Simon Gallup has left the band. Or has he?

Really hope it isn't true.

I'd guess the Gorillaz stuff can't help - actually recording and releasing something and then playing it live while your own band kick their heels waiting years for vocals.

It’s all over the interwebs this morning so sadly I’m more convinced now. I’m not into vilifying anyone about this but I do think making an announcement like that on social media is unprofessional and, “maybe not the best idea.” I wouldn’t really expect that of a 60+ year old person unless they were lacking in judgment or maturity or having a difficult time of it. As we’re pretty much all having a difficult time of it now for a *very* sustained period of time, I can’t help but feel concern for Simon’s state of mind. I can’t imagine he is feeling very good right now, no matter the circumstances.

I’m sad, but not overwhelmingly so. The guys are getting up there and they certainly don’t owe anyone continuing this venture. It’s been a long ride. I can’t imagine wanting to stay on one project for so long.

If this has anything to do with Robert’s recent collaborations, I bear him no ill will and am only happy for him. He seemed to look genuinely happy playing with Gorillaz. Creativity takes feeling inspired. Perhaps he’s finding new inspiration, which is great. It does matter if anyone cares for what he’s doing that’s new, as long as he’s enjoying himself.

Of course TC can’t last forever, nothing can. The guys deserve a break, already.

Hi sugar pie!
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It's a play on what Bob said about the dark partner to 4:13 after Porl left.

Sorry for confusion. Sadly,  I can see it totally happen, if Simon really left the band. Or maybe the songlist could change, if Simon demands to remove the songs he composed. Would be really a shame. From what I understood from Roberts last interview, the words and singing were finally done (after his major problems) and the record only needed to be mixed.