lynn

"If your into punkish hardcore music listen to Snot...the frontman Lynn has died, but nevertheless they are an amazing band that never got the respect they deserved. I see a drug addict blow his head off, and he's a rock god...I see a guy in a band that changed hardcore music as I would know it and he dies and gets a mere 3 seconds on MTV news saying that, 'Snot frontman, Lynn Strait has died in a car accident.' It's all a bunch of bull! All I can say is there are so many things out there that people don't know about...you should all get out there and try to experience them"

Snot vocalist Lynn Strait, along with his Boxer, Dobbs (the bands mascot) died in a 3 car collision in Santa Barbara, CA on December 11th, 1998. A memorial service was held shortly after in Santa Barbara which was attended by over 2000 friends, family and fans.

Died, December 11, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident on Highway 101. It was a beautifl day where the highway runs close to the ocean. Lynn was 30 years old. His best friend, Dobbs, his Boxer dog died with him at his side. Their spirits departed this life without a moments suffering and now they sing and run and play with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Although born in Manhasset, New York, he grew up in Santa Barbara. Here he made many friends, grew to love life and found expression for himself in hard rock music. With his Mother's wonderful love and support, he became his dream, a composer and singer in a nationally known band.

Lynn was the lead singer in the up and coming rock band, Snot. They had just finished touring with Ozzy Osborne in the OzzFest 1998 tour this past summer. Their first album, Get Some, was introduced in the spring of 1997 featuring a picture of Dobbs balancing a lemon on his nose on the cover. Lynn had just finished writing nine songs for his second album. Lynn had always suffered from Tourette Syndrome but it was only recently diagnosed. It is a disease that affects the nervous system and the discomfort was sometime unbearable. But Lynn is free from that now and he is at peace. He will be deeply missed by his many fans throughout the world who were touched by his tremendous energy and generous heart.

He is survived by his loving parents, Marie Ann and Lynn Sr, his biggest fans, his sisters, Jennie and Julie and beloved girl friend Karen Mason. He is survived by his brother-in-law, David and step-mother Cheryl, Grandmothers, June Strait and Mary Mitroka and also will be missed by his many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friend, Charles Browning. Those who got to know Lynn as well as other friends of the family, will celebrate his journey from this life to the joy of the afterliff on Wednesday, December 16. A celebration of his Life officiated by Father Virgil Cordano will be at the Old Mission on Laguna St in Santa Barbara and at the Rose Garden after services.