Maroon 5’s Mickey Madden has taken a leave of absence from the band, according to various published reports.
The bassist walks away from Los Angeles’ pop-rock outfit just a few weeks after his arrest for alleged domestic violence.
“I have some things that I have to deal with and deal with right now, so I’ve decided to leave Maroon 5,” Madden said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “During this time,” the statement continues, “I don’t want to be a distraction to my bandmates. I wish them well.”
As previously reported, Madden was arrested on June 27. Los Angeles police filed the charge as “273.5 (a),” which, under California penal code, is “” anyone who intentionally inflicts bodily injury resulting in a traumatic condition on a victim. “
Madden posted a bond of $ 50,000 and was released, before his court date that is scheduled for September 29. The victim of the assault was not identified.
Earlier this week, Maroon 5 announced a series of dates for the 2021 tour of North America, including shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Boston’s Fenway Park.
The band started the hot year with “Memories”, the lead single from their upcoming seventh studio album. “Memories” peaked at n. # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made history on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs radio airplay chart.
When it arrived, Maroon 5 did not comment.
