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Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

rubbafish by Colin Weston [Edit this content] ▾ 17 comments 10:16 September 9th, 2005
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They may have formed a band but now one of the original members of Art Brut has walked.

The following is the press release from the Art Brut website which has apparently been approved by both the band and Chris:

"Chris Chinchilla, Art Brut's rhythm guitarist of two years has elected to leave the band citing personal issues. His departure from the group is amicable. He will be replaced with Jasper Future. Jasper will make his first appearance onstage this Saturday 10th September for Art Brut's performance at Bestival on the Isle Of Wight.

"The band are saddened by Chris' decison to leave but respect it and look forward to playing with new recruit Jasper. Anyone wishing to stay in touch with Chris can keep tabs on his movements through his website www.chinchilla-music.co.uk"

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Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

Sad day.
RW12 | 9 Sep '05, 10:27 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

Have they set up a counselling line like when Robbie left Take That?

Anyone remember the song 'Robbie Left Take That' by The Pin-Ups? It was great...
Crooked | 9 Sep '05, 10:57 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

boo. chinch = legend.
-gen- | 9 Sep '05, 11:20 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

yes! it was absoultely brilliant. It's actually one of my stupidly geeky life missions to somehow obtain a copy of that 7".

If anyone by an bizarre coincedence has it on MP3 could they email it to me please!
Alexander @Crooked | 9 Sep '05, 12:44 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

No MP3 but I do know where you can get it on 7" for £13?
rubbafish @Alexander | 9 Sep '05, 12:51 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

I reckon he's done the right thing in leaving. Chinchy Winchy was the only thing entertaining about Art Brut. Let's hope he joins a slightly more credible band now and shows us what he really can do.

flackcaptain @-gen- | 9 Sep '05, 12:52 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

ah happy ska band ought to do the trick. FOR GOD'S SAKE CHRIS, CALL THOSE (EX) SOULS!
shadyadie @flackcaptain | 9 Sep '05, 13:19 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

weird it happened when the new single is out

good luck with everything Chris - shame you wont be up for ITC Club Fandango now!

mattjuk | 9 Sep '05, 16:24 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

Is the statement which purported to have come from Chris's "personal site" genuine? Or just an elaborate hoax?
eddiecurry | 9 Sep '05, 16:29 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

good luck chris - hope you are ok!!
tonell31 | 9 Sep '05, 22:38 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

what statement? the one above?
there isn't a statement on his site.

i spoke to him briefly today and he seemed to be fairly chirpy. just needs a break from music to sort his head out...
shadyadie @eddiecurry | 10 Sep '05, 03:16 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

They're only a scene band anyway.

Cue firestorm of abuse...
CaviarAndCigarets | 11 Sep '05, 21:56 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

Yep, good luck Chris with your new pursuits. What's this new guitarist like and does anyone know if he forthcoming tour is in jeopardy?
Lofisongsaregreat | 12 Sep '05, 00:13 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

do a search for 'art goblins' in the box at the top and there's a review of their rhythm factory gig and a pic of jasper.

i don't believe the tour is in any jeopardy...
shadyadie @Lofisongsaregreat | 12 Sep '05, 11:31 | X | Reply

Re: Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

I saw Art Brut play with Jaspar (and a stand in drummer) at Bestival. He's pretty cute. Perhaps Eddie A is going to gradually replace all members of AB with cuties a la Oasis.
Just a thought.
George @Lofisongsaregreat | 13 Sep '05, 09:28 | X | Reply

Chin-Chiller: Chris quits Art Brut

just an aside - the new Art Brut video 'Good weekend' features the backing singer Sophie Traves as the 'Brand new girlfriend' in question - she is lovely and sings in alt-folkie's Moses who never get any mention anywhere but are great so I thought I'd mention them here.

Do a DiS search on them and follow the links - I think you'll like them, nothing like the Brut mind you...
pollydoodle | 26 Sep '05, 22:39 | X | Reply

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