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CloseRead moreUpon its release, NME likened the album to Green Day‘s ‘American Idiot’, writing that “it’s a piece of work that will challenge every preconception you ever had about the people who made it” It was also featured as number 10 in NME‘s 50 Best Albums of 2006From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging
In short:Bob Bryar, My Chemical Romance's longest-tenured drummer, has been found deadBryar was found in his Tennessee home on Tuesday after he was last seen alive on November 4What's next?A medical examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death“I left a very good touring gig where I was tour managing and doing sound
I left that job to join a band that was filthy, had sh—y gear, a smashed-up, smoking, death-trap van and was poor They smelled bad, too,” Bryar told Alternative Press in 2016 “I was so happy to receive the offer Long before we recorded ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, I knew that were special and I wanted in
I wanted to help evolve the band and be able to shred with them every night”After leaving the group, Bryar worked behind the scenes with several tours and eventually announced his departure from the music industry in 2014 Though My Chemical Romance announced their reunion in 2019, Bryar had not been part of their new era activityFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing
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And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford itYour support makes all the differenceCloseBryar also helped write several songs for their 2010 album, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,” but he exited the band before its release
He worked with several other musical groups in the following years before transitioning into a career in real estateBy entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News You understand that you can opt-out at any timeBryar, the popular rock band’s longest-tenured drummer, was last seen alive on November 4, TMZ reported, citing sources
Authorities don’t suspect foul play in Bryar’s deathBillboard called Bryar “a key member of My Chemical Romance during their rise to fame, contributing to the band’s second album, The Black Parade” That album, per the site, reached second on the Billboard 200 in 2006In a statement at the time, guitarist Frank Iero wrote on the band’s blog: “As of four weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar parted ways
This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours, and expect you all to do the same”Despite his reduced ability to play, Bryar continued to travel with the band to handle technical duties such as helping to run the stage’s pyrotechnics He left the band in 2010
Bryar became heavily involved in dog rescue charities after he left music and briefly pursued a career as a real estate agentMy Chemical Romance (with Bob Bryar, far right) ahead of the 2005 MTV Video Music AwardsCredit: APTMZ reported Animal Services travelled to his home to rehome his two dogs after authorities learnt of his deathBryar wrote last year on Twitter, now X, that he had been struggling to deal with online hate and his mental health, but that at the time he was “mentally healthy … humbled, and ready to move forward”
Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1979, he began playing drums at a young age in his school’s marching bands Following his graduation from high school he studied sound engineering at the University of FloridaFox News Entertainment Get a daily look at the top news in music, movies, television and more in the entertainment industry Arrives Weekdays By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News
This was a painful decision for all of us to make and was not taken lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours, and expect you all to do the same.”Despite his reduced ability to play, Bryar continued to travel with the band to handle technical duties such as helping to run the stage’s pyrotechnics. He left the band in 2010.Bryar became heavily involved in dog rescue charities after he left music and briefly pursued a career as a real estate agent.My Chemical Romance (with Bob Bryar, far right) ahead of the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.Credit: APTMZ reported Animal Services travelled to his home to rehome his two dogs after authorities learnt of his death.Bryar wrote last year on Twitter, now X, that he had been struggling to deal with online hate and his mental health, but that at the time he was “mentally healthy … humbled, and ready to move forward”.Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1979, he began playing drums at a young age in his school’s marching bands. Following his graduation from high school he studied sound engineering at the University of Florida.Fox News Entertainment Get a daily look at the top news in music, movies, television and more in the entertainment industry. Arrives Weekdays By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time. Subscribe Subscribed Subscribe You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
