Guitarist Freddie Cowan announces departure from The Vaccines

Freddie Cowan is about to release his debut album with Freddie & The Scenarios.

Freddie Cowan has announced his departure from The Vaccines ‘for the foreseeable future’, the band he has been lead guitarist with since their big breakthrough over a decade ago.

“It hasn’t been easy to come to this decision, but in my heart I know it’s time to step down from my position in The Vaccines for the foreseeable future,” a statement reads.

We loved and fought and cried and cared deeply for each other. I would say like brothers but actually I feel like it’s often the chosen family that really matter to us in our lives. The band will always be my family. We are bonded forever through the experiences we shared. I also hope we have another chapter together when the time is right.

“Love and gratitude to everyone in and out of the camp that made my dream a reality. I never thought it was possible to stand on the Reading main stage or have a number one album.”

“It was a wild and fulfilling ride and my life is richer and forever different for having been part of a truly great band. I hope The Vaccines continue to new heights for years and years to come.”