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THE BLACK CROWES Keyboardist Quits For 'Health Reasons' - Aug. 28, 2006

THE BLACK CROWES keyboardist Eddie Harsch has left the band, citing "personal issues."

Harsch, who at 49 was the oldest member of the Chris Robinson-fronted band, has played with THE BLACK CROWES since 1991, according to the World Entertainment News Network.

Harsch is to be replaced by Rob Clores.

A statement from the band reads: "We want to inform our fans that Ed Harsch will no longer be performing with THE BLACK CROWES due to personal issues. We are excited to announce Rob Clores as keyboardist and look forward to the fall leg."

However, in a posting on his MySpace.com page, Clores says Harsch was forced to leave the band due to "his health situation."

He writes: "THE BLACK CROWES have always been one of my favorite bands and one of the few I have always wanted to play with, though I never thought I would get the chance.

"But my opportunity comes as the result of Ed's unfortunate circumstance. I have never met Ed, but I have the utmost respect and admiration for him — and I am truly saddened by his health situation. If the band could have its way Ed would still be there.

"Let's send positive vibes his way and in the meantime I will do my best to uphold the keyboard chair in this great band."

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	COMMENT \| yay posted by : Nothinggoodtosay 8/28/2006 11:36:38 PM

	yay i can live my life now knowing im as retarded as the rest of the morons that say this. I GOT FIRST POST.

	COMMENT \| in worse news for robinson, posted by : Frank Zito 8/28/2006 11:37:14 PM

	he split with kate hudson.

	COMMENT \| posted by : bill 8/28/2006 11:39:14 PM

	fucking herion addicts!!!! if Eddie Harsch stopped doing herion....he'd still be in the band.. I give Eddie Harsch six months to live...

	COMMENT \| posted by : philippmatoza 8/28/2006 11:41:26 PM

	kate hudson>black crowes

	COMMENT \| Frank Zitosaid, "in worse news for robinson he split with kate hudson." posted by : BOTTLESLAP 8/28/2006 11:44:38 PM

	ouch.

	COMMENT \| Wish you the best Eddie! posted by : robtune 8/28/2006 11:53:01 PM

	As a huge Black Crowes fan, Eddie is one of the coolest dudes in the band and he will be sorely missed. My guess is it something from smoking, cigarettes and the chronic. Piss off with the herion crap - that's a bunch of BS!

	COMMENT \| posted by : mickronson. 8/29/2006 12:15:31 AM

	i wish ed well

	COMMENT \| Great band ! posted by : butthedpe 8/29/2006 5:29:47 AM

	And one of the best live shows out there !!!! Black Crowes are the real deal, and yes, I too would like Kate to sit on my face !!!!

	COMMENT \| posted by : Purpendicular 8/29/2006 5:55:38 AM

	That sucks. He was good.

	COMMENT \| posted by : fluff 8/29/2006 7:14:39 AM

	That's a shame, he's one of the best keyboardists around at the moment.

	COMMENT \| posted by : Charvel 8/29/2006 8:01:09 AM

	Like he's not hard to replace; he wasn't even relevant to the band for God's sake.

	COMMENT \| best live show period posted by : cliffburt 8/29/2006 11:27:55 AM

	Yea they blow everyone away. I saw them three months ago and it was the best concert, super tight, and a real treat. Check them out before you comment.

	COMMENT \| THAT SUCKS posted by : RiotAct666 8/29/2006 1:05:46 PM

	Black Crowes are a great rock n roll band. As well as a great live act. Wish Eddie the best.

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