Jon Zazula, the owner of New Jersey’s Rock’n Roll Heaven record store and the founder of Megaforce Records passed away. He died at the age of 69 in Florida on February 1, 2021. Fans and celebrities took to social media to pay their condolences.
Who was Jon Zazula ?
Jon Zazula, also known as Jonny Z was the founder of the record label Megaforce Records. In addition, he was an American music industry executive who owned Rock’n Roll Heaven record store in New Jersey. Zazula was a key figure in the East Coast metal scene, regularly playing demo tapes he received from Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records, Ron Quintana, and producer Mark Whitaker, through his record store in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
How Did Jon Zazula Die?
Jon Zazula, the 69-year-old died on February 1, 2022, in Florida, California. During his death, his brothers, sisters, granddaughters, and friends surrounded him. A representative from the label Megaforce Records confirmed the news of his death. Moreover, his daughter took to Facebook to share the tragic news of her father’s demise.
She mentioned that even though her father is no more, his legacy will be remembered forever. She said that in addition to the music he brought to the world, Jon Zazula lived a life as fast, hard, heavy, powerful, and impactful as his own life. Furthermore, she added that Zazula fueled the careers of some of the most influential metal bands and industry greats of our time with his passion and persistence.
The rock music personality died thirteen months following the death of his wife. His wife Marsha succumbed to cancer at the age of 68. Marsha and Jon Zazula were the co-founders of Megaforce Records. They were married since 1979 and have three daughters.
Jon Zazula’s death has been a shocker to the music industry. His fans and celebrities took to social media to share tribute messages to the late music industry executive.