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Switchfoot's Longtime Guitarist Drew Shirley Exits Band


Switchfoot's Longtime Guitarist Drew Shirley Exits Band


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NEWS SOURCE: Switchfoot / Jesusfreakhideout.com
February 22, 2022

Late last night, San Diego rock band Switchfoot shared a personal announcement to fans to inform them that longtime guitarist Drew Shirley was stepping down from the band.

Below is their announcement:

"Friends, there’s no easy way to say this. After years of sharing the road, Drew and the band have decided to take different paths, and will be parting ways. He joined us shortly after the release of our 4th album and we’ve shared an incredible journey, full of countless highs and lows together. We love Drew dearly, and we are so thankful for the time and memories we have had. This has certainly been a difficult season for us, encountering challenges that have ultimately taken us in different directions. We have always said that our friendships are more important than the band. And it’s still true: our love for each other is so much bigger than rock and roll. We are excited to see what the next chapter holds for Drew, and also for Switchfoot. We are beyond thankful for the support that all of you have shown us during this challenging time and we remain committed to this community, each other, and to the journey we share together. More now than ever before, hope deserves an anthem.

Drew: we are fans, friends and brothers for life.
Much love to you all,
Switchfoot
-jon, tim, chad, jerome"

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