See the inappropriate messages Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor sent to underage fan
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Key Points:
- Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor was removed from the band’s upcoming tour after allegations surfaced that he sent inappropriate Instagram messages to an underage fan shortly before her 17th birthday.
- The fan shared screenshots on Reddit showing O’Connor sending suggestive images and messages, which he later apologized for, claiming poor judgment after a party and stating he was not hacked.
- O’Connor publicly denied any sexual intent, emphasizing his opposition to sexual behavior towards minors, and explained the messages were a misguided attempt to recognize repeated social media interactions from the fan’s account.
- Modest Mouse announced that O’Connor will not participate in their upcoming tour, with Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav stepping in as guitarist for the duration of the tour running from August 4 to October 23.
- The band has yet to comment further on the situation, and Page Six’s request for a statement from Modest Mouse’s representatives was not immediately answered.
