Two Snow Patrol members announce split from band
Last updated 1st Sep 2023
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody broke the news today that two members of the band have quit - Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson.
In a statement posted on social media, Lightbody shared how heartbroken the band are over the news.
"Sorry to be the bearer of such sad news but both Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson have decided to leave Snow Patrol.
"We are heartbroken they have decided to leave us but we wish them nothing but happiness, success, joy, compassion and everything they want in all their future endeavours.
Lightbody confirmed that fellow members Johnny McDaid, Nathan Connolly and himself would continue making music and performing with the band.
"Nate, JMD and myself will continue with SP and there will be a new album next year but more news of that will come at an appropriate time, for now we want to pay homage and give gratitude for all Jonny and Pablo have given us and shared with us these past decades.
"Love to Jonny and Pabs, and love to you all.'"
Since their 1998 debut, the Northern Irish/Scottish band have racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades.
From poetic songwriting to their connection with their fans, Snow Patrol continue to sell out iconic music venues across the world.
The band most popular single, 'Chasing Cars' has officially been streamed more than one billion times on Spotify - 1,000,264,509 plays in fact, and counting!
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