Wet Wet Wet's singer Marti Pellow has revealed that he's leaving the band after over 30 years together.
The 52-year-old star announced the news on Twitter, saying he wants to concentrate on his solo work, which includes songwriting and acting.
He has been the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet since forming the band with school friends Tommy Cunningham, Graeme Clark and Neil Mitchell in 1982.
Hi all, wanted you to know for foreseeable future I'll be concentrating on my solo work, am excited by the future and seeing you out there x
— Marti Pellow (@martiofficial) July 28, 2017
Since the early '80s, the band has sold more than 15 million singles and albums around the world, with mega-hits such as Love Is All Around and Goodnight Girl.
During previous breaks from the band, Pellow has recorded solo albums and starred in the West End and on Broadway in shows including Evita, Chicago and Blood Brothers.
Pellow said of departing the band after more than three decades: "I will be spending more time on my solo work - performing concerts, acting and my own songwriting - as an artist I feel a lot more settled in this world.
"I have had a great time and loved my career with Wet Wet Wet and to me they will always be the best band in the world.
"When I started in Wet Wet Wet I gave it 100% of my heart and soul and that's what it demands and that is also what the fans demand - and if I can't do that because my focus is elsewhere, then this is not fair on the fans or the rest of the guys in the band."
The news follows Tony Hadley's announcement earlier this month that he is quitting Spandau Ballet.
