SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor, percussionist M. Shawn Crahan and guitarist Jim Root have all reacted on social media to the death of the band’s former drummer, Joey Jordison.
Taylor, Crahan and Root took to their respective Twitter and Instagram accounts to post a black square in memory of Jordison’s. The same image was shared by Root and SLIPKNOT.
Joey died in his sleep on July 26 at the age of 46.
Jordison’s family said they will hold a private funeral service for him, yet it’s unclear when that will happen.
SLIPKNOT announced its split with Jordison in December 2013 but did not disclose the reasons for his exit. The drummer subsequently issued a statement saying that he did not quit the group.
Several years ago, Jordison overcame the neurological condition acute transverse myelitis, an inflammation of the spinal cord which damages nerve fibers, which ultimately led to the drummer temporarily losing the use of his legs.
— Slipknot (@slipknot) July 27, 2021
— SHRED DJENT REDEMPTION (@CoreyTaylorRock) July 27, 2021
— M. Shawn Crahan (@MShawnCrahan) July 27, 2021
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