Ryan Ross and Jon Walker quit Panic At The Disco

It's a sad day for Panic At The Disco fans because the band has officially announced that guitarist Ryan Ross and bassist Jon Walker are quitting the band to pursue their own music.

Here's the official statement released:

"Ryan Ross and Jon Walker will be leaving Panic at the Disco to embark on a musical excursion of their own. Though the four of us have made music together in the past, we've creatively evolved in different directions which has compromised what each of us want to personally achieve. Over the years, we have remained close and honest with each other, which helped us to realize that our goals were different and that parting ways is truly what is best for each of us. We are all excited for the future, you should be too.

-Ryan & Jon"

This might be an interesting twist in the RyanRo and Brendon Urie fan fic plot direction, no? Fans are still awaiting a message from remaining members Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith via their official website.

UPDATE (7 JUL, 2pm):

Message from Brendon and Spencer Smith:
"We just wanted to let you know, that the news of Ryan and Jon leaving the band is unfortunately true. It's been an amazing journey being in a band with them, but sometimes individual tastes take friends in different directions and you can't ignore it. They are some of the most talented guys we know, and we're sure that whatever they do next will be great. That said, Panic At The Disco is alive and very very well. We are working on new songs that we are excited for you to hear. Our dates with Blink and Fall Out Boy start in a little less than a month, and we wouldn't miss those for the world. We know everybody has a lot of questions at this point with everything being so out of the blue, most of those should be answered in the coming weeks. We appreciate every one of you, and hope you continue with us on this incredible ride."

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