Wayne Static Remembered by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Corgan, Motorhead & More, The report, via Blabbermouth.net, states: On November 1, at approximately 0700 hours, [Wayne] and his wife went to bed. 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. Static appeared as a mystery guest on an adult film Wray hosted called Radium Vol 2. I got to a point with alcohol where it was starting to affect my performances on stage, and I had to dial it back. An autopsy determined that Wayne had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity, combined with alcohol. It's easy to get caught up in that shit," he repeated. Have a drink. Not so much shy as reserved, taciturn. He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. 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[11] Deep Blue Dream was short lived as Wells and Jay relocated to California. "Wayne Static was the. The MG100HDFX was one of the cheapest solid state amps made by Marshall during Static's touring time with Static X. All rights reserved. Had Wayne gotten cleaned up and distanced himself from negative influences, hed be here with us right now, says Tony. I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news, Campos recalled. The LP is a collection of 13 brand-new songs that contain the final vocal performances and musical compositions of founding vocalist Wayne Static, along with the original "Wisconsin Death Trip . [citation needed], In an interview done on November 26, 2013, it was confirmed that Static-X disbanded in June 2013. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. In California, Wells and Jay formed Static-X along with Tony Campos on bass and Koichi Fukuda on guitar. His parents decided at age seven to get him his first real guitar, an S12 beginner model. was found in June 2009 hanging from the clothes bar of a closet in a five-star luxury hotel in Thailand. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Cops believed there was a personal motivation, exposed the sex addicts kinky swinging lifestyle. How We Use Your Data I don't fucking know. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Advertisement. Wells was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Richard and Darlene Wells. 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". He died Saturday at the age of 48. My client & friend Tera Wray, former Pornstar and the widow of Wayne Static committed suicide yesterday. Please try again later. On November 22, 2020, Fred Fleming was driving home when he started slurring his words. In 2012, this line-up went under the name Static-X for the Noise Revolution tour. [30] Former Static-X members Koichi Fukuda and Tony Campos paid tribute to Static. The band's sophomore effort Machine debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 in 2001. and hid his habitsby licking on drug-laced lollipops.. Wayne was not taking drugs. Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTRHEAD Classics In His Hometown Of Gothenburg, Sweden, DEATH TO ALL Feat. But, in a recent interview with "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, bassist Tony Compos addressed his former bandmate and friend's death. He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard. 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). Scroll to continue reading. Birth Name: Wayne Richard Wells Date of Birth: November 4, 1965 Place of Birth: Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. Pushed on who is behind the mask, Tony and Ken are standing firm. While the news of the reunion was largely greeted positively, with Waynes family giving it their blessing, there was one huge, jarring note. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. Date of Death: November 1, 2014 Place of Death: Landers, California, U.S. May they both find peace together for all of eternity. On January 13, 2016, Tera was found dead at her home. Years of chronic prescription drug and alcohol abuse had also been a factor. But, in a recent interview with "Rock & Roll Beer Guy" podcast, bassist . 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.. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. Failed to delete memorial. Or why not treat yourself? Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Search instead in Creative? The Static-X bassist isnt exaggerating. In high school, Wells played in a band for the dances with classmates. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Then we got married, and everything changed. 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 . Ethnicity: English, Irish, one eighth Austrian, one eighth Czech, possibly other Wayne Static was an American musician. It worked out better than any of us could have imagined. If anything, he was a drinker, and did not OD, she said in a statement at the time. 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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??? [25][26] They lived in Joshua Tree, California. Fear Factory and Dope, Society 1 and Raven Black will open. Its crazy., Fans can expect a healthy dose of Wisconsin Death Trip and the follow-up album, 2001s Machine. Were really into playing the early stuff now, Campos said. And put in a track of EVIL DISCO and remember Wayne and the woman he lovedit's really hard for us friends of Wayne n Tera to read these comments..keep Disco EVIL in remembrance of Wayne. She found the decedent dead in the bed and called 911 at 1547 hours. Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, USA. whodfound fame as a Paralympics runnerOpens a New Window. Static died in 2014, overdosing as a result of taking Xanax and other prescription drugs, and mixing them with alcohol. 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. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. left a legacy that will never die but Hollywood mortician Allan Abbott revealed secrets of her death! Learn more about merges. "[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. Tera got Wayne hooked on medication prescribed to her.. The first of two volumes, it features 12 brand new tracks, containing many of the final vocal performances and musical compositions of Static, along with the original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup of Campos, drummer Ken Jay, and guitarist Koichi Fukuda. He released his only solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. 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". [16], He had been set to play a co-headlining tour in the U.S. with Powerman 5000 in November 2014 with American Head Charge supporting them.[17]. It was a decision that was viewed in some quarters as misguided at best and a sick stunt at worst. RIP Wayne. Its equally macabre, celebratory, controversial and downright bizarre. 1", came out in July. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. The 48-year-old Static was due to set out on a co-headlining tour with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. 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You have chosen this person to be their own family member. UPDATE: Statics cause of death has been confirmed as mixed prescription drug with alcohol toxicity, according to a coroners report obtained by Blabbermouth. Tony Campos is politely unrepentant. No one is invincible. 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. Wayne got really involved with drugs and he got addicted and, unfortunately, it cost him his life. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Wayne . He was three years old when he received his first toy guitar. But success brought its own problems. Wayne Static died last year as a result of mixing strong prescription drugs with alcohol, it's been confirmed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I think, Oh, he hates me. And he goes, Ken, wed pay you to play in this band, and that was it. GREAT NEWS! She came on stage and danced for a few songs and I think Tony [Campos, then-STATIC-X bassist] didn't like that. He was kind of a timid guy initially, but once you got to know him he opened up.. 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. Yeah, I can see how some people will be shocked and off-put by it. Randy Emon, the supervising deputy coroner investigator . 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. We want to hear it. The band, which broke courtesy of the raucous 1999 album, Wisconsin Death Drip appeared to die with Static. I reinvented that song for Wisconsin Death Trip. When I heard Wayne had died I thought it was a joke. BA1 1UA. "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. Dave Everley has been writing about and occasionally humming along to music since the early 90s.