OFF: Queensryche Rage was BOC Going on's

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I forwarded the Queensryche/Nuno Benecort thing to a friend of mine at a
radio station and here's his rather spirited reply.

Generally speaking I agree with him on this one.

Well everyone enjoy.  Let the fireworks begin.

  --Eric
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axl nemetz wrote:
>
> This sort of narrow-mindedness sickens me!  I'm barely a casual fan of
> Extreme and Nuno, but I am a hardcore fan of giving artists the latitude to
> try any damn thing they want.  We don't have to like it, but they _must_ be
> allowed to follow their muse wherever it leads.  How would Nuno joining
> Queensryche be selling out?  What's the possible upside of joining a band
> whose American label folded 6 months ago and who've arguably been in a
> creative rut the better part of this decade?  Money?  Doubtful.  Could it
> be... the music!!  How about if he's always been a fan of the band and
> joined when _they_ asked _him_ to join?  Is it written somewhere that just
> 'cause Nuno was in a band "like" Extreme doesn't mean he's allowed to be in
> a band "like" Queensryche?  And sorry to disappoint the keepers of the holy
> Queensryche flame, but stylistically both bands covered similar ground after
> all, what with the concept albums, big Broadway-style stage shows, and
> operatic lead singers.  If Nuno's playing with Extreme and solo demonstrated
> anything, it's his stylistic versatility (albeit often at the expense of a
> unique identity).  Was it a sin when Steve Morse played with Deep Purple?
> Was it a sin when Joe Satriani backed Mick Jagger on tour?  I say "go ahead"
> to both.  Only playing with the "expected" musicians yields predictable,
> "expectable" music, as we all endured in the 80's (with large forgettable
> chunks of both hair metal and speed metal) and the 70's too (southern rock).
> Jeez, music ought to be about freedom and self-expression, not expectations.
> Let 'em all play with whoever they want, and a pox on small-mindedness!
>
> This turned into venting.  >:(  Sorry.  You can forward this back to the
> group, if you think it's worthy and/or if it's appropriate.  Thanx!!  Later,
> dude!!
>
> At 05:58 PM 2/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >Is this true!??
> >
> >  --EF

> >
> >> >
> >> > Random stuff...Chris DiGarmo is gone from Queensryche?  Horrors!
> >>
> >> Yeah, what's the deal there ? Being replaced by Nuno Bettencourt ? Might as
> >> well kiss that band goodbye, if you haven't already :-)
> >
> >No shit?  Man, that dog don't hunt!  Goes to show you anyone can sell
> >out.  When Extreme was in their moment in the sun, Nuno always used
> >to wax so philosophical about principles etc.  But then Extreme
> >breaks up, his solo record tanks, and voila, Queensryche!  I predict
> >a zero percent probability that this will be fruitful...
> >theo
> >
> >