Putting it all together was an arduous process, but it was well worth it., Some of the songs feature vocals by Dope, aka Xero, who fronts Static-X. Years of chronic prescription drug and alcohol abuse had also been a factor. The fact that he can be on another new album after hes gone. Wayne had a terrifically morbid sense of humour. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. But once they know whats going on, they get it., Ken Jay has a more strident take on the matter. The decedent also had a history of gynecomastia His wife stated both she and the decedent had a history of cocaine and ecstasy abuse, but they stopped using illicit drugs in 2009. Im serious, addiction is real and takes fools out. Tera Wray Static, the widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static and former adult film star, was found dead late last night of an apparent suicide, a longtime associate of Wayne. But that was then, and were all older and wiser now., Campos believes that Static-X will record new material with Dope but nothing is certain. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Wayne Static the former frontman for the popular metal group Static-X died of a fatal mixture of drugs and alcohol, the San Bernardino County Coroner Office confirmed to PEOPLE. It was a decision that was viewed in some quarters as misguided at best and a sick stunt at worst. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. Posted at 09:48h in are miranda may and melissa peterman related by [citation needed], In an interview done on November 26, 2013, it was confirmed that Static-X disbanded in June 2013. Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, USA. sound set up and maintained by longtime guitar tech Erik Fincher. He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. She was with me during interviews too. He'd been fighting a drink problem for around two years before he lost his life. Static founded STATIC-X in 1994 and achieved commercial success with the band's 1999 debut, "Wisconsin Death Trip", which included the rock radio hit "Push It". Pistorius insisted hed mistaken Reeva for a burglarwhen he grabbed his gun on the night of Feb. 14, 2013, andhobbled on his stumpsto fire blindly into a bathroom. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [2][3][4][5][6] He grew up in Shelby, Michigan before moving to Chicago, Illinois and California. From what I understand, she was constantly by his side. For his live tone, Static used a simple Marshall MG100HDFX. KURT COBAINwas a known heroin addict, but the superstar Nirvana frontman still shocked his fans when his body was found after a brutal shotgun suicide in April 1994. Some tragic news to report today, a little over one year after Static-X founder Wayne Static was found dead, his widow Tera Wray Static has taken her own life. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. An autopsy determined that Wayne had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity, combined with alcohol. Wayne was not taking drugs. Thats to be expected since Static-X goes way back with Spokane, Campos said from his Los Angeles home. I don't know why.". I go in and play for maybe 30 seconds and Wayne just stops me, recalls Ken. It was eight oclock in the morning when Tony got the call from Waynes tour manager to tell him that Wayne had passed away at home in Landers, California. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Drag images here or select from your computer for Wayne Richard Wayne Static Wells memorial. Insiders said theautopsy conducted on Elvisafter his death on Aug. 16, 1977 which ruled therock n roll icondied of cardiac arrhythmia covered upa deadly prescription by a dentist! Entdecke Static X signiert signiert 12x12 Promo Wohnung Wisconsin Death Trip Wayne statisch in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! There is a problem with your email/password. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Wayne Static - the former frontman for the popular metal group Static-X - died of a fatal mixture of drugs and alcohol, the San Bernardino County Coroner Office confirmed to PEOPLE. No additional information is available at this time.The rockers publicist also confirmed Statics death to Blabbermouth. According to the coroner, the cause of death was mixed prescription drugs (Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, and Alprazolam) and alcohol toxicity., Chronic prescription drug and alcohol abuse were also listed as contributing factors to what the coroner ruled a natural death.. But his story isnt over. We have set your language to You can do whatever you think will help, but if the person doesn't want help, they're not gonna take it," he continued. Year should not be greater than current year. She was always smiling and happy. The group issued five more studio albums before disbanding permanently in June 2013. May they both find peace together for all of eternity. I never quit, the band just fell apart, he says. Search above to list available cemeteries. See you on the other side, Wayne., I am shocked to hear that Wayne Wells (Wayne Static) has passed away. