Former Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison died on July 26, 2021 at the age of 46.
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images Drummer Joey Jordison of heavy metal band Slipknot performs on stage in concert at Acer Arena on October 26,2008 in Sydney, Australia. Former Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison died on July 26,2021 at the age of 46. In a statement sent to Heavy via email, the Jordison family representative said that Jordison “passed away peacefully in his sleep.” 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 representative declined to comment on the cause of death. Here’s everything you need to know: In 1995, Jordison founded Slipknot with percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray in Des Moines, Iowa, according to Billboard.
