Jason Mackenroth, who was a drummer for Rollins Band from 1998 to 2004, as well as a member of Mother Superior and Blue Man Group's Las Vegas production, has passed away. Marcus Blake, his bandmate in both Rollins Band and Mother Superior, posted the following:



Today, I lost a great friend, Jason Mackenroth to prostate cancer. He was an incredible drummer and had the most incredible sense of humor you could ever know. I am in shock. I find it hard right now to put into words my love for him and his friendship. We traveled the world together making music, talking about his favorite band, Kiss, and laughing until our guts hurt.

He was not only an amazing drummer but he was an excellent father and husband. Life is too short. Be like Jason. Make someone you know smile like he made me smile. A simple thing like that means so much. I miss you, Jason.

Please donate to Jason's wife, Jaye Mackenroth and her kids on the surviving family's Gofundme page. Jason's family needs financial assistance with living expenses so they can remain in Las Vegas until the youngest son, Joren, graduates from high school in June 2016. With the loss of Jason's income, this is a real challenge.

If you'd like to donate, you can do so here. Rest in peace Jason. You'll be missed.

You can watch a video of Jason playing with Rollins Band at Irving Plaza in 2001, below...



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