"In terms of future Beak> activity there's life in the old dog yet, but we need time to mourn our Geoff" Geoff Barrow has announced he’s leaving Beak> . READ MORE: The Roots Of..
. Portishead In a statement shared to Twitter/X yesterday (September 27), the band revealed Barrow, also a member of Portishead , would be departing the lineup “after nearly 16 years of bad language & random tempo decisions”. They went on to say that their upcoming shows in the UK and Europe this year , and in the US early next year, will be his final performances with the group.
“When we first met for a jam at the Invada Christmas party in 2008 we had no idea it would result in a collection of albums, singles, E.P’s and soundtracks we’re all really proud of,” the statement said. “In terms of future Beak> activity there’s life in the old dog yet, but we need time to mourn our Geoff.
New music & activity will come along when the time is right. And for now, the 3 of us are going to rehearse for this upcoming tour and make these final set of shows with Geoff memorable for us and our fans. “Thanks to all our fans old & new for all your support over these last 16 years.
” Some sad news folks x pic.twitter.com/c9xke6ljV0 — BEAK (@BeakBristol) September 27, 2024 Beak> released their fourth studio album ‘>>>>’ earlier this year .
Since forming back in 2009, they’ve shared their debut ‘>’ , 2012 sophomore album ‘>>’ and 2018’s ‘>>>’. Their most recent album saw them l.
