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My Chemical Romance Drummer Fired for Stealing

Posted by andPOP Staff on September 6th, 2011

My Chemical Romance has fired their drummer Michael Pedicone for stealing from the band. TMZ reports Pedicone was found red handed.

In a statement on their website the band explained, ”He was caught red handed stealing from the band and confessed to police after our show [Thursday] night in Auburn, Washington.”

MCR added — “The band has no intention of pressing charges or taking this matter any further than we have to. We just want him out of our lives.”

Michael posted on Twitter, ”What happened is more complicated than it sounds but I did make a mistake. It was never my intention to hurt this band or all of you.”

We are curious what he stole. Any ideas?

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Phil Collins of ‘Genesis’ Quits the Music Biz

Posted by Christian Allaire on March 6th, 2011

‘Genesis’ Drummer and vocalist Phil Collins is retiring from the music industry due to medical issues, E Online reports.

Collins says years of drumming has resulted in a variety of health issues, including hearing loss, a dislocated vertebrae and nerve damage in his hands. Collins has won seven Grammy wins, an Oscar, 13 hit singles and more than 150 million albums sold as a solo artist.

This isn’t Collins’ first attempt to exit the music industry, as he has faced much criticism over his music throughout the past years. In 2009, Collins hinted at his approaching retirement on the Genesis website, after he dislocated a vertebrae in his neck that prevented him from playing the drums or piano. He moved to Switzerland to do just that, and now lives in a remote town in the country with his two sons.

“I was going to stop drumming anyway,” Collins said. “I had stopped. I don’t miss it.”

I was never a fan or listener of Genesis, so this news doesn’t really affect me. But being 60 years old and all, I think it’s a good time to retire. I’m sure he’s built up a nice little nest egg to live on, so really, I don’t feel too bad for the guy. It’s time to relax, buddy, you’ve earned it.

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You Say Party! We Say Die! Drummer Dies After Onstage Collapse

Posted by Sara Harowitz on April 20th, 2010

The drummer of the Abbotsford, BC punk band You Say Party! We Say Die! died on Sunday (April 18) after he collapsed onstage during a Vancouver show on Friday (April 16), reports CHARTattack.com.

Devon Clifford, 30, suffered a brain hemorrhage on stage at the Rickshaw Theatre.

According to The Province newspaper, the band originally thought Clifford had stopped to pick up a drum stick. He was taken to the hospital but went into a coma. And although doctors did surgery on him, they were unable to save him.

“It is with absolute sadness to report that our dear friend Devon Clifford passed away just hours ago in a Vancouver hospital surrounded by his family and friends,” a statement from the band’s publicist, Darryl Weeks, read. “He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. I request that we respect the family’s privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”

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My Chemical Romance Drummer Parts With Band

Posted by Sara Harowitz on March 9th, 2010

My Chemical Romance have parted ways with drummer Bob Bryar, CHARTattack.com reports. The band said the decision was made about four weeks ago, but was not announced until last Wednesday (March 3).

“This was a painful decision for all of us to make and it was not taken lightly,” Frank Iero, the band’s guitarist, wrote on the band’s website on Wednesday. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and expect you all to do the same.”

No reason was given as to why Bryar has left the band, and nothing has been said on who might take his place as drummer.

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Jane’s Addiction Forced To Cancel Australian Tour

Posted by Ilan Mester on July 24th, 2009

Jane's AddictionJane’s Addiction have cancelled an upcoming Australian tour due to the hospitalization of Stephen Perkins, the band’s drummer.

The 41-year-old band member has been admitted to Cedars-Sinai Hospital’s Infectious Disease Ward to receive treatment for an infection in his elbow, according to a press release issued by the group’s spokesperson.

“Doctors expect to keep him there for the next few days for further diagnosis and observation while anti-biotic treatment continues,” read the statement, which also said the drummer is expected to fully recover over the next couple of weeks.

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