Adam Ramey, lead singer and founding father of the rap-metal band Dropout Kings, died at age 32 on Monday (Could nineteenth). His demise was introduced by the band, with no cause given for his passing.
Dropout Kings’ posted the next to their Fb web page:
“Adam Lee Ramey
5.24.92 – 5.19.25
Life comes at you in methods you possibly can by no means predict. The rollercoaster of chasing your desires and constructing along with your brothers and buddies is a pleasure few get to know in essentially the most real sense and one we have been past blessed to expertise with each other as Dropout Kings. Even nonetheless, we can’t at all times anticipate issues to go the best way we dream nor can we perceive simply how particular every second with our family and friends are till these moments are reminiscences. With the heaviest hearts, we share that our brother, Adam Ramey has handed away. His ardour, power, and love for music formed Dropout Kings and touched numerous lives. We’re devastated to say the least, however Adam’s spirit, charisma and power is not going to solely perpetually encourage us, however will push us into the long run to be one of the best that we will. We respect you all throughout this time and know he completely did as nicely for all of the instances we’ve shared. Thanks for every part, Chip. Relaxation in energy, Adam. We’ll at all times love you fam.”
After his earlier band The Unhealthy Chapter had damaged up, Ramey fashioned the brand new group Phoenix Down with rapper Eddie Wellz and others in 2016. The following yr, they modified their title to Dropout Kings.
The band has launched two albums, 2018’s AudioDope and 2023’s Riot Music, scoring a Prime 40 Mainstream Rock hit with the music “Virus” in 2021.
In accordance with Setlist.fm, Ramey’s final present with Dropout Kings occurred February eighth of this yr on the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. Per the band’s web site, Dropout Kings had upcoming dates scheduled in late Could and August.
Along with fronting Dropout Kings, Ramey additionally ran a publicity and administration firm referred to as PUSH Digital Advertising.
Our condolences exit to Adam Ramey’s household, buddies, and bandmates throughout this troublesome time.