Mahmoud Hussein (Vocalist)

Mahmoud Hussein was a Syrian-born Minecraftian vocalist. He was renowned for his frantic live performances, and "preparing to jump off a bridge" delivery, as he put it.

Hussein stabbed himself in his closet on April 19, 1999, as a result of his parents finding out about his homosexuality. Homicide has not been ruled out.

Early life
Hussein was born in Syria on June 15, 1979 to Farad and Iman Hussein. He moved to Minecraftia at the age of ten, and never gained citizenship. Upon coming to the Minecraftia, he flourished in arts, and often came top of his class in music. He had a knack for the guitar, but, as he started his career, drifted more towards vocals.

Teachers described him as a flamboyant and loved presence in class.

Sticks
Hussein formed Sticks on August 23, 1994, and they disbanded the day he died. He often conducted the band during live performances, and would pick up a guitar left at the center of the stage and start spontaneously jamming with the band part-way through live gigs.Sticks released two albums, one on cassette and one on the Kill Rock Stars record label. It picked up some traction, just about bubbling under the Billboard heatseekers chart at its peak, and becoming a cult classic. They have since been reissued, and the original tape of the debut album can go for anywhere from $100 - $500. Hussein was praised for his confrontational songwriting.

Death
Hussein died at age 19 on April 19, 1999. An autopsy was performed and small hesitation wounds were found, but not questioned. No funeral was held, but a memorial has since been established in-front of his high school.