Foster The People's Mark Pontius Is Leaving the Band

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Foster The People is losing an original member. Mark Pontius, the 36-year-old drummer for the group, announced Thursday (October 14) that he is leaving the band. Click inside to read more… In a heartfelt message, he announced that he is parting ways with the group in order to focus on fatherhood, after becoming a dad to a baby girl two years ago. “I’ll just rip off the band-aid and say that I’ve decided to leave the band I helped start 11 years ago, Foster the People,” he said. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our first record Torches, I’ve been flooded with memories of sudden success, achieving all of my career aspirations in a few short years and the beautiful moments spent with my brothers in the band.