Jimmy Sullivan DEAD – The Rev Died – Avenged Sevenfold Drummer DEATH
Avenged Sevenfold drummer James Owen Sullivan is confirmed dead, cause of death for Jimmy Sullivan aka the Rev believed to be natural causes.
Sullivan is survived by wife Leana MacFadden aka Leana Silver.
News of Jimmy Sullivan’s sudden death Monday is leaving Avenged Sevenfold fans in shock tonight. Avenged Sevenfold came to glory in 2006 earning top honors that year from fans, music critics, and industry leaders. Sullivan would serve as both singer and drummer for the band.
Notable songs that Jimmy Sullivan sang on for Avenged Sevenfold included “A Little Piece of Heaven”, “Brompton Cocktail”, “Gunslinger”, “Lost”, “Afterlife”, and “Almost Easy”. Sullivan was also drummer with Suburban Legends.
Avenged Sevenfold would win 2006’s Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The Rev’s cause of death is believed to be natural causes. James Owen Sullivan would also be know as The Reverend Tholomew Plague, Rat Head, and Mr. Plague.
A drummer and back-up singer for Avenged Sevenfold, and singer for Pinkly Smooth, Jimmy Sullivan has been found dead Monday at his home in Huntington Beach, California.
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The band confirmed his death Monday night:
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan.
“Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time. Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. We love you.”
Funeral arrangements have not been announced. The Rev will be greatly missed. Send your love.
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on December 29th, 2009 at 3:37 am
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on December 29th, 2009 at 3:40 am
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on December 29th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Rest in peace Jimmy Sullivan.. the music you have written will continue to influence me, and the music you could’ve written will be missed with a heavy heart. God bless the Reverend.
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:24 am
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on December 29th, 2009 at 4:27 am
The world lost the greatest drummer ever. Rest in peace Rev
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:30 am
Rest in peace.
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:38 am
You’re one of the reasons i began drumming. I will continue to learn all of your creations beat by beat in loving memory of you. You’ve played a great roll in my life, even though I never got the chance to meet you… rest in peace.
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:38 am
Rest in peace x
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:49 am
Fuck. RIP The Reverend Jimmy Sullivan.
A7X will not be the same without you.
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:51 am
I can’t believe you’re not here anymore.. Your music gave me the strenght to keep on. I loved every single song you’ve written and that would never change. God bless you Rev. We’ll miss you a lot!
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:53 am
The passing of The Rev is a great sorrow to all Avenge Sevenfold fans. His crazy ways and amazing songwriting will live on in all of our memories.
R.I.P Reverend Tholomew Plague.
on December 29th, 2009 at 4:53 am
You were a great drummer.you were my favorite member out of A7X hands down.Rest in peace Brother.
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:07 am
R.I.P-the rev aka jimmy sullivan, he is the greatest drummer of all times and always will be, he inspired people to listen to music and to play it because of how great he was at being an artist “We love you The Rev”
“A spoonful of jimmy helps make the world go down”
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:29 am
my great sadness
rest in peace : jimmy “the rev” sullivan
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:29 am
OMG!!!!!! I just can’t believe!!! I’m so sad!!!!!!! i’m crying!!! R.I.P. Jimmy!!! I will always love you!!! A7x forever!!!! <333333333333
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:42 am
Rev…Rest in peace dude. You rocked on drums and in life itself. May u live happy and forever in the afterlife
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:55 am
May you rest in piece drum legend. I will miss you strongly, you inspired a lot of my bands music and may God bless your family, we are all saddened by your passing.
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Who f cares, Avenged Sevenfold s
on December 29th, 2009 at 5:58 am
Rest in peace!
God bless your soul!
on December 29th, 2009 at 6:11 am
have some f respect. He is possibly the best drummer in the world. Who cares if you think Avenged suck, I personally love them. Respect for a drum legend, James “The Rev” Owen Sullivan will be sorely missed, you will be sorely missed
on December 29th, 2009 at 6:18 am
oh my god. this guy was amazing, insane, musically immense. so the band as people were kind of dicks, but their music is brilliant, they’ve been my favourite band for years. i can’t believe it
rest in peace <3
on December 29th, 2009 at 6:26 am
awesome drummer, will be missed, all respect to friends and family in this hard time…
on December 29th, 2009 at 6:50 am
i just found out not even 10 minutes ago. =’[ this s is crazy im so saddend by this. R.I.P Jimmy. and to his family your in my thoughts always. =[ i cant believe it. he was an amazing drummer, nd f you John Doe or whoever you are . your simply a f who gets no action, u ever think maybe your the one whos next?. I Love You Jimmy! Rest In Peace man.
on December 29th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Rest In Peace.
The music you have created so beautifully will be so influential to so many people. You were an awesome drummer, and will be missed greatly.
It really does show that you have to Seize The Day while you’re still young. Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, Rest In Peace you crazy fucker XD.
on December 29th, 2009 at 7:31 am
I can’t be believe with this…
I’m very shock…
the world lost the best drummer ever…
a7x will not same without you…
I will miss your action…
goodbye Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
on December 29th, 2009 at 7:46 am
he was my idol, really loved him alot.
avenged sevenfold will never be the same again.
in my heart,he’ll be the best drummer forever.
goodbye Jimmy ” The Rev ” Sullivan.
love you forever, RIP.
on December 29th, 2009 at 7:49 am
just finished a rock band setlist with my friends to pay tribute to you playing afterlife,critical acclaim, batcountry, and almost easy on the drums all in a row.
you and joey jordison are the reasons i bought a drumset
A7X can try to replace you but no matter who they find they won’t match up to you
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:05 am
‘And I know..I know, It’s not your time, But Bye Bye, And a word to the wise, When the fire dies..’ [Little Piece of Heaven by Jimmy 'the Rev' Sullivan] RIP Jimmy. I wont forget you cause the World will remember You as the Best Drummer in History!!!
