Goodbye

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R.I.P. OZMA (1995-2004). Goodbye OZMA. We knew you well. You were with us through the good times, and carried us through the bad. Thank you.

From www.ozmaonline.com:

Goodbye« on: 07/23/04, 10:01:31 pm »

Dear ozma fans,
I regret to inform you the band has called it quits. It's been a pleasure to get to know all of you at the shows and through the forum, you’ve all helped our band be all that it could and for that I am personally thankful.  It would be impossible to explain all the reasons for our decision due to their personal nature.  These problems have affected the creative and professional facets of the band to the extent that no one feels like continuing any longer.  Though I personally wanted to wait to make this decision and give everyone the opportunity to think things over, in hopes that something might be salvaged, certain members felt the need to end things as quickly as possible.  Therefore, I see no point in waiting even a few more hours to let all of you know what’s happening.  Again, I'm sorry to have to tell you this.  I'm telling you this without the consent of the other members of the band, though based on our most recent discussion less than an hour ago I believe the decision to be final and this to be accurate information.  Thanks for the memories and all the kind words over the years that kept us going.  Please continue to listen to the music as you always have and remember us as we once were.  The forum will remain in operation for the next 2-4 months.
Sincerely,
singer/guitarist
Ryen Slegr

I did not expect this at all. I mean, I saw them less than two weeks ago, and everything seemed alright. I had no idea that not only would this be the last time I would see OZMA in concert, this would also be one of the last times OZMA would ever play. I can hope for the band to get back together someday, but that does not seem very likely. I remember I started listening to OZMA freshmen year when some random guy came into my room and heard me playing Weezer, and he recommended that I listen to OZMA. After that, I downloade...I mean, bought some of their songs, and I've been listening to them ever since. Well, at least I got to see them one last time before they broke up.

On a lighter but related note, they lowered the prices on their merchandise because they're trying to get rid of it all, so you can grab some t-shirts for relatively cheap.

Goodbye.