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Keith Urban made headlines recently, but not in the way that he might have hoped. The popular country artist recently fired two longtime band members unexpectedly, and this kicked a hornet’s nest among his fanbase. Many are speaking out and criticizing the singer over these recent moves, and listeners have a lot to say about it all. So, what are fans saying?
Keith Urban Recently Fired Two Longtime Bandmates
Keith Urban has been in the music game for decades, and over the years, he has carved out quite the nice career for himself. While he is clearly the face and the voice behind his brand, he would also not be able to play shows without a trusted band backing him up.
Recently, Urban drew a firestorm from people online when he surprisingly fired two of his longtime band members. One of his firings was giving the boot to his longtime band leader and bass guitarist, Jerry Flowers, who was with him for 25 years. If that were not enough, Urban also let another of his band members go. Nathan Barlowe was with Urban for years, and he was also given the boot recently, alongside Jerry Flowers.
Urban Fans Speak Out After Firings, Blast Singer For It
As much as fans love Keith Urban, and as much as listeners have followed his career for decades, a lot of people are not on board with the way he recently let two significant band members go. While both Jerry Flowers and Nathan Barlowe are grateful for the time they spent with Urban, a lot of fans feel bad for them as they look to other opportunities following these recent firings.
- One recent commenter said: “Why are you changing band members… Jerry has been a part of the band as far back as the ranch.”
- Another commenter added: “We love you Keith but bring back Jerry and Nathan!”
- Jason Aldean’s bass player, Tully Kennedy, wrote: “This is a massive loss for Keith and all his fans. You are such a bad a** and I gotta say this is makes no sense.”
Keith Urban Has Not Addressed Fan Backlash
With as much of a backlash as these recent firings have generated, many fans may be curious about what Keith Urban has to say about it all. Unfortunately, Urban has yet to respond to fan comments at this time. However, if he addresses this lineup change at some point in the future, this is certainly something that viewers will want to tune in for.
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