The Screaming Jets reveal band’s future following shock death of bassist Paul Woosen

Iconic Australian rock group The Screaming Jets have announced a memorial service will be held for founding member and bassist Paul Woseen following his shock death. 

The band said on Wednesday they were ‘still reeling’ from Mr Woseen’s death last week, describing it as a ‘crazy nightmare’.

‘We are astounded but not surprised by the massive outpouring of love towards Paully we have received in the last few days,’ the band said in a statement posted on social media on Wednesday.

‘Your wishes, thoughts, memories and prayers are appreciated by all of us who loved him.’

Mr Woseen and frontman Dave Gleeson were the only original members remaining in the pub rock band, which originated from Newcastle. 

The band said on Wednesday they were ‘still reeling’ from Mr Woseen’s death last week, describing it as a ‘crazy nightmare’. Pictured in 2013

In Wednesday’s statement, The Screaming Jets said they still planned to move forward with their upcoming tour ‘in the way that we feel best honours our brother’s life and his music.’

This also includes any upcoming album commitments.

‘We are grateful for your patience as we start to figure out how we will move forward,’ they said. ‘Much love, Dave, Jimi, Scott, Cam.’

Mr Woseen penned many of the Jets’ iconic songs, including Helping Hand, Friend Of Mine, October Grey, Think, Shine On and Needle.

In Wednesday’s statement, The Screaming Jets said they still planned to move forward with their upcoming tour ‘in the way that we feel best honours our brother’s life and his music’ 

His bandmates shared the news of his death on Friday night to their social media channels and said they were ‘shattered’ by the guitarist’s death 

His bandmates shared the news of his death on Friday night to their social media channels and said they were ‘shattered’ by the guitarist’s death. 

‘It is with broken hearts that we tell you our beloved brother in rock Paul Woseen has passed away today,’ they wrote in a statement.

‘We are shattered, dealing with the loss of Paully, he was a brilliant shining light in all of our lives,’ they continued.

‘Our hearts are with Paully’s family, and we ask that you respect our need for privacy at this time.’

The Screaming Jets are still touring and releasing music, and are scheduled to release their ninth studio album Professional Misconduct on October 6