Suicide

Vega had worked on the album with his wife, his co-writer and producer, for six years prior to his death. The album will arrive on the first anniversary of his passing.

Not sure where to begin in discovering the music of Alan Vega? Try these 10 songs.

Several musicians, include the Arcade Fire frontman, have honored Vega, who passed away on Saturday (July 16).

Alan Vega, singer of the influential pre-punk NYC group Suicide, has died at the age of 78.