A second bit of King Blues news for you today…
The King Blues’ guitarist Jamie Jazz has quit the band.
On a day which has already seen The King Blues announce they’ll be playing Slam Dunk festival in May, it turns out there’s more news from their camp. This time, however, it’s that their guitarist Jamie Jazz is parting ways with the band. In a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook page, Jamie writes that: “I have just simply come to a point in my life that my desires have changed; my goals in life have changed and what I want to achieve musically has changed and sadly those changes do not match up with being an active member of The King Blues anymore.”
The news certainly comes as a surprise, given the band only reformed in November, have just started playing live again, and released their new EP Off With Their Heads this month. Jamie does, however, stress that there is no bad blood between himself and his fellow band members, writing: “To my brothers Itch and Mike. Thank you for having me back for this last ride. They said it would never happen, but it did and it was amazing. I can not wait to see what you have in store for the future of The King Blues. I love you both.”
You can read Jamie Jazz’s full statement taken from their official Facebook below:
“After spending an awfully long time thinking about this and confiding in those closest to me as well as the rest of the band, I had decided to part ways with The King Blues. Now before I say anything else, I want to make it clear that there is has been no major falling out, there is no bad blood or any arguments whatsoever between us. I have just simply come to a point in my life that my desires have changed; my goals in life have changed and what I want to achieve musically has changed and sadly those changes do not match up with being an active member of The King Blues anymore.
These past few shows have been amazing and for a kid who grew up in Wood Green, playing my final show TKB at Alexandra Palace is a fitting end to a wonderful story.
I will continue to make music in someway or form, probably with Bleach Blood, maybe under a new name, but thats to come.
To all the previous band members, love me or loathe me, its been a pleasure to have shared the road with you in the unique, one of kind experience that it is to be in a band.
To all the labels, agents, press teams, video creators, interns and CEO’s, everyone unseen who helped us along the way, thank you.
To all the bands I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the stage with around the world, thank you. Some of you we’re my heroes, some I saw as competition, but nearly all of you became my friends.
To all of the fans that have supported us past, present and indeed, the future, I literally don’t have the words to express my gratitude for your immense love and belief in us. Some bands have great fans, but TKB fans are the greatest and I mean mean that from the bottom of my heart, I truly do. Even after 4 years away you stood by our sides and never let us be forgotten, then welcomed us back with open arms. You know, just thinking about that and typing it out has reduced me to tears. I love you all.
And finally, to my brothers Itch and Mike. Thank you for having me back for this last ride. They said it would never happen, but it did and it was amazing. I can not wait to see what you have in store for the future of The King Blues. I love you both.”
Jamie will play his last show with The King Blues as the band support Enter Shikari and The Wonder Years at London’s Alexandra Palace on Saturday February 27.
