November 22nd 2024.
Huey Morgan, the former frontman of Fun Lovin' Criminals, has recently become entangled in a heated feud with his ex-bandmates. This ongoing dispute has resulted in a series of brutal online attacks launched by Morgan against his former colleagues. The 90s US rock band, currently consisting of Brian 'Fast' Leiser, Frank Benbini, and Naim Cortazzi, is best known for their hit song "Scooby Snacks" and their top-selling albums "Come Find Yourself", "100% Colombian", and "Loco".
Morgan has been at the helm of the band since its inception in 1993, along with Leiser and Steve Borgovini, until his unexpected departure in 2021. Since then, he has been vocal about his frustrations and resentment towards his fellow musicians who have continued to tour without him. In one of his recent posts on social media, he revealed, "Yes, it's true. [Fun Lovin' Criminals] trademarked and copyrighted the band name behind my back while I was still a member. That's some cowardly and disloyal behavior."
Despite Morgan's exit, the current band has carried on with their tours, much to the disappointment of their fans. Many have expressed their support for Morgan in the comments, calling him the "one and only fun lovin' criminal, then, now, and forever." Some even went as far as describing the current band as "imposters" and "fake". In response to one fan's comment, Morgan alleged, "I had heard that [Leiser] and [Benbini] had been bad-mouthing me to fans, but were too afraid to say anything to my face. They are bad humans, but you already know that firsthand."
Fun Lovin' Criminals has yet to respond to Morgan's latest social media attack, but this is not the first time he has publicly criticized the group. In November 2023, he had posted a now-deleted message accusing the band of being a "corny tribute act" and called their 100% Colombian anniversary album tour a "fraud". He also claimed that the band had threatened him with legal action if he spoke up. In another instance, he shared that he has been "blocked" by the band, and on another occasion, he claimed that they had tried to "pull a fast one" on him, according to The Sun. The Clash also reported that he had referred to their continued touring as "sad and creepy".
Currently, Morgan is performing solo shows in the UK, while the rest of Fun Lovin' Criminals carry on without him. He officially left the band in 2021, and a neutral statement was released, announcing, "Huey has officially confirmed his departure from the band. We wish him all the best with his endeavors." The statement also mentioned that the band will continue as Fun Lovin' Criminals because of their love and dedication to their music and fans. In a 2023 interview, Leiser addressed the criticism from some who claim that the band is not the same without Morgan, stating, "Come to the show. Every story has two sides. We don't air our dirty laundry out in public, that's for sure." He also reiterated that the band's focus is on their fans and that they still have a lot of life left in them. He added, "But, you know, we're just here to have a good time playing music and forget about our problems. Our personal problems are our band problems, and that's for us to deal with."
To provide some context, Fun Lovin' Criminals has been active for over three decades, with Morgan founding the band in 1993 alongside Leiser and Borgovini. In 1996, they released their biggest hit, "Scooby Snacks". In 2021, Morgan decided to quit the band, and a statement was released, confirming that they will continue touring due to their love and dedication to their fans and music. In November 2023, as Fun Lovin' Criminals embarked on a 25-year anniversary tour for their hit album "100% Colombian", Morgan attacked the band on social media, calling them a "fraud" and a "tribute act". In a 2023 interview, Leiser confirmed that they will not air their "dirty laundry" and that "every story has two sides".
In 2024, Morgan launched another social media attack, this time calling the band members "disloyal and cowardly" and claiming that they had bad-mouthed him. More information may be revealed in Benbini's documentary about his life, "To Be Frank", as confirmed by LeicesterLive. In an interview, the Leicester-born musician shared, "The film is about a young kid from a council estate who took some chances and turned his life around to pave a way in rock and roll. It's about growing up in the eighties in a separated family and how my love for music developed, getting into the drums at an early age and discovering the music of my idol, Prince." The documentary will also address Morgan's controversial departure and shed light on the not-so-glamorous side of being a touring musician.
Fun Lovin' Criminals is not the only band currently feuding. In a recent interview, Sex Pistols' guitarist Steve Jones opened up about his estranged relationship with former bandmate Johnny Rotten. Similarly, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac expressed his hopes for a reconciliation between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Metro has reached out to Huey Morgan and Fun Lovin' Criminals' representatives for comment. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with us via email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page.
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