thewilliambeckett:

The end of TAI and the FUTURE

I’m having a hard time starting this.  I could say something like “pride comes before the fall”, or “the skill in attending a party is knowing when to leave”.  Rather, I’m going to just come out and be honest.  The September show in New York was the last show for The Academy Is.  While this is a very difficult decision to make, I believe in my heart that it is the right decision to make.  For years there has been a growing distance felt within the band as we’ve progressed, both geographically and artistically and instead of trying to patch the holes we’re left with, my heart tells me its time to move on with the next chapter in our lives.  I want to thank the fans, the world’s greatest, for all of your love and support over the years.  You helped shape who we are today and will continue to do so as we move toward what’s coming up around the corner.

While this is the end of 8 unforgettable years of TAI, this is not the end of my story.  Not by a long shot.  I will be working on a new record in the coming months and have never felt more freedom and inspiration to create my best and most honest work yet.  Obviously that means we won’t be going out on the Jack’s Mannequin tour but you should all still go since Andrew is one of our best friends and puts on an amazing show - you can get tickets here: http://www.jacksmannequin.com/tour

Many of you have told me before how my words have helped you through tough or transitional times in your lives.  You are the reason I make music.  I hope I can count on your support as I embark upon new and exciting waters.

You can count on mine.

-William

This is one of the worst news that I’ve heard this week.

This post of William/Bill Beckett made me break down once and for all…!

It seems as if all of my favorite bands are all in separate directions.

It all started with my first ever favorite band, Fall Out Boy. Then, Jon Walker and Ryan Ross leaving Panic At The Disco, Zac and Josh Farro leaving Paramore..

But what hurts the most is to know that you’re never gonna hear one of your favorite bands again. The Academy Is… is officially ending and there’s nothing we can do about it.

I rely myself with bands and singers. Or music, in general.

Music is probably the most important thing in my life. I couldn’t even imagine a world without music. without a simple symphony, rhythm, harmony, etc… MUSIC MEANS ALOT TO ME!

I wish I could thank my favorite singer/s. I wish I could thank my favorite bands, for how they’ve inspired me and changed my life.

I don’t really know what to feel or how to express my feelings about the TAI break up. I’ll miss them.

Nothing really lasts forever.