Steve Page, the lead singer of my favorite band ever, the Barenaked Ladies, is leaving the band.
This makes me really damned sad. He was one of my favorite singers and a major creative force in the band. They'll be going on and recording a new album without him, while he'll be working on his solo project.
They put out a press release on their website that makes it sounds like everything's hunky-dory, but I'm not sure I believe it. Page's drug bust back in November was a real blow to the band, especially while they were trying to promote their first childrens album. They stood by him, but it sounds like the damage was done. On the Ships and Dip Cruise earlier this year, people said the band seemed a bit distant towards each other, especially Page and the rest of the group.
So I guess it doesn't surprise me, but it still makes me sad as hell. The band just won't be the same without him.
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