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I Am Ghost lose violinist Kerith Telestai
Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 7/12/07 @ 12:21 AM - altpress.com
Writing this is one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do. As many of you know, I had to drop off I Am Ghost's last tour due to severe health problems as a result of touring that put me in the hospital. After 3 weeks of pondering, wondering, justifying, deliberating, and lots of crying, I have come to the conclusion that the band's current touring lifestyle is incompatible with my health needs. So, I have left the band.
As far as my health goes, it's nothing for you guys to be worried about. The only time it was ever a problem was on tour, simply because touring in a van doesn't allow for any sort of routine or restful environment that my body apparently needs. So my body could never heal itself from even just a common cold, and I would get secondary infections/conditions like laryngitis, pharyngitis, exhaustion, dehydration, and not being able to properly digest food or even keep it down for days at a time. But I don't have a disease or a serious health condition, and I'm not pregnant either! So no worries, now that I'm not on tour, my health will be just fine! It sounded like some of you have been pretty worried, so I wanted to clear that up!
The rest of the announcement can be read on the band's blog on their MySpace page here. It does not appear as though this will affect the band's upcoming touring schedule.
