Jon Wysocki, Original Drummer for Staind, Dead at 53

Jon Wysocki, drummer and founder of Staind, has died at the age of 53.

The musician’s band, Lydia’s Castle, announced his death on May 18 via a statement on Instagram.

“On May 18, 2024 at 8:02 p.m., @jonwysocki4 passed away surrounded by family and friends who loved him very much. An official announcement will be made soon,” reads the statement, which is accompanied by a photo of the band members in a crowd.

Wysocki’s cause of death has not been reported.

From left: Jon Wysocki, Johnny April, Mike Mushok and Aaron Lewis of Staind 2008.

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On Sunday, May 19, Staind released a statement on Wysocki’s death on Instagram.

“We first met Jon through mutual friends in 1994. We got together with Mike, Aaron and Johnny April in 1995 and formed Staind. The 17 years that followed were some of the best memories of our time together,” the statement read. . “From practicing in Ludlow, Mass to touring the world, Jon was an integral part of who we were as a band. Our hearts go out to Jon’s family and the fans around the world who loved him.”

Wysocki was based in Nashville, Tennessee, according to his official Instagram account.

According to the hard rock and heavy metal news site Blabbermouth.net, Wysocki was a member of Staind until 2011, when he was reportedly fired while the band was recording their seventh studio album.

His tenure was during a time when the band had three consecutive No. 1 albums: 2001. Break the cyclein 2003 14 shades of gray and Chapter V from 2005. He was also part of the band at its peak when songs like “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away” and “Right Here” dominated the airwaves.

Jon Wysocki in 2008.

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Staind singer Adam Lewis paid tribute to Wysock in a statement on Instagram on Sunday, May 19.

“I’m so sad. I lost a friend. A friend I loved like a brother… fought with him like a brother… cared for him like a brother… worried about him like a brother… cried for him like a brother… because he was my brother in hands. My journey would have been different without him,” he wrote.

“The battles we’ve fought together. The battles we’ve fought against each other. The battles we’ve fought side by side alone with our own demons. The battles we’ve won and the battles we’ve lost,” Lewis continued. “He was my friend. He was our brother. My heart is broken. My world has changed.”

He concluded: “See you on the other side my friend. My brother. God bless you. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones. I’m so f—— sad. We will miss him.”

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Per MagpieWysocki said The modern drummer in 2007 that he loved going on tour, but explained why he was uncomfortable with fame.

“People look at you a certain way, but we’re just like anyone else who finds themselves in a position that people think is glamorous,” he said at the time. “I don’t feel any different than anyone else, I just make a living playing the drums. People say things and I freeze. I don’t know what to say.”

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