Joey Jordison: The most touching tributes to the Slipknot founding member following his death | indy100

Joey Jordison, the drummer, songwriter and founding member of legendary metal band Slipknot, has died aged just 46.

The band was founded by Jordison, percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray (who also sadly passed away in 2010) in 1995 in Des Moines, Iowa and quickly achieved chart success all over the globe. Slipknot were notorious for their intimidating mask and boiler suit outfits, intense stage performances and controversial lyrics but adopted a loyal legion of fans and are still releasing music to this day.

Jordison, who also formed Murderdolls, left Slipknot in 2013 and was regarded by many to be one of the best drummers of his generation. Live performances would often involve him having to be strapped to his seat so he could carry on drumming while his stage spun and tilted at a 90-degree angle.

Joey Jordison gave us one of the craziest drum solos the planet had ever seen... watch until the end! https://t.co/AecgpH8uO9
— Citylightz (@Citylightz) 1627422125

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A statement from his family said: “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.”

This sentiment has been widely shared throughout the metal music community with Slipknot and their lead singer Corey Taylor and Shawn Crahan posting a single black square on Twitter to mark Jordison’s death.

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— Slipknot (@Slipknot) 1627429066

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— PANDEMIC! AT THE DISCO (@PANDEMIC! AT THE DISCO) 1627429143

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— M. Shawn Crahan (@M. Shawn Crahan) 1627429435

Many other metal acts and people within in the music industry also paid tribute to Jordison, complimenting his musical ability but also his gracious personality.

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Joey Jordison was better upside down than any other metal drummer sitting normally.
— Ginger Wildheart (@Ginger Wildheart) 1627423921

We are saddened by the news of the passing of our friend Joey Jordison. A great musician and person has left us. Se… https://t.co/yW525ex49w
— Anthrax (@Anthrax) 1627428383

We are saddened by the news of the passing of our dear friend, Joey Jordison. From being able to share the stage wi… https://t.co/4bXkZPiJsW
— Trivium (@Trivium) 1627424911

I remember watching a live VHS of Slipknot when I was in Junior Highschool and when the arena lights went out and c… https://t.co/F2Y5QiEL4X
— Levi Benton (@Levi Benton) 1627435965

The brightest stars burn out the quickest. Gutted to see the passing of Joey Jordison, and the entire metal communi… https://t.co/4HEtADkIpB
— CC (@CC) 1627443937

I was so nervous the entire day before this interview with #Slipknot took place even though I knew the songs and ba… https://t.co/GKWRdFzDG1
— Ted Stryker (@Ted Stryker) 1627428655

RIP https://t.co/fX4XyTdjuL
— Isaac Hale (@Isaac Hale) 1627419525

Fairly sure that if Slipknot didn’t exist that my life wouldn’t have gone in the direction that it’s gone in. And I… https://t.co/IemQq8DymB
— Alex Baker (@Alex Baker) 1627451408

RIP @thejoeyjordison One of the most ferocious and entertaining bands we ever played with. What a drummer! Rock has… https://t.co/65GTJcTL7N
— skin (skunk anansie) (@skin (skunk anansie)) 1627422743

Very sad to hear about Joey Jordison. Never crossed paths but he was an incredible musician. 46 is no age. RIP.
— Frank Turner (@Frank Turner) 1627423265

R.I.P Joey Jordison, an absolute legend who changed the game not only for drums, but metal music as a whole.
— Nik Nocturnal (@Nik Nocturnal) 1627427394

A drum GOD. 😔 https://t.co/OlWfthXjvm
— thee anthony fantano (@thee anthony fantano) 1627419588

Many fans have been remembering some of Jordison’s greatest moments, complimenting his drumming skills and overall changing their lives.

imagine being able to do this and not being distracted by the lad standing beside you in a clown mask knocking the… https://t.co/BQkqL0bH5W
— Patrick (@Patrick) 1627421473

My favorite Joey Jordison, Slipknot moment 🖤💔 https://t.co/dIg3pzvO6U
— JAY (@JAY) 1627438397

when I discovered Slipknot as a teenager, I immediately became obsessed. I especially was very intrigued by the dru… https://t.co/S3iLj9UN8Y
— cas (@cas) 1627444517

WTF. One of the heroes of our generation. I'm shocked. RIP Joey... . #JoeyJordison #SlipKnot https://t.co/Xukn8CfxfO
— Pierre Bauduin (@Pierre Bauduin) 1627451089

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I literally bought an 8 piece drum set when I was like 13 because I wanted to be the next Joey Jordison.
— JOE FERRARI (@JOE FERRARI) 1627421308

Many have also recalled when he stepped in for Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich at the 2004 Download festival and didn’t miss a beat.

Metallica are headlining Download later in the day but they need a drummer and you get that call. That was Joey Jor… https://t.co/TAN4EGTs1G
— Alexander Milas (@Alexander Milas) 1627421893

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Shit news about Joey Jordison. Me and a mate saw Slipknot at Download Festival in 2004. It's quite a famous story n… https://t.co/oV1w7ROm7E
— Paul (Maych) Machin (@Paul (Maych) Machin) 1627455906

RIP Joey Jordison. Great memories of him at the peak of his powers with Slipknot but maybe the most impressive perf… https://t.co/u5MibhV6xf
— Dan Franklin (@Dan Franklin) 1627459757

Jordison also performed with the likes of Rob Zombie and Korn. In 2006 Slipknot also won a Grammy award for Best Metal Performance for their single ‘Before I Forget.’