Members That Leave A Band, Has this happened with any of your favorite bands?
thefireball
Feb 26 2011, 04:41 AM
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I really love listening to Skillet, but I just found out yesterday that the lead guitarist, Ben Kasica, is leaving the band. sad.gif
Kinda made my eyes water because he's a guitar hero to me. He said, "After getting off the road, I will be focusing on building my other companies, producing and developing artists at Skies Fall Studios and designing for LifeLoveMusic Clothing. I also look forward very much to being home and catching up on churchlife, family and friends."

Makes me sad because I wanted to meet him along with the rest of the band someday. Oh well, I'm thankful I got to see them all in concert back in May 2010 - even though I was near the very back of the stadium. wink.gif And I'll bet after being 10 years on the road it's time for a break. smile.gif
He was only 16 when he joined the band, by the way. cool.gif

My dad said jokingly, "So you gonna audition for them?" laugh.gif I said, "Nah, I ain't good enough for Skillet." Plus I don't wanna be on the road all the time. wink.gif

Does anybody have similar experiences? You had listened to the band for years and then a band member leaves...and you're like... ohmy.gif

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Feb 26 2011, 01:54 PM
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Portnoy most recently. That absolutely blew me away, caught me completely off guard. The only thing good about these things is the anticipation about how the music will sound, I feel hopeful for Dream Theater thankfully, so the anticipation is good. smile.gif

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thefireball
Feb 26 2011, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Feb 26 2011, 06:54 AM) *
Portnoy most recently. That absolutely blew me away, caught me completely off guard. The only thing good about these things is the anticipation about how the music will sound, I feel hopeful for Dream Theater thankfully, so the anticipation is good. smile.gif


Exactly. Definitely keep positive. This is a time for a new sound from the band. After all, these people that leave the band aren't dead - laugh.gif They are still alive; just doing something different. I'll definitely attempt to follow Ben. And maybe he'll go solo or join another band. Definitely will listen to 'em if so. wink.gif

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Feb 26 2011, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Feb 26 2011, 01:54 PM) *
Portnoy most recently

Yeah, I was surpsied when that was announced. But managed to hold back the tears tongue.gif

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Possibly with RHCP, but it happened before so.. smile.gif I'm sad because they are not gonna achieve the same quality IMO.

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