Rozz Williams (Christian Death) - "In Absentia" - Live In Los Angeles 1997

Footage from my personal collection on VHS of a Rozz Williams solo concert I was the drummer for in Los Angeles in 1997. I worked with Rozz in his solo band from 1996 until his death in 1998. We were also co-members of the experimental band EXP during the same period. I miss him dearly, as all of us who knew him do.
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Band:
Justin Bennett: Drums
Israel Medina: Bass
Kenton Holmes: Guitar
Paris Sadonis: Keyboards
Bio:
Justin Bennett has been the live touring drummer for Skinny Puppy since 2004 and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult since 2003. He has also been the touring drummer for Peter Murphy (Bauhaus), Rozz Williams (Christian Death), and Penal Colony. He recorded and toured with the band Professional Murder Music for Geffen Records from 1999 to 2003. Other projects he's currently involved in include Die So Fluid (post rock), Ketvector (electronic), Bahntier (post industrial), and Askew (audio/video sculpture).
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[@dagmarramgad5441]

Thank you for uploading. This song is very meaningful to me. I was pleasantly shocked and surprised to find this beautiful live version. How I miss Rozz, but I can totally understand his reasoning all the same. He had forecasted so much of the decline.

[@justinbennettdrums]

You're very welcome!

[@caseyhulteng4309]

Justin, I knew you were a legend, didn't know you were LEGENDARY

[@justinbennettdrums]

😅🎉

[@kopisg]

Coming up on 25 years... I remember that night well. RIP

[@justinbennettdrums]

❤️

[@jeromealexandre3391]

What an incredible show - miss Rozz 😢

[@dalive___]

Amazing

[@johncollins7843]

From Coven 13 on 21 September 1997.Thanks for sharing this Justin.

[@justinbennettdrums]

My pleasure John!

[@bcnangeljanmiquel7412]

gracias ... en 1994 lo vi , en Barcelona españa Sala Akelarre , fué uno de los conciertos que guardo con mas amor ... Rozz tenia algo que no se aprende , lo tienes o no

[@ROZZx-kt2kc]

another great clip thanks for sharing

[@justinbennettdrums]

Thanks for watching!

[@summerbalmora8969]

wow thank you for posting

[@NoMoreHeroesAnymore1334]

Thank you so much for sharing, it's very appreciated.

[@ciril6904]

Kenton Rules , Rozz Reigns

[@justinbennettdrums]

Agreed, love Ken!

[@ryanx1334x]

wonderful thanx for this 🙏 miss him always

[@Mz.AurorasAttic]

Thank you for sharing this ! This has always been one of my favorite songs

[@jamesedmonds926]

Beautiful footage, thx ❤

[@Obaldino]

Essa música me é extremamente marcante. Obrigado.

[@lastrights23]

thanks for posting this justin!

[@lastrights23]

hey justin, commenting here again as i’m wondering if that was you drumming with rozz during his last show in january 1998. the drummer during that show looks like you and i haven’t been able to find info on that shows lineup. thanks in advance!

[@justinbennettdrums]

Hey there! Yes that was me :-) Was it the memorial show or Billboard Live?

[@lastrights23]

@@justinbennettdrums memorial show for erik christides