NEWS: BLACK STONE CHERRY Bassist, Jon Lawhon, Steps Down From The Band On Indefinite Sabbatical

2nd June 2021 Admin

Black Stone Cherry Bassist, Jon Lawhon is taking an indefinite sabbatical from music and touring for personal reasons.

The band has let fans from around the world know of the situation via social media

In the release they state

To all of our amazing fans, It is with a heavy heart we inform you that Jon Lawhon has decided to take an indefinite sabbatical from music and touring for personal reasons. As such, Jon will be stepping down as a member of Black Stone Cherry. We love Jon, wish him all the best in his future endeavours and will cherish the memories and legacy we’ve built with him over twenty years as a band. We ask that you respect Jon and the band’s privacy regarding this matter. In the meantime, we can’t wait to play more rockin’ Black Stone Cherry shows in 2021 and onward! Please stay on the look-out for new shows announcing near you! Sincerely, Black Stone Cherry

Jon Lawhon has been bassist for Black Stone Cherry from the beginning in 2001 and has been on all seven of their studio albums. The band is also currently scheduled for a UK tour this September after the release of their seventh studio album “The Human Condition”