Singer and guitarist for the Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page, has split from the rest of the band “by mutual agreement.” The announcement appeared on their website last night.
It had been a rocky year for the band, with Steven busted for drug possession last July, escaping more severe consequences with a deal to stay out of trouble. And in late August, bandmate Ed Robertson miraculously escaped with his life when the float plane he was piloting went down in a forest. He and 3 passengers all survived.
During their 20 years together, the Canadian band has recorded 11 albums, achieved top singles, and received multiple Juno awards.
The band, however, plans to continue to tour and record without Page, who is said to have solo and theatrical projects in the works.
And maybe rehab too!
In an email, drummer Tyler Steven said, “The band is happy to be moving forward and can’t wait to get into the studio to record new material” and on the website Page wrote, “These guys are my brothers. We’ve grown up together over the past 20 years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future.”
Which is all very well and diplomatic, but we can’t help but feel like the band may have tired of Page’s druggie ways or that maybe Page quit them!
[Image via AP Images.]
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