Post by bioproject on Jul 28, 2021 21:25:20 GMT
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Joey Jordison a former member of Slipknot is dead at 46. His band was big in the early 2000's
Joey Jordison a former member of Slipknot is dead at 46. His band was big in the early 2000's
(CNN)Joey Jordison, a founder of the heavy metal band Slipknot, has died, his family announced in a statement provided Tuesday to CNN.
He was 46.
"We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021," the family said. "Joey's death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow."
Legendary band Metallica paid tribute to Jordison on their official Facebook page with a photo of him on stage and the caption "R.I.P. brother." Jordison served as a drummer for Slipknot, which he helped create in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995.
The masked band burst onto the music scene with a self-titled album in 1999.
They enjoyed much success, including the selling of millions of records worldwide and the formation of the Knotfest music festival in 2012.
There were also controversies surrounding some of their violent lyrics. And founding bassist Paul Gray overdosed at the age of 38.
He was 46.
"We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021," the family said. "Joey's death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow."
Legendary band Metallica paid tribute to Jordison on their official Facebook page with a photo of him on stage and the caption "R.I.P. brother." Jordison served as a drummer for Slipknot, which he helped create in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995.
The masked band burst onto the music scene with a self-titled album in 1999.
They enjoyed much success, including the selling of millions of records worldwide and the formation of the Knotfest music festival in 2012.
There were also controversies surrounding some of their violent lyrics. And founding bassist Paul Gray overdosed at the age of 38.
