Steve Jocz

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Steve Jocz
Jocz singing "Pain for Pleasure" in 2003.
Born (1981-07-23) July 23, 1981 (age 42)
Ajax, Ontario, Canada[1]
Other names
  • Stevo 32
  • Pain
  • Stevo Jocz
EducationExeter High School
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • realtor
Years active
  • 1996–2013
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2024
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
Labels
Formerly of

Steve Jocz (born July 23, 1981),[2] also known as Stevo32 (or simply Stevo), is a former Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the former drummer for the Canadian rock band Sum 41.

Early life

Jocz joined Sum 41 in 1996. Jocz graduated from Exeter High School in 1999.[3]

Professional career

Sum 41

In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with

platinum in the United States, Canada and in the UK.[5] The band released four more studio albums with Jocz: Does This Look Infected? (2002), Chuck (2004) Underclass Hero (2007), and Screaming Bloody Murder
(2011), the first three having been certified platinum in Canada.

Jocz frequently performed over 300 times per year with Sum 41, holding long global concert tours lasting more than a year each.[6] On April 18, 2013, Jocz announced on Facebook and Twitter that he had left Sum 41 with no explanation given.[7]

On May 8, 2023, it was announced that Sum 41 would be disbanding.[8] On 10 May 2023, Jocz posted on Instagram a video of him playing the drums to their song "Still Waiting" as a tribute to the band.[9]

On October 10, 2023, Jocz was interviewed for the first time since his departure from Sum 41 in 2013. During the interview, he revealed to DJ Immortal of 99.9 Punk World Radio FM about his departure from the band, stating: "I had a baby at home, I had a family at home, I had a new tiny person and I think for me personally I was burnt out all the touring all the partying it got to the point I wasn't happy anymore".[10]

Other appearances

Aside from drums, Jocz plays the piano and guitar. He sang lead vocals for the Sum 41 alter-ego heavy metal band Pain For Pleasure, where the members of Sum 41 would parody a 1980s metal band.

In 2006, Jocz became a contributing member of the Sum 41 spin-off band The Operation M.D., co-created by Sum 41 bassist Jason "Cone" McCaslin. He left the band in 2007 but rejoined the following year. He became strictly a touring member in 2011, before leaving the band again in 2012. He helped the band out again in 2017 as a contributing member.

In 2007, Jocz recorded drums for two songs on Avril Lavigne's album, The Best Damn Thing.

In the summer of 2008, Jocz toured with

Vans Warped Tour.[11][12]

Jocz again helped The Vandals on drums for some European dates in the summer of 2018.[13] He toured with The Vandals again for some Japanese dates in March 2024.[14]

Discography

Sum 41

See also: Sum 41 discography

The Operation M.D.

  • We Have an Emergency
     (2007)
  • Birds + Bee Stings
     (2010)

Avril Lavigne

Treble Charger

Iggy Pop

  • Little Know It All
    "

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Steve Jocz.
  1. ^ "Steve Jocz's profile". MusicBrainz. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Gormley, Ian (July 12, 2022). "Sum 41 Survive Teen Stardom, Substance Abuse and Changing Tastes to Rise Again on 'Out for Blood'". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  3. ^ Gormely, Ian (July 12, 2019). "Sum 41 Survive Teen Stardom, Substance Abuse and Changing Tastes to Rise Again on 'Out for Blood'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  4. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original
    on April 7, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
  5. ^ Edwards, Gavin (December 17, 2001). "People of the Year 2001: Sum 41". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Archived from the original on February 11, 2009. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
  6. ^ "Sum 41 Past Tour Dates". Island Records. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
  7. ^ "Steve "Stevo" Jocz Drummer for Sum 41 Has Left the Band".
  8. ^ Trapp, Philip (May 8, 2023). "Sum 41 Announce That They Are Breaking Up". Loudwire. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  9. ^ Jocz, Steve (May 10, 2023). "I heard the news. It was a good run! I haven't played this song since I disbanded from the band 10 years ago, but this one goes out to my buddy @grafvaleria32 and anyone else who is feeling blue. I always loved this track. It's still a banger". Instagram. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  10. ^ "Stevo32 Reveals Why He Left Sum 41 & What Got Him Back into Drumming 10 Plus Years Later". YouTube.
  11. ^ "Island | Island Def Jam". Islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  12. ^ "Updates from Sum 41". Punknews.org. August 8, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  13. ^ "Stevo32 on Instagram: "It was a fun trip to Europe with @vandalsofficial - thanks for letting me tag along and thanks to everyone who came out to the shows. Now time for a massage 💆💅"".
  14. ^ Jocz, Steve (March 5, 2024). "This week I am practicing @vandalsofficial stuff for the show in Tokyo on March 17th! 🥁 🇯🇵 #peacethroughvandalism @punkspring_fes". Instagram. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
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