Modest Mouse Removes Guitarist Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Messages to Minor
Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O’Connor from their tour following allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a fan who was 16 at the time of the interaction.
New York, NY, August 2, 2026 —
The band Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O’Connor from their current tour. This decision comes after allegations surfaced that O’Connor sent inappropriate messages to a fan. The fan was reportedly 16 years old at the time of the alleged interactions.
The details surrounding the allegations and the specific nature of the messages have not been fully disclosed. Modest Mouse has not released a detailed statement regarding the removal, other than confirming O’Connor is no longer part of the tour.
Simon O’Connor’s tenure with the band and the timeline of his involvement in the tour prior to his removal were not immediately available. Further information regarding the fan’s identity and the fan’s communication with O’Connor was not provided.
The band is continuing with its scheduled tour dates. Information regarding a potential replacement for O’Connor or the duration of his absence from the tour has not been announced.
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