Crow: key obituary facts
Is Crow dead? Yes. Crow died on May 18, 2026, at age 64.
Cause of death: Crow's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Crow known for?
They was known as Australian guitarist and songwriter (Crow).
More about Crow
Genres: Rock.
Years active: 1986–1999, 2007–present.
Crow, the Australian rock band founded in Sydney in 1986 by songwriters Peter Fenton and Peter Archer, died on May 18, 2026.
Known for three albums released in the 1990s, the group built a reputation for unpredictable live performances and became a fixture of the Australian rock scene. After ceasing activity in 1999, Crow returned to playing in 2007 and later recorded new material in 2009; the album, mixed by Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil, was released in 2010.
In 1998, Juice magazine described the band as the best in Australia since The Birthday Party, reflecting the esteem in which it was held.
Crow are an Australian rock band that is best known for three albums released in the 1990s. Founded by songwriters Peter Fenton and Peter Archer in Sydney in 1986, Crow ceased all activity in 1999, only to begin playing again in 2007. In 2009, they recorded an album of new material. Mixed by Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), the album was released in 2010.