Faithless to split up

[themuel]

From Official Faithless site

"A statement from Maxi

After 15 years(!) and six albums(!!) I think we've probably made our collective point by now and that it's time to close the book and return to the library...

We've had, with you, the most unbelievable, epic and moving experience, stretching over years and tens of thousands of miles... joyful, exhilarating and empowering, we never for a moment thought an affair could last this long. Or be this powerful. Never thought for a moment that the end of this journey would be left to us either...

Quite naturally people grow, change and leave the things of youth behind them. You've not only brought us with you, but introduced us to y'children too! What're you like..?

The album 'The Dance Never Ends' was written and produced for you, as a thank you, but also as a goodbye.. the tour schedule has been particularly hectic as we attempt to visit as many territories as there are people who wanna see us.. And say thank you.

If I devoted the rest of my life to the task, I could NEVER thank you enough. I have memories that will still be with me in my next life.

But, like when writing a song, you always just 'know' when it's finished... this is and was the "Thank YOU And Goodbye' tour and to be truthful, I really hope you just pick up the ball of your life.. And RUN WITH IT!!

Once again, whether you bought or downloaded a cd, came to a show or told your mates about us... Whether from the beginning or just last week..

Thank you.

You'll be in my heart forever. Listen for my voice in future lifetimes, I only grow in your shadow, you're the sun to me.

One Love.

Maxi"

I am absolutely gutted about this, there is noone else like them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dvPkqJYQ0U&feature=related

[ampersand]

hooray!

though guess that explains the emotions at glastonbury

Edited March 16, 2011 by ampersand

[Halcyon]

Faithless give it up after the end of every album. I remember going to see them at the Alexander Palace back in 2008 that was billed as their final tour. Always great live though, and it's sad if this really is it.

[Gre]

I'm sure they'll be back for some big gigs/festival appearances in a few years

(Devils advocate; they haven't done anything decent musically in what; 5, 10, 15 years?)

[markeee]

Glad I saw them last year at glasto then

Shame, but better than just carrying on without doing any new material, always liked Maxi a lot, seem's like a top bloke

[greenfairy43]

It's been fun!!

[bunique]

Maxi Jazz is in his mid-50s!

[metallimuse]

Faithless give it up after the end of every album. I remember going to see them at the Alexander Palace back in 2008 that was billed as their final tour. Always great live though, and it's sad if this really is it.

[ampersand]

I thought the same lol.I remember going to see them back around 2003 in Glasgow and it was billed as the farewell tour.

[guypjfreak]

yea saw this yesterday its a sad day old sons

[jump]

who do they think they are, simply red?

[schmangle-mangle]

who do they think they are, simply red?

[stramasher]

Too bad.

Just bought (aye am old!) their 2008 best of double CD for a few quid at the weekend. Great mix of tunes, some linked to some great live memories. Perfect Festie band.

Maybe Sister Bliss will crack a smile once in a while now.

[ampersand]

Nah, Faithless are good.

[5co77ie]

least now Maxi Jazz will be able to get some sleep

[Halcyon]

^ boom, and indeed, boom