FOR OVER 27 years, fans have enjoyed countless hits from the Canadian rock band Sum 41.
The band was formed in Ajax, Ontario, in 1996 and is known for the songs Fat Lip, Still Waiting, Motivation, In Too Deep, and War.
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Who are the Sum 41 band members?
The Sum 41 band members include:
Deryck Whibley
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Deryck Whibley, nicknamed Bizzy D, is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born on March 21, 1980, in Scarborough, Toronto.
Whibley is the founder of Sum 41 and throughout the years, has been the only constant member.
Along with serving as the band’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, he is also the group’s main songwriter.
“I’ve always just let words come out and whatever they are, they are,” he said. “I usually just follow and let them flow.”
When Whibley is not in the studio or touring the world, he can be found at home with his wife, Ariana Cooper, whom he married in 2015, and their son, Lyndon Igby.
Prior to his relationship with Cooper, he was married to Avril Lavigne from 2006 to 2010.
Jason “Cone” McCaslin
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Jason “Cone” McCaslin is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, who was born on September 3, 1980, in North York, Toronto.
He joined the band in 1999 and serves as their bassist and backup vocalist.
When McCaslin isn’t on stage, he can often be found at home, spending time with his wife, Shannon Boehlke, whom he married in 2008.
Dave Baksh
Dave Baksh, who also goes by the stage name Dave Brownsound, is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, who was born on July 26, 1980, in Ajax, Canada.
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He serves as Sum 41’s lead guitarist and backup vocalist.
Baksh ultimately left the band in 2006 to pursue a solo career but rejoined in 2015.
When he’s not playing with the band, he can often be found at home, spending time with his wife, Jennifer Baksh.
Thomas “Tom” Thacker
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Thomas “Tom” Thacker is a Canadian musician who was born on April 11, 1974, in Langley, Canada.
He co-founded the punk rock group Gob in the early 1990s and then joined Sum 41 as a rhythm guitarist in 2009.
Frank Zummo
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Frank Zummo is an American musician who was born on July 2, 1978, in Long Island, New York.
He joined the Sum 41 family in 2015 as a drummer and is also known for his association with TheStart, Thenewno2, Dead by Sunrise, and Street Drum Corps.
Did Sum 41 break up?
Sum 41 is preparing for its upcoming tour, but announced prior to the start that they would be disbanding.
“Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives,” the band said in a statement.
“We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way.
“It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first.”
Despite announcing the split, the band did not provide a reason.
While fans might be disappointed, the band will still release one more album, Heaven :x: Hell, and go on a farewell tour before walking away.
“For now, we look forward to seeing all of you skumfuks on the road and are excited for what the future will bring for each of us,” the statement concluded.
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