SID WILSON Fired From SLIPKNOT
Longtime Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson has been fired from the band after 27 years. The reasons for his dismissal remain undisclosed, marking a significant change for the Grammy-winning metal group.
Why it matters
As a founding member of a major global music act, Wilson's departure is a significant development in the entertainment industry and the band's history.
According to TMZ.com , Sid Wilson , turntablist for the multi-platinum, Grammy -winning metal icons SLIPKNOT , has been officially fired from the band.
A source close to SLIPKNOT and with direct knowledge told the tabloid site that Sid was notified late Friday afternoon (July 31) that he's been permanently kicked out of the Iowa-based metal act.
It's presently unclear what led to Wilson 's dismissal from SLIPKNOT .
Sid had been a DJ for SLIPKNOT since 1998.
In May 2022, Sid and his now-former fiancée Kelly Osbourne — daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne — announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child together. Sidney was born in November 2022 and shares both of his parents' last names.
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