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Former Pixies bassist Kim Shattuck has spoken out about recently being told she was out of the band, claiming that it came as a shock and that they didn't tell her to her face.
Shattuck was fired from Pixies after just three months with the iconic band, before being replaced by Paz Lenchantin - who has previously performed with A Perfect Circle, ZWAN and The Entrance Band.
Now speaking to NME, Shattuck claims that she was surprised as she thought she was touring with Pixies well into their busy schedule in 2014.
"We said goodbye at the airport and the following morning the manager called me and said 'The band has made the decision to go with another bass player.' I was shocked."
When asked why she thought she had been replaced, Shattuck replied: "I get the feeling they're more introverted people than I am. Nobody really talked about deep issues, at least out loud. There was a show at the Mayan in Los Angeles where I got overly enthusiastic and jumped into the crowd, and I know they weren't thrilled about that. When I got offstage the manager told me not to do that again. I said, 'Really, for my own safety?' And he said, 'No, because the Pixies don't do that.'"
Shattuck added: "I would have preferred it if they told me face to face as a group, but they're nice people. I'm still a fan of the Pixies!"
Watch Pixies' video for 'Another Toe In The Ocean' below
The band return to the UK in June 2014 to headline London's Field Day Festival. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
Below: Photos of Pixies live in Manchester on their recent UK tour
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