Terrible news has come down as original Slipknot drummer, and early key member Joey Jordison has died. He was 46. According to a statement by Joey’s family delivered to Billboard.com, Joey was found dead in his sleep. According to TMZ, Joey‘s family said they will hold a private funeral service for him, but it’s unclear when Jordison also previously led bands such as Scar the Martyr, The Murder Dolls, Sinsaenum, Anal Blast, The Have Nots, and Vimic.He also notably recorded with OTEP and was featured on the now classic Roadrunner United album along with many other guest spots. Joey’s family’s statement to Billboard is as follows:
“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,” a statement from Jordison’s family to Billboard reads. “Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music.
“The family of Joey have asked that friends, fans and media understandably respect our need for privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time,” the statement adds. “The family will hold a private funeral service and asks the media and public to respect their wishes.”
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/9606945/joey-jordison-dead-slipknot-drummer/
Naturally, this sudden loss by one of this generations greatest drummers met with an outpouring of support from the larger Rock and Metal community.
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— M. Shawn Crahan (@MShawnCrahan) July 27, 2021
— Slipknot (@slipknot) July 27, 2021
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Fuck !!!!!!!!! https://t.co/JhkQQIgJYj
— Dino Cazares (@DinoCazares) July 27, 2021
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I cannot believe this news today, Rest In Peace #1 @slipknot 😢
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) July 27, 2021
We are saddened by the news of the passing of our friend Joey Jordison. A great musician and person has left us. Sending our love to his family. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/a185j4rJbQ
— Anthrax (@Anthrax) July 27, 2021
Absolutely gutted to hear about the passing of Joey Jordison. I was lucky to have gotten to know him through the years sharing stages and partying around the world. He was an incredible talent and an amazing person. Will miss you my brother. RIP #1
— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) July 27, 2021
To say this dude created an entire generation of drummers would be maybe the biggest understatement ever made
Rest Easy Joey ….. pic.twitter.com/LRu4nThtDm
— Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) July 27, 2021
This is awful news. RIP. https://t.co/jaajOizKOK
— Phil Labonte, Talent Terrorist (@philthatremains) July 27, 2021
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Joey Jordison was better upside down than any other metal drummer sitting normally.
— Ginger Wildheart (@GingerWildheart) July 27, 2021
Ah no…fuck. Joey was a gem. This really sucks. https://t.co/9grev2k0pQ
— Ginger Wildheart (@GingerWildheart) July 27, 2021
I will miss you my brother.🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/MwTIWfMZCe
— Frédéric Leclercq (@fredleclercq) July 27, 2021
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RIP Joey Jordison. Very sad news #joeyjordison pic.twitter.com/Ylesg1W3o6
— Todd Dammit Kerns (@todddammitkerns) July 27, 2021
RIP JJ https://t.co/koa33gWVkx
— Scott Reeder (@Scott_Reeder) July 27, 2021
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one of the best to ever do it. RIP pic.twitter.com/L2P8N0YnZs
— craig reynolds (@reynlord) July 27, 2021