Tony Wright leaves ASIWYFA 2011-09-23 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 13 Comments | And So I Watch You From Afar have parted company with guitarist Tony Wright, who will now focus on his solo project, VerseChorusVerse.
He will be replaced on upcoming tour dates by Niall Kennedy, formerly of the Panama Kings.
The band wrote the following statement: "It been an honor and a privilege to share the road, studio, stage and world with Tony for the last five years. He's been part of the ASIWYFA family from the start, and he always will be.
We're excited, proud and in full support of Tony as he embarks on his new adventure.
In the words of Richard Bach: 'Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or a lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.'
Give 'em hell Tony!"
Wright added: "It is with a heavy heart and leaden feet I announce my decision to leave And So I Watch You From Afar. The past few years have been an unbelievable ride and I'll always remember them with rose tinted spectacles as the incredible times, in the full thrust of reality, they were.
"Johnny, Rory and Chris as well as the amazing crew that we had around us will continue on the path we forged together, however the time has come for one reason and many others for me to take a different, less trodden road but one with the same ultimate destination, fulfilment. I wish them all the success in the world and I know they will receive it as they are amongst the most driven, talented people I've had the fortune to work, travel, create, learn and grow with.
"I will continue to make music as that is something that coarses through me as familiarly as the blood that pumps to my heart.
"Finally, but most certainly not least, I wish to thank all the incredible people I have met on this journey and the people who were into our music. You will remain forever with me in my mind, heart, and soul. Thank you infinitely for the times you gave me. I know one day we will all cross paths again and I hope so much you will support me in this agonising decision. Once more into the breach..."
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fcuk
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ho shit
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Damn.
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Lame news but atleast they're not breaking up for good
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damn this sucks
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Never heard of the band. The ridiculous band name kinda puts me off though.
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Don't let it. The music is pretty solid. This kinda sucks, but I'm sure they'll be able to find a great new permanent guitarist.
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Haven't listened to their latest record, but the EP previously released is sooo good.
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Not sure how much of a driving force Tony was behind the songwriting, but it will definitely be interesting to see how this changes their sound and songs
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Wow. Oh well. Forwards! Gangs was excellent.
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sucks scrotum
scrotum I tells you
never heard of his solo project though, hopefully it's half as good as ASIWYFA
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So sad...so long, we wish you well...
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Major bummer!
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