Why did Gary Young leave the band Pavement?

Considering the recent resurgence of interest towards Pavement, it seems like an ideal moment to explore one of the band’s lesser-known members – Gary Young. As their drummer, he was part of the group for a span of five years and played an essential role in their transformation from unknown acts to celebrated Gen-X icons. However, his departure followed shortly after this period, and we aim to shed light on the reasons behind it.