William Beckett Releases Statement Regarding The Academy Is... Break-Up

William Beckett has released a statement regarding the earlier announcement of The Academy Is... deciding to disband.

"I’m having a hard time starting this. I could say something like “pride comes before the fall”, or “the skill in attending a party is knowing when to leave”. Rather, I’m going to just come right out and be honest. The September show in New York was the last show for the The Academy Is. While this is a very difficult decision to make, I believe in my heart that it is the right decision to make. For years there has a been a growing distance felt within the band as we’ve progressed, both geographically and artistically and instead of trying to patch the holes that we’re left with, my heart tells me its time to move on with the next chapter of our lives. I want to thank the fans, the world’s greatest, for all of your love and support love the years. You helped shape who we are today and will continue to do so as we move toward what’s coming up around the corner.

While this is the end of 8 unforgettable years of TAI, this is not the end of my story. Not by a long shot. I will be working on a new record in the coming months and have never felt more freedom and inspiration to create my best and most honest work yet. Obviously that means we won’t be going out on the Jack’s Mannequin tour but you should all still go since Andrew is one of our best friends and puts on an amazing show - you can get tickets here:

http://www.jacksmannequin.com/tour

Many of you have told me before how my words have helped you through tough or transitional times in your lives. You are the reason I make music. I hope I can count on your support as I embark upon new and exciting waters. You can count on mine."