Matt Roberts has announced he’ll be leaving 3 Doors Down after nearly two decades with the group as a founding member. Guitarist/back-up vocalist Roberts officially announced his decision to leave the band, citing health concerns – including a continuing circulation problem, which is only made worse by being on the road – as the reason.
“3 Doors Down will always have a special place in my heart, and it saddens me to take this time off,” stated Roberts. “But my health has to be my first priority.”
Roberts and longtime friends Brad Arnold (lead singer) and Todd Harrell (bassist) formed the band in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi. The group currently consists of Arnold, Harrell, Chris Henderson on guitar, and Greg Upchurch on drums.
“Matt is our brother and he will always be a part of this band and he will always be welcomed back with open arms,” said Brad Arnold.
The group’s taking part in the Gang of Outlaws Tour with ZZ Top and Gretchen Wilson and plan to continue with the previously scheduled tour dates.
Gang of Outlaws Tour Dates:
MAY 25 – Manchester, NH – Verizon Wireless Arena
MAY 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Trump Taj Mahal Hotel & Casino – Etess Arena
MAY 27 – Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
JUN 1 – Winston Salem, NC – Joel Coliseum Theatre
JUN 2 – Fayetteville, NC – Fort Bragg
JUN 3 – Fredericksburg, VA – Celebrate Virginia Central Park
JUN 5 – Glen Allen, VA – Innsbrook Pavilion
JUN 6 – Simpsonville, SC – Charter Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
JUN 8 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
JUN 9 – Atmore, AL – Wind Creek Hotel & Casino Amphitheater
JUN 10 – Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
JUN 12 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
JUN 15 – Estero, FL – Germain Arena
JUN 16 – Orlando, FL – Universal Orlando Resort – Music Plaza Stage
JUN 17 – St. Petersburg, FL – Tropicana Field
JUN 19 – Southaven, MS – Snowden Grove Park & Amphitheater
JUN 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
JUN 22 – Baton Rouge, LA – Baton Rouge River Center
**JUN 23 – Houston, Texas — The Bayou Music Center – **3 Doors Down only**
JUN 24 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
JUN 26 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
JUN 27 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
JUN 29 – Hinckley, MN – Grand Casino Amphitheatre
