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Girls Member Quits Band

Celline Narinli

Christopher Owens, (songwriter and lead vocalist) of Californian band Girls, has announced via Twitter that he is leaving the outfit, stating that his reasons are 'personal' and that the decision was 'not easy to make'.

Christopher Owens (songwriter and lead vocalist), of Californian band Girls, has announced via Twitter that he is leaving the outfit, stating that his reasons are 'personal' and that the decision was 'not easy to make'.

He Tweeted earlier today:

1) Dear all, This may come as a surprise to many & has been an issueof much thought for me. My decision was not easy to make
— Christopher Owens (@Chri55yBaby) July 2, 2012

2) I am leaving Girls. My reasonsat this time are personal. I need to do this in order to progress
— Christopher Owens (@Chri55yBaby) July 2, 2012

3) I will continue to write & record music. More will be announcedsoon. I thank you all for everything. Sincerely–Christopher
— Christopher Owens (@Chri55yBaby) July 2, 2012

Girls were last in Australia for the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival in 2012. They've released two records, Album in 2009 and Father, Son, Holy Ghost in 2011.