Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy Owen Sullivan reportedly passed away yesterday at the age of 28. Sullivan, nicknamed The Rev, is believed to have died of natural causes at his home in southern California. The band posted an announcement on their website during the early hours of this morning, paying tribute to their friend and sticksman. "It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan," (more)...
- 12/29/2009
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
Avenge Sevenfold's 'The Rev' reportedly died of natural causes today. According to Fox News, James (Jimmy) Owen Sullivan aka "The Rev" was found dead at his home in Southern California. He was a backup vocalist and drummer for the Southern California band, "Avenged Sevenfold." They say James Owen Sullivan who went by the stage name, "The Rev" appears to have died of natural causes today in Huntington Beach,California. He was only 28 years old. The Orange County coroner's office is reportedly investigating the death. The Avenged Sevenfold band was formed in Huntington Beach,California back in 1999 and won "Best New Artist" at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. Also they were working on their fifth album,according to their Myspace page.
- 12/29/2009
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
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