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Also known as Wayne Richard Wells

American musician (1965–2014)

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Group
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US
Active from
1994

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Wayne Static (born Wayne Richard Wells, November 4, 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA, died November 1, 2014) was an American musician, and the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and programmer for the industrial metal band Static-X. He released his first solo studio album, Pighammer, on October 4, 2011. Static is well known for his unusual hairstyle; his hair is held up in a vertical position, a process that takes about 20 minutes to complete. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Wayne+Static">

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Born
Wayne Richard Wells , ( 1965-11-04 ) November 4, 1965, Muskegon, Michigan , U.S.
Died
November 1, 2014 (2014-11-01) (aged 48), Landers, California , U.S.
Cause of death
Combined drug intoxication
Other names
Wayne Static The King of Evil Disco Mr. Static
Occupations
Musician singer songwriter
Spouse
Tera Wray ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2008 ) ​
Genres
Industrial metal nu metal groove metal alternative metal
Instruments
Vocals guitar keyboards
Years active
1987–2014
Formerly of
Static-X Deep Blue Dream

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date of death
2014-11-01
date of birth
1965-11-04
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1977-00-00
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Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 – November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for the industrial metal band Static-X, of which he was the only constant member until his death in 2014. He also released a solo album, Pighammer, in 2011. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 25–45 minutes to complete (according to his mother). He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard.

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