Tera is once again with the love of her life, Wayne, & will be forever. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. His wife stated he would occasionally have his own prescription for oxycodone, but he would usually take hers. Those choices would gradually become apparent as the decade progressed. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Morgan Renken, who worked with Static and the band for 15 years, says Static died. Wells was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Richard and Darlene Wells. And there are five that we developed from Waynes last demos. He was just 48. There was an error deleting this problem. Mansons next victims weresuburbanitesLeno and Rosemary LaBianca,. When I heard Wayne had died I thought it was a joke. and some suggestedBobs old costarRichard Dawsonhadhelped cover for his alleged murderer! The autopsy noted the violent demise by blunt instrument and an electrical cord wrapped around his neck. Static had been pursuing a solo career at the time of his death. His death was confirmed by Wayne's publicists at FiXT Publicity. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. whodfound fame as a Paralympics runnerOpens a New Window. I went to this little park I used to go to in order to study, but it was freezing that day. The couple met on Ozzfest in 2007 and married a year later. (Kevin . Hed once boasted ofsubsisting on angel food. "I stay away from cocaine, just 'cause I tried crack once when I was 13, and I didn't like it. It was a very cold day in December. [32] Static was cremated in California. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. [9] He attended Shelby High School and had summer jobs which included working as an asparagus picker and in a cherry canning factory.[10]. 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! "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. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. The Static-X bassist isnt exaggerating. I think thats proof how much we love Spokane since we could have recorded anywhere, but the fans have always loved us there, Campos said. Right now were just focusing on the shows we have and were out there playing to the best of our ability.. The singer, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead at his home in Landers, California, on Nov.1 at the age of 48. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This is so sad. Static formed his namesake band in 1994, releasing debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999; the album went platinum. "Today is a sad day in the music industry - Front-man and founding member WAYNE STATIC of STATIC-X passed . All Rights Reserved. Fattorosi told New York Post's Page Six that Wray left behind a note instructing her roommate to call him and Tera's mother. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Much has changed for Static-X since that concert at the Big Easy, which is now the Knitting Factory. I never quit, the band just fell apart, he says. I got to a point with alcohol where it was starting to affect my performances on stage, and I had to dial it back. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The electro-metal band recorded a DVD, Cannibal Killers Live, at the Big Easy in 2007. Try again later. Wray, who was 33, died earlier this month. "She was one of the sweetest, most gentle women I have worked with in [the adult film industry]," Fattorosi told Page Six. 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. All rights reserved. "Unfortunately, Wayne wasn't the first friend I lost because of drug addiction, so it was just like seeing it happen all over again to somebody else that I'm close with. Tera got Wayne hooked on medication prescribed to her.. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. GREAT NEWS! But once they know whats going on, they get it., Ken Jay has a more strident take on the matter. Tony and Ken had patched up their differences before Waynes death, but this was something more. His parents decided at age seven to get him his first real guitar, an S12 beginner model. During nu metals blossoming, every band had their USP, and Static Xs was Wayne. The autopsy showed bullets hit Reeva in her hip, arm and head, and Reevas parentsasked for her daughters death photosto be publicized to show her violent end at Pistorious hands! "He was a real gentleman and loved music," one-time bandmate Billy Corgan says of the Static-X founder. Have a drink. STATIC-X's Tony Compos on Wayne Static's Death: "You Can't Help Someone That Doesn't Wanna Be Helped", ROB HALFORD Says OZZY OSBOURNE Did The Right Thing Canceling Tour, Another MEGADETH & MARTY FRIEDMAN Reunion Might Happen, MUNICIPAL WASTE's TONY FORESTA On Potential Touring Visa Cost Hikes: "You're Punishing Poor People", AVENGED SEVENFOLD Tells Fans To Go Touch Grass, Do Not Sell My Personal For his live tone, Static used a simple Marshall MG100HDFX. On tour Static could easily and cheaply get a replacement if the amp broke. In a new interview with the "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos reflected on the passing of the band's frontman Wayne Static nearly six years ago. