David Bridges
Jon Wysocki, finest often known as a founding member and drummer of Staind, has reportedly died.
The information of his passing was shared on social media by Jon’s bandmates — from his different rock group Lydia’s Citadel — who confirmed the drummer died Saturday night whereas surrounded by his household and pals.
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Although the members of Lydia’s Citadel didn’t share Jon’s reason behind dying, the musician was reportedly having points together with his liver — requiring medical care.
Jon’s former bandmates from his time in SOIL additionally issued an announcement about his dying, remembering him as “one of many greats.”
They continued … “Jon Wysocki was not solely an incredible good friend, an incredible drummer, however an incredible human being. It was an honor to have him in SOIL for the time we did. We had so many laughs, so many good instances. You may be missed dearly. Till we meet once more expensive good friend….”
Jon rose to prominence by forming Staind with singer Aaron Lewis, guitarist Mike Mushok and bassist Johnny April in 1995. He notably stayed with the group for nearly 2 many years … exiting in 2011, with Sal Giancarelli ultimately changing him.
Regardless of going their separate methods years in the past, Aaron bear in mind Jon fondly whereas paying tribute to him on Sunday.
He wrote on X … “I’m so unhappy. I misplaced my good friend. A good friend I liked like a brother… fought with like a brother… cared for like a brother… anxious about like a brother… cried over like a brother… as a result of he was my brother in arms. My journey would’ve been totally different with out him.”
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Jon was 53.
RIP
