Third Eye Blind Conirm Departure of Guitarist

Members of Third Eye Blind have confirmed the rumored departure of guitarist Kevin Cadogan as reported in allstar have annnounced the re-hiring of original guitarist Tony Fredianelli in a statement released on Wednesday (Jan. 26).

"The members of Third Eye Blind and one of their principal guitarists have parted ways," the statement reads. "Brad Hargreaves, Stephan Jenkins, and Arion Salazar wish him every success. TEB welcomes back guitarist Tony Fredianelli, who has joined the group and will perform on the upcoming Dragons & Astronauts tour." Fredianelli made his debut with the band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno late on Wednesday(Jan. 26).

Although the band won't comment on Cadogan's departure, it was clear at press time that he was fired by the band after a performance at the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday (Jan. 24). Drummer Brad Hargreaves informed Cadogan of the unanimous ousting after the show. Relations between Cadogan and the band have reportedly been strained since the recording of the band's sophomore effort, Blue (Elektra).

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- Kevin Raub