Former My Chemical Romance drummer Matt Pelissier’s wife Rachel has responded to Bob Bryer’s death, “I wasn’t sure whether to post this, but I feel like Reddit is the right place to share. My name is Rachel, and I’m Matt Pelissier’s wife (Matt was the original drummer for My Chemical Romance). When we found out this morning that Bob had passed away, it stirred up a lot of memories and emotions.
For those who aren’t familiar, Bob first worked with The Used as their sound engineer and met MCR when they toured together. I had the chance to meet him a few times when he’d hang out with Matt, and we’d exchange some casual conversation. Bob always mentioned he wasn’t much of a people person, but he had a genuine love for animals, particularly dogs. He did a lot for animal rescues, and I think he truly deserves recognition for that.
As many of you know, Bob eventually started practicing with MCR when they were considering replacing Matt. Matt and Bob weren’t particularly close, so there was no bad blood between them. And honestly, if a well-known band offers you a spot as their drummer, it’s hard to turn that down. But I’m sure Bob went through a lot emotionally, and it must have been difficult for him when they ultimately let him go.
With MCR’s reunion shows on the horizon and tickets going on sale, I’ve been wondering how Bob felt seeing the band back in the spotlight. It’s a lot to reflect on, and I just wanted to share these thoughts. Matt and I truly hope he rests in peace.”
