Steve Jocz

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

Steve Jocz
Jocz singing "Pain for Pleasure" in 2003.
Born (1981-07-23) July 23, 1981
Ajax, Ontario, Canada[1]
Other names
  • Stevo 32
  • Pain
  • Stevo Jocz
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • realtor
Years active
  • 1996–2013
  • 2018
Children2
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
Labels
Formerly ofSum 41

Early life

Jocz formed Sum 41 in 1996 alongside Deryck Whibley. Jocz graduated from Exeter High School in 1999.[3]

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.[4] All Killer No Filler was certified 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 8 May 2023, it was announced that Sum 41 will 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 10th 2023, Jocz was interviewed for the first time since leaving Sum 41 in 2013, and he revealed to DJ Immortal Canada's Premier DJ of 99.9 Punk World Radio FM why he had left Sum 41 he stated "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"

Other appearances

Aside from drums, Jocz plays the piano and guitar. He sings 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 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.[10][11]

Jocz did again help out The Vandals on drums for some European dates in the summer of 2018.[12]

Discography

Sum 41
See also: Sum 41 discography

The Operation M.D.

Avril Lavigne

Treble Charger

Iggy Pop

See also

References
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  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. "Artists Chart History" (PDF). Billboard. 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. "Island | Island Def Jam". Islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  11. "Updates from Sum 41". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  12. "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 💆💅"".
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