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The Drums guitarist quits during North American tour

Band are 'devastated' after Adam Kessler leaves, although tour continues with a stand-in guitaristThe Drums, one of 2010's fastest-rising indie bands, have lost one of their guitarists. In the midst of a North American tour, the quartet have announced the departure of Adam Kessler, describing themselves as "devastated".Kessler's leaving the Drums recalls a similar moment last year, when the xx's Baria Qureshi quit the future Mercury-winners citing "exhaustion". Like the xx before them, the Drums...

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14:49 on September 17 2010

The Drums 'devastated' as bandmember quits

NME — Adam Kessler quits the group more info

The Drums

10:16 on September 20 2010

The Drums guitarist quits during North American tour

Guardian Music — Band are 'devastated' after Adam Kessler leaves, although tour continues with a stand-in guitaristThe Drums, one of 2010's fastest-rising indie bands, have lost one of th... more info

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10:53 on September 20 2010

The Drums announce temporary replacement for Adam Kessler

NME — Guitarist Kessler quit as the band started their first US tour more info

The Drums

11:32 on September 17 2010

The Drums Guitarist Adam Kessler Quits Band

Gigwise — In shock departure... more info

The Drums

13:07 on September 18 2010

The Drums - Kessler Quits The Drums

ContactMusic — Indie band THE DRUMS are refusing to cancel their U.S. tour following the departure of guitarist ADAM KESSLER.The group kicked off a string of shows earlier this... more info

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04:49 on September 19 2010