Dave Matthews paid a rare tribute to former eponymous violinist Boyd Tinsley as the Dave Matthews Band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, years after Tinsley was removed from the group due to legal issues.
Tinsley, 60, was inducted into the Dave Matthews Band on October 19, despite the fact that he has not been a member since 2018.
As he rattled off a list of people he wanted to thank, Matthews, 57, noted that Tinsley was “obviously not here” but hoped he was doing well.
“Boyd Tinsley, wherever you are, we hope you find the happiness you’re looking for,” Matthews said.
Dave Matthews speaks at his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19.
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Tinsley played violin for the popular rock group from 1992 until his departure in 2018. In May 2018, a former bandmate filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Tinsley.
Former Crystal Garden trumpeter James Frost-Winn sued Tinsley that year, claiming he faced “sexually predatory harassment” from the musician from 2015 to 2016. Shortly before the allegations became public, father-of-two Tinsley announced on social media that he was taking a “break” from touring and the Dave Matthews Band to “focus on my family and my health.”
After the lawsuit became public, a rep for the band confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement that Tinsley is “no longer a member of the band.”
“We are shocked by these disturbing allegations and were not previously aware of them,” the statement said.
A day after the lawsuit was filed, Tinsley released a statement claiming his innocence.
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Dave Matthews performs in November 2023.
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“I will defend myself against these false accusations,” he said. “These allegations have caused embarrassment for my family, friends and fans. I will fight both in and out of court to repair the damage that has been done.”
In 2019, Tinsley and Frost-Winn settled the lawsuit, with the parties agreeing to an $837,000 settlement, according to Rolling Stone. But in February 2024, Frost-Winn’s lawyers reportedly filed a new lawsuit, claiming Tinsley violated the “mutual non-disparagement” clause of the 2022 social media post about the case.
Rolling Stone, citing screenshots filed as evidence in court filings, reported that Tinsley did not mention Frost-Winn by name, but allegedly called his accuser a “very troubled and disturbed person” on social media.
Then in June 2024, Tinsley was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he crashed his car in Rio, Va. Billboard citing the Albemarle County Police Department and TMJ. The hearing was supposed to be held at the beginning of this month.
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