Jon Wysocki (Photograph: CC by SA, THEMdrummer, through MusicWikipedia)
NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – Jon Wysocki, founding Staid drummer, former Soil drummer and present Lydia’s Fortress drummer, handed away on Saturday (Could 18). Lydia’s Fortress’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 cherished him dearly. An official assertion might be developed shortly.” Quite a few media retailers have reported it was as a result of issues together with his liver that required him to be below medical care. He was 53.
Wysocki, Staind singer Aaron Lewis, guitarist Mike Mushok and bassist Johnny April shaped 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 resembling “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 have been a number of the greatest reminiscences of our instances collectively. From apply in Ludlow, Mass, to touring all over the world, Jon was integral to who we have been as a band. Our hearts exit to Jon’s household and followers all over the world who cherished him.”
After departing Staind, Wysocki had a brief stint with Soil earlier than touchdown with the Nasvhille-based band Lydia’s Fortress. Wysocki’s former bandmates in SOIL additionally said his passing. They wrote: “At this time we misplaced one of many greats. Jon Wysocki was a fantastic pal, a fantastic drummer, and a fantastic 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, expensive pal….”
Frontman Lewis additionally launched his assertion concerning his pal and former bandmate.
I’m so unhappy. I misplaced my pal. A pal I cherished 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 facet by facet alone with our personal demons. The battles we received and the battles we misplaced. He was my pal. He was our brother. My coronary heart is damaged. My world has modified. I’ll see you on the opposite facet my pal. My brother. Godspeed. My coronary heart, my love, and my condolences exit to his household and family members. I’m so fucking unhappy. He might be missed.
RIP.