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Good news that I won’t hear anything about them now that their drummer is dead.
Unfortunately, it won’t be long until they trick someone to be their drummer.
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:27 am
welcome to hell ”REV”…
hahaha….
call me when u arrive…
be my drummer in hell k…
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Avenged Sevenfold are shit hes not the best drummer of all time but its sad if anyone dies
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Synyster is a good guitarist, too bad he joined a faggot band like this.
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:51 am
visit this if you LOVE THE REV!! r.i.p. http://news.lalate.com/2009/12/29/jimmy-sullivan-dead-the-rev-died-avenged-sevenfold-drummer-death/
on December 29th, 2009 at 8:59 am
I love you and always will. <333
on December 29th, 2009 at 9:08 am
What a shock,he was an amazing drummer,R.I.P Jimmy =[ <3
on December 29th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Rest in peace ‘Rev’…
on December 29th, 2009 at 9:31 am
DAMN!!
No one like you bro..
Rest in peace,God Bless You…. T_T
on December 29th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Rest in peace, the rev. i’m with a heavy heart due to the rev’s passing–really sad. T.T he’ll be missed!
on December 29th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Rest in peace, no other as great as the Rev…
(((
TO:the greatest drummer ever and one hell of a singer
miss you.. <3
on December 29th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Rest In Peace Rev, you’ll be missed
on December 29th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Damn.. Holy S bro.. This is F unbelivable..
R.I.P ‘Rev’ The music you’ve made ispired many..
Truly an Idol. You will be missed..
Rest in Peace.. God Bless You
on December 29th, 2009 at 11:39 am
Rev, you revolutionized drumming for me and made me want to get better. To this day I tell everyone you ARE the best and always will be. You had it all dude, speed, groove, style. I don’t know what to think. You guys have been my favorite band for years and will remain that way. I’m really going to miss my hero.
on December 29th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
R.I.P rev u were the greatest drummer of all time and u will be missed
on December 29th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
rev you were amazing we will truly miss you and you always be in our hearts and we never forget you<3333333 R.I.P
on December 29th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
WE WILL MISS YOU REV RIP YOUR WERE THE BEST DRUMMER IN ALL TIME. this is hard on me i knew them since 2001…
on December 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
i just found less than 5 minutes ago. ))): i’m seriosly crying right now. Jimmy, you were the greatest drummer of all time, and you will be missed.
R.I.P.
on December 29th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
It’s hard to believe you’re gone. My favorite drummer by far and a big influence in my musical life. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Rev.
on December 29th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Rest in peace Jimmy. You were one of the best drummers in the world and made rock music so much more fun!
I think i can say for everyone we will never forget you.
on December 30th, 2009 at 12:22 am
im so shock when i heard that jimmy sullivan died…
he was the best drummer in the world….
R.I.P jimmy sullivan…
we will miss u…and your music will always be in our heart….
n im wonderin if avenged sevenfold will continue the band without jimmy sullivan???
on December 30th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
RIP Jimmy Sullivan
Truely The best drummer in the world
You will be missed by all who you inspired
Always in our heart , never to be forgotten.
<333 Jimmy Sullivan
on December 30th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Jimmy Sullivan was a drumming God, and it kills me to say RIP because i dont want it to be true. Rest In Peace James Sullivan… You were no doubt, the best drummer on Earth, though i don’t believe in Heaven nor do i believe in Hell, i hope you’ve found your afterlife in Heaven, and you will always keep on inspiring me. Rest In Peace….
on December 30th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I first sae ax7 on much music in theearly days of their carear. they got me atthe moment i seen them .then i researched theur music futher and you can guess the rest. it hurt me with lane and kurt andnow jimmy you were a amazin drummer and even cooler singer ifeel so bad for the rest of the boys in ax7 and his lovely wife by the looks of every pic on the web you wre one huge family right down to the road crew. you will be missed dearly rev. i sicerely hope shadows zacky johnnyandsinister gates continue on it would be a bigger tradgey without ax7.so rest in peace jimmy the rv sullivan im shure your in one kickass band in heaven but we have to wait for that one .rip brother.
on January 8th, 2010 at 10:11 am
You inspired me deeply, both ur lyrics and how you play the drums…
We will miss you and love you forever, you will never be forgotten..
Youre the best..
Rest in peace love~
on January 8th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
12/28/09 was the worst day of my life.
a7x lost so much more than a band member that day.
love you so much and i will never forget you
?RIP?
on January 8th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
All the other fuckers need to shut their damn trap,
I don’t care what any of you shit heads say,
the death of rev was one of the biggest losses of the year
so fuck you
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on February 1st, 2010 at 2:21 am
!!!!Oh!Rev,A7x drummer.I prayed;Dear God the only thing i asked of you is to hold Jimmy not in hell but with you.?How did the days happen to you Reverend now you’re miles away from me and those you love…Your dead feels warmnes on the/my soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!……………………
on March 28th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
He was and 4ever bes the best drummer. He lives on in all of our hearts.
WE miss you Jimmy.