Breaking News! Todd Kerns, bassist for Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, will temporarily replace Sami Yaffa in Michael Monroe’s solo band for their U.S. tour starting in April.
“It’s no secret what a fan I have always been of Hanoi Rocks my whole life so when the bass player @samiyaffaofficial asks you to fill in for him on the singer’s US solo run you just gotta say YES! I’m very much looking forward to rockin’ the @monstersofrock cruise and some US dates with the legendary @michaelmonroeofficial Hope to see you out there. Gonna be a blast. – Todd Kerns wrote on his Instagram account.”
Yaffa is stepping back due to television commitments in Finland, but he’s expected to return after the tour.
He clarified: “Unfortunately due to television commitments in Finland, I’m unable to make the @michaelmonroeotficial American dates. However we are delighted to welcome back our good friend Todd Kerns (Slash) back, who will be holding the bottom end for the boys. I’ll be back with the band in May for our UK tour.”