Musician Peter Forrest Found Dead in NYC

Peter 'P. Fluid' Forrest, the 64-year-old former frontman of the pioneering funk-rock band 24-7 Spyz, was found brutally beaten to death in an ambulette bus he was driving in the Bronx on January 13. His colleagues reported him missing after he failed to make scheduled pickups and did not answer calls, prompting them to locate the vehicle via GPS. The New York Police Department has classified his death as a homicide, with no arrests made yet. Forrest co-founded 24-7 Spyz in 1986 and contributed to their early albums, known for their fusion of heavy metal, funk, and reggae. He was also involved in the Black Rock Coalition, advocating for Black musicians in rock music. Tributes from former bandmates highlight his unique stage presence and the impact he had on the genre.