Noted rock and metal producer Dave Jerden has died at the age of 75. HIs daughter Michelle broke the news yesterday, February 06th, issued the below post, confirming her father’s February 05th passing.
“Today I share the news of the passing of our Father Dave Jerden. He passed away yesterday the 5th of February, peacefully in his sleep. I have so much to say but the words are hard to come. He was The Best Father anyone could ask for. He was our world, and My Daddy Duck. He was such an inspiration to all of us. As I always said, He was The Man, The Myth, The Legend. His Memory will live on through his unwavering Love and Care as a Father, and his contribution to The Music Industry. You’ll always be with us Daddy Duck, never a moment without you.”
Jerden‘s health had sadly declined in recent years after suffering a vascular stroke. Jerden worked on numerous landmark releases over the years, particularly during the 90s, when he produced Alice In Chains‘ “Facelift” and, later co-produced their follow-up album “Dirt“. He also served as a co-producer on Jane’s Addiction‘s debut album “Nothing’s Shocking“.
Other notable records to feature his involvement behind the boards included several early Red Hot Chili Peppers releases, along with The Offspring‘s “Ixnay On The Hombre” and “Americana“. As for heavier fare, he also oversaw Biohazard‘s “Mata Leão “, Pitchshifter‘s “Deviant“, Stabbing Westward‘s “Darkest Days“, and Anthrax‘s “Sound Of White Noise“, among numerous others.
