Static appeared as a mystery guest on an adult film Wray hosted called Radium Vol 2. his wife was in bed with him at the time. [21][22] After a brief courtship,[23][24] he married adult film actress Tera Wray in Las Vegas on January 10, 2008. Try again later. And,just like with Belushi,. 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. Long story short, the band fell apart. There was no evidence of foul play or any indication a struggle had taken place.. She was only 33-years-old . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Pushed on who is behind the mask, Tony and Ken are standing firm. Its a huge gamble when you do drugs, Campos said.It ended tragically for Wayne. At the moment though, Static-X will remain my main priority." Two years later, Static revived the Static-X moniker as his own solo project. 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". The oxycodone had been prescribed to his wife. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. Wells was given lessons, which paid off a year later when he won a talent contest playing "Skip to My Lou". His death must have weighed on her tremendously. The band's sophomore effort Machine debuted at #11 on the Billboard Top 200 in 2001. Her passing was confirmed by the former adult film star's attorney Michael Fattorosi, who said he believed she had taken her own life to be with her late husband. How We Use Your Data She believed his drinking had been a problem for about two years. Celebrity deaths make big news before the stars are laid to rest! Ken is reluctant to go into specifics, but insists that nothing could have prevented it from happening. "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. GREAT NEWS! The coroner said she was found with a brown wigtightly attached to the hair, adding: There is no balding, and the hair can be described as wavy.. "He was a real gentleman and loved music," one-time bandmate Billy Corgan says of the Static-X founder. 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. Posted at 09:48h in are miranda may and melissa peterman related by wayne static height. "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. Paramedics arrived and confirmed death at 1600 hours, noting rigor mortis and lividity. 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. Terms and He was three years old when he received his first toy guitar. Try again later. All Rights Reserved. This is a carousel with slides. Wayne Static, the singer of the California metal act Static-X, died November 1st. But this is catharsis too, for all of us.. Wayne was not taking drugs. | 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. It's easy to get caught up in that shit," he repeated. 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). Wayne Static, of Static X, arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of Warners' 'Torque' at the Chinese Theatre on Jan. 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, Calif. Static was an atheist and pescatarian. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Learn more about managing a memorial . And it sucks every time. Its all part of a bigger healing process, says Ken. 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 man who was content to sit quietly and keep his own counsel in private would suddenly become a fulcrum of energy in public. Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for metal band Static-X. Conditions. I'm, like, yeah, I'm not gonna do any more coke after that. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I could give a shit if we did an interview and his girlfriend was sitting next to us. A Chicago prostitute later admitted that she had left Chris alone in his apartment as he had began to pass out on the floor! I thought it was a fucking joke, he says. 266 Wayne Static Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 266 wayne static stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Wayne Static was known for his signature hairstyle, wearing it spiked up to stand on end. Were having a lot of fun keeping people in the dark about it, says Tony. to slaughter the pregnant actress and her pals on August 8, 1969. And I've seen lots of friends get hooked on that and ruin their lives. Some members of the Carradine clan doubted the official story of autoerotic asphyxiation, however and investigators were laterconvinced the Kung Fu star was murdered by transvestite prostitutes!Ive probably seen 50 cases of fatal autoerotic asphyxiations, said Hollywood detective Paul Huebl, but none of them involved blood!, MONROE. [29] He had consumed oxycodone as well as alcohol that morning before going to bed with his wife. Wayne Static was the enigmatic former frontman and namesake of Static-X, who later forged a successful solo career. Information It was almost impossible to believe this was the body of Marilyn Monroe, Allan recalled. 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. I'm so sad today. Where: The Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Info: (509) 244-3279, www.sp.knittingfactory.com. Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTRHEAD Classics In His Hometown Of Gothenburg, Sweden, DEATH TO ALL Feat. Wayne died after mixing Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, according to the coroner's report. 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]. [18], In 2007, ESP produced the ESP Ltd Static-600 Wayne Static Signature Guitar. It worked out better than any of us could have imagined. 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. He said: "Well, I wanted Tera on tour with me, so she was always with me. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. 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. Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber: Why Everyone Thinks They Need to Pick a Side, While Statics cause of death wasnt revealed, tweets from his musician friends and peers suggest that a drug overdose was to blame. They'll take place where you thought they would. Wayne Static died after mixing Xanax and other powerful prescription drugs with alcohol, according to the coroner's report. It was a decision that was viewed in some quarters as misguided at best and a sick stunt at worst. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Finding Waynes old tapes was like a gift from the gods, Campos said. There was a problem getting your location. 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. Koichi Fukuda quit before the release of the bands second album, 2001s Machine; Ken Jay left before the next one, 2003s Shadow Zone. The reformation was prompted by the discovery of recordings of Statics vocals on buried tracks. But once they know whats going on, they get it., Ken Jay has a more strident take on the matter. "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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. There was one final twist. Too many musicians are dying from overdoses, Papa Roachs Jacoby Shaddix wrote on Instagram. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The decedents mother stated he was a self-admitted alcoholic. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Fuck the lifestyle, I want life!!!! Static-x would release five more albums, ending with Cult of Static In 2009, Then Static began a solo career. He has written for Metal Hammer, Louder, Prog, the Observer, Select, Mojo, the Evening Standard and the totally legendary Ultrakill. I guess I got lucky that I avoided that pitfall. