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Published: 2012/12/27

John Neff Announces His Departure from Drive-By Truckers

It appears that longtime Drive-By Truckers guitarist John Neff has quit the band. Earlier today Neff posted a simple, direct statement on his Facebook page, which indicates, “Today I quit the Drive-by Truckers. Thanks for all the friendships. Let’s keep in touch.” Neff appeared on the group’s debut record, Gangstabilly and later joined the band in studio for Pizza Deliverance, and Decoration Day before becoming a full-time touring member of the group in 2006. At present the band has not issued a statement regarding his departure, however one as-yet-unconfirmed story making the rounds (which seems unlikely) is that former Widespread Panic guitarist George McConnell was contacted about potentially joining the group for their three-night New Year’s Eve run at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, which kicks off on Saturday.

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soonerpanic December 27, 2012, 17:06:17

are Adam Pollin’s tits bigger than Mindylu’s yet?

Grandpa's Whiskey December 27, 2012, 16:53:06

If they don’t drive by without an AR-15 they’re doing it wrong. Also, George I know you’ve been out of work for a while, so hit me up if you need some debt consolidation help. I’m a partner in the company!1

Philo Beddoe December 27, 2012, 16:49:48

Somebody post a picture of DBT and I’ll photoshop George in there and make it look like he’s blowing Patterson. It will be really cool and funny and everybody will love it!

Kyle Pike December 27, 2012, 16:53:53

Any guys in D.C. before or after the DBT shows want to show a recent out of the closet queen a good time?

Downtown One December 27, 2012, 16:54:09

Attention Patterson Hood: Your 15 minutes of being somewhat known by rednecks with an affinity for crystal meth is up.

Janice Weems December 27, 2012, 16:56:19

That’s pretty much the whole band has bailed out of this sunk ship now.

Kyle Pike December 27, 2012, 16:56:29

Any Truckersheads interested in showing a recent out of the closet queen a good time in D.C. after the shows?

Stop/Go December 27, 2012, 16:57:11

Does this mean all the DBT shows that i recorded are going to skyrocket in value so i can retire from my cube?

Colonel Sanders December 27, 2012, 16:58:24

Boom Motherfucker!

Cameron Gunn December 27, 2012, 17:01:12

Anbody know any good lawyers out in the brah, some old lady hit me on my bike and now i dont feel right.

Shonna Tucker December 27, 2012, 17:08:37

Lay off guys, I initiated the whole thing. The band was going nowhere. I need John at my show on NYE so I made it happen.

ggallen December 27, 2012, 20:09:34

Maybe they should go after todd in glossary. Btw, dbt is still intact, we have patterson and cooley. Oh, and screw the person calling dbt a meth band..up yours.

ggallen December 27, 2012, 20:12:43

Maybe they should go after todd in glossary. Btw, dbt is still intact, we have patterson and cooley. Oh, and screw the person calling dbt a meth band..up yours.

Stacy December 28, 2012, 14:03:14

Didn’t even know the Truckers were still around. They must really like rice and beans.

twills January 6, 2013, 17:05:20

I feel a major relapse coming!! I want to bang smitten and JCG again!!

Joe Maloney January 18, 2013, 13:01:32

Jason Isbell—your spot has re-opened! Come back!

Jimmy Miller February 5, 2013, 16:09:01

Wordem Johnson needs a job.

Woodward And Bernstein December 27, 2012, 15:27:19

Jesus H Christ are you guys gullible. George is a nice enough guy but he’d be lucky to get contacted by Taco Bell for a gig.

Katie Baker December 27, 2012, 15:37:42

Now that you are busy George can I use your NYE tickets to Widespread Panic?

Anthony Blazer December 27, 2012, 15:46:19

Pretty sure that story is confirmed.

Brian K December 27, 2012, 16:06:12

Would anyone like to go fishing with me?

Deez Nuts December 27, 2012, 16:13:29

Bieber is sitting in with Phish on NYE. Actually, that’s more likely than this.

Wordem Johnson December 27, 2012, 16:18:50

Tim Donahue Jr. and I are trying to get DBT to play for us in Houston. If anyone wants to join our street team and help me hang up flyers in Houston, then contact me at WordEMC@gmail.com

Jennings Graves III December 27, 2012, 16:19:10

Anyone in the market for a new mattress? Hit me up on the board!

New World Man December 27, 2012, 16:20:36

My penis is more popular than George McConnell.

Christian Troncoso December 27, 2012, 16:26:12

DBT was cool like 15 years ago. P.S. I’m smarter than you.

Jimmy Miller December 27, 2012, 16:27:26

Winners turn down job offers.

Brian K December 27, 2012, 16:27:52

Anyone want to come to San Diego and play golf?

Brian Luigi Kaufman December 27, 2012, 16:35:02

Does anyone want to buy a Somerset pizza dough roller for $420? I’ll throw in a bottle of Kendall Jackson wine too, the good stuff!!

phrank December 27, 2012, 16:36:30

Boo!

Sage Guido Twilley December 27, 2012, 16:38:56

Anyone wanna fugg while Mykull is out of town seeing Phish again?

Adam Pollin December 27, 2012, 16:41:42

Does anybody know why cooker came out of the closet? i’m pretty close mice elf, and want to let my fans on panicfreaks down easy. i fantasize about a 3sum titbanging cooker and snowballing with MGL

Vinny December 27, 2012, 16:45:08

Anyone know of any job openings in the san diego area for a Pizza Artist?

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