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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsThe Lovin Spoonful Fire Guitarist Jerry Yester After Child Pornography Charges
I know this is heavy for the Lounge, but I am assuming it is still a "showbiz" post, so that's why it's here.The Lovin Spoonful Fire Guitarist Jerry Yester After Child Pornography Charges
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jerry-yester-child-pornography/
The Lovin Spoonful have dismissed longtime guitarist Jerry Yester after his arrest for 30 counts of child pornography. Yesters arrest, confirmed by People, was the result of an investigation by the Arkansas Attorney Generals Cyber Crimes unit, which traced the download of the felonious content to a computer at his address. According to reports, he was released on a $35,000 bond after being booked Oct. 5.
We are as numbed and shocked as the public is about these serious charges that have been brought against guitarist Jerry Yester, whom has been replaced and is no longer a member of our group, the band explained in a statement. We have a longstanding relationship with Buddy Lee Attractions and we will continue to share our music on the road. We do not want to disappoint our loyal fans. Out of the respect for those affected by these circumstances, we are canceling a couple of performances and will resume our tour on Oct. 27.
While theyre resuming their tour later this month, dates beyond Oct. 27 appear to be impacted. NewsOK reports that an Oklahoma City show scheduled for Nov. 17 has been canceled, and a representative from the venue confirmed the change in plans was due to the fallout from Yesters arrest.
A late arrival to the lineup during the Lovin Spoonfuls original incarnation, Yester joined only a year prior to the bands 1969 breakup, but he was on hand when co-founders Joe Butler and Steve Boone decided to put together a reunion without singer John Sebastian in 1991, and hes remained a part of the lineup ever since. The groups press release didnt specify who, if anyone, will be taking Yesters place.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jerry-yester-child-pornography/
The Lovin Spoonful have dismissed longtime guitarist Jerry Yester after his arrest for 30 counts of child pornography. Yesters arrest, confirmed by People, was the result of an investigation by the Arkansas Attorney Generals Cyber Crimes unit, which traced the download of the felonious content to a computer at his address. According to reports, he was released on a $35,000 bond after being booked Oct. 5.
We are as numbed and shocked as the public is about these serious charges that have been brought against guitarist Jerry Yester, whom has been replaced and is no longer a member of our group, the band explained in a statement. We have a longstanding relationship with Buddy Lee Attractions and we will continue to share our music on the road. We do not want to disappoint our loyal fans. Out of the respect for those affected by these circumstances, we are canceling a couple of performances and will resume our tour on Oct. 27.
While theyre resuming their tour later this month, dates beyond Oct. 27 appear to be impacted. NewsOK reports that an Oklahoma City show scheduled for Nov. 17 has been canceled, and a representative from the venue confirmed the change in plans was due to the fallout from Yesters arrest.
A late arrival to the lineup during the Lovin Spoonfuls original incarnation, Yester joined only a year prior to the bands 1969 breakup, but he was on hand when co-founders Joe Butler and Steve Boone decided to put together a reunion without singer John Sebastian in 1991, and hes remained a part of the lineup ever since. The groups press release didnt specify who, if anyone, will be taking Yesters place.
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The Lovin Spoonful Fire Guitarist Jerry Yester After Child Pornography Charges (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Oct 2017
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samnsara
(17,615 posts)1. the lovin spoonfuls still around?????
Miles Archer
(18,837 posts)2. Without John Sebastian on lead vocals, yes...
...a revolving door of former and new members.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lovin%27_Spoonful#Reunions.2C_revivals.2C_and_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_induction_.281979.E2.80.93present.29
bmbmd
(3,088 posts)3. The younger girl
Keeps rolling across my mind.
WhiteTara
(29,702 posts)4. He plays piano at the Grande Tavern
here in Eureka Springs. Or he used to...I doubt they'll have him back.
red dog 1
(27,792 posts)5. I'm a huge fan of John Sebastian
"Did You Ever have To make Up Your Mind"
"Nashville Cats"
"Daydream"
He still tours and will be in Bethel, N.Y. October 21 & Thousand Oaks, CA on November 12.