Tim Very, the drummer for Manchester Orchestra, has died at 42, the band announced on social media, leaving fans and bandmates reeling over the sudden loss.On Monday, Feb. 15, the remaining members of the Atlanta-based indie rock band took to their official Instagram account to collectively issue a statement, expressing their grief."The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very. The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTim Very joined Manchester Orchestra in 2011 and played on four of their albums, Simple Math (2011), Cope (2014), A Black Mile To The Surface (2017), and The Million Masks Of God (2021).Before joining the band, he played in church with Andy Prince and toured with local artists. He also had a stint with Waking Ashland, a rock band from San Diego.Other than being a drummer, Tim Very also created tracks and has been credited in the songs by Tom Morello, Foxing, and Chris Staples.As of writing, over 1,000 social media users have expressed their grief and extended condolences, with many leaving "RIP" and heartbroken emojis under the fervent announcement.Manchester Orchestra on Tim Very's untimely passing: "He had an undeniable light"The current members — lead singer and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, and bassist Andy Prince — continued in their statement:"Tim was instantly likable and interacted with everyone he met with kindness and warmth. His laugh was infectious and he immediately made people feel invited and encouraged. His humor and energy were the very foundation that held together the entire MO universe. Strangers quickly became friends and friends became family."They went on, praising his passion for music and his love for his family."He had an undeniable light that was only matched by his dedication and love for the craft that he was clearly put on earth to do. No words can ever do him justice. Please know, if you are someone who loved Tim, he loved you too. The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You’d be pressed to find a more joyful dad."Portrait Of Manchester Orchestra - Source: GettyManchester Orchestra concluded the heartfelt message with:"We love you, Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days."Tim Very's final performance was at The Stuffing XV, Manchester Orchestra's annual Thanksgiving-themed hometown benefit concert, last November in Atlanta. There, the band performed A Black Mile To The Surface in full.