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 2012, Static joined Dean guitars and started playing custom ML Modifier. She did talk about fighting the depression for the past 2 years since Wayne had passed..I was shocked when I got the call at 1 am that she had passed.. The band insist its all part of the healing process. May they both find peace together for all of eternity.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. A coroner has confirmed that Wayne Static's widow Tera Wray committed suicide. Fattorosi told New York Post's Page Six that Wray left behind a note instructing her roommate to call him and Tera's mother. All Rights Reserved. and hid his habitsby licking on drug-laced lollipops.. But his story isn't over. However, the group surprisingly re-emerged in 2018 when Campos and fellow original members guitarist Koichi Fukuda and drummer Ken Jay announced a reunion in Statics honor. I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. Smoke this. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Static died in 2014, overdosing as a result of taking Xanax and other prescription drugs, and mixing them with alcohol. She had taken her own life. When Static-X decided to reunite behind a ghoulish tribute to dead frontman Wayne Static, the internet flipped its shit. This is a carousel with slides. ", Wray also told the coroner that she and Static "had a history of cocaine and ecstasy abuse, but they stopped using illicit drugs in 2009. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. A friend of Tera's named Rik Marin posted the following message in the comments section on BLABBERMOUTH.NET's Facebook page: "I spent all day yesterday with Tara [sic]. When she was a porn star, everything was awesome. Then we went and had a beer afterwards, and I dont think he said another word.. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. METAL FRONTMAN/ VOCALISTWayne Static, the frontman of metal band Static-X, has died suddenly at the age of 48, Wayne Static Created his namesake band in 1994, His debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999. But success brought its own problems. I actually wrote that in 1983. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! He was with an embalmer during the autopsyafter the stars strange passingon Aug. 5, 1962. Both his wife and his mother stated that he was not suicidal., The coroners report lists the official cause of death as mixed prescription drug (oxycodone, hydromorphone, alprazolam) with alcohol toxicity and the manner of death is stated as natural.. Finding Waynes old tapes was like a gift from the gods, Campos said. at her funeral. RIP Wayne. There was one final twist. I reinvented that song for Wisconsin Death Trip. Metaladay.dk have shared the below photos, which find the current Static-X frontman ' Xer0 ' sporting the exact same neck tattoo as Edsel Dope. Tom Sizemore, Heat and Saving Private Ryan Actor, Dead at 61 Static-x would release five more albums, ending with Cult of Static In 2009, Then Static began a solo career. And now I'm just old, and I can't handle hangovers anymore, so I've gotta dial it way back now.". In California, Wells and Jay formed Static-X along with Tony Campos on bass and Koichi Fukuda on guitar. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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[27], On January 13, 2016, Wray died in her friend's Joshua Tree, California apartment from an apparent suicide. With that path he went down, that changed., If he was here, wed probably just be sitting around, drinking coffee, watching some stupid 80s movie, adds Ken. The metal world was shocked when we learned that Static-X frontman Wayne Static died in his sleep a few months ago. [21][22] After a brief courtship,[23][24] he married adult film actress Tera Wray in Las Vegas on January 10, 2008. Static-X are currently on the second leg of their North American Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary Tour in the US. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. His death was confirmed by Wayne's publicists at FiXT Publicity. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. | People who knew Wayne Wells say there was a switch that flipped in his head when he stepped onstage. I got to a point with alcohol where it was starting to affect my performances on stage, and I had to dial it back. But considering all the drugs Wayne was doing, it made sense. Enter your e-mail below to get a daily update with all of our headlines. Birth Name: Wayne Richard Wells Date of Birth: November 4, 1965 Place of Birth: Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. Wayne Static Remembered by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan, Motorhead & More. We have a special connection with Spokane.. The decedents mother stated he was a self-admitted alcoholic. But once he stepped out there it was game on. death in Minnesota inApril 2016 would lead to copsunearthing his massive drug stash.An autopsy later ruled thatthe reclusive pop stars bizarre lifehad endedwith an exceedingly high opimum overdose. Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. Musician Wayne Static performs at the 'Marky Ramone Drum Scholarship All-Star Fundraising Concert' at Musicians Institute on October 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Static-X frontman Wayne Static's death on Nov. 1, 2014, was a result of mixing Xanax and other prescription drugs with alcohol, according to a San Bernardino County coroner's report. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Last July, Tera paid tribute to her late husband with a sleeve tattoo that she showed off on Facebook. Showing Editorial results for wayne static. "When you, as an audience member, go to a show, you may go to a show once, twice, three times a week, maybe, tops," he explained. Weve updated the security on the site. During that time, he has been Deputy Editor on Kerrang! She believed his drinking had been a problem for about two years. A memorial rock concert which included performances by heavy metal legends like Dave Navarro, Alice Cooper, and more was held in Statics honor at the Whiskey-a-Go-Go in Los Angeles on Jan. 20. The report, which was released in March 2015, stated, "[Static's] wife stated that just prior to going to bed, he crushed one-half of a 30 mg oxycodone pill and consumed it. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He released his only solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. I thought I was being messed with. along withJay Sebring,Abigail Folger, andWojciech Frykowski were victims of changing times whenCharles Mansonsent out his homicidal hippies. "Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as Wayne Static, passed away at the age of 48," Static-X's Facebook page told fans on Saturday night. A memorial show followed in Los Angeles,[33] and a family service followed in Illinois.[34][35][36]. See photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2014 (Photos) "Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. And it sucks every time. In October 2018, nearly four years after Waynes death, the three surviving original members announced they would reunite to mark the 20th anniversary of Wisconsin Death Trip and to honour their late bandmate. Static used a Gibson Flying V from early in his career; seen in the videos up until 2003. Cops believed there was a personal motivation, exposed the sex addicts kinky swinging lifestyle. He died Saturday at the age of 48. Its all part of a bigger healing process, says Ken. COPYRIGHT 2020 By TheLifeandTimesofHollywood.com. He is still waiting for Billy Gibbons to send him a bottle of hot sauce he was promised several years ago. METAL FRONTMAN/ VOCALIST Wayne Static, the frontman of metal band Static-X, has died suddenly at the age of 48 . GREAT NEWS! Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. We all know that both Wayne and I had abused narcotics with alcohol in the past, which I am sure took a toll on his body, heart and soul, she added. whodfound fame as a Paralympics runnerOpens a New Window. Wells, who performed under the name Wayne Static, founded Static-X in 1994. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. I don't fucking know. Platinum selling musician Wayne Richard Wells, better known as Wayne Static, passed away at the age of 48, Static-Xs Facebook page told fansonSaturday night. Learn the shocking secrets exposed in the autopsy reports of the rich and famous . Tony Campos isnt surprised Static-Xs gig March 2 at the Knitting Factory is sold out. The group issued five more studio albums before disbanding permanently in June 2013. Please reset your password. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Tony Campos stuck it out in Static-X until the end of the 00s, but the situation became untenable for both of them. The tour was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. Dave Everley has been writing about and occasionally humming along to music since the early 90s. Instead of hating we should all be happy that Tara had made Wayne so happy he really loved Tera. a woman had witnessed the struggling stars final drug-fueled hours. They were married in January 2008 and she retired from porn in August of that year. The most popular candidate is Edsel Dope of Dope, a band who toured with Static-X in the past and recently opened from them on their US comeback tour. Tera Wray Static, the widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static and former adult film star, was found dead late last night of an apparent suicide, a longtime associate of Wayne has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Terms and The real identity of Xer0 remains a mystery. MONROE. Very sad day today- Wayne Static's Widow, Former Pornstar Tera Wray Static Found Dead - https://t.co/xi5ebZ1uko She was a friend & a client, Michael Fattorosi (@pornlaw) January 15, 2016. Were just living in the moment, Campos said. