Bob Bryarthe drummer who spent the most time in My Chemical Romancewas found dead at his residence in Tennessee last Tuesday, November 26. However, the information was disclosed this Saturday by the TMZ portal.
According to the first reports, the authorities rule out signs of violence or crime, since The musician’s belongings, including instruments and weapons, were intact.
According to the tabloid that broke the news, the body was found in an advanced state of decomposition, which suggests that Bryar had been dead for several days. The Animal Control Department also intervened at the scene and rescued two dogs that were in the home. It is known that The musician, 44, was last seen on November 4and although the cause of his death is still under investigation, preliminary details suggest there were no external factors involved.
Bryar He joined the band in 2004, replacing the original drummer, Matt Pelissier. This change occurred after the release of the group’s second album, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. Although he did not play on that album, Bryar appeared in all of the music videos and related promotional material. Their arrival coincided with the meteoric rise of MCR, which became one of the most influential alternative rock groups of the decade.
Bryar played a crucial role on the album The Black Parade (2006), considered by critics as one of the most important albums of the time. The magazine NME he described it as work that “will challenge every preconception you ever had about the people who made it.” In that same analysis, they compared it with American Idiot of Green Day, in relation to its cultural and artistic impact.
However, his time in My Chemical Romance came to an end after a few years. Bryar left the band in 2010before the album’s release Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.
In a statement posted on the band’s blog, guitarist Frank Iero wrote: “Four weeks ago, My Chemical Romance and Bob Bryar broke up. This was a painful decision for all of us and was not made lightly. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and hope that you all do the same,” NME recalled.
In later interviews, Bryar spoke fondly about his time in the band, especially the world tour The Black Parade. In 2016, the drummer shared with Alternative Press: “I thought I was dreaming most of the time. I really wish everyone could sit at my drums, having the time of their lives and thinking about how crazy everything is during a show.”
“It was the most fun time of my entire life”added the artist.
After leaving My Chemical Romance, Bryar continued playing with other musical projects before announcing his official retirement from the industry in 2014. From then on, He dedicated himself to the real estate sector and became actively involved in the defense of animal rights.
In 2022, Bryar will auction off his iconic jersey The Black Paradeand donated the proceeds to help animals affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida and South Carolina. This was not his only altruistic action; He also sold one of his most iconic batteries to support a shelter in Tennessee.
Upon news of his death, fans around the world took to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to the drummer. Many remembered his immense talent and the impact of his work on the repertoire of the famous alternative rock band.
