But she'll be here soon with The Breeders
Pixies founding member Kim Deal has left the influential US band, having played bass with them since 1986.
The band yesterday posted a short announcement about Deal's departure on Pixies Facebook page, simply stating: "Kim Deal has decided to leave the Pixies."
Deal is currently touring the UK and Ireland with her other band The Breeders and has not yet made a statement about leaving Pixies herself.
Pixies' posting indicated the parting was on good terms, wishing her the best and adding, "We will always consider her a member of the Pixies, and her place will always be here for her."
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The band had previously broken up in 1993, before reforming in 2004. During the period of the break-up, The Breeders experienced big successs with their Last Splash album. In recent years Deal has been recording and touring both bands.
The Breeders current world tour, a 20th anniversary celebration of Last Splash, will bring Deal back to Australia in October.