Bender (rapper)

Alexander Buchanan (July 19, 1980 – March 1, 2018), better known by his stage name Bender, was a Canadian underground hip hop artist.[1][2][3][4][5]

Bender
Birth nameAlexander Buchanan
Also known asAl Bender, Bender Stratocaster
Born(1980-07-19)July 19, 1980
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
DiedMarch 1, 2018(2018-03-01) (aged 37)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresUnderground hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, producer, artist
Years active2004–2018
Associated actsFlight Distance
Websiteflightdistance.com

He was a member of the group Flight Distance and a former King of the Dot champion.[6][7][8][9] Bender was also a professional visual artist.[10]

Bender died on March 1, 2018, aged 37, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[11] No cause of death has been released, but an article has reported that he may have died from sleep apnea.[12]

Discography

Albums

Bender

  • The Squidmilker Instrumentals (2004)

Flight Distance (Bender with Patience & DJ Calkuta)

  • Run for Your Lives! (2005)
  • Bad Information (2011)
  • High Priests of Low-Life (2014)
  • Harmony Chlorine (2018)[13]

EPs, singles

EPs

  • The Warning Shot (2005) (with Flight Distance)

Singles

  • "Real Teeth" (2010) (with Flight Distance)
  • "Worth" (2013) (with Flight Distance)

Guest appearances
  • 24/7 – "White Chalk" (2010)
  • Noah23 – "Air Guitar" from Heart of Rock (2010)
  • 24/7 – "Pulling Teeth" from A.I. Project (2012)
  • Charron – "Go In" from Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips (2013)
  • Giant Gorilla Dog Thing – "Stonewall" from Horse (2014)
  • Noah23 x DJ Coutz – "Campy Squalor" from Discordian Pope (2016)

See also

References
  1. "CBC Music". Music.cbc.ca. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Derealization – Flight Distance Interview by Patrick Ackroyd – April 8, 2013 HIP HOP - The Cornwall Free News". Cornwallfreenews.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-11-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2014-04-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2014-04-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Organik Details Charron's Championship Potential & Bender's KOTD Comeback". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  8. "Bender Breaks Down Preparation For Big T Battle At KOTD's "Vendetta 2: Redemption"". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  9. "Bender Discusses Multi-Syllable Rhyme Schemes In Battle Rap". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  10. "Al Bender Custom Portraits". Benderportraits.tumblr.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  11. "Former KOTD champ Bender has passed away". Hiphopcanada.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  12. Duffy, Andrew (March 4, 2018). "Ottawa rap artist Alex 'Bender' Buchanan remembered as humble genius". Ottawa Citizen.
  13. "Flight Distance". Facebook.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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