Jon Wysocki dead at 53: Staind drummer passes away
The music world is in mourning this Sunday, with word that original Staind drummer Jon Wysocki passing away.
The drummer's new group Lydia's Castle announced on their Instagram that Wysocki passed away at 53 on Saturday night at just after 8 PM.
'On 5/18/2024 at 8:02pm, @jonwysocki4 passed away surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. An official statement will be developed shortly,' the group said.
No cause of death was listed, though the drummer was reportedly having issues with his liver recently.
Another group he was in - SOIL - posted the following statement: 'Jon Wysocki was not only a great friend, a great drummer, but a great human being. It was an honor to have him in SOIL for the time we did. We had so many laughs, so many good times. You will be missed dearly. Until we meet again dear friend…. '
The music world is in mourning this Sunday, with word that original Staind drummer Jon Wysocki passing away.
The drummer's new group Lydia's Castle announced on their Instagram that Wysocki passed away at 53 on Saturday night at just after 8 PM
'On 5/18/2024 at 8:02pm, @jonwysocki4 passed away surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. An official statement will be developed shortly,' the group said
Staind also posted a statement on their verified Twitter account on Sunday afternoon after news of his passing spread.
'We first met Jon through mutual friends in 1994. We came together with Mike, Aaron, and Johnny April in 1995 and founded Staind,' the statement began.
'The 17 years that followed were some of the best memories of our times together,' the statement continued.
'From practice in Ludlow, Mass to touring around the world, Jon was integral to who we were as a band,' the group continued.
'Our hearts go out to Jon’s family, and fans around the world who loved him,' the statement concluded.
Wysocki first met singer Aaron Lewis when his friend, guitarist Mike Mushock, introduced them, and with bassist Johnny April, the group was formed in 1995.
The group performed with Lim Bizkit in 1997, and impressed frontman Fred Durst so much he signed them to his Flip Records in 1998.
They released their major label debut Dysfunction in April 1999, with Break the Cycle (2001), 14 Shades of Grey (2003), Chapter V (2005) and The Illusion of Progress (2008) following.
Staind also posted a statement on their verified Twitter account on Sunday afternoon after news of his passing spread
Staind also posted a statement on their verified Twitter account on Sunday afternoon after news of his passing spread
Wysocki left the group in 2010, though he's still fondly remembered by singer Aaron Lewis, who posted a statement in three tweets on Sunday
Wysocki left the group in 2010, though he's still fondly remembered by singer Aaron Lewis, who posted a statement in three tweets on Sunday.
'I’m so sad. I lost my friend. A friend I loved like a brother… fought with like a brother… cared for like a brother… worried about like a brother… cried over like a brother… because he was my brother in arms,' Lewis said.
'My journey would’ve been different without him. The battles we fought together. The battles we fought against each other. The battles we fought side by side alone with our own demons. The battles we won and the battles we lost,' he added.
'He was my friend. He was our brother. My heart is broken. My world has changed. I’ll see you on the other side my friend. My brother. Godspeed,' he continued.
'My heart, my love, and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones. I’m so fucking sad. He will be missed,' Lewis concluded.
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