Pixies lead guitarist Joey Santiago has checked into a rehabilitation centre.
His bandmates announced that the 51-year-old rocker, who founded the group with Black Francis in 1986, will spend at least one month undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug problems, reported Contactmusic.
"Today, Pixies' Black Francis, David Lovering and Paz Lenchantin confirmed that the band's lead guitarist Joey Santiago has checked into a rehabilitation centre for at least 30 days to treat his alcohol and drug issues," a statement on the band's website read.
David, the band's drummer added, "This is the best thing that Joey could have done, and we're very proud that he's taken this step. We ask all of our fans to support Joey while he's on this road to recovery."
The group hinted in their statement that Joey's rehabilitation stint could affect their plans to promote their forthcoming album Head Carrier but insisted a tour of Europe and the UK would go ahead.
"While The Pixies fully intend to tour the UK and Europe this November and December, Santiago's time in rehab will affect some of the band's planned promotional activities to support their new album Head Carrier, due out September 30," their message concluded.
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