The tour runs until May before the band heads to Australia and the U.K. for more throwback shows through October. Gilbert remains unfazed by the change, and despite all early NFG songs having been written for multiple guitar parts, the band uses no backing tracks. The exact charges are as follows: two counts of lewd conduct with a minor under 14, three counts of lewd conduct with a minor 14 or 15, one count of intent to commit a lewd act with a minor and one count of possession of child pornography. We’ve had our differences with Steve over the years that have led us to this decision. Original founding member and rhythm guitarist for the rock group The band cut ties with rhythm guitar and co-founding member Steve Klein in December 2013, after Klein was charged with multiple counts of lewd conduct with a minor, and the group has not chosen to tour with a second guitarist. But I can tell you, from my many years of experience in this specialty area of criminal defense, I wholeheartedly believe that Steve Klein is innocent of all of these charges. The trek features two of the band’s first six albums played top-to-bottom each night -- the LPs played vary from show to show -- and the prolific formula has forced band members back to the lab. In the matter of Steve Klein, since his case has now been brought into issue by the media, I am permitted to make a few statements. Our original article on this developing story can be seen below the statement, and we will continue to update with new information. New Releases. Read the statement below, and scroll down to see the rest of our coverage on this developing story. We love Steve however personal differences have guided this decision and we no longer feel we can work with him. “People don’t know what star-struck is until they’ve met Tom Hanks.” The story goes like this: The son of New Found Glory’s A&R guy at MCA Records (now Universal Music Group) wanted to learn “Hit or Miss” for a talent show, and while the band was visiting the MCA exec’s house and teaching him the song, the son’s friend — Hanks’ son —  stopped by, with Hanks himself as chaperone. “The later songs on [2006's] Coming Home and [2004's] Catalyst -- listening to those records again, I find myself thinking, “Man, these sounded good!” I’m pumped.”. Late last year, New Found Glory fired guitarist and primary songwriter Steve Klein over what were called "personal differences." Steve Klein is not accused of having any lewd actual physical contact with any minor. The Biz premium subscriber content has moved to Billboard.com/business. The possession of child pornography charge is based solely on Steve allegedly “possessing” the videos of chats with the female strangers from the adult website. Floridian pop-punk unit New Found Glory have announced the departure of guitarist and founding member Steve Klein, taking to their Facebook page … “We have not decided on who will fill Steve’s position,” the band write, “however we will let you know our plans as soon as we figure that out.” The band then conclude, “We love you, our fans, so much and appreciate your dedication and loyalty to our band.” See the full dispatch, below.