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What year did George McConnell join the band Widespread Panic?
In 2003, Widespread Panic released Ball, the first studio album with McConnell as the guitarist.
What was the name of the first Widespread Panic album George McConnell was on?
In 2003, Widespread Panic released Ball, the first studio album with McConnell as the guitarist.
What instrument does George McConnell play?
In 2003, Widespread Panic released Ball, the first studio album with McConnell as the guitarist.
Is George McConnell in the band Widespread Panic?
On August 2, 2006, nearing the end of the summer tour, Widespread Panic announced that George McConnell had left the band.

Question: When did he leave?
Self-contained rewrite: When did George McConnell leave Widespread Panic?