Modest Mouse boots guitarist Simon O’Connor from tour after allegations he sent inappropriate messages to minor
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Key Points:
- Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O’Connor from their upcoming North American tour following accusations that he sent inappropriate messages to a teenage fan on Instagram.
- A Reddit user claiming to be 16 at the time posted screenshots alleging O’Connor sent a sexually explicit image and commented on their bikini photos, leading to public outcry.
- O’Connor issued an apology, stating he mistakenly believed the fan was someone who had previously harassed him online and that he ceased communication upon realizing his error.
- The band announced Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav will replace O’Connor on the tour, but did not clarify O’Connor’s current status with Modest Mouse.
- O’Connor joined Modest Mouse’s touring lineup in 2021 and contributed to their latest album, “An Eraser and a Maze,” released in June.
