Allen Shellenberger: Lit Drummer Behind My Own Worst Enemy Dies at 39

Allen Shellenberger was the drummer and a founding member of the rock band Lit. He formed the band in Fullerton, California, in the 1990s with the brothers A. Jay and Jeremy Popoff.

Lit's 1999 album A Place in the Sun was a hit, with singles including "My Own Worst Enemy," "Miserable" and "Zip-Lock." The band toured widely and appeared on TV and radio.

Shellenberger was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May 2008. He kept performing with the band until the fall of that year. He died on August 13, 2009, at age 39, surrounded by his family, the band and close friends.

Achievements: Founding member of Lit, hit "My Own Worst Enemy."

Birth: 1969 - United States.

Profession: Drummer.

Interesting Facts: "My Own Worst Enemy" remains a modern rock radio staple.