Bassist and backing vocalist Travis “Lexxi Foxx” Haley is no longer in LA-based glam rock/metal band Steel Panther.
The band broke the news earlier today with the below message and video:
“The End of an Era
The great pandemic of 2020-2037 has affected all of us. For some though, it has opened doors of opportunity and been a catalyst to seek out one’s true calling in life. This is Lexxi’s story. He started his side business, “Sexy Lexxi’s Prettiest Pets,” to bring in money for Botox during the lockdown. But something miraculous happened. He realized that his love for making pets pretty was greater than his love for being pretty himself. Lexxi discovered a greater love. Possibly, the greatest love of all.
Lexxi has chosen to hang up his mirror and focus on his newfound passion. Making ugly dogs pretty. Anyway, after nearly 40 years of rocking together and taking Steel Panther from the Viper Room to headlining Wembley Arena, it is with heavy hearts – but great heavy metal memories – that we bid Lexxi Foxx farewell. We love you and we wish you a wonderful future putting eyeliner on chihuahuas.
Steel Panther will continue to rock the world. And though we may not ever find a bassist quite as beautiful as Lexxi, it shouldn’t be hard to find one to match his towering intellect.
Good Luck… And goodbye Lexxi Foxx!!”
Lexxi played in Steel Panther (Metal Shop, Danger Kitty, and Metal Skool band monikers included) from 2000 through 2021 and contributed to all five of SP’s full-length albums: ‘Feel the Steel’ (2009), ‘Balls Out’ (2011), ‘All You Can Eat’ (2014), ‘Lower the Bar’ (2017), and ‘Heavy Metal Rules’ (2019).
Concert shot by Johnny Perilla
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