Last Monday, October 14, the most loyal followers of Van Gogh’s ear They were surprised by the release of a statement. The group thus confirmed that their path and that of Leire Martínez took different directions: “After 17 wonderful years full of music and emotions that we will never forget, we wish to announce that the professional trajectories of Leire and La Oreja de Van Gogh will follow separate paths”. Far from everything being there, the group wanted to go much further: “The decision was hard and difficult, but it comes after a long period of reflection and deep conversations during which we failed to bring together our different ways of living as a group”. Inevitably, many began to assume that Amaia Montero, who was the singer of the group at the beginning, was going to occupy again this position that Leire Martínez left empty.
But, for the moment, there has been no statement from him but there has been a reaction. Something that, as expected, gave a lot to talk about. TIt all happened thanks to the social media profile of “I went to EGB”, a story in which we remember many topics that marked not only the 80s, but also the 90s. Thus, after the publication of the group’s statement, They did not hesitate to share a photograph of the artist from San Sebastián accompanied by a very specific message: “Amaia, warm up when you are outside”. She was quick to react, and she did so with a laughing emoji and a heart. What seemed like a simple comment ended up becoming the target of much criticism against Amaia Montero. It is obvious that the departure of Leire Martínez from La Oreja de Van Gogh was not easy, This is why many have been very critical of the woman from San Sebastian and the “I went to the EGB” story.
Among the many comments, we could read the following: “Leire deserves all the respect”, “He left you alone. “He failed and now he comes back and you despise Leire.” or “Amaia was the essence of the group, but I think her time is over.” Leire had him supporting these 17 years, as well as singing wonderfully and playing phenomenally. It’s a sad situation, and I find this post disrespectful and frivolous on the part of yofuiaegb“.
Aware of the agitation which ensued and to avoid further misunderstandings on this subject, Amaia Montero chose to delete her comment. It’s obvious that this isn’t an easy step for her either. As no further details are given about Leire Martínez’s departure, the vast majority of people assume that this situation is due to the possible return of the San Sebastián native to Van Gogh’s La Oreja.
As Javi de Hoyos stated in Not even if we wereapparently, Montero reportedly signed with the group to perform a single concert. This would be something key since, as events progressed, they would go on tour or formalize their return to the group. However, in last Tuesday’s show, The journalist recognized that given the harsh criticism they received, this concert would be threatened.
Amaia Montero would have played a key role in the separation of Leire Martínez and La Oreja from Van Gogh
The native of San Sebastián would have planned her return to the stage with the group that marked her professional career. All this time Leire Martínez, for a few years, was upset by the constant speculation about the return of Amaia Montero to the group of which she was the singer. Inevitably, she felt “ignored” and “behind”.
Not only by the members of Van Gogh’s La Oreja, but also by some of his disciples. SO, Leire Martínez would have refused to participate in this concert that they had already signed with Amaia Montero to celebrate her return to the stage. After all, it was a really complex situation, and no wonder.
As confirmed by several colleagues like Elena Gómez in Public mirror, Martínez admitted that she would speak “when she considers herself ready”. All this without there being any official confirmation of Amaia Montero’s return to Van Gogh’s La Oreja. What we knew so far, is that the singer was preparing a new album, which will be her first after being away from the industry for six years.
