Band Announces They’ve Parted Ways With Guy Who Wrote the Music, Named the Band

GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Popular alt-funk band Transit announced they were parting ways with lead guitarist Wayne Lee, who was primarily known for writing all the songs and coming up with the group’s name, multiple sources confirm.

“I should’ve saw this coming after they changed the the practice studio locks on me,” said Lee. “Okay, so just because they kicked me out of the band right when we started making big money per gig, doesn’t mean I’m holding some sort of grudge. Sure, I founded the band, came up with the name, wrote the riffs, penned all the lyrics, hand-drew the merch, booked the nationwide tour, directed all of our music videos, recorded and produced our albums, and got us signed to a major label, but that doesn’t mean I’m out here talking shit to anyone who will listen. I mean, I am. But I’m not bitter or anything!”

Members of Transit were firm on their decision.

“What I’m about to tell you is just between you, me and that little tape recorder you have there, okay?” asked vocalist Barry Gates. “This has kind of been the plan for the band from the beginning. Wayne was undeniably the best guitar player in town and a savant at generating band names at the drop of a hat. I mean, he was the brain child behind STACKED 2 HEAVEN before they kicked him out because all that creative power went to his head. We agreed that we would make a new band around him. He could write the songs, tell us what to play, and even name the band. We didn’t care. All we knew was that once we got that call from KFC asking to use our music in their commercial, he was history.”

Many in the music industry are convinced that situations like these are not isolated incidents.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve reported on something like this,” explained music journalist Alex Cole. “Since 2021, more and more people in our field have been uncovering situations like this in various scenes across the globe. A prominent member of a notable band becomes the sole reason they even have fans in the first place, but is kicked to the curb. Once a band gets popular enough on social media, we begin to see a transition. Then by the next press run we typically notice a familiar face has gone missing.”

At press time, Lee announced the formation of his new group called the Wayne Lee Band, but was kicked out six weeks later.