Manchester Orchestra Drummer Tim Very Dies at 42

Manchester Orchestra, the Atlanta-based indie rock band, announced the sudden death of their longtime drummer, Timothy "Tim" Very, on Saturday, February 14. Very, who was 42, had been a key member of the group for over a decade, contributing to their most acclaimed albums before his unexpected passing.

The band shared the news through a statement on social media, expressing profound grief over the loss of what they described as a beloved brother and foundational figure. Very joined Manchester Orchestra in 2011, coinciding with the recording of their third full-length album, Simple Math, which debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts. He began touring with the group that year, marking his first live performance with them in Camden, London, during a U.K. tour supporting the release. From there, Very appeared on every subsequent record, including Cope in 2014, A Black Mile to the Surface in 2017, The Million Masks of God in 2021, and the 2023 EP The Valley of Vision. His drumming blended high energy with precision, enhancing the band's emotive sound both in the studio and on stage. Very's final performance with Manchester Orchestra...