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Wayne Static was known for his signature hairstyle, wearing it spiked up to stand on end. CHRIS FARLEYfollowed his fellowSaturday Night LivefunnymanJohn Belushi toan early death via drug use. Your California Privacy Rights Its a huge gamble when you do drugs, Campos said.It ended tragically for Wayne. And that was it. Static had been pursuing a solo career at the time of his death. Fear Factory and Dope, Society 1 and Raven Black will open. Wray, who was 33, died earlier this month. Policy 08 MAY 2022 SAC with additional information. But, in a recent interview with "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, bassist Tony Compos addressed his former bandmate and friend's death. She came on stage and danced for a few songs and I think Tony [Campos, then-STATIC-X bassist] didn't like that. But Wayne would love this, Campos said. He was three years old when he received his first toy guitar. Godspeed Tera, Here's a photo of Wayne Static at my booth @AVN in Vegas in 2008. She was only 33-years-old . It featured a Flying-V-shaped body with diamond plate metal screwed the front of the body, black hardware, and Static X logo at the 12th fret. Learn more about managing a memorial . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The band released six albums, the most notable being 2001's "Wisconsin Death Trip," which went platinum. I know she loved Wayne dearly. Static formed his namesake band in 1994, releasing debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999; the album went platinum. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He released his only solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. They had met back in the Windy City, when the drummer auditioned for Waynes band, Deep Blue Dream. So Waynes fingerprints are all over this record.. Tony and Ken had patched up their differences before Waynes death, but this was something more. He was quiet as a mouse offstage, then hed get up there and do the big rock voice, then get offstage and not say a word again, says Tony Campos, bassist and Waynes long-time bandmate in industrial/nu metal heroes Static-X. Bath You can watch the whole interview below. According to Static, the disputes between himself and the band's former bassist Tony Campos over the rights to the band name had gone too far, forcing him to disband the four-piece. On January 13, 2016, Tera was found dead at her home. But things started to shift after they changed their name to Static-X, their new industrial-tinged direction dovetailing with the emerging nu metal scene. It's easy to get caught up in that shit," he repeated. After moving to Chicago, Wells created the band Deep Blue Dream in 1987 with drummer Ken Jay, bass player Eric Harris and Billy Corgan; who later went on to form the Smashing Pumpkins. [20] Until his death, Static played Dean guitars as an endorsee. I'm so sad today. And that was it. While Dean did not release a Static signature model, Dean did produce a series of custom models for Static; fitted with his standard single bridge humbucker and single volume control. Wayne Static's Death -- Static X Frontman Killed by Overdose on Oxycodone and Booze 3/14/15 Static X Singer Dead -- Wayne Static Dies at 48 Metallica reveal details of special 72 Seasons global album listening event, Rob Halford on Ozzy Osbourne's retirement from touring: "he made the right call", Every issue delivered direct to your door. There was no rampant use of prescription drugs during the heyday of Static-X, the bands former tour manager, Eric Dinkelmann, wrote in a Facebook post in February 2019. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was just getting ready to head out on co-headlining tours with POWERMAN 5000 and DROWNING POOL when he was found dead at his home . But this is catharsis too, for all of us.. BA1 1UA. You can always change this later in your Account settings. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. And when you do that every day, it catches up to you, man. Wayne Static, former frontman of metal band Static-X, has died. I got to a point with alcohol where it was starting to affect my performances on stage, and I had to dial it back. with medical examiners finding WAR carved into Lenos body! I could give a shit if we did an interview and his girlfriend was sitting next to us. As of the "Cult of Static" tour in 2009, all of Static-X ditched the traditionally used touring amps and cabinets for a Line 6 Pod XT Pro direct to P.A. His wife awoke at around 1530 hours. Please try again later. The band, which broke courtesy of the raucous 1999 album, Wisconsin Death Drip appeared to die with Static. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The San Bernardino County Coroner's Office says toxicology results showed a fatal combo of prescription. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Try again. The Idol: How HBOs Next Euphoria Became Twisted Torture Porn They were all on the cusp of getting deals. was charged with their murders with prosecutors convinced thatthe NFL legend and film starhad slaughtered his ex-wife on the night of June 12, 1994. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. But it also carries heavy emotional freight for the people he left behind, not least given the fact that their friendships remained unrepaired at the time he died. