All these years later and they are all still sitting in virtually the same confused space, funny it's like for all their alleged cool they never really left home. from the outside update the Hollywood curse is no one actually talks...I don't think Ax knows he has a phone, for all practical purposes its easy for me to remember its my birthday...but as stated here everyone but Ax runs to answer it...

Well this little hiatus of sorts has certainly enabled us to get to know everyone a little better.

STP will benefit more in my opinion. They are the more flexible band as far as sound and being able to incorporate what Scott has taken in during the hiatus. They will also appreciate having a gifted writer singer back. The big issue with VR to me is they have cultivated a seemingly enlightened view of negativity to themselves. He is an addict, well yeah they all are. Addicts are a pain in the ass you can't save them unless they want to be saved... Funny they forgot and I learned it from them.

The first phase of looking for a singer was so cynical, defensive and negative towards the creative talent in America it just sticks. Who would really want to associate themselves with that? It's not dangerous it's bad business . They can't go out now and say "we had so much talents and so much response to our first search for a singer we are excited and are sure this time we will find an even better fit, as a matter of fact we have stuff in the wings that is mind blowing." Nope they are so concerned with Image they don't have one. They could have oh they could have but know they are going to limp on to solo projects and European tours like they did when Guns and Roses imploded. Priceless to listen to big business, it strikes me the people they are so concerned with impressing Label, muzak, et al...can't even figure out the basics of the music industry... They made their bed... no they can lay in it...

I vote for the Silhouette, at least she looks interesting....but with the people they hang out with trying to impress that ain't ever going to happen....You just can't be A list talent following the crowd, which is why at the end of the Day I think Scott/STP will end up on top.....and VR will continue to fade from view. Not dangerous in the right way, not anymore. Might as well go with Harvey the rabbit, down down down the rabbit hole with Alice.... least she won't lie to you...... but I would agree it is easier just to hang out with the old A listers... it's safe not dangerous... They need to lose that saying or live it with some sincerity. A gifted animator won't save you now, time to jump in the deep end....

another way in through the out door...

Shake ups in both camps.. Still think release/negotiate this as a band called Chinese Democracy.... move the f on....take all these musicians of the shelf before you become everything you hate..