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Derek Jones

Derek Jones (1984–2020), Falling in Reverse guitarist

by Kirk Fox

Derek Jones was the guitarist and a founding member of the post-hardcore band Falling in Reverse. 

  • Died: Tuesday, April 21, 2020. (Who else died on April 21?) 
  • Details of Death: Died at the age of 35, cause unknown.
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Falling in Reverse 

Jones started the band with lead vocalist Ronnie Radke who was in prison at the time. Jones played rhythm and lead guitar and sometimes took over vocal duties. The band’s debut release in 2011, “The Drug in Me Is You,” hit the top 20 of the Billboard 200. The band has released three more albums, all of which hit the top 40. The band toured frequently and were part of the Vans Warped Tour.   

What they said about him 

Full Obituary: Billboard

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