BoilerRhapsody
Active Member
"It is with great sadness that I announce my time with King Gizz has come to an end. I will keep working with Gizz putting out records but I will no longer be an active member or manager of the group. To anyone that caught a show and dived into our world over the last 10 years I just want to say thank you for the support. Being able to travel the world and perform in front of you is not something I take for granted. I hope that the shows, tours and Gizzfests made an impression and provided an outlet for joy and lasting memories. Whilst I’m deeply saddened by this decision, I don’t have any regrets and have enjoyed every fuckin second of being in this band and the journey it has taken us on. I’ll forever be in awe of the musicianship, creativity and work ethic of every single member. I was a fan boy from day one and am so grateful for everything I’ve learnt with my best mates by my side. Life goes on however, and I’m excited to keep growing the label and continuing to champion new artists and business endeavours until the lights go out. And when the lights go out..well.. someone give me the number for Coles cause I can pick and pack an order like a mf.
Peace,
Eric"
While it is a little conspicuous that Eric hasn't been seen with the group at all since he left the band, the rumours of some monetary dispute are baseless. The statement from the band is just as positive with even less explanation and those are really the only two sources as to why he left.
Everything was set up while the band was still so new, and with just about every aspect managed within the group, any imbalances were always going to come out the bigger they got. It's clear at least from the beginning of Flightless Records that Eric took a backseat in the studio, which goes to show how much work he was putting in to make it all work.
At least everyone involved is still getting to do their thing as they prefer with no big blowouts or drama.
i think i hear myself yelling at one point, too.