Dave Blood
USA- Biography of Dave Blood
- Political and Economic Interests
- Departure from Dead Milkmen
- Pursuit of Serbian Studies
- Love for Serbia
- Interest in Religion
- Danger and Departure from Serbia
- Love for Serbia from Afar
- Tragic End
Biography of Dave Blood
Dave Blood was the bass guitarist of the punk band 'Dead Milkmen'. He played a major role in the formation of the band in 1983, alongside Joe Jack Talcum, Dean Clean, and Rodney Anonymous.
Political and Economic Interests
Dave Blood had a deep interest in politics and economics. He studied economics at Temple University in Pennsylvania, USA, and later pursued a PhD in economics at Purdue University in Ohio, USA. However, he decided not to pursue a career in academia.
Departure from Dead Milkmen
In 1995, Dave Blood stopped playing in Dead Milkmen after the band disbanded. He never picked up the guitar again due to suffering from tendonitis in both hands.
Pursuit of Serbian Studies
After the band's breakup, Dave Blood enrolled at Indiana University in the USA to study Serbian language, literature, history, and culture. He was a passionate learner and dedicated himself to his studies. Although not of Yugoslavian descent, Dave developed a deep connection with Serbia after visiting the country and considered himself a true Serb at heart.
Love for Serbia
Dave Blood loved the Serbian people and culture so much that in 1998, he moved to Novi Sad, the second-largest city in Serbia. His goal was to contribute to the revival and development of Serbia. To support himself financially, Dave worked as an English language teacher.
Interest in Religion
Despite growing up in a Catholic family, Dave Blood did not become a devoted Catholic. He extensively studied the traditions of various world religions and denominations. Living in Serbia, he realized the importance of the Serbian Orthodox Church in understanding the Serbian people. His articles were published multiple times in the Orthodox Serbian magazine, Svetigora.
Danger and Departure from Serbia
In 1999, NATO began bombing Serbia. It became unsafe for an American to live in Serbia and for a Serb to have an American friend. Before leaving for his homeland, Dave Blood was offered shelter in a monastery by the monks. However, to avoid putting them at risk, he had to leave Serbia.
Love for Serbia from Afar
While living in the USA, Dave Blood continued to love and be fascinated by Serbia. He wanted to write about the places affected by the bombings. Despite not being a Orthodox Christian, he kept an icon of Saint Sava of Serbia above his bed.
Tragic End
On March 10, 2004, at the age of 47, Dave Blood tragically ended his life.
