The Devil Wears Prada keyboardist issues statement on departure

After the announcement last week that he would be departing from The Devil Wears Prada, keyboardist James Baney has issued a statement in which he reveals that he was asked to leave the band.

"While I appreciate the support, one thing should be cleared up. Leaving the band was not actually my decision... The other members extended their prayers to my wife and I, however, she was not a factor in the process at all... I felt it necessary to deliver her from any prejudice surrounding the departure... but to also clarify that I have no intentions necessarily of staying home for future work. Thanks again for all the continued support."