Moist Moist Moist star Tommy Cunningham has give up the band after 40 years after being struck by a critical listening to drawback.
Drummer Tommy posted a message on the group’s Fb web page saying he's “hanging up my sticks” after affected by tinnitus since 2008.
Tommy, 57, stated: “I knew again then that I used to be doing a little irreparable injury to my listening to however I had believed that I had it below management.
“Over the past two years of lockdown it has turn into more and more clear to me that over time my tinnitus has elevated in depth to the purpose the place I now have fixed loud ringing in my ears, which impacts virtually each wakened second.
“As a result of this I've come to the very troublesome determination the place if I wish to retain any listening to in any respect sooner or later then I have to cling up my drumsticks and cease performing stay reveals.
“I'll miss performing stay however I simply can not proceed taking part in drums on stage”.
He added: “I have to add an enormous heartfelt thanks to all of the individuals who have supported myself and Moist Moist Moist through the years. I've at all times felt extremely fortunate and privileged to have carried out for you.”
Keyboard participant Neil Mitchell, 56, additionally dropped the bombshell this week that he's leaving the band similtaneously Tommy.
He stated: “I really feel it’s a great time for me to exit stage left. Large because of these previous and current for all you've got executed for the band.”
Followers despatched messages. One stated: “The Wets have executed Scotland proud and also you’re an enormous a part of that.”
One other added: “Very unhappy information. Thanks for the music.”
Marti Pellow fashioned Moist Moist Moist with Cunningham, Mitchell and Graeme Clark in 1982. Marti left in 2017 and was changed by Liberty X’s Kevin Simm.
The remaining members – Graeme, Kevin and Graeme Duffin – stated: “We fully respect each Tommy and Neil’s determination to take trip and completely agree that with regards to the well being, security and welfare of individuals then you'll be able to’t take any probabilities.
“We welcome Simon Lea to the drums and Matt Carter to the keys for our forthcoming reveals.”
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