DES MOINES, Iowa — At the age of 46, Joey Jordison, a founding member of Slipknot who contributed
to the songwriting of many of the band’s well-known hits and served as the band’s drummer during its
peak of popularity, passed away on Monday, according to his family.
“We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician and artist passed
away peacefully in his sleep,” the family stated in a statement. “Joey’s death has left us with empty hearts
and feelings of indescribable sorrow.”
It was not stated where or why the person died.
As the oldest of three children, Jordison grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and started playing the drums at
the age of eight. When he started the group that would eventually become Slipknot, he was already well-
versed in the city’s metal scene.
in 1995, with bassist Paul Gray and drummer Shawn Crahan.
In meetings at Jordison’s gas station, the three discussed ideas and plans for the band. One of their early
tracks would serve as the group’s moniker.
With nine members donning masks and ominous costumes, the group gained notoriety for its exuberant,
grandiose live performances. They were recognized for producing a gigantic, sweeping sound that
featured hip-hop elements, just like other metal bands of the time.
When performing, Jordan frequently wore a white mask covered in black paint drips and a crown of
thorns.
Through touring, particularly standout performances on the Ozzfest tour, the band built buzz. Their
1999 self-titled album was the band’s breakthrough to global recognition. After that, there was the event
more well-known 2001 record “Iowa.”
As grunge-era artists began to fade and age, Slipknot emerged as one of the bands recognized with
preserving hard rock’s vitality in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In 2013, Jordison was kicked out of the band. Later on, he explained that it was due of a neurological
disorder called transverse myelitis that prevented him from playing.
There will be a private funeral, according to his family.
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