Kevin Eubanks Leaving 'Tonight Show' in Six Weeks

By PopEater Staff Posted Apr 13th 2010 08:32AM

After 18 years as Jay Leno's music director, Kevin Eubanks has confirmed he will be leaving 'The Tonight Show' on May 28. After doing his "Headlines" segment, Leno called Eubanks to the stage and said, "We have one more headline to get to and it involves our very own Kevin Eubanks."

"After 18 years, I just need a change of pace and see what else is going on," Eubanks said. Back in February, NBC confirmed that Eubanks was ready leave.

"But it's a really difficult decision because this has become my second home, as it has been for the band, and I love the audience and the American people really love the show and it's been a wonderful experience to be here," he added.

"It has been a pleasure," Leno said. "You've been a great friend and really supportive. When those jokes die, I gotta look to you man."

"I thought about this and it wasn't that difficult," replied Eubanks. " After 18 years of playing America in to commercials, I'm gonna go somewhere where I can finish a song."

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By Apelila

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I caught that. Also caught another thing. I do wonder if TigerLADDY is male or female, not that I care but do wonder. As far as I know..Laddy is a male term. Just a wild thought this morning, not sure why.

By Don Pandanell

Leno told the same joke for 7 straight nights. I canceled him from my DVR and added Craig Ferguson in his place.

By Tova

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Kevin is very talented & personable. On his off time he plays at jazz clubs in different states and he is really good. Good Luck Kevin, hope to see you soon @ Jazz Alley.

By bandit1716

Hope he has saved some money. He will play hell getting paid as much as he is making now.

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