Panic At The Disco have announced through their website that guitarist/lyricist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker will be parting ways with the band to pursue other musical endeavors.
The band writes: "Ryan Ross and Jon Walker will be leaving Panic at the Disco to embark on a musical excursion of their own. Though the four of us have made music together in the past, we’ve creatively evolved in different directions which has compromised what each of us want to personally achieve. Over the years, we have remained close and honest with each other, which helped us to realize that our goals were different and that parting ways is truly what is best for each of us. We are all excited for the future, you should be too."
They add: "
Stay posted to the Panic site for updates on Ryan and Jon’s new project, as well as a message from Brendon and Spencer who will continue on as Panic At The Disco. All touring and album plans for Panic will continue as previously announced."
There is no word yet on who will be joining singer Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith (Smith being the sole remaining founding member of the band) on their upcoming tour dates with Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy or how this will affect the band’s plans to release the follow-up to 2008’s "Pretty. Odd." this September.
Report by David Lowe-Bianco.
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