NEWS: Phil Joel Leaves Newsboys
January 2nd, 2007 | 
News | Source: CMWired.com (255)
Bass player Phil Joel has left the band to devote more time to family and personal goals. He finishes up with the band December 31st. “I’ll always be a newsboy, it will remain a strong part of who I am”, said Joel. “I’ve grown up with the guys and they’ll always be brothers to me and the past twelve and a half years have been amazing.”
“We will miss him,”, said frontman Peter Furler. “We appreciate him, and wish he and his family only the best for the future.” The band has just completed a successful tour of Singapore and China without Joel as a four-piece with Paul and Jeff taking up additional vocal and bass duties. The boys have decided at this time not to replace Phil, but to perform on their upcoming North American tour as a four-piece. “The four of us have known each other for many years now”, says Furler “It would feel strange for us to bring someone new in at this point.” […read more]
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January 2nd, 2007 11:30
Wow! That’s really too bad. Phil Joel is a huge part of this band. He adds so much to their live shows, writes music and sings vocals. I wish Phil the best and I hope it won’t hurt the overall sound of the group.
January 5th, 2007 14:53
To Phil:
May god bless you as he leads you to be closer to himself to have a more personal relationship with him. I am sorry that you are leaving the Newsboys, but I know it’s for the best for you. I really enjoyed the songs that The Newsboys did, but the songs that were on your solo C.D.s touched me more than the Newsboys songs did, though they were still very good. Jealous is the best song I have ever heard in my whole life, and God is Watching Over You really helped me when I had to get some oral surgery done. So thank you. God has worked through you to help me. May God Bless you as you draw nearer to eachother.
From Laura
P.S. Happy Birthday!!