Love them or hate them – a bit of both for me – former emo heavyweights (Panic! at the Disco) turned power-pop one-offs (Panic at the Disco), have had a good and fairly long run at the pop charts. However, that run looks to now be at an end. Sort of.
In a short message, posted earlier today on the band’s website, the band announced that both Ryan Ross (lead guitar) and Jon Walker (bass) would be leaving the band “to embark on a musical excursion of their own.” The post doesn’t give too many more details, but does say that the band is still, “excited for the future,” and that we “should be too.” So there’s that.
Now, while both Jon and Ryan are taking off, that doesn’t mean the demise of the band either. As of now, at least, it appears that the other two band members, Brendon (vocals) and Spencer (drums) will carry the band name on. However, as Ryan was thought to be the “creative mastermind” behind the group, it doesn’t bode well for future Panic at the Disco releases.
That said, I am, actually, curious as to what Ryan and Jon’s new project will sound like. No word yet, of course, but if the new group produces anything as good as “Nine in the Afternoon“, well then, you can count on me as a fan. Great song.
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Comments
brindy
July 6th, 2009 - 2:14:42 PM
Yes, Ryan and Jon are now leaving Monday July 6th 2009
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July 6th, 2009 - 2:43:59 PM
IM DEVASTATED ='( They were my absolute favorite band. I can't believe this is happening D'=
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Panic[!] lives
July 6th, 2009 - 2:50:51 PM
i cant beleive theyre breaking up!! :'( im gonna go 2 there concert.. its gonna be the last tour they have as the REAL P[!]ATD
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christina at the disco
July 6th, 2009 - 3:08:33 PM
please! no i love them Dx
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Panic! attack
July 6th, 2009 - 3:29:18 PM
thats a bummer. good band. hopefully will someday reunite
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this is odd
July 6th, 2009 - 3:38:52 PM
I remember seeing them in concert. They were so good. They know how to put on a wonderful show. They will be missed but I'm looking forward to seeing what both pairs come out with.
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pissed.
July 6th, 2009 - 3:44:40 PM
does this mean they won't be together for the blink tour? i will be so pissed if ryan and jon aren't on the tour. i haven't been able to find an answer to this though.. anyone know anything??
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bryanna
July 6th, 2009 - 3:48:05 PM
i cant belive there breaking up and that ryan and jon r goin i think ryan and brendon should be together. i love them so much but i cant wait to c what ryan does with jon!!!!!
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Amanda Pendolino
July 6th, 2009 - 4:01:25 PM
noo! I love them and I thought their second album showed so much maturity.
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emily
July 6th, 2009 - 9:47:45 PM
Just FYI, Ryan and Jon will NOT be at the upcoming tour dates. Brendon and Spencer will be there with replacement guitarist and bassist.
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Brindy
July 7th, 2009 - 9:53:03 PM
go to www.panicatthedisco.com and keep going there for information... they keep you updated. Ryan and Jon are leaving to pursue to their goals cause Panic wasnt going to help their goals. And YES they are going to be there for the Blink tour. They are leaving after their new album is out and when this tour is done with.
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