Incubus parts ways with fouding guitarist
ByApr 6, 2003 10:00 PM
Bassist Dirk Lance has parted ways with Incubus, a decision that was made after the group finished its latest tour, according to the group’s publicist.
Bassist Dirk Lance has parted ways with Incubus, a decision that was made after the group finished its latest tour, according to the group’s publicist.
“We, as a band, would love to express our gratitude towards Dirk for an amazing 12 years of artistry and dedication,” singer Brandon Boyd said in a statement. “He was and will remain a valuable asset to the history of this band.”
Ben Kenney, former guitarist for the the Roots, has signed on to play bass for Incubus during this summer’s Lollapalooza tour.
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Ex-Snot guitarist joins Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit, which has been searching for a new guitarist since the 2001 departure of Wes Borland, has finally named a replacement. It’s Mike Smith, formerly of Snot, who made his debut with the group when Limp Bizkit performed at Wrestlemania XIX in Seattle on March 31.
“We really like jamming with Mike,” Fred Durst wrote of Smith on Limp Bizkit’s official website. “He’s dope. This you will find out soon enough.”
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Staind to launch new album with free shows
Boston-based rock outfit Staind will release a new album titled “14 Shades of Grey” on May 20, according to the group’s publicist. The first run of the disc will include a limited-edition bonus DVD that houses footage of the band captured throughout the its career, album lyrics and new group photos.
Staind will mark the new album’s release with a series of four free club shows that are set to take place at the Avalon Theatre in Boston on May 15, the Manhattan Center in New York City on May 17, the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on May 20, and the House of Blues in Chicago on May 23. More info is posted at the group’s website.
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Counting Crows and John Mayer co-headline summer tour
The latest summer amphitheater pairing is Counting Crows and John Mayer, who join forces for a tour that gets underway in the Denver area on July 7, and runs for two months, Billboard.com reports.
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Musicians sign on for Rhode Island nightclub-fire benefit
Billy Gilman, Phoebe Snow, Ricky Medlocke (formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd), Rick Derringer, Southern Rock All-Stars (featuring former members of Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot and the Rossington Band) are among the initial artists scheduled to perform at an April 22 benefit concert at Rhode Island’s Providence Performing Arts Center, Billboard.com reports. Dubbed “A Night of Healing,” the event will benefit victims of the February nightclub fire at the Station in West Warwick Rhode Island, which resulted in the deaths of 99 people and injured almost 200 others.