Switchfoot Announces Departure Of Drew Shirley
GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Switchfoot announced the departure of long-time guitarist Drew Shirley. The band’s full announcement is below…
“Friends, there’s no easy way to say this. After years of sharing the road, Drew and the band have decided to take different paths, and will be parting ways. He joined us shortly after the release of our 4th album and we’ve shared an incredible journey, full of countless highs and lows together. We love Drew dearly, and we are so thankful for the time and the memories we have had. This has certainly been a difficult season for us, encountering challenges that have ultimately taken us in different directions. We have always said that our friendships are more important than the band. And it’s still true: our love for each other is so much bigger than rock and roll. We are excited to see what the next chapter holds for Drew, and also for Switchfoot. We are beyond thankful for the support that all of you have shown us during this challenging time and we remain committed to this community, each other, and to the journey we share together. More now than ever before, hope deserves an anthem.
Drew: we are fans, friends and brothers for life.
Much love to you all,
Switchfoot
-jon, tim, chad, jerome”
