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Spineshank have confirmed that longtime bassist and backing vocalist Robert Garcia has left the band, with Jay Mills officially joining the lineup after filling in on recent tours. The group announced the change on November 6, explaining that Garcia wants to spend more time at home with his family.
Garcia, who joined Spineshank in 1997 and returned for the band’s reunion, thanked his bandmates and supporters while reflecting on the records and memories they made together. The remaining members emphasized that they support his decision and regard him as part of the band’s extended family.
Mills has already performed with Spineshank on bass and vocals, and previously stepped in for frontman Jonny Santos at several shows. The band identified its current lineup as Santos, Tommy Decker, Tommy Decker Jr. and Mills, and said further touring and new music are being planned.
After 30 years together, we’re incredibly proud of everything we’ve accomplished with Rob. As life and priorities change, Rob has decided to stay home with his family. We fully support his decision, and he will always be a part of the Spineshank family.
As for the rest of us, we’re not done yet. With extensive touring and new music in the works, we’re looking at Spineshank’s future.
With that being said,
We would like to officially welcome @jayhostileuk to Spineshank.
Jay has stepped up for us time and time again. From filling in for Jonny for a few shows with zero rehearsals, to crushing these last few tours on bass/vocals, he has proven himself every step of the way, and we can’t be happy enough to have him.
We believe we have the right four people in place (Jonny Santos, Tommy Decker, Tommy Decker Jr. & Jay Mills) to carry Spineshank forward for years to come.
See you in 2027!
Rob Garcia added:
For 30 years I played bass in Spineshank. We’ve put out 4 albums which I’m proud of and we’ve made some amazing memories together.
It’s time for me to finish my chapter like I intended. I will no longer be able to be with the band. I want to be home with my wife and family. What can I say, it’s been one hell of a ride.
I love everyone in the Spineshank family, past and present. We did some awesome shit together. Thank you to all the fans that stuck around all these years.
Cheers
Rob Garcia
Jay Mills concluded:
I’m very happy to officially join Spineshank, I’ve always been a fan so it’s pretty surreal.
I sincerely wish Rob all the best, I love him and hope to do him proud.
These past few months of touring have been a blast and I’m happy to know there will be more to come.
The Spineshank family and fans have been so welcoming, I can’t wait to meet more of you on the road.
A huge thank you to the guys in Spineshank for bringing me in, see you all soon!
Jay Mills
