The Human Abstract Kick Out Guitarist

by | Feb 10, 2011

The Human Abstract has parted ways with guitarist Andrew Tapley.

Tapley joined the band in 2007 as a replacement guitarist for original member A.J. Minette. Minette rejoined the band in December 2010.

Though a detailed statement on Tapley’s departure has not been released, the band commented on its Facebook page:

“As some of you may have heard already, Tapley will no longer be playing in The Human Abstract. We love Tapley very much and we will support him in all his future aspirations.”

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