It has been confirmed by Rounder Records President Ken Irwin that The SteelDrivers' lead singer Chris Stapleton has parted ways with the band."Chris has left the band to focus more on writing and family," Irwin said in an email. "There will be an announcement of a replacement shortly after an appreciation of Chris," Irwin said.
"(The) SteelDrivers are very happy with new lead singer....he is a new singer and not a replacement for Chris.....good guitar player too," said Irwin, who added that he had not seen the new band yet.
Stapleton had been the lead vocalist for the band which put out a four and a half star album (according to That Nashville Sound) in January of 2008. The band continues with Richard Bailey - Banjo, Mike Fleming - Bass/Vocals, Mike Henderson - Mandolin/Vocals and and Tammy Rogers - Fiddle/Vocals
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ReplyDeleteBoo! What a waste of an awesome voice.
ReplyDeleteSaw them tonight in Johnson City TN. Great band. Have been a fan ever since they started with Chris. Gary has come into his own with the band. Live or CD they have an awesome sound!
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing, hope we hear more from him in the future!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best voices in bluegrass. Chris puts the blues back in bluegrass. I wish you well, but please come back Chris.
ReplyDeleteChris your voice NEEDS to be heard. A voice like yours should never fall silent.
ReplyDeleteAmazing Vocals.Shed a few tears when i played where rainbows never die thinking about my 84 year old father.BIG FAN HERE!!!!!!!!!!Chris you put the steel in the steeldrivers.Best wishes on your songwriting and your rock band.Keep playing your Martin Box.
ReplyDelete..as Robert Earl Keen says "the road goes on forever and the party never wnds"..this will be my first show ever seeing the.. sure wish Chris was playing. .new singer ill be pulling for u
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