US EditionManchester Orchestra Drummer Tim Very Dies, Band Confirms
Tim Very, drummer since 2011, was praised for his positivity and dedication; the band shared a heartfelt tribute following his sudden death.
- Manchester Orchestra confirmed Saturday that Tim Very, drummer of Manchester Orchestra, has died and called it `the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very`.
- After Jeremiah Edmond's 2010 departure, Tim Very joined Manchester Orchestra and began touring with them in 2011, debuting live in Camden, London, on the Simple Math tour.
- In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, the band described Very as 'instantly likable' with an infectious laugh and called him 'the most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life.'
- The band did not say whether upcoming tour dates beginning in March will be affected, while Union Chapel is set for release March 20, 2026, and Very appeared on Cope/acoustic companion Hope.
- Tim Very began playing drums as a teen in Pensacola, Fla., inspired by a neighbor and his father, and cited Dave Grohl as a major influence shaping his songwriting approach.
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Drummer for Indie Band Manchester Orchestra, Timothy Very, Dead at 42
Tim Very, drummer for indie band Manchester Orchestra, has died at age 42. The news was announced by his bandmates via Manchester Orchestra’s Instagram account on Sunday, February 15. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the post read. “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 s…
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FuturoTim Very, Manchester Orchestra drummer, dies at 42
"He had an undeniable light that was only matched by his dedication and love for the craft," Very's bandmates shared in an emotional statement.Tim Very performs with Manchester Orchestra in 2025 Daniel Knighton/GettyTim Very, the drummer for the American indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died at the age of 42.Very's death was announced by his bandmates with a heartfelt post to the official band Instagram on Saturday. Over a triumphant sh…
Timothy Very Dies: Manchester Orchestra Drummer Was 42
Timothy Very, the drummer for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. On Saturday, the group announced “the sudden passing of our brother” with a heartfelt statement on Instagram. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the statement began. “The most beloved human being any of us were lucky…
Timothy Very, the longtime drummer for American indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has died. He was 42. His bandmates Andy Hull, Robert McDowell and Andy Prince announced the news. The cause of death has not been released.
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