Steven Page splits from Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies had a tough 2008. Lead singer Steven Page ran into trouble with the law for cocaine possession and was sentenced to probation, and singer Ed Robertson was involved in a plane crash. Adding more drama to the mix, it was recently announced that Page has left the group to pursue a solo career.
Word from the band's official Web site goes like so: "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."
In response to Page's departure, the CEO of Barenaked Ladies' label said he is optimistic about the band's future because remaining member Robertson has been the "driving force" behind the band.
"If you really disseminate the last six, seven years of the Barenaked
Ladies, it's very much an Ed and Steve collaboration, but Ed's written
probably 90 percent of the singles," said Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk Music Group. "He's
really been, in the last decade, the driving creative force behind the
band."
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