Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

[Eugene]

Source: BBC

Joey Jordison: Slipknot founding drummer dies aged 46

28 July 2021

The former drummer of US heavy metal band Slipknot, Joey Jordison, has died at the age of 46.

In a statement, Jordison's family said he passed away peacefully in his sleep.

They did not reveal his cause of death, but said his passing had left them with "empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow".

Jordison was one of Slipknot's original members, founding the band in 1995 along with percussionist Shawn Cruhan and bassist Paul Gray.

The group released a successful self-titled debut album four years later.

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Jordison also performed in other metal bands, including Murderdolls (Getty Images)


Jordison (seen in white mask bottom right) wore the number one while in the band (Redferns via Getty)

[StClone]

1. He bounced around the Heavey Metal scene in Des Moines since 1991

These guys often die young. Joey founded Slipknot in 1995 and they had real power in the genre. Not my music, but I liked anything out of the great city of Des Moines.

R.I.P. Joey.

[Wingus Dingus]

2. Geez, too young. My sons have been big fans of Slipknot over the years.

RIP.

[SoCalDavidS]

3. 46 Year Olds Don't Just Die In Their Sleep

There's more that we'll never know.

That's clearly their desire, but he died of something other than "natural causes."

[StClone]

6. I went to a Des Moines Area site for more details

His health was an issue from early on as he had a form of MS. I did not know that! So, it is more likely by natural causes. Joey is often listed highly on great drummer lists, and it was about the music, not fame or money.

[SoCalDavidS]

7. That's Very Sad

Sounds like he achieved a lot in a short life, despite his condition.

[marble falls]

4. Soft rock praise music will never be the same. I rate Slipknot right up there with Petrus.

[vercetti2021]

5. Sad so sad

Metal got a little softer today.