3 Doors Down bassist suspended by band

3 Doors Down have suspended bandmate Todd Harrell to protect the US band's 'image and integrity' after the bassit was charged with DUI.

The bassist for 3 Doors Down has been suspended indefinitely by the US band following his DUI arrest.

Todd Harrell was charged on Tuesday in Mississippi with a second DUI offence involving a substance other than alcohol.

The rock group said in a statement on Thursday that Harrell was suspended to protect the band's "image and integrity".

In 2012, Harrell's Cadillac rear-ended another vehicle. He was later found to be driving under the influence of prescription drugs and was convicted.

The band says it is encouraging Harrell to "address and resolve his problems".

3 Doors Down's hits include Kryptonite, When I'm Gone and Here Without You.

The band's first two albums, 2000's The Better Life and 2002's Away From the Sun, have sold 6 million copies and 4 million copies, respectively.


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