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Dallas music scene remembers Course of Empire drummer and Deep Ellum mainstay Chad Lovell
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Scott Tucker , as published by Dallas Observer
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Lovell's death follows a traumatic brain injury he suffered in 2019.
A well-known figure in Dallas ' music scene has passed away. Chad Lovell, a drummer for Course of Empire, died on Tuesday. He was a mainstay in the Deep Ellum community, contributing to the area's arts scene for decades.
Lovell's death follows a traumatic brain injury he suffered in 2019. The details of his passing are not fully outlined in available information, but it is clear that he was an important part of the local music community. For more information on Chad Lovell's life and legacy, readers can refer to the Dallas Observer, which has reported on his passing and contributions to the Dallas music scene.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Dallas Observer ·
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