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."
(Thanks:
NewDealers.com)