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Modest Mouse boots guitarist Simon O’Connor from tour after allegations he sent inappropriate messages to teen fan

Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O’Connor from its tour following allegations of inappropriate messaging.

By · Published August 3, 2026  10:31 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026  11:34 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: Modest Mouse has removed guitarist Simon O’Connor from its tour following allegations of inappropriate messaging.
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The band’s decision follows allegations that O’Connor sent inappropriate messages to a teen fan. The exact nature of the messages is not yet clear. Page Six published screenshots of the messages. TMZ and People.com both mention the messages were sent via direct message.

The band has not yet issued a public statement. O’Connor’s future with the band is unclear. The band has not yet commented on the allegations. O’Connor has not publicly addressed the allegations.

The age of the fan is not specified. The band’s tour dates have not been affected.

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The obvious questions

What is the nature of the allegations against Simon O’Connor?

O’Connor is accused of sending inappropriate messages to a teen fan.

Has Simon O’Connor responded to the allegations?

O’Connor has not publicly addressed the allegations.

What is the status of Modest Mouse’s tour?

The tour dates have not been affected.

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