Reel Big Fish part ways with bassist
Music News | Jun 28th, 2007

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From Reel Big Fish’s Myspace blog:
Well Friends, the rumors are true, our dear beloved bass player Mattwong is leaving the band. After 16 years he has decided to end his adventures with the Reel Big Fish and begin his aventures as a father! He has decided to stop living the wild rock and roll life and settle down and be a family man. He was never very fond of our constant touring schedule and after he got married a couple of years ago he was even more miserable than ever when he was away from home. As soon as the baby came, he said, “I knew I could never leave again”. He sends his love and thanks out to all the fans who have given him the amazing opportunity to travel around the world and play music for a living and he hopes everyone can understand how important his new family is to him. He loves the band and wants us to continue making this “amazing music that makes people so happy”! He has given his blessing to have our good friend Derek Gibbs take over his bass duties. We will miss Mattwong very much but we completely understand and respect his decision and we wish him the very best in the future. We thank him for all his hard work and wonderful contributions to the the band over the years. We love ya Mattwong!
RBF