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Arctics Bass Player Walks Out!

Andy Nicholson has left prior to the US tour cos hes knackered...

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Tuesday, August 1, 2006 - 07:40

Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson has walked out on the band just as theyre about to embark on a North American tour.

A statement released by the Monkeys camp blames fatigue for Nicholsons decision to leave. "Owing to fatigue following an intensive period of touring, Andy Nicholson shall be taking a rest and will not be accompanying Arctic Monkeys on their forthcoming tour of North America," the statement reads.

It continues: "Nick O'Malley shall be standing in for Andy on the tour which begins in Vancouver on May 27th. We all wish Andy a speedy recovery."

Its unclear as to whether Andy will return to the band after having a lie down.

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