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Static appears on the cover of the 2009 Static-X release, Cult of Static. And that was it. Static installed a single Seymour Duncan SH-6B 'Distortion' humbucker in all his guitar's bridge positions; until switching to EMG 81's in 2012 after signing with Dean. Policy sound set up and maintained by longtime guitar tech Erik Fincher. 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. of herself!, WHITNEY HOUSTONOpens a New Window. He was a real gentleman, and loved music (and KISS, Ace in particular). "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. 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. METAL FRONTMAN/ VOCALIST Wayne Static, the frontman of metal band Static-X, has died suddenly at the age of 48 . His long black hair would be spiked upwards in one electric-shock mass. 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. 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. "The only thing I ever did was drink and smoke weed," Campos revealed. 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. He is still waiting for Billy Gibbons to send him a bottle of hot sauce he was promised several years ago. ", The report added that Tera Wray told them that Static "took oxycodone, Xanax (alprazolam) and alcohol to relieve panic attacks. Then we went and had a beer afterwards, and I dont think he said another word.. Search above to list available cemeteries. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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]. "She had a light to her that was evident when she walked into room. VQPR has represented Wayne Static in the past, and according to this source drugs did not play a part in the musician's death, insisting in the statement from a publicist that the singer and guitarist had kicked hard drugs in 2009. It took a couple of years for the pair to find their place in LA. Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. In high school, Wells played in a band for the dances with classmates. People who knew Wayne Wells say there was a switch that flipped in his head when he stepped onstage. that culminated withher drug-dazed death a Beverly Hills bathtub with a police report citing several sightings nearby of a a white powdery substance. In a bombshell exclusive, fans were able to say a last goodbye after The ENQUIRER published a final photo ofthe closeted diva. 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. Those choices would gradually become apparent as the decade progressed. An autopsy determined that Wayne had died of multiple prescription drug toxicity, combined with alcohol. Get the days top entertainment headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. But his story isn't over. Insiders, however, claimhis quick cremation covered up more secrets! [citation needed], In an interview done on November 26, 2013, it was confirmed that Static-X disbanded in June 2013. He was 48. The band released six albums, the most notable being 2001's "Wisconsin Death Trip," which went platinum. After Statics death, his wife Tera Wray Static who was in bed with her husband at the time of the overdose initially denied drugs were a factor in his death. The surviving members of Static-X and producers Ulrich Wild and Edsel Dope cobbled together an album, Project Regeneration, Vol. Smoke this. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Dave Everley has been writing about and occasionally humming along to music since the early 90s. His voice became a guttural industrial growl. Wayne got really involved with drugs and he got addicted and, unfortunately, it cost him his life. However, in October 2012, the remainder of the tour was cancelled due to Static requiring medical treatment. 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. Last July, Tera paid tribute to her late husband with a sleeve tattoo that she showed off on Facebook. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. You can also send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details. And today I got a call from her roommate letting me know what happened. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. ", Asked if he is now a strong advocate against drug use as a result of his experiences, Campos said: "No, I'm not. If Tony says this with a tinge of emotion, its because hes talking about his friend and sometime antagonist in the past tense. | In 2009, ESP produced the ESP LTD Static-600V GMB as Static's new signature guitar. I know she loved Wayne dearly. 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 special connection with Spokane.. He'd been fighting a drink problem for around two years before he lost his life. This is so sad. "I got a call at 8 a.m. and was just shocked when I was told the news," Campos recalled. In the long run, Wayne made his choices, and me being there wasnt going to affect that one way or another.. Do a line of this.' They were Teras. Yeah, I can see how some people will be shocked and off-put by it. During nu metals blossoming, every band had their USP, and Static Xs was Wayne. But Wayne would love this, Campos said. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! I've always had the position of, 'Do whatever you want, but if it starts getting in the way of what you have to do, then you need to start rethinking your priorities.' His signature Epiphone, ESP LTD, and Dean guitars did not come with neck pickups as he did not use them. Not so much shy as reserved, taciturn. You can do whatever you think will help, but if the person doesn't want help, they're not gonna take it," he continued. his quick cremation covered up more secrets! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Recording technology is incredible., Project Regeneration, Vol. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Wisconsin Death Trip went platinum. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We have set your language to Try again later. To remember the good times we had. Wayne was scheduled to co-headline tours with Powerman 5000 and Drowning Pool over the next several months. That unlikely pairing would later hit the studio for DMCs rap-rock trackNoise Revolution., Trending Had Wayne gotten cleaned up and distanced himself from negative influences, hed be here with us right now, says Tony. Cops believed there was a personal motivation. Taking the place of their fallen comrade is Xer0, a mysterious singer in a Wayne Static mask. He took Xanax on a daily basis and was compliant with the prescribed dosage. According to AVN, Wray, who was born Tera Lents, met Wayne during the Ozzfest tour in 2007 when she was modeling for Hustler lingerie. She was 33 years old. Thanks for your help! On January 13, 2016, Tera was found dead at her home. RIP Wayne. 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. He also drank an unknown amount of alcohol. Search instead in Creative? We just rolled along with it.. "She was one of the sweetest, most gentle women I have worked with in [the adult film industry]," Fattorosi told Page Six. 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