Rich back in the day, via Silent Majority Instagram

Silent Majority guitarist Rich Jacovina has passed away

April 5, 2023

Rich back in the day, via Silent Majority Instagram

Sad news in the Long Island hardcore community: Silent Majority guitarist Rich Jacovina has passed away. The band broke the news, writing, “Rest In Power – Richard W. Jacovina 1974-2023 ‘Fuck Their Expectations.'”

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Tributes also came in from Kill Your Idols:

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Rich Jacovina. LIHC would not be what it is without Silent Majority….

Posted by KILL YOUR IDOLS, NYHC. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

On the Might of Princes:

RIP Rich Jacovina. Silent Majority was one of the only Long Island Hardcore bands the four of us ever agreed on being…

Posted by On The Might Of Princes on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Deathcycle:

The LIHC scene has lost one of the best. Rich from Silent Majority. Our heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Rich Jacovina. We’ll miss you, brother. Rest In Peace.

Posted by Deathcycle on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

And more. Rest in peace, Rich.

Meanwhile, Silent Majority play two rare reunion shows in Brooklyn and Massapequa this month, followed by This Is Hardcore in Philly.