As Three Days Grace fans continue to absorb the surprising news from earlier today (Jan. 9) that frontman Adam Gontier has left the band, the singer himself has released a heartfelt letter explaining his departure.
Earlier today we reported that Three Days Grace announced on their website that Gontier had left the band due to non life-threatening health issues, and has been replaced by Matt Walst, lead singer from My Darkest Days (and brother to bassist Brad Walst) for the band’s upcoming tour with Shinedown.
Speculation of the unspecified ‘health issues’ being connected to Gontier’s previously publicized struggles with drugs and addiction began almost immediately on many social networking sites, but Gontier has put out a press statement that explains his departure is due to wanting to get on with life, and that he’s sober and not in trouble.
To all of my fans, my friends, my family, these are my words coming from my heart, separate from my role as “lead singer of Three Days Grace”.
I want you all to know how very thankful I am for your consistent love, your respect, and you’re undying support. It is important for me to address any concerns regarding my health being connected to drugs or addiction. The truth is, when I was struggling during that dark time in my life, I hit rock bottom, and I had the kindest of people reach out from all over the world, and reach their hands out to help pick me up. I am so blessed to be walking in the light now. I am reminded of your loyalty, always. The truth is, and I’m very proud to say this…, I am sober. That chapter in my life is over.
There have been many defining moments in my life. My time as part of Three Days Grace is most definitely one of the miraculous ones. I have had so many tender-hearted people share with me their stories. How I’ve touched, or changed their lives. My truth is that all of the love I have received has forever changed my life. Each letter I’ve read, every picture I’ve been sent, all of the voices I’ve heard sing along with me, I will forever remember, and never forget…
After twenty years of being part of an ever evolving band, I have been inspired by life, to move on and to continue to evolve on my own terms. I could not be more grateful for all the souls who have traveled along with me. A journey I look back on with integrity, and a future I look forward to with such hope. I have always admired brave hearts. Life is always changing. I will continue to follow my heart, and what I love to do. I’m not sure what the next horizon will look like, but I do have all the faith in the world that whatever it is, It’s meant to be, and I have faith that blessings will continue to shine over all of us. I once heard a “brave heart” say:
“When nothing is sure, everything is possible.”
It’s because of my life’s journey, because of all of you, that I believe.
Sincerely, with love,
Adam
*Disclaimer = the letter posted above was first broken by a major music magazine and their source is listed as Three Days Grace themselves. However, its been brought to our attention that a fan long posing as Adam Gontier on Blogspot most likely wrote the letter – we have been unable to confirm or deny who wrote it, as every other major music news source has picked it up as being legitimately written by Adam. If we hear more we’ll keep you informed.
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