"Being in a band, for a long time, that never really stops touring is hard. Some People can hack it for 5 years, some people can hack it for 25 years... A lot of great friends and better people have come and gone along the way. I still love them, and miss them, and some of them are my family."
"I just want to say... If you haven't heard this newest iteration of the band, give us a shot. The music, and the show is better than ever. And remember... NONE of this ever happens without Wayne. This idea that Steven was THE musical genius, and Wayne is just some weirdo artist... Its just not true. Wayne pushes the creativity, the sound, and the show forward, like no artist I've ever been around."
Steven Drozd left the Flaming Lips after nearly 35 years with the band. Drummer Matthew Duckworth Kirksey posted an Instagram statement through the band's account responding to fan reactions and reflecting on long-term touring. Kirksey described sustained touring and rehearsals as grueling yet enjoyable, noted frequent lineup turnover, and said he still loves and misses former members. He defended Wayne Coyne's central role in driving creativity, sound, and the live show, rejecting the notion that Drozd alone was the musical genius. Kirksey urged listeners to hear the current lineup and announced that the band will release new music soon.
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