Jan 13, 2018 - After battling addiction and being fired from the band he co-founded, Robert. Along with friends Raul Malo and Paul Deakin, founded The Mavericks. Reynolds was battling an opiate addiction that band members said had.
Reynolds wife Angela Crabtree Reynolds is in the midst of a battle with cancer, which many fans assumed was the reason for Reynolds absence. Mavericks drummer Paul Deakin told that Reynolds showed signs of trouble even before the band stepped back into the studio to record, and after confronting Reynolds about his addiction and Reynolds subsequent denial, a line was drawn. After three attempts to see Reynolds through rehab, the band was forced to move forward without him. ‘This is not something that happened overnight. We would have countless meetings on it. I remember one of the first times when we talked, shortly after the band reunited, Raul and I went out with him in London, Ontario, Canada, and sat him down and said, ‘You need to do something.’ That’s when he went to outpatient rehab. In October, that’s when we realized that Addict Robert does not give a f.k about what’s going on here.”.
“It’s like, man, what if he hits somebody up for five grand, and then they go, ‘Why didn’t you guys tell us anything?’ and now we put this fan in harm’s way, and they’re out five grand because we didn’t have the balls to say anything about it.” The band promoted Reynolds brother Michael, formerly the band’s merchandise manager, to full tour manager, and insisted that the door is always open to rejoin the band once Reynolds has gotten clean and commits to a rehab program. They say that though Reynolds is not taking their calls at the moment, they will fly him from anywhere and pay for his rehabilitation.
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The absence of Reynolds will be difficult for the rest of the band members, who will be wishing that Reynolds was able to participate. “I feel a little angry and upset because, man, he should be here enjoying this with us. We are having such a ball and are excited about this next chapter we’re doing, but Robert and his addiction are keeping him away.”.
The Mavericks are an American country music band. The group formed in 1989 in Miami, Florida. The Mavericks won Vocal Group of the Year at the Country Music Awards in 1995 and 1996. They won a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Country Performance by Duo/Group with Vocals. Their version of 'Blue Moon' was featured in Tom Hanks' 1995 motion picture 'Apollo 13'. Members.
Raul Malo - vocals. Robert Reynolds - bass.
Paul Deakin - drums. Eddie Perez - guitar Former members. David Lee Holt - guitar (1991 - 1994). Nick Kane - guitar (1994 - 2003) Band From: United States, Florida Band Members: Raul Malo (vocals, songwriter), Robert Reynolds (bass guitar), Paul Deakin (drums), Nick Kane (guitar).