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Wayne Richard Wayne Static Wells I found on Findagrave.com. He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. But this is catharsis too, for all of us.. 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]. 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. Posted at 09:48h in are miranda may and melissa peterman related by Singer/guitarist Wayne Static (born Wayne Richard Wells) of the industrial metal band STATIC-X has passed away at the age of 48. We just rolled along with it.. I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news, Campos recalled. BOB CRANEwas a fading sitcom star when the former Hogans Heroes actor was bludgeoned to death in Arizona while working the dinner-theater circuit. Years of chronic prescription drug and alcohol abuse had also been a factor. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. At the moment though, Static-X will remain my main priority." It was the perfect soundtrack for the times. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. We had lunch hung out and talked about life without Wayne she show no indication that she was going to take her life. 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. Recording technology is incredible., Project Regeneration, Vol. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Do a line of this.' If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The next album will feature the last of Statics vocals. 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. The metal world was shocked when we learned that Static-X frontman Wayne Static died in his sleep a few months ago. It continues: [Waynes] wife said he took oxycodone, Xanax (alprzolam) and alcohol to relive panic attacks. | 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). He said: "Well, I wanted Tera on tour with me, so she was always with me. May they both find peace together for all of eternity.". Advertisement. The band formed in 1994 and released their multi-platinum debut album Wisconsin Death Trip in 1999. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. His solo album Pighammer was released on October 4, 2011. On November 22, 2020, Fred Fleming was driving home when he started slurring his words. convinced the Kung Fu star was murdered by transvestite prostitutes! Resend Activation Email. Smoke this. Wayne got really involved with drugs and he got addicted and, unfortunately, it cost him his life. On November 1, 2014, Wayne Wells died after ingesting a toxic mixture of prescription drugs and alcohol, the result of an addiction that plagued his later life and alienated him from his former bandmates. She had taken her own life. The autopsy showed cocaine and morphine in the 33-year-old comics system. Tom Sizemore, Heat and Saving Private Ryan Actor, Dead at 61 Static-X frontman Wayne Statics death on Nov. 1, 2014, was a result of mixing Xanax and other prescription drugs with alcohol, according to a San Bernardino County coroners report. In 2009, ESP produced the ESP LTD Static-600V GMB as Static's new signature guitar. ELVIS PRESLEYwascaught in his coffin byThe National ENQUIRER, and others caught on to a new theory about what really killed The King on August 16, 1977. Conditions. With his towering hair and Freddy Krueger-style tops, the frontman was one part freak, one part cartoon character, spitting out lyrics about everything from coprophilia to drug abuse (the prophetic Push It). Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. To remember the good times we had. Do a line of this.' The murder investigationexposed the sex addicts kinky swinging lifestyle. Private tensions between the two soon turned to public hostility. 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. 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While the news of the reunion was largely greeted positively, with Waynes family giving it their blessing, there was one huge, jarring note. "It was almost impossible to believe this was the body of Marilyn Monroe," Allan recalled. We were friends for such a long time. Its a huge gamble when you do drugs, Campos said.It ended tragically for Wayne. 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. [2][3][4][5][6] He grew up in Shelby, Michigan before moving to Chicago, Illinois and California. Her body was discovered January 14, 2016. It's very rare to hear any of the members ofStatic-Xdiscussing the death of the band's founding frontman, Wayne Static. We have a lot of songs we can play but yeah, someday it will be great to do something new. His long black hair would be spiked upwards in one electric-shock mass. Add to your scrapbook. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. He has written for Metal Hammer, Louder, Prog, the Observer, Select, Mojo, the Evening Standard and the totally legendary Ultrakill. The funny thing is, before we got married and she was a porn star, she rode with us on the bus for a whole year, [and] everyone loved her then. Search instead in Creative? Done by Jay 'e Jones, Posted by Wayne Static onMonday, July 27, 2015. 