STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has paid tribute to the band’s original drummer, Jon Wysocki, who passed away on Saturday (May 18) at the age of 56.
Earlier today, Aaron took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and expressed his deep sorrow: “I’m heartbroken. I’ve lost a friend I loved like a brother… fought with like a brother… cared for like a brother… worried about like a brother… cried over like a brother… because he was my brother in arms. My journey would have been different without him.
“We fought many battles together. We clashed, we supported each other, and we faced our own demons side by side. We won some, we lost some. He was my friend and our brother. My heart is shattered. My world has changed.
“I’ll see you on the other side, my friend. My brother. Godspeed. My heart, my love, and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones. I’m devastated. He will be missed.”
In a separate statement, STAIND added: “We first met Jon through mutual friends in 1994. We came together with Mike, Aaron, and Johnny April in 1995 and founded STAIND. The 17 years that followed were some of the best memories we shared.
“From practicing in Ludlow, Mass to touring the world, Jon was integral to our identity as a band. Our hearts go out to Jon’s family and the fans around the world who loved him.”
