Drummer Claude Coleman Quits Ween?

If you’ve ever seen Ween live then you can surely understand how much energy, talent and strength drummer Claude Coleman adds to that band. Sadly, it seems that Claude is getting off the Poopship to focus on other priorities.

Here’s the letter Claude supposedly wrote to the fans explaining his departure:

Friends & Associates,

I’m going to be taking a leave of absence, as it were, from the Ween thing for while. My
reasons are plentiful but it all comes down to simple re-prioritizing of life-stuff.

I’m going to be focusing more on Amandla – a new record and touring, as well as open
myself up to the chance to work with/for other folks that may come about; an experience
I’ve only had a few times outside of Ween.

So this email is to let anyone know as a drummer-for-hire I’m open, and would be quite
willing and available for just about anything – session or otherwise. I’m trying to get a word
out – so tell two friends or something.

cheers and best
claude

Over at the Ween Forum fans are already vetting new candidates for the job including Philadelphia’s Eric Slick. As of now there hasn’t been any official word from the Ween camp about what’s next for the band. They don’t have any tour dates scheduled at the moment, but you can still catch Deaner’s fishing show.