Originally published in Images and Words fanzine 03
announcing Kevin Moore left DT
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STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS – August 13th
Kevin No Moore!
Kevin Moore, the band’s keyboard player and contributor of some of the most thought provoking lyrics, has left the band!
On a recent visit to James LaBrie’s Ontario home, he asked me: “Have you heard the news?” My blank expression obviously conveyed the negative. “You haven’t have you? Well, Kevin left the band!”
“What gone, completely? Permanently?” I asked.
“Yeah, he’s gone.” Replied James. “He hasn’t been really happy for the last year. He felt the direction the band was taking, wasn’t really where he wanted to go, so he decided to leave. We thought he might wait until after we had toured the new album, but we all spoke about it and we’re all cool towards the situation, so he’s gone!”
With Kevin’s departure, it’s the first time that a replacement will have to be found from the initial 4-piece instrumental core that formed the band. We all know that there have been difficulties over the years finding a suitable vocalist, but with James’ arrival on the scene, it seemed as though things were finally complete. Not to be.
The search is now on to find a suitable, permanent replacement. A few names have been mentioned, if not permanently, then to at least cover for the upcoming live shows; beginning with a one off on September 9th in L.A. at the Concrete Foundation Forum.
Good luck and best wishes go out to Kevin for the future. I’m sure it won’t be long before we hear of him again in some form. His vast talent and presence will be greatly missed.