Krzysztof Raczkowski facts for kids
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Krzysztof Raczkowski
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Docent, Doc |
| Born | 29 October 1970 Kętrzyn, Poland |
| Died | 18 August 2005 (aged 34) Olsztyn, Poland |
| Genres | Death metal, black metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1988–2005 |
| Associated acts | Vader, Dies Irae, Sweet Noise, Hunter, Slashing Death, Unborn, Moon, Overdub Trio |
Krzysztof Raczkowski (born October 29, 1970 – died August 18, 2005) was a talented Polish drummer. Many people knew him by his nicknames, Docent or Doc. He was most famous for being the drummer for the Polish death metal band Vader for many years. He also played with other bands like Dies Irae.
Doc's Musical Journey
Krzysztof Raczkowski started his music career in 1988. He quickly became known for his powerful drumming style. His main band was Vader, where he played drums from 1988 until 2005.
Vader became a very popular band in the death metal music scene. Doc's drumming was a big part of their sound. He helped create many of their albums and songs.
Playing with Other Bands
Besides Vader, Doc also worked with several other music groups. He was a full member of the band Dies Irae. He also played as a guest musician for bands like Sweet Noise and Hunter.
He contributed to many different albums and projects. This showed how versatile and in-demand his drumming skills were.
His Final Years
In February 2004, while working on Vader's album The Beast, Doc had an accident. He fell down stairs and hurt his arm and leg. This meant the recording sessions had to be put on hold.
Because of his injuries, another drummer, Dariusz "Daray" Brzozowski, helped out with the album. In March 2005, Krzysztof Raczkowski officially left Vader.
Doc sadly passed away a few months later, in August 2005. He was 34 years old. Doctors said he died from heart failure. His grave is in Korsze, Poland.
Images for kids
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Doc's gravestone, July 2019
