Overview
- In a reply captured on Reddit and reported by Consequence, Drozd told a fan “They’re done with me… so yes I’m moving on” before deleting the post.
- NME said it had requested comment from the band and label, and no official statement had been issued at the time of reporting.
- Drozd, a member since 1991 and a key songwriter, had already missed recent tour dates, with AJ Slaughter filling in live.
- The Flaming Lips remain scheduled for upcoming shows, including a New Year’s Eve date in Washington, DC, and a slot at Latitude Festival in July 2026.
- Stereogum reported the message followed months without public explanation from the group about Drozd’s absence from the stage.