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It aint only business people. Just be decent, and most folks will be decent to you. Need I remind people of the public lambasting of that FB I sold you, and cryptically at that, when you know I'm on the board? Sorry to derail your thread Willie.

I would have come picked them up!

Happy to hear from you Brooks. Heal, and if this was caused by someone's idiocy on the road, take them to the fucking cleaners.

Oh Jesus! Hope you're comfortable bro. Best wishes from MD.

--> QUOTE(David B @ Oct 14 2010, 03:18 PM) ← Oh boy, that is exactly how I envisioned it! (EL exhales, passes out, flies to Chicago)

Good. I'm always looking for a stupid reason to do my acoustic version of Hail To The Redskins. I thought that might catch your attention, Dave. Depending on how many interceptions Jay Cutler has thrown by then, you may be able to score tickets cheap. I must have been in some mind funk 'cause I too thought the Skins where @ CHI this Sunday, but they're actually home vs Indy! This makes me feel much better. Kinda like when Scissor Sisters cancelled their MIN/STP gig on the night of the Golden Jam.

I want to do side one of The Wild, The Willing & The Innocent.

We can start by not being so over-dramatic. Really? I thought I was being rational and witty. Oh well, it's all gone to shit here, hasn't it. Meant undramatic-ally, of course. I was looking for that drama cat earlier.

Why? Because some of us think Jol was an asshole for treating some people one way and others another? No, it's 'cause some of the comments here come off so petty and small that it's infuriating, yet laughable. Look, I know folks have their beefs. I'm sympathetic with "some people", even one of them in some respects. But for fuck's sake, let's rally to restore sanity here.

Hey CM. Kinda makes you wanna throw the keys to the HFC at the screen and walk the fuck away, don't it?

We did get a no on a Paul Stanley type Standard, the one with the Ibanez-like features.

Aw, come on Austin! Post Jol surprises list, to me, so far: 1-Crowns 2-Logo placement 3-FB's 4-? I'm sure we'll be seeing more...

Portnoy's sister has chimed in... http://eddietrunk.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd...3517/pid/400512

When I think of Carmine I think of Rod Stewart, and some insufferable "drum stomp" thing at the M3 Festival. And why him and his bro pronounce their names differently.

What about the Copeland analogy? And of course there's Zep/Bonzo. More obscure, but while the quality of Motorhead's drumming certainly improved when Mikkey Dee came on board, Philthy Phil's trashy style was a huge part of their early sound. They became a different band when they replaced him. Yeah, noted, for sure. Zep has done shows without Bonzo and you could make an argument that they would have been successful/viable had they chose to continue, but Police without Copeland definitely leans more towards the Peart without Rush thing than the DT without Portnoy thing. There must be a trio X factor. You got that right! It's getting real good on Eddie Trunk's Facebook page about all this.

Agreed...not the same, but similar none the less. Gotta go with ZR on this. Chris's Slayer analogy is graspable, but to me there's Peart/Rush... ...then there's all the other drummer/band combination's out there. Like I said in the OP, he seems like a nice enough guy (anyone who plays for fun with Paul Gilbert, waxes nicely on the Rush doc, and is friends with Eddie Trunk is OK w/me) but that statement! Yeesh!

Oh, he did.

Not a fan, although I thought the drummer seemed like a likeable enough fellow. Some of the things in this statement are a little too... I don't know. Check it out: Wednesday September 8th 2010 I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write: After 25 years, I have decided to leave Dream Theater....the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century. To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision...it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so.... After having had such amazing experiences playing with Hail, Transatlantic and Avenged Sevenfold this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in Dream Theater... Please don't misinterpret me, I love the DT guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them...it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break... Dream Theater was always my baby...and I nurtured that baby every single day and waking moment of my life since 1985...24/7, 365...never taking time off from DT's never-ending responsibilites (even when the band was "off" between cycles)...working overtime and way beyond the call of duty that most sane people ever would do for a band... But I've come to the conclusion that the DT machine was starting to burn me out...and I really needed a break from the band in order to save my relationship with the other members and keep my DT spirit hungry and inspired. We have been on an endless write/record/tour cycle for almost 20 years now (of which I have overseen EVERY aspect without a break) and while a few months apart from each other here & there over the years has been much needed and helpful, I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a "hiatus" to recharge our batteries and "save me from ourselves"... Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather...I even offered to do some occasional work throughout 2011 against my initial wishes, but it was not to be... While it truly hurts for me to even think of a Dream Theater without Mike Portnoy (hell, my father named the band!!), I do not want to stand in their way...so I have decided to sacrifice myself and simply leave the band so as to not hold them back against their wishes.... Strangely enough, I just read an interview that I recently did that asked me about the future of DT and I talked about "always following your heart and being true to yourself"...sadly I must say that at this particular moment, my heart is not with Dream Theater...and I would simply be "going through the motions", and would honestly NOT be true to myself if I stayed for the sake of obligation without taking the break I felt I needed. I wish the guys the best and hope the music and legacy we created together is enjoyed by fans for decades to come...I am proud of every album we made, every song we wrote and every show we played.... I'm sorry to all the disappointed DT fans around the world...I really tried to salvage the situation and make it work...I honestly just wanted a break (not a split)...but happiness cannot be forced, it needs to come from within.... You DT fans are the greatest fans in the world and as you all know, I have always busted my ass for you guys and I hope that you will stay with me on my future musical journey, wherever it may lead me....(and as you all know my work ethic, there will surely be no shortage of future MP projects!) Sadly... Your fearless ex-leader and drummer, MP "Move on be brave, don't weep at my grave, because I am no longer here... But please never let your memory of me disappear...." --- The Spirit Carries On Damn dude. Get over yourself. Third person? Waterloo!

Never know 'til you ask. I'm giving away a guitar at the Mother May I show/benefit for drummer Rob, and he may be able to reciprocate. Let me know if you'd like me to take further action.

Please forward Chris this: http://www.amanaplanacamera.com/ It's Damon from Mother May I. He's a freelance camera guy (works pro gigs).

Good. I'm always looking for a stupid reason to do my acoustic version of Hail To The Redskins.

That's a little heavy, 'aint it?

Are we doing a home base hotel?

Those are BAD ASS stonge, especially the bass!