Last Friday, Mettal Maffia band member and one-time America’s Got Talent contestant Jay Jay Phillips, 30, died from the results of Covid-19.
The information was introduced by means of the band’s Instagram. A tribute submit learn: “It is with great sadness we inform you all of the loss of our bandmate/brother/and friend @jayjayrocks.”
It was reported by TMZ that Phillips had died in his residence throughout Thanksgiving week and was discovered useless by his girlfriend and her mom. Even although he was reportedly not vaccinated but, he had knowledgeable mates that he had deliberate on getting the shot.
It was additionally reported that Phillips’ father is at present battling with Covid-19 and is on a ventilator within the hospital.
Known for his large hair and keyboard expertise, the heavy metallic musician was a fan favorite on the 2017 season of America’s Got Talent.
He first appeared on the fact collection in 2009 however was eradicated early. He returned to the show eight years later, the place he made all of it the best way to the quarterfinals.
Since then, the musician had been working with Mettal Maffia. Just two months in the past, Phillips shared how excited he was to go on tour with the band starting in December.
