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    Trent Reznor's Fiancee Quits West Indian Girl

    • Posted on Aug 4th 2009 11:30AM by John D. Luerssen
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    It looks like Trent Reznor and his future bride might be the old fashioned type. It was recently announced that Mariqueen Maandig has given up her role as the singer of West Indian Girl to apparently stay by the Nine Inch Nails frontman's side.

    Her former bandmates took to both Twitter and their blog to break the news and give the heads up to female singers throughout Los Angeles that replacement auditions are forthcoming. "From the very, very sad and unfortunate department we announce that West Indian Girl and Mariqueen have parted ways," the band writes. "Due to her recent life and priority changes she will no longer be part of our group."

    "We wish her nothing but the best as she embarks on a new chapter of her new life outside of this band," the WIG members add. "She sacrificed a lot over the years and her loyalty and professionalism to this family will sorely be missed. She will, however, always remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Thank you Q, we love and miss you."

    The band says it will carry forth with its upcoming shows without a vocal replacement for its L.A. House of Blues gigs this week. The members hope to have "some sort of replacement or the possibility of multiple guest vocalists" for their two festival shows later this month as they get down to what they call "the 'American Idol' West Indian Girl show." Those interested in auditioning to be Maandig's replacement can e-mail the band here.
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    paul v.at 8-04-2009

    I saw WICG in concert a couple of months ago and Mariqueen Maandig couldn't sing so I can see why the band let her go. She doesn't have a distinctive voice and sounded out of tone. Mariqueen would do something strange with her mouth while she sang - it was awful. I think the band will be much better without her. Notice they used the words killer voice for their next singer - "creative female with a killer voice". No loss for WIG.

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    hillsamuraiat 8-04-2009

    Considering that I have never heard of her or the band, I have to ask: Who cares? Why is this news?

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    APat 8-04-2009

    It's news to fans of the band, or Spinner wouldn't be covering it. Granted, I haven't heard them either, but with the sheer amount of music available these days, it's impossible to hear everyone out there. I guess my question would have to be, why are you on this site looking for something besides entertainment news? Go to CNN.com if news is what you want.

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    Thanksgiving dinner, Rob!!at 8-04-2009

    Founding members (2) are from the offshoot of WIG, which had a couple of records with the Island label. Excellent in concert. Suggestion would be that you see them. LA based. Mariqueen Maandig is a wonderful person and had a place within the band. Rob Schurgin the driving force behind the band.

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    Ricks DiMarcoat 8-28-2009

    Its news because she's engaged to Trent Reznor. Before that happened, had she left West Indian Girl, I doubt the news would have covered it. lol.

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    1at 8-05-2009

    http://pepsi.yahoo.com/rockband/video/watch/?v=5HKuEZgG5

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    nancyat 8-04-2009

    Kudos to anyone who can stay by Trent's side. The smartest thing Trent ever did is hide out from Courtney years ago. Buttt like Jim said, when the music's over.....

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    heidiat 8-04-2009

    She is an extremely ugly woman yuk! She is almost as ugly as Michelle Obama thats disgusting.

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    Pattiat 8-05-2009

    Bet you wish you were as pretty as Michelle.

    You must be terribly jealous, lol.

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    ALLENHOENICKEat 8-05-2009

    It seem,he's afraid of competition and lives in the past.Come him,rusty nail.

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    heatherat 8-05-2009

    he is so hot! i have had a thing for him for years! to bad he is marrying an ugly ass woman!

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    joshat 10-24-2009

    jealous much?

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    tripsx92at 8-05-2009

    Went I saw that the title of the article said Trent Reznor I nearly shit myself thinking Trent and NIN were done. Good for Trent though, he deserves to be happy after all this time, especially after his early years in the industry with his drug abuse and depression issues.

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    Jonathanat 8-05-2009

    This chick is SO hot

    unbelievable body

    can't believe Reznor gets her...he's a well-known d-bag

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    Joshat 10-24-2009

    and who the f... r u? u don't seem so great too b talking or coveting someone else's wife

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    heidiat 8-05-2009

    Patti- oh yeah i would be really jealous of either of those ugly women,if you think michelle or mariqueen are even remotely good looking you must be even uglier than they are and thats sad i feel sorry for you.

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    AAat 9-19-2009

    Thank god they got rid of that chick! She could not sing a lick. I was at an outdoor WIG show and this Mariqueen kept flipping her hair while she sang. It was annoying to watch. Plus, her voice was bad, I think she is tone-deaf. They really need a kick-ass singer male or female for the group - I don't think they should limit themselves to a female.

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    Happy2notbuat 9-01-2009

    WIG will survive without Mssus Mandig. I am happy for anyone that finds a mate they love, trust and find beauty in...no matter what jealous-headcases think.

    Thankfully, in some cases, unlike T.R. & M.M., love is blind...eventually someone will fall in love with even the most horrid people...jealous girls/boys even dupe some unsuspecting losers, occasionally.

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