Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O'Connor from its current tour following allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a teenage fan, according to reports from Page Six, Pitchfork, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
The band is scheduled to perform at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco, and the removal takes effect ahead of that appearance. O'Connor has publicly apologized for the messages, according to Pitchforth, which reported on the apology directly.
The allegations, which surfaced online, involve direct messages sent to a minor. Cleveland.com and SFGATE also reported on the removal, with SFGATE specifically noting the Outside Lands booking as context for the timing of the band's decision.
No further details about O'Connor's future with the band beyond the current tour have been confirmed in available reports.
