Big Big Train have announced that guitarist Dave Foster has stepped down from the band. He will make his final appearance with the band at this year's final Night Of The Prog Festival in Germany in July.
In a statement released at the weekend, Foster states, "Unfortunately both last year and later this year Big Big Train’s touring has clashed with my Steve Rothery Band commitments. Additionally, when the band toured in the United States a few months ago, logistics meant that it was necessary for me to sit out those shows. We have all concluded that these challenges are neither in my nor BBT’s best interests and therefore it makes sense for us to go our separate ways. I’m very proud of my involvement in the Common Ground, Welcome To The Planet and The Likes Of Us albums and will always treasure the memories of the shows that I played with the band in the UK and the Netherlands in 2022. While I’m sorry to be exiting Big Big Train, I will of course be rooting for the band’s continuing success."
