Barry Cowsill

Born September 14, 1954 in Newport, Rhode Island. Bassist (and later, guitarist) of The Cowsills. Following the breakup of the group, he led a nomadic lifestyle, performing occasionally, eventually settling in New Orleans where he was living when Hurricane Katrina struck. He was last heard from on September 1, 2005. His body was discovered when it washed up on a New Orleans wharf on December 28, 2005. Cause of death was ruled a drowning at the hands of Katrina. Date of passing is assumed to be September 1, 2005.