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Modest Mouse fires guitarist over teen image, hires Seth Jabour

8/3/2026

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Modest Mouse dismissed guitarist Simon O'Connor after a July 26 Reddit post alleged he sent an erotic image to a 16-year-old.
O'Connor said he opposes sexual behavior toward minors, apologized, unsent the messages and stopped contact.
On July 31 the band announced Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will serve as a permanent replacement for O'Connor.

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Story summary

Modest Mouse dismissed guitarist Simon O'Connor after a July 26 Reddit post alleged he sent an erotic image to a 16-year-old.
O'Connor said he opposes sexual behavior toward minors, apologized, unsent the messages and stopped contact.
On July 31 the band announced Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will serve as a permanent replacement for O'Connor.