"Eric Melvin is not here today with us because of the following reason: at 8 a.m. on Monday morning, after the final NOFX show ever, Eric Melvin's lawyers served Fat Mike legal papers accusing him of financial malfeasance. Ten hours earlier we finished playing the final show of our 42-year career. It was the most amazing and emotional send-off ever, nothing but love, family, tears and love."
"Melvin has made it clear, and perfectly clear, on this matter, that to talk about it with him, or anybody, it must go through his counsel. I've known Mike for 43 years - I knew him for a year before NOFX: Mike is a lot of things, we all know that, he's a complicated person, but he is not a thief. I will go on record saying he is not a thief."
Eric Melvin served Fat Mike with legal papers accusing him of financial malfeasance at 8 a.m. the morning after NOFX's final concert on October 6, 2024. Drummer Erik Sandin read a prepared statement at the Punk Rock Museum photo exhibit opening explaining Melvin's absence and saying Melvin directed that all communications go through his counsel. Sandin described the final show as an emotional, loving send-off and said the lawsuit letter broke his heart. Sandin also defended Fat Mike personally, asserting he is not a thief and expressing hope for a resolution. The band declined further comment. The band announced a documentary, 40 Years of Fuckin Up, set for April.
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