Fitz of Depression

Fitz of Depression was an American punk rock band from Olympia, Washington, formed in 1987.

The band continued to play, particularly in the Northwestern United States, with occasional west coast tours until the untimely death of founding member and singer/guitarist Mike Dees.

Formed in Olympia in 1988, the band's original lineup consisted of Mike Dees (Mikey Dees vocals, guitar), Jim Koontz (bass guitar), and Craig Becker (drums).

A benefit concert was held in April 1991 to help Dees pay fines for traffic violations and avoid jail, with the band joined on stage by Bikini Kill and Nirvana and the concert filmed for the documentary film Hype!.

[9] On 4 June 2019, Mikey Dees was found dead in his home of an apparent heart attack suffered in his sleep.