The news of Joey Jordison last Tuesday, the 28th, caught everyone by surprise, especially as it came just days after the loss of another great musician, Mike Howe . These two tragedies were followed by a third, the death of Dusty Hill , confirmed this Wednesday, the 28th.
Many rock musicians deeply mourned the passing of Jordison, who was only 46 years old. His Slipknot staged a "blackout" on their social media accounts to symbolize their grief for their friend. Among the artists who offered their condolences through social media were Ozzy Osbourne, Mike Portnoy, Scott Ian , and Serj Tankian . Check out the list:
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of @JoeyJordison . Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/s6x8z6rAkn
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 28, 2021
I cannot believe this news today, Rest In Peace #1 @slipknot 😢
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) July 27, 2021
I will miss you my brother.🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/MwTIWfMZCe
— Frédéric Leclercq (@fredleclercq) July 27, 2021
Dude was an incredible drummer and song writer and was always super gracious to us whenever we toured with the band. #RIP https://t.co/tFuQS1Uw4y
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) July 27, 2021
Awful…. RIP to a great. https://t.co/i4C77XhDnY
— Chris Dudley (@ChrisUnderoath) July 27, 2021
Rest In Peace Joey Jordison. You changed the game with Slipknot. Bring the blast beat to the mainstream! Give kids a groove like no other. Perseverance would've never happened had it not been for Joey & the Slipknot camp. Condolences to his family, friends & fans. Gone too soon
— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) July 27, 2021
Fuck. Such a unique and talented human – and his heart was as massive as his band. This one stings. https://t.co/aump9ZcVtw
— Mark Hunter (@chimairamark) July 27, 2021
RIP Joey Jordison 🙁 Legendary drummer and his work with Slipknot changed my life.
— H҉E҉A҉R҉T҉ ҉A҉T҉T҉A҉C҉K҉ ҉M҉A҉N҉ 🥕🍰 (@HeartAttackMane) July 27, 2021
Very sadden to hear about the passing of former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison who passed away today. Nick was a huge fan of Joey's drumming. Nick: that dude is a fucking machine! Condolences to Joey's family, friends and fans during this tragic time. RIP Joey Jordison pic.twitter.com/FRVCLQ9v1E
— Nick Menza (@MenzaNick) July 27, 2021
Joey Jordison was the reason I picked up sticks when I was 10 years old. Rest In Peace you legend 🙏 thank you for your inspiration
— Luke Holland (@LukeHolland) July 27, 2021
Shit. RIP to the brother Joey Jordison. Love you brother.
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) July 27, 2021
I don't 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
Very sorry to hear of the passing of #joeyjordison . NIN shared the stage with Slipknot on festival shows back in '05. Many nights I'd look over and see him and Sam from Interpol giving me the thumbs up — or flipping me off. Just a great guy. Godspeed, Joey. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/abUz5rbUcm
— Jerome Dillon (@jeromedillon) July 28, 2021
The brightest stars burn out the quickest. Gutted to see the passing of Joey Jordison, and the entire metal community is feeling this devastating blow. It's amazing how one influential person can make every musician step up their game. Please say hi to Paul for me Joey 💔
— CC (@christiancoma) July 28, 2021
A game changing drummer/musician: Watching #joeyjordison was like seeing a machine with human quality. Only met him a few times, but super down to Earth/humble. A huge loss. #ripjoeyjordinson pic.twitter.com/JcT3QDJ8dE
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) July 28, 2021
Vol 3. Subliminal Verses was the record that carried me into truly heavy music. Joey Jordison was an absolute visionary and a heavy metal icon. RIP.
— Nick Rossi (@nicksrossi) July 28, 2021
Sad to hear the passing of Joey Jordison. His drumming in @slipknot inspired me as a teenager, as it did to many other drummers my age. I'd spend a lot of time jamming that first album in the school music room. RIP.
— Ben Thatcher (@BenjiTalent) July 27, 2021
Joey Jordison was better upside down than any other metal drummer sitting normally.
— Ginger Wildheart (@GingerWildheart) July 27, 2021
We are saddened by the news of the passing of our dear friend, Joey Jordison. From being able to share the stage with him numerous times throughout the years to Matt standing alongside him for the Roadrunner United album. He was always super gracious to all of us in Trivium. pic.twitter.com/LS8E06QT0A
— Trivium (@TriviumOfficial) July 27, 2021
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