A member who communicates with the fans takes a backseat to ability. If Bucket and ROn were a wash playing wise, then yes something good would have come out of it.
As I said:
So even if you have issues with his guitar playing (for whatever personal reason you may have), you gotta admit that something good did come out of Ron replacing Buckethead.
Did you read my post or did you use your standard response to my posts? I said I even like the 2006 lineup. Last time I checked Bucket wasnt in that lineup and Ron was
Yes, its cool that Ron responds to emails and questions but that does not make up for the loss in what actually matters...the music/lineup/touring etc
But I thought the 2006 line up wasn't as good as the one with the guy wearing a bucket on his head.....
So you already adjusted to the idea of having no bucket in the band. That's great.
What loss?
Both are very capable guitar players.
One guy just doesn't wanna be there.
The touring? Well the line up with Ron managed to tour the world..... The band was awesome.... The crowds loved the shows.
What more do you want?
I'd rather have a band with people (yes, Ron too!) who want to be there rather than somebody who's happier doing his own thing.
Maybe the future isn't as bleak as you assume? Maybe you can adjust to whatever the future brings! There's still hope.
/jarmo
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