Wayne Static

Wayne Static (Wayne Richard Wells; November 4, 1965 – November 1, 2014) was an American musician, and the former lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and music sequencer for the metal band Static-X.

Wayne Static
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Wayne Static
Background information
Birth nameWayne Richard Wells
Also known asWayne Static
Born(1965-11-04)November 4, 1965
Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 2014(2014-11-01) (aged 48)
GenresIndustrial metal, alternative metal, groove metal
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, keyboards, programmer
Years active1977–2014
LabelsWarner Bros, Reprise, Dirthouse Records
Associated actsStatic-X, Pighammer, Deep Blue Dream

He released his first solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. Static died on November 1, 2014 with a cause of death yet to be released, although some of Static's associates have indicated that it was the result of a drug overdose.[1] He was 48 years old.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Static X frontman, Wayne Static, dead at 48". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved November 1, 2014.