The sudden death of former Static-X frontman Wayne Static caused an outpour of tributes from the hard rock music community.
Static-X’s Wayne Static Dead at 48
Static’s publicist confirmed to Billboard on Saturday (Nov. 1) that the artist had passed away. He was 48.
No information was provided about his passing other than that Static was scheduled for a co-headlining tour with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. A tweet from Static’s official Twitter handle was posted some six hours before the news was announced.
The singer/guitarist/keyboardist was known for his signature hairstyle, which was spiked up to stand on end.
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Condolences from all over the hard rock community have been pouring in on social media since news of Static’s passing. Among the mourners Disturbed‘s David Draiman, Ozzy Osbourne, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix and many more. Read the remembrances below.
GOODBYE OLD FRIEND; Static X Frontman Wayne Static Dead At 48 – http://t.co/HzcUOGiOWO http://t.co/3ADyNsEyJl via @po_st
— DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) November 2, 2014
Very sad to hear of @IAmWayneStatic‘s passing. Spent a lot of time together on @TheOzzfest tours. A tragic loss. Love to his family/friends
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 2, 2014
I am shocked to hear that Wayne Wells (Wayne Static) has passed away. I played with him in his first band, Deep Blue Dream, in 1987/88
— Billy Corgan (@Billy) November 2, 2014
We send our sympathies to the family of Wayne Static. You were an amazing talent big homie. See you in Shangri-la. #WayneStatic
— Violent J & 2 Dope (@icp) November 2, 2014
Our thoughts and love go out to family, friends and fans of Wayne Static. You will be missed. #RIPWayneStatic pic.twitter.com/6Nx9cpWw7V
— Official Dio (@OfficialRJDio) November 2, 2014
We are very sad to hear of the passing of Wayne Static. #RIPWayneStatic
— Official Motörhead (@myMotorhead) November 2, 2014
Didn’t know Wayne Static personally but played some of the early Static X stuff on my shows. Sad to see anyone pass away that young. RIP.
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) November 2, 2014