Dustin Hengst was drummer for Boston-based rock bands Damone, and pop singer-songwriter Bleu McAuley.
Dustin and Bleu were signed to Columbia Records.
Damone were active from 2002 through 2008. They were signed to RCA and then Island and released three albums before splitting up.
Dustin Hengst passed away on December 9, 2011 after his liver had shut down, becoming non-functional and taking a toll on his body. Dustin was only 39 years old.