Foster the People drummer Mark Pontius exits band after over a decade
Foster the People drummer Mark Pontius, who co-founded the Los Angeles indie-pop band in 2009, has announced his departure from the group.“I’ve struggled with finding the words to begin this announcement so I guess I’ll just rip off the band-aid and say that I’ve decided to leave the band I helped start 11 years ago,” Pontius wrote in a statement shared to the band’s social media on Wednesday (October 13).“As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our first record ‘Torches’, I’ve been flooded with memories of our sudden success, achieving all of my career aspirations in a few short years and the beautiful moments spent with my brothers in the band.