Bob Dylan's Tour Band in Flux After Two Guitarists Depart, Joel Paterson Steps In
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Andy Greene
Summary
Bob Dylan's ongoing tour hit an unexpected snag when two guitarists (Doug Lancio and Bob Britt) departed the band in quick succession, and a third (Julian Lage) had a prior commitment. This led to mystery around who would play the Austin show. Dylan ultimately unveiled guitarist Joel Paterson for the June 29 performance, but questions remain about whether Paterson will stay long-term or if additional players will join the band. The article explores the fan speculation, the circumstances of the departures, and the uncertain future lineup of Dylan's touring band.
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Rolling StoneBob Dylan's Tour Band in Flux After Two Guitarists Depart, Joel Paterson Steps Inrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled"Sayonara Bobby" — Bob Britt's Facebook post announcing his departure from Dylan's band
"Nobody knew who may be joining Dylan, bassist Tony Garnier, and drummer Anton Fig that night"
"In the fan community, speculation ran wild: Might Jimmie Vaughan..."
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