfreenews.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Ottawa's golden age of hip hop - Ottawa Citizen Digital Lounge". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  5. ^ "Ottawa's golden age of hip hop". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  6. ^ "King of the Dot Entertainment - Current King of the Dot Champion "Bender"". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  7. ^ "Organik Details Charron's Championship Potential & Bender's KOTD Comeback". Hiphopdx.com. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Bender Breaks Down Preparation For Big T Battle At KOTD's "Vendetta 2: Redemption"". Hiphopdx.com. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Bender Discusses Multi-Syllable Rhyme Schemes In Battle Rap". Hiphopdx.com. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Al Bender Custom Portraits". Benderportraits.tumblr.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Former KOTD champ Bender has passed away". Hiphopcanada.com. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  12. ^ Duffy, Andrew (March 4, 2018). "Ottawa rap artist Alex 'Bender' Buchanan remembered as humble genius". Ottawa Citizen.
  13. ^ "Flight Distance". Facebook.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.

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