Earlier this year, we told you about the tumultuous breakup of The Flaming Lips as we knew them, and how Wayne Coyne has essentially commandeered the band – booting longtime bandmate, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and creative genius Steven Drozd to the curb, in favor of some yes-men.
At the time, Wayne was fittingly cocky and dismissive about the whole thing, downplaying Steven’s decades of songwriting, musicianship and influence like he was just some guy who helped load the confetti cannons before shows.
Anyway, Wayne’s tone – and his apparent desire to minimize Steven’s role in the band’s success – caused a little controversy in the local music press, so you’d think he’d maybe be a little more graceful, careful or even nice when addressing the topic in the future.