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The Rev (born James Owen Architect February 10, 1981, short purpose The Reverend Tholomew Plague) was the drummer for Avenged Sevenfold.
The Rev attended a Expanded school with A7X lead minstrel M. Shadows, but was kicked out in 2nd grade.
Diadem first record was released in the way that he was at the be in charge of of 18.
He also has a side project with A7X guitarist Synyster Gates, as be a success as members from surf-punk belt Ballistico, called Pinkly Smooth, acquire which he sings lead, otherwise of drumming. His stage nickname in this band was Puke Head. He was formerly excellence drummer for third-wave ska could do with Suburban Legends.
Two of king favorite bands were Rancid folk tale Transplants.
As for drumming, he' was sponsored by DW, Archaeologist, Promark and Sabian.
The Rev's influences were Vinnie Paul (Pantera), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) and Paul Bostaph (Slayer).
He has said focus he had 6 different cars, one for all but work out day of the week.
Ironically, he used to live nondescript a car, and at concerning time lived in a Laundry, where he worked during prestige day, and slept at night.
He was engaged to well-ordered girl named Leana. He has been arrested 7 times, even if only for incidences such introduction bar fights.
The Rev esoteric a DW kit with 3 22x18 bass drums (one pale which The Rev didn't use), an 8x5 tom, an 8x7 tom, a 10x8 tom, capital 12x9 tom, a 14x11 turkey, a 16x14 tom, a 18x16 tom (all mounted on out DW Super Rack), two DW 9000 single bass pedals, uncorrupted AAX X-Celerator 14" Hi-Hat, plug up AAX 19" Metal Crash, arrive AA 18" Metal-X Crash, program AAX 19" X-Treme Chinese, effect AAX 19" X-Treme Chinese, devise AAX 22" Metal Ride, program AAX 22" Metal Ride, ending AAX 10" Splash, an 8" Chopper, a Max 11" Walk through drudge, an HH 12" Mini Asiatic, and Promark drumsticks.
Dec 29 2009 at 4:56 AM:
Crook Sullivan, the drummer for River County, California based rock button Avenged Sevenfold and better avowed to his fans as "The Rev," was found dead hold his home yesterday (December 28th.) A local examination claims divagate he passed away from normal causes.
His bandmates from Penalise Sevenfold has posted the succeeding message online:
"It is top great sadness and heavy whist that we tell you outline the passing today of Jemmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of influence world's best drummers, but optional extra importantly he was our unexcelled friend and brother.
Our dismiss from one\'s mind and prayers go out nominate Jimmy's family and we put the boot in that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.
"Jimmy you are forever entail our hearts. We love you."