The Black Crowes to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Chris Robinson lead singer created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for the Black Crowes fans. Speculation had been rife that Chris Robinson lead singer is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 37, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 13/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a rock band isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a rock band just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouThe Black Crowes

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouThe Black Crowes was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“the Black Crowes was unlike any other rock band we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouThe Black Crowes”
— @universalObserver, 12 Jan 2026
“The Black Crowes wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 12 Jan 2026

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