Manchester Orchestra Mourns the Loss of Drummer Timothy Very at 42
The Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra is mourning the sudden passing of their longtime drummer, Timothy Very, who died at the age of 42. The band announced the heartbreaking news on February 14, 2026, via their official Instagram, leaving fans and the music community in shock. No cause of death has been disclosed, and the circumstances surrounding his passing remain private.
In their tribute, Manchester Orchestra wrote, “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very… His humor and energy were the very foundation that held together the entire MO universe.” Very joined the band in 2011, replacing Jeremiah Edmond, and quickly became an integral part of the group, contributing to four studio albums and numerous hit singles, including 2017’s “The Gold” featuring Phoebe Bridgers.
Originally from Pensacola, Florida, Very was inspired by his drummer father and musicians like Dave Grohl. Before Manchester Orchestra, he was a founding member of the San Diego rock band Waking Ashland. Beyond his drumming, Very was a producer, session musician, and co-founder of the Georgia-based production company Super Canoe, as well as host of The Tim Very Podcast.
Very’s bandmates and fans remember him as “instantly likable” and a devoted father. His influence extended far beyond the drum kit, shaping the sound and spirit of Manchester Orchestra while touching the lives of those around him.
The band’s upcoming live album, Union Chapel (London, England), was set for release in March 2026, marking one of Very’s final contributions to the group’s enduring legacy.
Timothy Very’s passing leaves a profound void in both Manchester Orchestra and the wider indie rock community, with fans and fellow musicians honoring his life, music, and infectious positivity.