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Christopher Owens Quits Girls

Christopher Owens Quits Girls

|Christopher Owens Quits Girls

Last we heard from Girls' Christopher Owens, he was talking to us about Spain's national soccer team and and the Euro2012 tournament. Today, the Girls' lead singer and songwriter hit Twitter with some surprising news -- that he's quitting the band he formed with J.R. White. Here's Owens:

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 reasons at 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

No word yet from White but we'll update when/if he speaks.

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