Zero Down was an American punk rock trio formed by former Strung Out bassist Jim Cherry, former Down by Law drummer Milo Todesco and former War Called Peace guitarist John McCree.

Early reports suggested that Cherry died from an accidental prescription drug overdose; Fat Wreck Chords released the following statement:[10] Jim lived his life as an honest and open person and we feel that it's important to share the facts with the punk rock community.

Although Jim had been clean in recent months, he battled addiction with prescription drugs for a couple of years.

His family informs us that he suffered from hypertension and arrhythmia; and it was major blockage of an artery that eventually took his life while he was asleep.

Jim was a big part of the Fat family as well as a member of Strung Out, Zero Down, and Pulley, and he will always be remembered for his passion and songwriting.