Updated: Babes in Toyland fire bassist Maureen Herman
Recently-reunited 90’s alt-vets Babes in Toyland have fired bassist Maureen Herman, according to a Facebook post shared by the band. Babes in Toyland are still set perform their upcoming fall shows, and have confirmed that Clara Salyer, of Minneapolis indie-rock group Prissy Clerks, will be filling in on bass for the run.
Below is Herman’s statement in full:
First, I’d like to thank everyone for their incredibly kind thoughts and support. I may write like a motherfucker, but I don’t know if I could ever find the right words to express how much Babes in Toyland’s fans mean to me. It’s true that I am no longer the bassist of Babes in Toyland.
Due to personal differences, Kat and Lori have made the decision to tour with someone else. I wish them nothing but the best and hope the tour is a huge success. When Kat and I first discussed playing again, one of the things we were most excited about was the opportunity to play in front of our kids. I can’t help but be grateful that our too brief reunion gave me the chance to play in front of my daughter, Anna at our show at the Roxy.
Again, thank you all for being incredible fans and friends, and let’s have a kickass rest of the year, shall we? I look forward to interacting with you all on my current and future creative projects.
Babes in Toyland play the Rialto Theatre on September 19 as part of Pop Montreal. Tickets are available here.
That’s fucked up- Maureen is instrumental in getting the band back together, and they fire her halfway through a tour? Yeesh.