Kim Deal lasted 25 years in the Pixies, but her replacement Kim Shattuck put down her bass after only four months. Based on Shattuck’s tweet that announced the news on Friday, it wasn’t her decision to leave.
Shattuck is the founder of Southern California rock band the Muffs, which she took a break from to play bass and sing backup vocals for the Pixies’ first leg of its world tour.
The Pixies recently confirmed it will appear at the 2014 Primavera Sound festival, including a Barcelona date with Arcade Fire and Neutral Milk Hotel. The band’s North American tour kicks off in Toronto on Jan. 15.
Disappointed to learn that my time w/Pixies ended today. Amazing experience.Focusing attn on Muffs & new album. All the best to everyone.
– The Muffs: Kim (@TheMuffs) November 30, 2013
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No one from the Pixies has commented on Shattuck’s departure, but if you know a bass player named Kim, send her their way.