The Rev

James Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009), also known by his stage name The Rev (shortened version of the Reverend Tholomew Plague), was an American musician, best known as a founding member of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, where he played drums, piano and provided backing and co-lead vocals. He was also the lead vocalist/pianist in the avant-garde metal band Pinkly Smooth and drummer for the ska punk band Suburban Legends from 1998 to 1999.

For the style used when addressing clergy, see the Reverend. For other uses, see Rev (disambiguation).

Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
Background information
Birth nameJames Owen Sullivan
Also known as
  • The Rev
  • Jimmy
  • Rathead
Born(1981-02-09)February 9, 1981
OriginTustin, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2009(2009-12-28) (aged 28)
Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active1998–2009
Formerly of
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