Jon Wysocki grew up in Westfield, MA - USA. He played the drums for amongst others Soil, Lydia's Castle, and for the mega-platinum heavy rock band Staind. Wysocki was a member of Staind between 1995 and 2011, playing drums on their first seven albums. The hard rock band achieved three consecutive No. 1 albums with 2001’s Break the Cycle, 2003’s 14 Shades of Grey, and 2005’s Chapter V. They also top the US Rock singles chart with songs like “It’s Been Awhile,” “So Far Away,” and “Right Here.” As an actor and composer, he was known for his work for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), The Death of Dick Long (2019) and Done: Teaser (2018).

Jon Wysocki’s groove-oriented playing and tasteful approach to songcraft is a result of a diverse musical experience as a child and young man.

Jon Wysocki’s parents always encouraged him to play music and after trying the violin, trumpet, saxophone and trombone he eventually gravitated towards his ultimate passion of drumming.

Jon Wysocki received his first drumset at the age of five after retiring many of his mother’s kitchen pots and pans. Mostly self-taught on drums, Jon did learn rudiments from a teacher but mostly played along to and learned the funky grooves of Stevie Wonder and Sly and the Family Stone. Some of Jon’s early Rock influences were KISS, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and groove legend Jeff Porcaro.

In 1993, the Springfield Massachusetts native met and became friends with his future bandmates Mike Mushok and Aaron Lewis. Sharing the same aspirations and goals, Jon, Mike and Aaron formed a band together with eventual bassist Johnny April.

After Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit helped Jon Wysocki and his bandmates get their music in front of the President of Flip Records, Staind soon recorded their major label debut “Dysfunction” This album quickly sold more than a million copies. After much touring performing as a support act for bands such as Sevendust, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Kid Rock and Monster Magnet, they were ready to head back into the studio.

In 2001, Staind released their follow-up album with “Break the Cycle” which has helped to further establish the band as a mega-successful headlining act. Jon’s powerful groove and musical feel have helped drive Staind into the top of today’s Billboard charts.

In 2011, after 17 years with the band, Wysocki left, citing creative differences with his colleagues, also due to becoming uncomfortable with certain aspects of fame. He later performed in bands including Soil and Lydia’s Castle.

Prior to his passing Wysocki had been suffering from liver issues that required him to be under medical care. Wysocki’s death was confirmed on social media by his current and former bandmates. He died on 18 May 2024 in the USA.