Steve Jocz
- Stevo 32
- Pain
- Stevo Jocz
- Musician
- singer
- songwriter
- realtor
- YouTuber
- 1996–2013
- 2023–present
- Punk rock
- pop punk
- melodic hardcore
- alternative rock
- heavy metal
- Drums
- vocals
- Island
- Aquarius
- Sum 41
- The Operation M.D.
- @Stevo32Drums
Steve Jocz (born July 23, 1981),[3] also known as Stevo32 (or simply Stevo), is a Canadian-Australian drummer and YouTuber, best known as the original drummer for the Canadian rock band Sum 41.
Early life
Jocz joined Sum 41 in 1996.[4] Jocz graduated from Exeter High School in 1999.[5]
Professional career
Sum 41
In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with Island Records. The band released their debut EP Half Hour of Power, in 2000. Their first album, All Killer No Filler, was released in 2001. The band achieved mainstream success with their first single from the album, "Fat Lip", which reached number-one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and remains the band's most successful single to date.[6] All Killer No Filler was certified platinum in the United States, Canada and in the UK.[7] 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.[8] On April 18, 2013, Jocz announced on Facebook and Twitter that he had left Sum 41 with no explanation given.[9]
On May 10, 2023, after hearing that Sum 41 was planning to disband,[10] Jocz posted on Instagram a video of him playing the drums to their song "Still Waiting" as a tribute to the band.[11]
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 like little 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".[12]
Other appearances
Aside from drums, Jocz 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 2008, Jocz became a contributing member of the Sum 41 spin-off band The Operation M.D., co-created by Sum 41 bassist Jason "Cone" McCaslinbefore leaving the band 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 The Vandals on the Vans Warped Tour.[13][14]
Jocz again helped The Vandals on drums for some European dates in the summer of 2018.[15] He toured with The Vandals again for some Japanese dates in March 2024.[16]
In June 2024, Jocz began a YouTube channel, called Stevo32Drums.[17]
Discography
Sum 41
- Half Hour Of Power (2000)
- All Killer No Filler (2001)
- Does This Look Infected? (2002)
- Chuck (2004)
- Underclass Hero (2007)
- Screaming Bloody Murder (2011)
The Operation M.D.
- Birds + Bee Stings (2010)
Avril Lavigne
- The Best Damn Thing (2007) – drums on "One of Those Girls" and "Contagious"
Treble Charger
- Detox (2002)
Iggy Pop
- Skull Ring (2003) – drums on "Little Know It All"
See also
References
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- ^ "Steve Jocz's profile". MusicBrainz. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "About @Stevo32Drums". YouTube.
- ^ Gormley, Ian (July 12, 2022). "Sum 41 Survive Teen Stardom, Substance Abuse and Changing Tastes to Rise Again on 'Out for Blood'". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ^ Steve Jocz Aka Stevo Of Sum 41 Interview On 99.9 Punk World Radio FM (1st Interview In 10 Years) (Radio interview). 99.9 Punk World Radio FM. October 11, 2023. Event occurs at 2:07. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Artists Chart History" (PDF). Billboard. Nielsen Company. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sum 41 Past Tour Dates". Island Records. Retrieved August 17, 2008.
- ^ "Steve "Stevo" Jocz Drummer for Sum 41 Has Left the Band".
- ^ Trapp, Philip (May 8, 2023). "Sum 41 Announce That They Are Breaking Up". Loudwire. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Stevo32 Reveals Why He Left Sum 41 & What Got Him Back into Drumming 10 Plus Years Later". YouTube.
- ^ "Island | Island Def Jam". Islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- ^ "Updates from Sum 41". Punknews.org. August 8, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- ^ "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 💆💅"".
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jocz, Steve (June 1, 2024). "Stevo32Drums". YouTube. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
Notes
- ^ One-off comebacks: 2017, 2018
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- Deryck Whibley
- Dave Baksh
- Jason McCaslin
- Tom Thacker
- Frank Zummo
- Steve Jocz
- Jon Marshall
- Grant McVittie
- Richard Roy
- Mark Spicoluk
- All Killer No Filler
- Does This Look Infected?
- Chuck
- Underclass Hero
- Screaming Bloody Murder
- 13 Voices
- Order in Decline
- Heaven :x: Hell
- Introduction to Destruction
- Cross the T's and Gouge Your I's
- Sake Bombs and Happy Endings
- Rocked: Sum 41 in Congo
- "Makes No Difference"
- "Fat Lip"
- "In Too Deep"
- "Motivation"
- "Handle This"
- "What We're All About"
- "Still Waiting"
- "The Hell Song"
- "Over My Head (Better Off Dead)"
- "We're All to Blame"
- "Some Say"
- "Pieces"
- "No Reason"
- "Underclass Hero"
- "Walking Disaster"
- "With Me"
- "Screaming Bloody Murder"
- "Baby You Don't Wanna Know"
- "Fake My Own Death"
- "War"
- "Out for Blood"
- "A Death in the Family"
- "Never There"
- "45 (A Matter of Time)"
- "Catching Fire"
- "Landmines"
- "Rock You"
- "Get Back (Sum 41 rock remix)"
- "March of the Dogs"
- "Blood in My Eyes"
- "God Save Us All (Death to Pop)"
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