Kooks bassist quits band for good
The Kooks have for good parted ways with bass player Max Rafferty.
Rafferty had previously spent several periods aside from the chemical group because of sickness, but he has instantly left the Brighton rock group for good, according to his bandmates.
He volition be replaced by Cat the Dog's bassist Dan Logan on a temporary basis.
No reason for Rafferty's departure has been given by The Kooks.
A command from the band said: "Easy lay Rafferty has parted party with The Kooks - the band will be continuing with the forthcoming shows. Dan Logan, bassist with local Brighton isthmus CT the Detent, will be filling in for the short-term."
The Kooks ar currently preparing for the release of their second album 'Konk' on 14 April, which is the followup to their hugely successful debut 'Inside In/Inside Out'.