Mikey Welsh, who played with the group Weezer, has died in Chicago of a suspected drug overdose.

Welsh played with the iconic band from 1998 to 2001, and after suffering a nervous breakdown and talking openly about his addiction to drugs, found a new career as an artist.

PHOTOS: Steve Jobs Through The Years

He lived in Burlington, Vermont and was in Chicago to see his old band. He was found unresponsive in his hotel room.