On January 27, 2022, the band announced that they had split up. The statement shared by the band reads: “After decades of brotherhood, touring the world and making great records together we have decided not to continue on as a band. Above all, we want to express our sincere gratitude to every single one of you who have supported us. We could not have done any of it without you. Love Always, The Mighty Mighty BossToneS.” Although the band chose to keep their reasoning for the split private, speculation suggested that it was over Barrett’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines and his participation in the production of a video promoting the “Defeat the Mandates” anti-vaccination mandate rally held by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In February 2022, Barrett was a guest on The Highwire with Del Bigtree podcast where he confirmed that it was his anti-vaccination views that had made the rest of the band uncomfortable.
Announced split up
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