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Troubled Singer Quits Barenaked Ladies

Getty ImagesSinger/guitarist Steven Page has left the Barenaked Ladies "by mutual agreement." The news came in a joint announcement by Page and the band on BNL's website on Tuesday.

"These guys are my brothers," writes Page, who plans to pursue solo projects including theatrical opportunites. "We've grown up together over the past 20 years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future."

"It's the start of a new chapter for all of us," wrote bandmate Ed Robertson.

2008 was a rough year for the band. First Page was charged with drug possession in upstate New York last July, just weeks after the Barenaked Ladies released a children's album, 'Snacktime.' Then, in late August, Robertson crashed his float plane in the woods north of Bancroft, Ontario .

In October, Page agreed to a plea deal that would result in the felony drug charge being dropped if he stayed out of trouble for six months.

Robertson reveals that BNL plan to hit the studio in April, and return to the road in the fall.

***Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies will be giving his first interview announcing the departure of lead singer Steven Page on Mix 98.5 in Boston today. Tune in here at 4PM EST.

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punkp3

well, that band is dead now, without that guy and the other lead singer, the band is nothing...

February 26 2009 at 8:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
robert

anyone can get a contract nowadays. They hand them out like ass paper. Doesn't mean they have talent. Probably just gave good head to the right person

February 26 2009 at 7:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gloria

I met the band almost four years ago and it was one of the most disappointing experiences of my life. They obviously weren't in the mood to meet anyone, and hardly had anything to say. I remember going on fansites and having people say meeting them would be great, blah, blah, blah. Three minutes after I met them, I wished for a hole in the floor to swallow me. I called in sick to work and drove eight hours round trip and got home at 3 a.m. and had to be at work at 8. This is one more example of how if people are crappy to me, bad stuff happens to them. I stopped listening to their music that night. Wish I'd never met them. I would still be a fan.

February 26 2009 at 7:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wecook61

Which one of you has or had a record contract??? BE HERE BE THERE NOW!!!! Or we will drop you like used tampon!! Until then guys, let your opions be the same!It is not a very easy life to live

February 26 2009 at 7:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
robert

good. the band sucked dirty ass water at the sea snatch

February 26 2009 at 7:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Scotty

To bad for Steve, and the people that think there music
taste is better than anyone elses. All the music in the world has touched someone some how, let music be music.
EXCEPT RAP!!! YOOO YOOO YOOO

February 26 2009 at 6:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
phil

Aol leaves the name of the singer off the front page because if you knew it was this guy and this horrible band you would never click on it. This band sucks and they should all quit.

February 26 2009 at 6:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
stupidhead moviefonebs

Steve, put the straw and pipe away! Trust me there are no solutions in the evil white powder. Just say no!!
Or you can hire me to bitch slap you a little.

Just do it! I need a few more BNL concerts before I die, one of the best live shows around!

February 26 2009 at 4:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tbutler61

Awesome news! Those guys are a joke and the singer is a fat f*ck. Good riddance! The fat prince of frat boy rock is gone!

February 26 2009 at 2:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
2 replies to tbutler61's comment
Ken

Man, I sooo concur w/ this opnion--thank you! They are just about the lamest band , and their fans can go bite me too.

February 26 2009 at 3:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Glenn

And you and Ken's taste in good music would be....?

February 26 2009 at 5:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gtags2

One of the best live acts out there, not sure if it will be the same seeing them. But Steve needs to get his life together, and we can hope for a reunion with BNL!

February 26 2009 at 2:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply