What happened to Arion Salazar?
Arion Salazar began missing some of Third Eye Blind’s live shows in early 2006; making his last live appearance during the Florida Music Festival in Orlando on May 18. By August, it became apparent that Arion was not due to return. Although vague theories of “personal struggles” were suggested as the basis for Arion’s absence, no official statement has been made. In all certainty, Arion might have tired of the fame, emotional drain, and constant touring schedule of band life and chose for that reason to take an extended sabbatical from the group. Although at this moment the possibility seems unlikely, it is entirely conceivable that Arion may eventually return to Third Eye Blind. Since no replacement bass player has offically been named, current promotional materials present Third Eye Blind as being a three-piece band.
