"It's not my fault he left, he can find someone else to blame"
Singer/songwriter Kara Payne, 23, is one band member down after an altercation leads to ex-drummer Danny Cooper leaving Waterproof Robot.Signs of the unexpected news were first seen at the recent concert at the O2 where a last minute change was made; scrapping the band's hit 'Underwater' which featured a drum solo. Later the same evening, Cooper was nowhere to be seen at the V.I.P party and it's suspected he went home on his own following the harsh decision. When Alternatones asked Kara her thoughts on the matter she told us "He said my attitude was 'unwelcoming', he's just being a spoilt little baby as far as I'm concerned...it's not my fault he left, he can find someone else to blame". Hot head Kara is adamant Cooper isn't crucial to the running of the band, there are even rumours of a new talent show, run by Waterproof Robot, in search of a replacement drummer.
This isn't the first time the band have threatened to part ways as in June last year arguments in between Jo Strauss, lead guitarist and vocals, and repeat offender Kara Payne resulted in a solid 2 month musical hiatus with cancelations to TV and radio interviews and CD signings. Whether this latest squabble is going to cause the same hassle to loyal fans is unknown but according to their manager Tim Wallis it's "Just a phase that he's very confident they will all overcome together". With a European tour just a few months away it’s in their best interest they do. After a disappointing outcome at last week’s MOBO awards, with no trophies for the mantel piece, Waterproof Robot have a lot of work to do if they’re going to want to stay current in the music industry and they’re not going to do that if they can’t even sustain their all too patient fan base.
