US Edition‘Gutted’: Parkway Drive Speak Out After Former Associate Pleads Guilty
Jed Gordon pleaded guilty to sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old in 2002-2003; his arrest highlights ongoing concerns about predatory behavior in the Australian hardcore music scene.
- Jed Daniel Gordon, 44, pleaded guilty last week in Byron Bay Local Court to sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl between November 2002 and July 2003.
- Gordon is the brother of Parkway Drive drummer Ben Gordon and previously served as the band's merchandise manager, holding roles managing tours, lighting, and merchandise for years.
- Parkway Drive condemned Gordon's actions on Sunday, stating they were "gutted" and immediately terminated his contract upon learning of the conviction.
- Members of the metal scene described Gordon as a "habitual creep," while critics called his behavior an "open secret" spanning 20 years within the hardcore music community.
- Gordon faces sentencing on May 19, compounding difficulties for Parkway Drive after Bluesfest 2026 collapsed into liquidation on March 13, eliminating their rare hometown headline appearance.
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‘Gutted’: Parkway Drive Speak Out After Former Associate Pleads Guilty
Australian hardcore band Parkway Drive have condemned the actions of a former merchandise manager after he pleaded guilty to a historical child sex offence in a New South Wales court last week. Jed Daniel Gordon, 44, appeared in Byron Bay Local Court and pleaded guilty to having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl — an offence that occurred between November 2002 and July 2003, when Gordon was in his early 20s. Gordon, who is the broth…
Sydney Morning Herald
‘An open secret’: Member of Parkway Drive’s inner circle admits sex with child
The conviction of a close associate of one of Australia’s most successful bands has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit hardcore music scene.
Parkway Drive Issue Statement After Former Associate Pleads Guilty To Underage Sex Offence
Parkway Drive | Credit: Mike Lewis Photography/Redferns Parkway Drive have issued a statement after it was revealed that a person previously associated with the band has pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence. According to reports, Jed Daniel Gordon entered a guilty plea in a Byron Bay court earlier this month in relation to an offence dating back to 2002. “This is appalling and we condemn it. We’re gutted and we support the victim.” View th…
“There Were Warning Signs”: Parkway Drive Address Allegations and Confirm Family Link
Parkway Drive have confirmed the family connection to Jed Gordon and acknowledged “warning signs” as they address allegations in new comments reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. Parkway Drive have addressed the developing situation surrounding Jed Gordon in comments reported by Sydney Morning Herald, acknowledging a family connection and broader issues within the scene. The band confirmed Gordon is the brother of drummer Ben Gordon and said h…
98 Rock Baltimore
ROCK 107 WIRXParkway Drive issues statement after past associate pleads guilty to underage sex offense
Parkway Drive performs live on stage at the annual Rock Am Ring festival at Nuerburgring on June 09, 2024 in Nuerburg, Germany. (Gina Wetzler/Redferns) Parkway Drive has issued a statement regarding “someone we’ve been associated with” who has pleaded guilty to an underage sex offense dating back to 2002. “This is appalling and we condemn it,” Parkway Drive writes in an Instagram post. “We’re gutted and we support the victim.” The group continue…
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