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Strait was born in Manhasset, N.Y., but landed in Santa Barbara as a teen and immediately embraced the SoCal punk scene. Prior to his work with Snot, he had never sung in a band. "I always wanted to because it seemed like a lot of fun," he says. "But I wasn't into what most bands were playing." Starting from scratch, Strait points out, has been an advantage. "There's nobody to emulate. I won't say what I do is groundbreaking, but some of it is original; there are weird patterns in my vocals, because I got to make up my style as I went along."

All of the Snots have paid their dues in underground bands. Doling was in the West Coast speed metal outfit Kronix; Strait played bass in the punk band Lethal Dose. On the East Coast, Mayo was in Silence, a thrash metal ensemble. He later joined bassist John Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Miller in M.F. Pit Bulls. Doling formed Snot - of which he and Strait are the only original members - after Kronix was buried in the grunge avalanche.

Snot doesn't beat audiences over the head with a message. "All these L.A. bands have causes," sneered Strait, who serves as the band's lyricist. "If we have a message, it's to not take yourself too seriously. All we are is politically incorrect. We like eatin' steaks."

Nabbing a record contract was a dream come true for some of his mates, but Strait was underwhelmed by the development. His response: "Yeah, now I can order cheese on my Whopper." Actually, while his bandmates were signing on the dotted line, he was finishing a month in County Jail, where he'd spent a year in the early '90s. "There's a layer of filth that hides in every small town," he says. "Santa Barbara's no exception."

Lynn's Obituary

STRAIT, James Lynn

Died December 11, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident on Highway 101. It was a beautiful 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 moment's 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 afterlife 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

ONCE AGAIN, special thanks to:

Deftoned Boy @ Lynnweb.com and xxxtra special thanks to LOUDSIDE.

SNOT CREW FOR LIFE

fer yr own good go to: www.loudside.com/snot

2:05 pm - 12.11.01

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