Snow Patrol have announced that two members are leaving the band.
Drummer Jonny Quinn and bassist Paul Wilson will no longer be continuing in their roles but the band have stressed they are not splitting up.
Frontman Gary Lightbody announced the news that the pair would be departing on social media on Friday.
He posted: “Sorry to be the bearer of such sad news but both Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson have decided to leave Snow Patrol.
“We are heartbroken they have decided to leave us but we wish them nothing but happiness, success, joy, compassion and everything they want in all their future endeavours.”
Hi everyone, Sorry to be the bearer of such sad news but both Jonny Quinn and Paul Wilson have decided to leave Snow...Posted by Snow Patrol on Friday, 1 September 2023
The band, formed in Dundee, where all of the original members attended university, have vowed to continue.
In a staetment on social media, the group's frontman Gary Lightbody, said: "There will be a new album next year but more news of that will come at an appropriate time.
"For now, we want to pay homage and give gratitude for all Jonny and Pablo have given us and shared with us these past decades."
It is also with great sadness I tell you that Paul Wilson has decided to leave SP. Paul officially joined the band as a...Posted by Snow Patrol on Friday, 1 September 2023
It is with great sadness I tell you that Jonny Quinn has decided to leave SP. Jonny joined the band in 1997 and...Posted by Snow Patrol on Friday, 1 September 2023