08 MAY 2022 SAC with additional information. The 48-year-old Static, whose real name was Wayne Richard Wells, was found dead in his Landers, California home on November 1, 2014. Tours were long and exhausting. They were all on the cusp of getting deals. How We Use Your Data Cops believed there was a personal motivation. Both volumes are being worked on by longtime STATIC-X producer Ulrich Wild. He was with an embalmer during the autopsy after the star's strange passing on Aug. 5, 1962. Wayne Static Remembered by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan, Motorhead & More. Wayne had a terrifically morbid sense of humour. Instead of hating we should all be happy that Tara had made Wayne so happy he really loved Tera. And it sucks every time. 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). That unlikely pairing would later hit the studio for DMCs rap-rock trackNoise Revolution., Trending It reminds us of the early days, which were magical. Others, however, have continued to insistthat Cobain was actually murdered! Information. I don't fucking know. It featured an Explorer-shaped body, single Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker, and nickel/diamond-plated scratchplate covering the entire mahogany body, as seen in live photographs.[19]. 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??? 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. Failed to remove flower. It's very rare to hear any of the members of Static-X discussing the death of the band's founding frontman, Wayne Static. his quick cremation covered up more secrets! Wayne was dealing with a growing drug and alcohol addiction. So Waynes fingerprints are all over this record.. The band insist its all part of the healing process. I was in college at Western Michigan University. Simpson. 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". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Static appeared as a mystery guest on an adult film Wray hosted called Radium Vol 2. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. This was something that really didnt come into play until Tera came into the fold. There was a problem getting your location. [14] As part of his Pighammer solo-project,[15] Static formed a new line-up consisting of Brent Ashley on bass, Sean Davidson on drums, and Ashes on guitar. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 1, which dropped in 2020, that harks back to the early days of the band, which featured danceable metal. She was always smiling and happy. wayne static height Hakkmzda. 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Wayne died after mixing Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, according to the coroner's report. And that was it. We love each other. waiterRON GOLDMANstarred in the Trial of the Century afterO.J. PRINCEs. He was kind of a timid guy initially, but once you got to know him he opened up.. But his story isn't over. Get the days top entertainment headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. I sat down and wrote the lyrics on this freezing park bench in December. She believed his drinking had been a problem for about two years. Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about. Search above to list available cemeteries. [21][22] After a brief courtship,[23][24] he married adult film actress Tera Wray in Las Vegas on January 10, 2008. 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). BA1 1UA. Wells was given lessons, which paid off a year later when he won a talent contest playing "Skip to My Lou". In retrospect, no, he says now. People who knew Wayne Wells say there was a switch that flipped in his head when he stepped onstage. Birth Name: Wayne Richard Wells Date of Birth: November 4, 1965 Place of Birth: Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. They were Teras. We have a special connection with Spokane.. All in all were thrilled with the whole project, Campos said. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); STATIC-X's latest album "Project Regeneration Vol. 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 . According to Tony, it's "so easy" for touring musicians to "get caught up" in drinking and drugging while out on the road. Wayne Static was known for his signature hairstyle, wearing it spiked up to stand on end. "She had a light to her that was evident when she walked into room. a woman had witnessed the struggling stars final drug-fueled hours. "[31] However an autopsy later confirmed that Static had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity involving the opioid painkillers oxycodone and hydromorphone, the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam (Xanax), and alcohol. The sudden death of the former Static-X frontman caused an outpour of tributes from the hard rock music community. The worlds biggest and best metal magazine, Wayne Wells died after ingesting a toxic mixture of prescription drugs and alcohol. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Were having a lot of fun keeping people in the dark about it, says Tony. ", She claimed that he took Xanax on a daily basis at the prescribed dosage, according to the report, and would "occasionally have his own prescription for oxycodone, but he would usually take hers. Cops believed there was a personal motivation, exposed the sex addicts kinky swinging lifestyle.