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138183019/wayne-richard-wells. She died by suicide, confirmed by a report by the San Bernardino. ", The report added that Tera Wray told them that Static "took oxycodone, Xanax (alprazolam) and alcohol to relieve panic attacks. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. "I stay away from cocaine, just 'cause I tried crack once when I was 13, and I didn't like it. [28], Static died on November 1, 2014, in Landers, California, three days before his 49th birthday. his wife was in bed with him at the time. Static-X releasedProject Regeneration Vol. The next album will feature the last of Statics vocals. wayne static height. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. We just rolled along with it.. Tera is once again with the love of her life, Wayne, & will be forever. Ethnicity: English, Irish, one eighth Austrian, one eighth Czech, possibly other Wayne Static was an American musician. Fuck the lifestyle, I want life!!!! The surviving members of Static-X and producers Ulrich Wild and Edsel Dope cobbled together an album, Project Regeneration, Vol. 1 earlier this year, which featured some of Wayne Static's final vocal performances. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). This account has been disabled. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). S.S.S. Pushed on who is behind the mask, Tony and Ken are standing firm. Then we got married, and everything changed. The reformation was prompted by the discovery of recordings of Statics vocals on buried tracks. Wells was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Richard and Darlene Wells. Done by Jay 'e Jones, Posted by Wayne Static onMonday, July 27, 2015. ", When asked if because of Static's death, had he become an advocate against drug use, Compos responded "No, I'm not. On tour Static could easily and cheaply get a replacement if the amp broke. Static appears on the cover of the 2009 Static-X release, Cult of Static. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. Or why not treat yourself? "You can't help someone that doesn't wanna be helped. And then I was just stunned.. Insiders, however, claimhis quick cremation covered up more secrets! | You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. She was 33 years old. GENE HOGLAN And STEVE DIGIORGIO: Fan-Filmed Video Of North American Tour Kickoff, MAX CAVALERA Names His Top Three Thrash Metal Albums Of All Time. There's a lot going on in the industry that isn't helping. While the news of the reunion was largely greeted positively, with Waynes family giving it their blessing, there was one huge, jarring note. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The number of friends that I have lost to addiction is crazy I know drugs and partying are part of the rock n roll lifestyle, but damn, how many more gotta die??? We want to hear it. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Pistorius insisted hed mistaken Reeva for a burglar, Stories From The Life and Times of Hollywood. We were friends for such a long time. BOB CRANEwas a fading sitcom star when the former Hogans Heroes actor was bludgeoned to death in Arizona while working the dinner-theater circuit. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [25][26] They lived in Joshua Tree, California. Static announced in July 2007 that he would begin a side project, Pighammer,[13] but in a December 2007 interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, Static stated: "The Pighammer thing will happen when I have time. He took Xanax on a daily basis and was compliant with the prescribed dosage. tour to mark the anniversary of the bands 1999 debut, The real identity of Xer0 remains a mystery, Robb Flynn: "This gang threatened to throw grenades onstage while I played". Static founded STATIC-X in 1994 and achieved commercial success with the band's debut album, "Wisconsin Death Trip", which included the rock radio hit "Push It". The new album is a collection of 13 brand-new songs that contains the final vocal performances & musical compositions of founding vocalist Wayne Static, along with the original Wisconsin Death Trip lineup featuring Tony Campos (bass), Koichi Fukuda (guitars) and Ken Jay (drums). Both his mother and Wray said that Static was "not suicidal.". We have a lot of songs we can play but yeah, someday it will be great to do something new. The sudden death of the former Static-X frontman caused an outpour of tributes from the hard rock music community. So glad I live a sober life today. We got to hang out with Ozzy Osbourne. Id be OK with that.. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead in his Landers, California home on November 1, 2014. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 20 minutes to complete (45 minutes, according to his mother). While Ken or Tony arent willing to publicly place the blame, band insiders have suggested his involvement with porn star Tera Wray later his wife was the point where things started to go wrong. Family members linked to this person will appear here.