BNL News

[David]

From the band's website:

By mutual agreement, Steven Page will be parting company with the remaining members of Barenaked Ladies. Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart will continue recording and touring together as Barenaked Ladies. Steven Page will pursue solo projects including theatrical opportunities while the band enters the studio in April 2009, and hits the road in the fall.

Page says "These guys are my brothers. We've grown up together over the past twenty years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future."

The band also wish Steven well in all of his endeavors. Ed Robertson says: "It's the start of a new chapter for all of us. Here's to the future!"

Everyone is looking forward to making new music and thanks their fans for their support.

[Matt Kramer]

I heard about this on Wednesday.  If I had heard this at pretty much any point between 1994 and 2004, I would have been devastated.  But after Page's recent legal problems and all, this really isn't a surprise.  Hopefully BNL are able to continue without him, though.  I've never been a big fan of the Ed songs, and I wasn't too big on Page's solo effort The Vanity Project.  Gotta hope for the best.  They can always re-unite down the line.   

[MrsDarthKramer]

One thing that has always impressed me about BNL is that, even after all these years of touring and recording and whatnot, they STILL sign autographs and take pictures with fans after every concert. That to me shows that they truly appreciate who got them to that level - the fans! As Matt said, I'm not too surprised, but it is still a smidge of a bummer.

[clever_username]

One thing that has always impressed me about BNL is that, even after all these years of touring and recording and whatnot, they STILL sign autographs and take pictures with fans after every concert. That to me shows that they truly appreciate who got them to that level - the fans! As Matt said, I'm not too surprised, but it is still a smidge of a bummer.

Canadians are so nice.