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A sudden passing: Musicians around the world pay a tribute to Joey Jordison
Once again these are tough times for the heavy music scene – recently the world got to know the sudden and unexpected passing of Slipknot‘s former drummer Joey Jordison. Joey was just 46 years old.
Musicians around the world have been paying a tribute to the magnificent drummer and friend, writing emotional statements on social media. The members of Slipknot, Corey Taylor, Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan and Jim Root, made their tribute with posting a block of black color, honoring the sudden passing of Joey.
pic.twitter.com/jE6TrAUdbW— Slipknot (@slipknot) July 27, 2021
— fuck your checkmark (@CoreyTaylorRock) July 27, 2021
Other musicians honored Joey with acknowledging his talent and his friendship. Comments come from Anthrax, the members of Trivium, Mike Portnoy, Wednesday 13 and others, you can see the posts below. Chaoszine sends the deepest condolences to Joey’s family, friends and fans.
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 I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Joey Jordison. An incredible musician and songwriter, gone way too soon. R.I.P. Joey Jordison I donât have words, to call him an inspiration would be an understatement. Countless hours studying every move behind the kit . I owe so much to Joey Jordison and could never imagine being where I am today without his influence. RIP pic.twitter.com/BAnLHW9Re2— Alex Bent (@AlexBentDrums) July 27, 2021 Absolutely shocked & gutted to hear of the passing of @joeyjordison. In addition to being an incredible drummer, he was always a classy guy. When he heard how much of a fan @MaxPortnoy_ was, he sent to the house a giant box filled with @slipknot swag: shirts, hoodies, backpacks⌠pic.twitter.com/Ga3xtZk8ec Rest In Peace to a legend of the music world. Joeyâs contributions to music changed the face of heavy music on the planet as we know it. Rest In Peace Joey Jordison. You changed the game with Slipknot. Brought the blast beat to the mainstream! Gave kids a groove like no other. Perseverance wouldâve never happened had it not been for Joey & the Slipknot camp. Condolences to his family, friends & fans. Gone too soon— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) July 27, 2021
— Anthrax (@Anthrax) July 27, 2021
My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who he touched with his talent. RIP Joey
𸠖 Jesse Wild / Rhythm Magazine pic.twitter.com/a8UBwhTyeZ— Dave Lombardo (@TheDaveLombardo) July 27, 2021
Iâll never forget you. You changed my life forever. â¤ď¸đ¤đĽ pic.twitter.com/R0OetL1JpJ— Wednesday 13 (@officialwed13) July 27, 2021
— Mike Portnoy đ¤ (@MikePortnoy) July 27, 2021
This was a true honor to stand alongside 3 people who helped form me as a musician – as a peer, for roadrunner United. pic.twitter.com/2K0NXcXFKl— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) July 27, 2021
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