Citing "new opportunities" (but likely due to embarrasing cocaine arrest opportunities), Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page (the one that looks slightly like Drew Carey minus the Johnny Unitas haircut) has announced he will be leaving the group. Here's the band's statement:
By mutual agreement, Steven Page will be parting company with the remaining members of Barenaked Ladies. Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart will continue recording and touring together as Barenaked Ladies. Steven Page will pursue solo projects including theatrical opportunities while the band enters the studio in April 2009, and hits the road in the fall.
Page says "These guys are my brothers. We've grown up together over the past twenty years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future."
The band also wish Steven well in all of his endeavors. Ed Robertson says: "It's the start of a new chapter for all of us. Here's to the future!"
Everyone is looking forward to making new music and thanks their fans for their support.
I suppose when your recent claim to fame is playing on cruise ships and for being the band that has verses that sound like auctions, leaving isn't that big of a deal. But still, it's not like there are a lot of bands waiting for Page to join them (or labels pining for a Page solo album). [Idolator]
i didn't know there was still a group to leave