Former Mushroomhead Guitarist Passes Away

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JJ Righteous, Former And Founding Member Of Mushroomhead, Passes Away

posted Nov 2, 2010 at 7:56 PM by The_Avant_Garde. (34 Comments)

It has been announced that Former Mushroomhead guitarist and founding member John E. Sekula, known to fans as JJ Righteous, had passed away on Thursday, October 28 at the age of 41. JJ Righteous played guitar on Mushroomhead's first three albums which include 1995's "Mushroomhead," 1996's "Superbuick" and 1999's "M3."

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1. Metalfist writes:

This is horrible. I just found out today that my good friend's sister died today, and now I find out that John is dead now. This is rough man. R.I.P brother.

# Nov 2, 2010 @ 8:36 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. Ryanopuffs writes:

@Metalfist, Im sorry bro. Yeah, John was a great guitarist and great guy. Horrible to hear about your friends sister, man. I wish her family and you peace and love in your rough time. R.I.P \m/

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 12:16 AM ET | IP Logged

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3. Dying_Isis writes:

R.I.P.

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 4:32 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. n0thinghead writes:

heard about this on facebook kuz i have mushroomhead added. this is just sucha tragedy. he was still so young. i missed him in the albums afterwards. may he rest in peace now, for he's in a better place than us.

NEVER LET IT GO \m/

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 8:17 AM ET | IP Logged

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5. Metalfist writes:

Ryanopuffs, thanks bro.

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 8:17 AM ET | IP Logged

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6. Blindgreed1 writes:

:-( RIP Righteous

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 11:19 AM ET | IP Logged

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7. RTB writes:

Thanks jj for all you gave US...
Eternally mushroomhead. ...you will be missed. ....\m/

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 11:30 AM ET | IP Logged

8. shite writes:

good, they suck anyway

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 3:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. Blindgreed1 writes:

#8: So does your mom. If it hadn't been for that pitbull that beat me over the fence I'd be your daddy.

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 4:53 PM ET | IP Logged

10. cam666 writes:

JJ Righteous the mushroom head fan's will never forget you RIP

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 6:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. n0thinghead writes:

BG: u knew him right?? if u know, what had happened??

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 7:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. FullMetalSlug writes:

RIP brotha keep the metal faith \m/ \m/...

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 7:32 PM ET | IP Logged

13. Jimmy J. writes:

Just got home from my mom's funeral today now this. Just too f***ing much' just too damn much.

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 7:41 PM ET | IP Logged

14. jennifer hanna writes:

#8 f*** off and find somebody else to annoy.

# Nov 3, 2010 @ 10:34 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. heavy1 writes:

HEY 8 MAYBE U WILL DIE SOON TOO! I DONT CARE HOW U FELL ABOUT A BAND THAT sh** IS UNCALLED FOR!

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 12:52 AM ET | IP Logged

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16. Rance_Metal_Head writes:

What killed the poor guy?

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 9:34 AM ET | IP Logged

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17. Blindgreed1 writes:

n0thing: He was more of an aquaintance. I met him twice and knew who he was, but we weren't tight and Jeff and Dave are on the road and not answering questions as of yet. I also asked Murdernickel, but I rarely get correspondance back from him.

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 11:04 AM ET | IP Logged

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18. Blindgreed1 writes:

Jimmy J.: My condolences...

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 11:05 AM ET | IP Logged

19. Dyingfetus69 writes:

why cant someone like the lead singer for anal c*** die.

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 4:43 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. TheIronMan writes:

Why do you have the need to wish death on somebody else instead? MAYBE you just remember the great music he wrote and the great guy he was. Saying "Justin Bieber should have died instead olololol" is immature, stupid and disgusting. SHAME!

RIP JJ

BJ: Owned.

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 6:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. TheIronMan writes:

^I meant BG.

Best. Typo. EVER

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 6:48 PM ET | IP Logged

22. thadeus writes:

#8 is a piece of sh**!

# Nov 4, 2010 @ 7:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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23. heavy1 writes:

I hear you thadeus!

# Nov 5, 2010 @ 1:04 AM ET | IP Logged

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24. n0thinghead writes:

ironman: LMFAO!!!!

bg: oh alright man. i getcha. keep me updated bro.

# Nov 5, 2010 @ 8:16 AM ET | IP Logged

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25. Blindgreed1 writes:

I will brother.

TIM: Awesome!!!

# Nov 5, 2010 @ 12:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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26. TheIronMan writes:

BG: I like to think so. But I'd also like to hear about how it happened, so keep us all updated. Thanks.

# Nov 5, 2010 @ 6:34 PM ET | IP Logged

27. rip jj writes:

i heard about this a couple days ago...MRH did a show in my hometown 11-3 and j mann came out and they dedicated a couple songs to jj...there are some people who have left us who you can truly say the world is a lesser place without and jj is one of them! RIP JJ, you are loved and missed by many

# Nov 6, 2010 @ 10:51 AM ET | IP Logged

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28. n0thinghead writes:

^^^ i envy u. i would LOVE to FINALLY see one of my most beloved bands EVER live. and for a show that jmann comes out to... oh man. i'll be able to die happy as f***.

# Nov 6, 2010 @ 5:42 PM ET | IP Logged

29. rip jj writes:

then you have to check out this video i took @ the show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfvrygMfrP4

it was an incredible show, i got pretty choked up when jmann first came out on stage and said some words for jj...i am really fortunate to be so close to their hometown, i'm from Erie, PA and we have an awesome local music scene here and they do alot of shows in town. Their fan base is huge in these parts and everyone was really amped that jmann came out. Seeing him and Jeffrey Nothing AND Waylon all on stage together was unbelievable

# Nov 7, 2010 @ 7:07 PM ET | IP Logged

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30. Hammerheart writes:

RIP, man. That's too bad. My condolences to his family, friends, and former bandmates.

# Nov 8, 2010 @ 2:42 PM ET | IP Logged

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31. Blindgreed1 writes:

Just spoke to Jeff. "Over dose, heart attack, Pneumonia, Fever of 105 and he shut down."

# Nov 8, 2010 @ 4:03 PM ET | IP Logged

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32. n0thinghead writes:

holy fvckin' crap man!! naw, if he wouldda survived, he shouldda been president of the world!! but much love for the guy. he gave me many sweet riffs to remember. may he continue rocking out and riffing in the beyond.

NEVER LET IT GO \m/

# Nov 8, 2010 @ 7:08 PM ET | IP Logged

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33. Valentine_no_more writes:

RIP

# Nov 12, 2010 @ 4:09 PM ET | IP Logged

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34. Table_Top66 writes:

:( this blows!! WTF!? R.I.P dude... I'm sorry.

# Nov 18, 2010 @ 12:25 PM ET | IP Logged

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