Teenage Head singer dies at 52

Frank Kerr, the lead singer of the iconic Canadian punk rock band Teenage Head, has died at age 52.

Bandmate Gord Lewis said Kerr died Wednesday at a Hamilton hospital. Kerr had been diagnosed with throat cancer less than a month ago.

The band had their biggest hits with their first two albums, 1979's Teenage Head, and Frantic City (1980).

Known as "Frankie Venom" to fans, Kerr's most identifiable songs include Let's Shake, Top Down, Somethin' On My Mind and Picture My Face.

Teenage Head will receive a lifetime achievement award during the Hamilton Music Awards on Nov. 16.