Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very dies aged 42

Longtime Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very has died at the age of 42, the band confirmed over the weekend.

In a statement shared on February 14th, the group said they are still coming to terms with the sudden loss.

“The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the band wrote. “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.”

They described Very as the glue that held their world together.

“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.”

The band also paid tribute to his musicianship and devotion to his loved ones.

“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.”

As of now, no cause of death or exact date has been made public.

RIP, Tim Very.