JAKARTA - Veteran guitarist from the United States, Bob Britt, finally spoke up about his decision to leave Bob Dylan's touring band.
Speculation about a rift in the band's internal began to emerge after Britt uploaded a short message on his personal social media last weekend, which was immediately deleted shortly after.
Given that Britt has faithfully accompanied Dylan's live performances since 2019 - including being a key pillar in the Rough And Rowdy Ways global tour series - his departure has sparked great questions.
In order to quell the increasingly wild rumors in the virtual world, the senior musician finally chose to provide an official clarification through his Facebook account.
He emphasized that his separation from the singer of "Like a Rolling Stone" happened in a good way at his own decision.
"It seems there are quite a few threads out there speculating about my departure from the Bob tour. I want to clear it up," Britt wrote, quoting the caption of his upload, Friday, July 3.
Britt also spoke clearly about the status of his resignation from the music group that supports the legend.
"I was not fired, but left on my own accord for reasons that I would rather keep private," said the guitarist.
"I will miss my bandmates and crew," he added.
Although he chose to hide the personal reasons behind his decision, Britt hinted that he would not retire from the industry that made his name. He admitted that he was ready to work behind the scenes and did not rule out the possibility of returning to touring in the future.
"I'm really looking forward to getting back in the studio (just give me a call). As far as any touring goes, we'll see what happens in the future," Britt added.
The dynamics of the guitar line in Bob Dylan's backing band are indeed undergoing a massive overhaul lately.
Before Britt decided to resign, Doug Lancio who had joined since 2021 had already been absent without a clear reason since the concert in Santa Barbara, California, on June 17.
Lancio's position was temporarily replaced by Julian Lage, but Lage was forced to step down due to a busy schedule.
Responding to the vacancy, Bob Dylan moved quickly by appointing Joel Paterson,l as his new sole guitarist. Paterson made his debut with Dylan when he performed at the Moody Amphitheater, Austin, Texas, on Monday, June 29.
On the other hand, Bob Dylan's summer tour series in North America, the Long Hot Summer Tour '26, continues without any significant obstacles. After shaking Austin, the concert continues in New Braunfels, Texas, and is scheduled to continue until its peak in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 1.
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