The collapse of Catfish and The Bottlemen was shocking, and many remain in denial.
Are Catfish and Bottlemen a couple?
Johnny Bond, Catfish and the Bottlemen guitarist, has announced on Instagram that he is leaving the band. He cited “dysfunctional” professional and personal relationships. Fans are concerned about the future prospects of the Welsh rock band after the announcement. In an Instagram post, Bond announced his departure. It also stated that he had briefly been back as a session guitar for four shows last year. He wrote that he believed that the band’s behavior was “intolerable” while stating that the relationships among members had become “entirely dysfunctional.” Island Records, the label of the band, has yet to comment on the matter. The band cancelled their concert at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, where they were due to support Tom Jones and Stereophonics. The reason for the cancellation was not given, but it could be related to Bond’s departure.
Concerns have been raised about Catfish and the Bottlemen’s future after Johnny Bond, also known as “Bondy”, left the band. The band has not released new music since 2019’s album “The Balance”, and Bond’s departure could mean further delays in future projects. Bond thanked his fans for their support, and expressed gratitude for the many experiences he had playing with the band despite the uncertainty. Bond wrote that he had “a lot of incredible experiences that will stay with me forever” and expressed his gratitude for the support. Catfish and the Bottlemen were founded in Conwy County in 2007. Their debut album, “The Balcony”, was released in 2014. They won the Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 2016.
What caused Catfish and The Bottlemen to split?
Rumours of a split are raising concerns among Catfish and Bottlemen fans. However, this time it seems that the rumors may be true. Sources claim that the band members decided to split up following their summer gigs. Their lineup has had a turbulent history with Catfish and The Bottlemen. Jon Barr left the band back in 2010 and Billy Bibby left in 2014 due to undisclosed personal reasons. Rumours of the band’s dissolution have circulated in the past but they have always been proven false. This time, however, it appears that things are different. The reason why the members of the band decided to split is still not known. The band members have not yet made an official statement about the split and it is unclear if they will continue to make music independently.
Since their inception in 2007, Catfish and the Bottlemen are a favorite band in the indie music scene. Their debut album, “The Balcony”, was a huge success in 2014. It featured hit singles such as “Kathleen,” and “Cocoon.” They released two more albums: “The Ride” in 2016 (and “The Balance”) in 2019. Fans expressed sadness at the news of the split, but hoped that the band would continue to make music. Current lineup: Van McCann and Johnny Bond, Benji Blakeway, Bob Hall. To confirm if they can continue to make music together, fans will need to wait until an official statement from them.
Catfish and The Bottlemen members
Members Currently
- Van McCann, lead vocals, rhythm guitarist (2007-present).
- Benji Blakeway – bass guitar, backing vocals (2007-present)
Former Members
- Jon Barr – Drums, Percussion (2007-2010)
- Billy Bibby – Lead guitar, backing vocals (2007 – 2014)
- Johnny Bond – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014-2021)
- Bob Hall – Drums, Percussion (2010-2021).
Is it possible to keep Catfish and Bottlemen together?
Catfish and the Bottlemen fans are left wondering what the future holds after Johnny Bond announced that he had resigned from the band. Bond posted the news via Instagram. He said that he had left the band in March 2021 but had returned to the gigs last summer as a session guitar. Bond stated that both his professional and personal relationships were “completely dysfunctional” and that certain behavior had become “intolerable”.
This news comes amid many rumors about the band’s fate, including speculations that they may be splitting up following their summer gigs. Fans are left wondering what to expect as the band has yet to make an official statement about the rumors. The history of Catfish and the Bottlemen’s lineup has been turbulent. Jon Barr left the band back in 2010 and Billy Bibby left in 2014 due to undisclosed personal reasons. The band has been around since its inception, and new members have stepped in to fill the gap. Since their inception in 2007, the Welsh rock band has been a favourite in the indie music scene. Their debut album, “The Balcony”, was a huge success in 2014. It featured hit singles such as “Kathleen”, and “Cocoon”. They released two more albums: “The Ride” in 2016, and “The Balance” 2019 in 2019.
Fans have expressed their sadness at Bond’s passing and hoped that the band would continue to make music in some way. Van McCann and Bob Hall are the current lineup. It remains to be determined if they will continue as a trio or if any new members will be added. The future of Catfish & the Bottlemen seems uncertain at this point. To confirm if they can continue to make music together, fans will need to wait until an official statement from the band.