Joey Jordison, the founding drummer and co-songwriter of Slipknot, has died at the age of 46. Jordison’s family announced the news in a statement. Jordison died in his sleep on Monday, July 26. See the full statement from Jordison’s family below: We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021. He was 46. Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music. The family of Joey have asked that friends, fans and media understandably respect our need for privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time. The family will hold a privat...
Joey Jordison, the founding drummer and co-songwriter of Slipknot, has died at the age of 46. Jordison’s family announced the news in a statement. Jordison died in his sleep on Monday, July 26. See the full statement from Jordison’s family below: We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 26th, 2021. He was 46. Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts and feelings of indescribable sorrow. To those that knew Joey, understood his quick wit, his gentle personality, giant heart and his love for all things family and music. The family of Joey have asked that friends, fans and media understandably respect our need for privacy and peace at this incredibly difficult time. The family will hold a privat...