Photo: Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesThe Mighty Mighty Bosstonesare going their separate ways.On Thursday, the Boston band announced that they are breaking up after almost 40 years together.“After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue on as a band,” the Mighty Mighty Bosstones wrote in astatementon Facebook.“Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us,” the band added. “We could not have done any of it without you.“The Mighty Mighty Bosstones did not reveal a reason behind their split. A representative for the group did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were first formed back in 1983 and helped bring ska — the late 1950s Jamaican music genre — onto the national stage in the 1990s.Over their time together, the group released 11 albums, starting with 1989’sDevil’s Night Out. Other albums released include 1993’sDon’t Know How to Party, 2009’sPin Points and Gin Jointsand 2021’sWhen God Was Great.Their platinum-selling 1997 albumLet’s Face Itwas arguably their biggest LP and featured the band’s most popular hit, “The Impression That I Get.“Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Bob Berg/Getty ImagesSince the group was first created, lead vocalist Dicky Barrett, bassist Joe Gittleman and tenor saxophonist Tim “Johnny Vegas” Burton were members who remained throughout the band’s many changeups,Rolling Stonereported.The group’s final line-up included other members, such as drummer Joe Sirois, saxophonist Leon Silva, guitarist Lawrence Katz, keyboardist John Goetchius and trombonist Chris Rhodes.
Photo: Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
The Mighty Mighty Bosstonesare going their separate ways.On Thursday, the Boston band announced that they are breaking up after almost 40 years together.“After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue on as a band,” the Mighty Mighty Bosstones wrote in astatementon Facebook.“Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us,” the band added. “We could not have done any of it without you.“The Mighty Mighty Bosstones did not reveal a reason behind their split. A representative for the group did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were first formed back in 1983 and helped bring ska — the late 1950s Jamaican music genre — onto the national stage in the 1990s.Over their time together, the group released 11 albums, starting with 1989’sDevil’s Night Out. Other albums released include 1993’sDon’t Know How to Party, 2009’sPin Points and Gin Jointsand 2021’sWhen God Was Great.Their platinum-selling 1997 albumLet’s Face Itwas arguably their biggest LP and featured the band’s most popular hit, “The Impression That I Get.“Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Bob Berg/Getty ImagesSince the group was first created, lead vocalist Dicky Barrett, bassist Joe Gittleman and tenor saxophonist Tim “Johnny Vegas” Burton were members who remained throughout the band’s many changeups,Rolling Stonereported.The group’s final line-up included other members, such as drummer Joe Sirois, saxophonist Leon Silva, guitarist Lawrence Katz, keyboardist John Goetchius and trombonist Chris Rhodes.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstonesare going their separate ways.
On Thursday, the Boston band announced that they are breaking up after almost 40 years together.
“After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together, we have decided to no longer continue on as a band,” the Mighty Mighty Bosstones wrote in astatementon Facebook.
“Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us,” the band added. “We could not have done any of it without you.”
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones did not reveal a reason behind their split. A representative for the group did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones were first formed back in 1983 and helped bring ska — the late 1950s Jamaican music genre — onto the national stage in the 1990s.
Over their time together, the group released 11 albums, starting with 1989’sDevil’s Night Out. Other albums released include 1993’sDon’t Know How to Party, 2009’sPin Points and Gin Jointsand 2021’sWhen God Was Great.
Their platinum-selling 1997 albumLet’s Face Itwas arguably their biggest LP and featured the band’s most popular hit, “The Impression That I Get.”
Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Bob Berg/Getty Images
Since the group was first created, lead vocalist Dicky Barrett, bassist Joe Gittleman and tenor saxophonist Tim “Johnny Vegas” Burton were members who remained throughout the band’s many changeups,Rolling Stonereported.
The group’s final line-up included other members, such as drummer Joe Sirois, saxophonist Leon Silva, guitarist Lawrence Katz, keyboardist John Goetchius and trombonist Chris Rhodes.
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