Plan 9 Singer Dies in Oakland Motorcycle Crash

(Plan 9, from the band's MySpace page)

Aaron Fuller, frontman for Oakland's Misfits cover band-turned original psychobilly act Plan 9, died in Oakland early Tuesday morning after crashing his motorcycle. According to the band's publicist, Fuller flipped over the side of an overpass and died upon impact. Police are investigating the incident.

Responses from the band and the band's publicist below:

From Plan 9's MadMike and Scary Barrie:

Our friend, colleague, and brother Aaron Fuller had an accident on his motorcycle. He's gone. All of us are in shock. Scheduled Plan 9 appearance on Oct. 4th is canceled.

I keep calling people to make sure it's for real and I'm not making some fucked-up mistake. If only...I know he was real happy with the new CD and was looking forward to doing gigs with us.

It was an honor to know him and work with him for 6 years. He had an awesome voice and great sense of humor. One thing is for sure: things were never boring when Aaron was around. He was always down for a good time, he had an amazing intellect and told the most fascinating and hilarious stories.

Who knows what he would've done if he'd had the time. He was the type of person who could do whatever he set his mind to. Plan 9 was proof of that. He'd never been in a band before, or wanted to, for that matter. But he came in from day one and kicked it's ass.

There isn't anything more to say, really. It's a surreal moment. Hard to believe... MadMike

I am still in shock after 10 hours. It is a sad day for us and all who knew and loved Aaron. He joined the band reluctantly and bloomed into an amazing singer and front man. Will we carry on ..? I think so. Aaron would have wanted it that way. It was a true honor to play with him and to know and ride with him. A true friend in every sense of the word. Plan 9 wants to exend our condolences to his family.. He will live on in our hearts and in our music. Godspeed my Brother... Scary Barrie.

From the band's publicist:

Fuller's family has stated that they "want Plan 9 to continue because that is what Aaron would want." The band has not yet commented. Plan 9 thanks all their fans for the emails and messages, and sends the family of Aaron Fuller their deepest sympathies. More details to follow later.