Founding Staind Drummer Jon Wysocki Dies At 53
Jon Wysocki (Picture: CC by SA, THEMdrummer, through MusicWikipedia)
NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – Jon Wysocki, founding Staid drummer, former Soil drummer and present Lydia’s Citadel drummer, handed away on Saturday (Might 18). Lydia’s Citadel’s official Instagram (IG) web page introduced information of his passing. “On 5/18/2024 at 8:02 pm, Jon Wysocki handed away surrounded by household and associates that beloved him dearly. An official assertion can be developed shortly.” Quite a few media retailers have reported it was as a consequence of issues together with his liver that required him to be beneath medical care. He was 53.
Wysocki, Staind singer Aaron Lewis, guitarist Mike Mushok and bassist Johnny April fashioned the band in 1995. The drummer remained within the group till 2011 when he left throughout Staind’s self-titled seventh studio album. Throughout Wysocki’s 17-year tenure with the band, Staind attained three No. 1 albums, Break the Cycle (2001), 14 Shades of Gray (2003) and Chapter V (2005). With Wysocki, in addition they had chart-topping songs reminiscent of “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away,” “Proper Right here,” and “Outdoors.”
Staind additionally launched a assertion, saying, “We first met Jon by means of mutual associates in 1994. We got here along with Mike, Aaron, and Johnny in April 1995 and based Staind. The 17 years that adopted had been a few of the finest recollections of our instances collectively. From apply in Ludlow, Mass, to touring all over the world, Jon was integral to who we had been as a band. Our hearts exit to Jon’s household and followers all over the world who beloved him.”
After departing Staind, Wysocki had a brief stint with Soil earlier than touchdown with the Nasvhille-based band Lydia’s Citadel. Wysocki’s former bandmates in SOIL additionally acknowledged his passing. They wrote: “Right now we misplaced one of many greats. Jon Wysocki was a terrific good friend, a terrific drummer, and a terrific human being. It was an honor to have him in SOIL for the time we did. We had so many laughs and so many good instances. You can be missed dearly. Till we meet once more, pricey good friend….”
Frontman Lewis additionally launched his assertion concerning his good friend and former bandmate.
I’m so unhappy. I misplaced my good friend. A good friend I beloved like a brother… fought with like a brother… cared for like a brother… apprehensive about like a brother… cried over like a brother… as a result of he was my brother in arms. My journey would’ve been completely different with out him. The battles we fought collectively. The battles we fought in opposition to one another. The battles we fought aspect by aspect alone with our personal demons. The battles we received and the battles we misplaced. He was my good friend. He was our brother. My coronary heart is damaged. My world has modified. I’ll see you on the opposite aspect my good friend. My brother. Godspeed. My coronary heart, my love, and my condolences exit to his household and family members. I’m so fucking unhappy. He can be missed.
RIP.
