BOC: New Setlist

[John A Swartz]

>> I sure hope so.  Eyes should be at the front of the stage.

>If Eric can't hack it these days, why not jettison the guy and get somebody
new.

Or, just do more Buck songs and let Buck sing, which is what they were
doing.

I don't support the idea of kicking Eric out because of some vocal problems,
anymore than I support the idea of kicking Albert out for various reasons.
You don't just kick out someone who's been a viable member for years
just because there's a problem - you try and FIX the problem, IMHO.  Many
people have said that BOC just doesn't seem the same if Eric isn't the
lead vocalist, so I would think that BOC should make an investment in him
if he has vocal issues and try and get him some help from a specialist.
Yeah, maybe I'm being wonderfully naive and all that, but you don't buy
a new car just 'cuz you got a flat tire...

On another point, and you could probably use this point as an argument
for or against getting rid of the guy - BOC's best days are probably
behind them (not that good days may not be ahead, but will they ever
headline stadiums again? I wouldn't bet on it) and replacing him will
do little if anything as far as the general public is concerned to change
BOC's fate.  So, why p*ss off hard-core fans, not to mention a band
member for over 25 years for a change that's likely to have no major
difference in the band's future?

John

ObCD:  The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper