Huey Morgan has finally spoken out about quitting the Fun Lovin’ Criminals after his former bandmates blocked him on X/Twitter.
The musician, 55, found fame in the mid-nineties as a member of the rap rock group which he formed with Brian Leiser and Steve Borgovini.
The band, best known for their 1996 hit Scooby Snacks, released six albums between 1996 and 2010.
Huey decided to leave the group in 2021, but did not address the reasons behind his departure at the time.
The singer has now addressed his departure, saying his ex-bandmates tried to ‘pull a fast one’ on him.
Band: Huey Morgan has finally spoken out about quitting the Fun Lovin’ Criminals after his former bandmates blocked him on X/Twitter
Fame: The musician, 55, found fame in the mid-nineties as a member of the rap rock group (pictured with Brian Leiser, left, and Frank Benbini, right, in 2010)
‘Sad and creepy’: The singer has now addressed his departure, saying his ex-bandmates tried to ‘pull a fast one’ on him
Sharing a poster announcing Fun Lovin’ Criminals will be going to Australia next year, Huey wrote: ‘I see why they’ve blocked me. are trying to pull a fast one down under and don’t want y’all to know I’m not in the band anymore.
‘That’s sad and creepy y’all. Just a tribute act now…’
Fun Lovin’ Criminals released a statement in November 2021 confirming Huey’s depature, writing: ‘Huey has officially confirmed his departure from the band. We wish him all the best with his endeavours.
‘We will continue as Fun Lovin’ Criminals because of the love and dedication we have for our music and our fans. More details to follow.’
In an Instagram Live in March 2022, Brian Leisner and Frank Benbini confirmed their relationship with Heuy had become ‘strained’.
The pair said Huey decided he didn’t want to tour with the band, preferring to focus on presenting and DJing.
Brian also claimed Huey did not want to play much of the band’s back catalogue during shows and they had been playing the same set for years.
‘We got bored and some fans got bored too. It was one of the reasons cracks began to appear in our relationship,’ he said.
Solo: Huey decided to leave the group in 2021, but did not address the reasons behind his departure at the time
Couple: Born and raised in New York, he now lives in Bath, Somerset with his wife Rebecca (pictured) and their son Beaumont
Huey now presents his own show on BBC Radio 6 Music on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
He released his debut solo album “Say It To My Face in 2012.
Born and raised in New York, he now lives in Bath, Somerset with his wife Rebecca and their son Beaumont.