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The current lineup of UK rock legends Ten Years After
have announced that they're splitting up after 10 years together. The
quartet will play their final shows in Germany later this year and then,
in an unexpected plot twist, will continue with a new lineup. The band made the announcement just two days after performing at the Lahnstein Blues Festival in Germany.
The
band's statement, headlined "Thank you and goodnight", reads, "After 10
years of touring and recording together, the current lineup, comprising
founder members Chick Churchill (keyboards) and Ric Lee (Drums); Marcus
Bonfanti (Guitar/Vocals) and Colin Hodgkinson (Bass) have decided,
amicably, to finish playing together at their last dates in November
respectively at HSD, Erfurt and Scala, Leverkusen.
"The
time spent through the decade together has been very rewarding, and
throughout it the members formed a bond of mutual respect for one
another as musicians, and a great social bond, outside of their term
playing together. They had a superb relationship working and travelling
together.
"The band members are indebted to the fans who have followed them
through the years in Europe and the USA, and want to take this
opportunity to thank each and everyone for their support and dedication.
Also, they want to thank their Agents, their superb road crew(s),
merchandise sellers, backline support and their record companies, both
in Europe and the USA.
"For
the future, Ric Lee is already working to form a Ten Years After lineup
with new members to continue the good work set up by Chick, Marcus,
Colin and himself. Ric plans to have the new band up and running early
in 2025 and an album to be released in the spring."
Keyboardist
Chick Churchill and drummer Ric Lee are founding members of Ten Years
After, while guitarist Marcus Bonfanti and bassist Colin Hodgkinson both
joined in 2014 as replacements for original bassist Leo Lyons and
frontman Joe Gooch. The latter joined the band in 2003, replacing
original frontman Alvin Lee.
Ten Years After tour dates
Oct 10: Wiesbaden Energy Rock Festival, Germany
Nov 21: Augsburg Spectrum, Germany
Nov 23: Erfurt HSD, Germany
Nov 27: Leverkusen Scala, German
Voila, nous sommes début décembre, et c'est fini. Que va faire Ric Lee? Va t-il continuer avec Chick Churchill?
