Complete List Of Staind Band Members

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Staind was formed in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1995. The band has released eight studio albums and achieved significant commercial success, including multiple chart-topping hits and several awards. The group’s lineup has changed over the years, with some members contributing to all albums and others participating in specific periods. Their music, spanning genres like alternative metal and post-grunge, has helped them leave a notable mark on the rock music scene.

Aaron Lewis

Aaron Lewis, the lead vocalist and founding member of Staind, has been with the band since its inception in 1995. His deep, growling vocals became a signature sound for Staind throughout their active years and on all their studio albums, from their debut Tormented in 1996 to their most recent album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in 2023. Lewis’s lyrical content, often introspective and dealing with personal themes, has been a defining feature of the band’s music. Outside of Staind, Aaron Lewis has also enjoyed a successful solo career in country music, releasing several albums that have received critical and commercial acclaim.

Mike Mushok

Mike Mushok, the lead guitarist, joined Staind at the band’s formation and has been a constant presence ever since. Known for his heavy guitar riffs and melodic solos, Mushok’s playing is crucial to the band’s sound. He has played on all of Staind’s albums, contributing significantly to their evolving sound. Beyond Staind, Mike formed the band Saint Asonia in 2015, which also features former members of other well-known rock bands. Saint Asonia has released multiple albums and received positive responses for their music.

Pete McEwan

Pete McEwan was part of Staind’s earliest lineup on bass before Johnny April joined the band. McEwan participated in the group’s early formation period but left before Staind recorded its debut album, Tormented.

Johnny April

Johnny April, the bassist and backing vocalist, has been with Staind since their first album. His bass playing and backing vocals are essential elements of the band’s sound, contributing to both their studio and live performances. He remained with the band until their hiatus in 2012 and returned for subsequent reunion shows, later continuing with the reactivated band. April has not been as publicly active in music outside of Staind, focusing more on personal interests and smaller music projects.

Jon Wysocki

Jon Wysocki was the original drummer for Staind and was part of the band from 1995 until 2011. His drumming style helped define the rhythmic backbone of Staind’s music across their first seven studio albums, including the band’s 2011 self-titled album. After leaving the band, Wysocki continued to pursue music, including work with Soil and Lydia’s Castle. Wysocki died on May 18, 2024, at the age of 56.

Sal Giancarelli

Sal Giancarelli stepped in as Staind’s drummer after Jon Wysocki’s departure in 2011 and became an official member later that year. He has been part of the band’s touring lineup since then, including its reunion periods. Giancarelli made his first Staind studio-album appearance on the band’s eighth album, Confessions of the Fallen, released in 2023. Giancarelli brought a new dynamic to the band’s sound with his drumming, which meshed well with Staind’s established style. His work with Staind remains his most notable contribution to the music industry.

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Updated August 17, 2026.