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Ryan Ross and Jon Walker quit Panic At The Disco

Alternative Press - Scott Heisel on 7/6/09 @ 1:15 PM - altpress.com

Las Vegas quartet Panic At The Disco have officially been cut in half: As of earlier today, guitarist/primary songwriter Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker have departed from the group. Ross and Walker have issued the following statement regarding the split on their website:

"Ryan Ross and Jon Walker will be leaving Panic at the Disco to embark on a musical excursion of their own. Though the four of us have made music together in the past, we've creatively evolved in different directions which has compromised what each of us want to personally achieve. Over the years, we have remained close and honest with each other, which helped us to realize that our goals were different and that parting ways is truly what is best for each of us. We are all excited for the future, you should be too.

-Ryan & Jon"

The band's website also says a message from vocalist Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith will be coming shortly, and that the band's upcoming tour dates with Blink-182 will still go on as scheduled.
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careylikewhoa Posted 07.06.09 at 01:31PM
This is incomprehendable to me.

mprfctnst Posted 07.06.09 at 02:01PM
musicians are dying. musicians are leaving their bands. musicians are screwing themselves over with too many drugs and too much alcohol and too many encounters with police. what is the world coming to?

lovelythatsmusic Posted 07.06.09 at 02:02PM
No. I saw this and I was like, WTF, THAT'S NOT RIGHT! I'm still hoping this is a "joke" or something. Like careylikewhoa said, this is incomprehendable to me.

XxMindyxX Posted 07.06.09 at 02:14PM
Wow, I'm in shock, haha. :/

MCR_muggle Posted 07.06.09 at 02:30PM
Noooooooo!

_Heather_ Posted 07.06.09 at 02:34PM
What?! This is AWEFUL!!!!!!!!!!

LauraXX Posted 07.06.09 at 03:06PM
This was a long time coming, what with the Ryan/Brendon rift. I think things will be just fine. Besides, Brendon is more talented than the band let on. He can actually write lyrics. Folkin' Around, for example, is one of my favorite tracks off Pretty. Odd. I think I'm the only one excited for this break up...

Neon_Shoelaces Posted 07.06.09 at 04:29PM
Ummmm, WHAT! There is no way that this makes any sense, I mean I saw them live not too long ago and they seemed so... united. They've been my favorite band for years and they've honestly changed lives... they can't just split, Ryan and Jon better come out with something good or there will most definitely be some super upset fans.