David Bowie tribute band remove unvaccinated drummer Woody Woodmansey

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David Bowie tribute band Holy Holy have announced that they have removed drummer Woody Woodmansey from an upcoming tour due to his unvaccinated status.The band, which also features Bowie’s longtime producer Tony Visconti, are set to tour the UK for a series of ‘Best Of Bowie’ shows in March.Woodmansey, who played drums for Bowie in his Spiders From Mars era, told fans in a statement on Friday (January 28) that he was no longer in the band, as the other members didn’t feel it was safe to tour with a member not protected against COVID.“It is with deep regret that I have to announce I will no longer be a part of the band Holy Holy,” he wrote.“Due to my medical exemption regarding the C19 vaccination, the band do not feel safe having me involved and have replaced me in the band.

Therefore, you will not be seeing me on the upcoming tour in March 2022.”Woodmansey added: “I have no negative feelings towards the band, they are doing what they believe is best for them, whilst I am doing the same.“I am sad not to be part of the band and I will miss connecting with all the fans.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the years, especially for your messages of comfort and encouragement over the last year, they meant a lot.

I am fit and healthy and doing well.”While no members of Holy Holy have commented on the drummer’s removal, a spokesperson for the forthcoming tour said: “The vaccine is something that the band and crew feel very strongly about for the health and safety of everyone involved in the tour.“It is incredibly sad that personal beliefs over the vaccine has lead to the break-up of the original incarnation of the band, but the decision was not taken lightly and the remaining members of.