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Flotsam And Jetsam Lose Founding Member (A Top Story)

. On Thursday Flotsam And Jetsam Lose Founding Member was a top story. Here is the recap: (TeamRock Radio) Flotsam And Jetsam drummer and founding member Kelly Smith has left the band to care for his family, he's announced. They've parted ways with guitarist Edward Carlson and bassist Jason Ward in recent years who were replaced with Steve Conley and Michael Spencer respectively. Now they'll look for a new drummer to complete work on their as-yet-untiled 12th studio album.

Smith says in a statement: "As of August, my family has suffered the loss of two family members and a third is now in a critical condition. With all that has taken place, it has taken me away from the focus of my duties in Flotsam for the foreseeable future.

"In 1982, Flotsam was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on my parents' back patio. Despite all the progress we've made, I am regretfully unable to continue on this journey. As always, I only want the best should my comrades continue the good fight." Read more - here.

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