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Iconic Rock Group Claims Member Left for ‘Sad and Infuriating’ Reason
Steven Drozd confirmed his exit from The Flaming Lips after 34 years, with no public explanation as others now perform his parts on stage.
- Last week, Steven Drozd, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, confirmed he is no longer a member of The Flaming Lips in a since-deleted social-media reply, Pitchfork reported.
- Drozd, who joined The Flaming Lips in 1991, served as chief songwriter and multi-instrumentalist alongside Wayne Coyne for nearly 35 years.
- Reports say Steven Drozd's social reply indicated the band ended ties and he has been absent from recent concerts, with A.J. Slaughter, guitarist filling Drozd's parts, performing in recent months.
- Drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirksey posted on Instagram on Dec. 21, defending the band's current lineup and urging listeners to hear the 'newest iteration' with new music coming soon.
- The band has multiple 2026 dates booked, including next year's Latitude Festival, and with more than 10 million records sold, The Flaming Lips’ legacy remains strong despite Drozd’s departure.
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The Flaming Lips drummer addresses Steven Drozd's departure: "The show is better than ever"
The Flaming Lips’ drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirksey has addressed Steven Drozd’s departure, claiming the band’s show is “better than ever”. Last week, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Drozd appeared to confirm that he had parted ways with the band in a since-deleted post on Threads. “They’re done with me – but we’re not talking about it,” he wrote. “So yes I’m moving on. Just keep it to yourself for now. OK?” The band have not formally made …
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