Barenaked Ladies Singer Drug Bust, Band Breaks Up

Steven Page, the lead singer of the band Barenaked Ladies has decided its time to part ways and try his hand out at a solo career after being charged with drugs offenses in the United States last year. Police found and arrested Page with cocaine at an upstate New York apartment in July last year. The charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor, and a deal was secured to have charges dropped if he stayed out of trouble for six months. His arrest came after the band released an album of children’s songs titled “Snacktime.”

Per Reuters:

“By mutual agreement, Steven Page will be parting company with the remaining members of Barenaked Ladies,” the band said on its Web site, saying Page would be pursuing solo projects.”

The band was formed in Toronto and released 12 albums, producing hits such as “If I Had $1,000,000,” “One Week” and “Pinch Me.” The remaining members of the band plan to stay together and will return to the studio in April and will tour in the fall. Page wished the band the best.

Per Reuters:

“These guys are my brothers. We’ve grown up together over the past twenty years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future,” the statement quoted Page as saying.

There was no mention in the statement of Page’s drug arrest last year, or whether that might be related to the announcement. I wonder if it will be the same without Page. I just cant see them touring and having the same success… Steven Page IS The Barenaked Ladies!!

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