Tim Very, the drummer for Manchester Orchestra, has died. The Atlanta indie rock band announced the news on social media today. No cause of death has been provided. Very was 42.
“The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the statement begins. It continues:
The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief.
Tim was instantly likable and interacted with everyone he met with kindness and warmth. His laugh was infectious and he immediately made people feel invited and encouraged. His humor and energy were the very foundation that held together the entire MO universe. Strangers quickly became friends and friends became family.
He had an undeniable light that was only matched by his dedication and love for the craft that he was clearly put on earth to do. No words can ever do him justice. Please know, if you are someone who loved Tim, he loved you too.
The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You’d be pressed to find a more joyful dad.
We love you Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days.
Tim Very was born November 22, 1983 in Pensacola, FL and he played in church there with Manchester Orchestra’s current bassist Andy Prince. He joined the group in 2011, and played on 2017’s A Black Mile To The Surface, and 2021’s The Million Masks Of God. Last week Manchester Orchestra announced a new live LP called Union Chapel (London, England) which will be released Mar. 20 via Loma Vista.
