Slipknot’s founding drummer Joey Jordison has died at 46
Joey Jordison, who was a founding member of Slipknot, has died aged 46.
A rep for his household stated (through Rolling Stone) that he died peacefully in his sleep on Monday (July 26). A explanation for demise has not but been confirmed.
“Joey’s demise has left us with empty hearts and emotions of indescribable sorrow,” an announcement from Jordison’s household learn. “To those who knew Joey, understood his fast wit, his light character, large coronary heart, and his love for all issues household and music.
“The household of Joey have requested that pals, followers, and media understandably respect our want for privateness and peace at this extremely tough time.” The household intends to carry a non-public funeral service.
Jordison was the drummer for Slipknot from their authentic formation – after they referred to as themselves the Pale Ones and later Meld, earlier than Jordison urged they modify their identify to Slipknot in 1995 – till his departure from the band in December 2013. That very same yr, he shaped heavy steel band Scar The Martyr, which he was the drummer for till they disbanded in 2016.
A couple of years after leaving Slipknot, he revealed that the rationale he exited the band was a neurological illness. “I acquired actually, actually sick with a horrible illness referred to as transverse myelitis, I misplaced my legs,” he instructed the viewers on the Metallic Hammer Golden Gods Awards in 2016.
“I couldn’t play anymore. It was a type of a number of sclerosis, which I wouldn’t want on my worst enemy. I acquired myself again up, and I acquired myself within the health club and I acquired myself again in fucking remedy, to fucking beat this shit.”
Jordison introduced in 2016 that he had launched a brand new band referred to as Vimic. On the time of his demise, he was taking part in as a part of excessive steel band Sinsaenum.
Jordison additionally performed guitar within the glam horror-punk group the Murderdolls. Whereas touring Ozzfest in 2001 in assist of Slipknot’s second album, ‘Iowa’, Jordison met Tripp Eisen, then of Static-X; the 2 mentioned forming a aspect challenge. A yr later, Jordison revived his band The Rejects, renaming them the Murderdolls; he added Wednesday 13 of Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13, Ben Graves and Eric Griffin.
The band put out two albums, ‘Past The Valley Of The Murderdolls’ (2002) and ‘Girls And Kids Final’ (2010), earlier than Wednesday 13 confirmed in 2013 that Murderdolls had cut up up in 2011.
“I’ll always remember you. You modified my life ceaselessly,” Wednesday 13 tweeted in tribute to Jordison, additionally sharing an image of the pair collectively.
R.I.P. Joey Jordison
I’ll always remember you. You modified my life ceaselessly. ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/R0OetL1JpJ
— Wednesday 13 (@officialwed13) July 27, 2021
A whole lot of different tributes have begun to pour in for the musician, together with from Trivium drummer, Alex Bent. “I don’t have phrases, to name him an inspiration can be an understatement,” he wrote on Twitter. “Numerous hours finding out each transfer behind the package . I owe a lot to Joey Jordison and will by no means think about being the place I’m as we speak with out his affect.”
Pores and skin of Skunk Anansie wrote: “RIP @thejoeyjordison One of the ferocious and entertaining bands we ever performed with. What a drummer! Rock has misplaced one other legend.”
“Shit. RIP to the brother Joey Jordison. Love you brother,” a message on Papa Roach‘s official Twitter learn, whereas Frank Turner tweeted: “Very unhappy to listen to about Joey Jordison. By no means crossed paths however he was an unbelievable musician. 46 isn’t any age. RIP.”
Metallica shared an image of James Hetfield taking part in alongside Jordison, with the caption: “R.I.P. brother…”
You’ll be able to see extra tributes to the Jordison under:
I don’t have phrases, to name him an inspiration can be an understatement. Numerous hours finding out each transfer behind the package . I owe a lot to Joey Jordison and will by no means think about being the place I’m as we speak with out his affect. RIP pic.twitter.com/BAnLHW9Re2
— Alex Bent (@AlexBentDrums) July 27, 2021
RIP @thejoeyjordison One of the ferocious and entertaining bands we ever performed with. What a drummer! Rock has misplaced one other legend ? #joeyjordison #slipknot https://t.co/CfQy6Pjn5T
— pores and skin (skunk anansie) (@skinskinny) July 27, 2021
Shit. RIP to the brother Joey Jordison. Love you brother.
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) July 27, 2021
Very unhappy to listen to about Joey Jordison. By no means crossed paths however he was an unbelievable musician. 46 isn’t any age. RIP.
— Frank Turner (@frankturner) July 27, 2021
R.I.P. brother…
Posted by Metallica on Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Goodbye, legend.#joeyjordison pic.twitter.com/VQhkC1sKpC
— Fleshgod Apocalypse (@FApocalypse) July 27, 2021
Relaxation in Peace to Joey Jordison. The world misplaced one other extremely expertise musician.
— Herman Li (@HermanLi) July 27, 2021
aw man, rip joey jordison ? such an enormous inspiration
— simple life (@easylife) July 27, 2021
At this time, ProMark mourns the lack of drumming icon Joey Jordison. Joey’s affect on a technology of steel drummers is incalculable, and his type behind the package will probably be admired and emulated for years to return. Our deepest condolences to his household, pals, and plenty of devoted followers. pic.twitter.com/RXBSHP5eoJ
— ProMark Drumsticks (@promarksticks) July 27, 2021
Relaxation in energy Joey Jordison, one in every of my first inspirations to ever play drums. The primary time I heard a blast beat. First time I heard loud up entrance double kick drums. Slipknot had such a robust affect on my path in life. Fuck man pic.twitter.com/XYh8LvQjmB
— Cody Stewart (@TheCodyStewart) July 27, 2021
Relaxation In Peace Joey Jordison. You modified the sport with Slipknot. Introduced the blast beat to the mainstream! Gave youngsters a groove like no different. Perseverance would’ve by no means occurred had it not been for Joey & the Slipknot camp. Condolences to his household, pals & followers. Gone too quickly
— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) July 27, 2021
RIP to one in every of my childhood heroes. This one hurts. My coronary heart goes out to his family and friends. Lengthy stay #joeyjordison pic.twitter.com/5E5sL7gmaP
— Jake One thing (@JakeSomething_) July 27, 2021
RIP JOEY JORDISON WTFFFFFFF !!!!
FAV DRUMMER GROWING UP FUCKING LEGEND THIS SUCKS FUCK
— nedarb (@nedarbnagrom) July 27, 2021
Completely shocked & gutted to listen to of the passing of @joeyjordison. Along with being an unbelievable drummer, he was at all times a cultured man. When he heard how a lot of a fan @MaxPortnoy_ was, he despatched to the home an enormous field stuffed with @slipknot swag: shirts, hoodies, backpacks… pic.twitter.com/Ga3xtZk8ec
— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) July 27, 2021
RIP Joey Jordison pic.twitter.com/CsNRjeaYqF
— Twitching Tongues (@twtchngtongues) July 27, 2021
RIP Joey Jordison. Godspeed sir.
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) July 27, 2021
relaxation in peace joey jordison ?
— Vinny Mauro (@chenzomauro) July 27, 2021
I’m shocked and saddened to listen to of the passing of Joey Jordison. An unbelievable musician and songwriter, gone method too quickly.
My deepest condolences to his household, pals, and all who he touched together with his expertise. RIP Joey? – Jesse Wild / Rhythm Journal pic.twitter.com/a8UBwhTyeZ
— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) July 27, 2021