Ahead of their 2026 world tour, iconic 1980s hard rock band Guns N' Roses has announced the departure of touring keyboardist Melissa Reese due to unforeseen personal reasons. The news was shared via InstagramFriday morning, leaving fans concerned.
Reese joined the legendary group in 2016 for their Not In This Lifetime... tour as a key touring keyboardist and backup vocalist after Chris Pitman's departure. Her presence as the only existing female member in the band's history made her a beloved figure among fans.
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Following the band's 2025 tour, Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things, they announced a 2026 world tour slated to visit over 10 countries. With the tour quickly approaching—commencing in Monterrey, Mexico with a headlining set at Tecate Pa'l Norte festival—fans have expressed worry regarding Reese's wellbeing.
In the comments section of the departure post, fans left encouraging messages to the young musician.
View this post on InstagramUsers wrote:
"??? @missmelissareese I hope everything is fine, we will miss you and we are waiting for you to join some section of the Tour????"
"She was the only woman in the band. Besides her talent, it was certainly essential for the band to also have a woman, who, despite being young, had an important advantage among all those men. Think about another female personality with so much talent. The band's energy will certainly always be different. And take care, Melissa.????"
"@themelissareese we wish the best and hope to see you soon, we hope all is ok and we understand, we will miss you very much. You are a raw talent ❤️???"
"Hope she's OK ❤️"
Guns N' Roses and Reese have yet to disclose the specific reason for her swift departure.
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