melondew
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Post by melondew on Nov 11, 2008 14:42:10 GMT -5
Ive heard it FIRST HAND FROM A LOT OF PEOPLE! I wouldn't just spared rumors Jesus. like you people got to have an open mind. all i was doing was trying to find out more about this guy not have people jump on my balls for pointing something out, and OBVIOUSLY im not the only person who thinks this, so before you put people down, just think about it, it just doesn't come out of no where. but of course closed minded people wont do that, they just jump on command . I don't know about all you but I don't want someone who is going going to quit in a year, i want someone whose in it for the long haul and Chris Shinn obviously isn't that guy. Or the would NOT be looking for a singer right now they would just got with him. I say the same thing about Travis but not everyone agrees and thats fine, i dont jump on their balls for that. If you re-read my post, you'll see that I never "jumped on your balls". I clarified some truth. "First hand from alot of people" doesn't mean anything if those people weren't Brad or Christopher. You're just speculating on what others may or may not have said. Chill out dude. And don't forget to ice those balls. Cold steak works good too lol!
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BlackPark
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Post by BlackPark on Nov 11, 2008 14:44:58 GMT -5
I would love to see you guys find a great lead singer who would stay with the band till death do you part or until Nico decided to take over her dad's legacy, which ever came first. Blind Melon is such a huge piece of people's life that to ever consider ending the band would be a blow against the fans (I know it would be like loosing Shannon all over again, at least to me). In these uncertain times, I like to think that at least there will always be the music of Blind Melon in the back of my head, moving me forward to my next day. Love all around BB
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Hoonaholic
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Post by Hoonaholic on Nov 11, 2008 14:47:17 GMT -5
Ive heard it FIRST HAND FROM A LOT OF PEOPLE! I wouldn't just spared rumors Jesus. like you people got to have an open mind. all i was doing was trying to find out more about this guy not have people jump on my balls for pointing something out, and OBVIOUSLY im not the only person who thinks this, so before you put people down, just think about it, it just doesn't come out of no where. but of course closed minded people wont do that, they just jump on command . I don't know about all you but I don't want someone who is going going to quit in a year, i want someone whose in it for the long haul and Chris Shinn obviously isn't that guy. Or the would NOT be looking for a singer right now they would just got with him. I say the same thing about Travis but not everyone agrees and thats fine, i dont jump on their balls for that. If you re-read my post, you'll see that I never "jumped on your balls". I clarified some truth. "First hand from alot of people" doesn't mean anything if those people weren't Brad or Christopher. You're just speculating on what others may or may not have said. Chill out dude. sorry man i quoted the wrong person, ment to quote sonya
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allthatineeded
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"though the course may change sometimes rivers always reach the sea."
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Post by allthatineeded on Nov 11, 2008 14:47:57 GMT -5
What Lemonade is saying has some validity to it. Yves and Matt, you guys are so tight with Chris that maybe you are not seeing the forest through the trees. Or you just have more insight into where Chris is at in his life right now. Fact is there were issues when UT broke up and their break-up hit me almost as much as when BM lost its voice. Partially because I never saw the UT break-up coming. It's hard being a melon fan sometimes, we've been through a lot in the last 17 years. I will say this, if Chris is committed to joining BM then I couldn't be more excited. I will still miss Travis since he joined the band in a more organic way. Travis had a lot of hoon-like qualities. Other than Chris singing in a higher register he is nothing like Shannon and I think that is a very good thing. Travis joining the band was a regrouping of BM, Chris joining would be a REBIRTH.
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yves
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Post by yves on Nov 11, 2008 14:47:53 GMT -5
If you re-read my post, you'll see that I never "jumped on your balls". I clarified some truth. "First hand from alot of people" doesn't mean anything if those people weren't Brad or Christopher. You're just speculating on what others may or may not have said. Chill out dude. sorry man i quoted the wrong person, ment to quote sonya no worries bro.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 14:52:28 GMT -5
And, remember... It's been almost 8 years of growth.
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yves
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Post by yves on Nov 11, 2008 16:32:25 GMT -5
What Lemonade is saying has some validity to it. Yves and Matt, you guys are so tight with Chris that maybe you are not seeing the forest through the trees. Or you just have more insight into where Chris is at in his life right now. Fact is there were issues when UT broke up and their break-up hit me almost as much as when BM lost its voice. Partially because I never saw the UT break-up coming. It's hard being a melon fan sometimes, we've been through a lot in the last 17 years. I will say this, if Chris is committed to joining BM then I couldn't be more excited. I will still miss Travis since he joined the band in a more organic way. Travis had a lot of hoon-like qualities. Other than Chris singing in a higher register he is nothing like Shannon and I think that is a very good thing. Travis joining the band was a regrouping of BM, Chris joining would be a REBIRTH. I hear ya 100% and your opinion is similar to mine. I was crushed when Unified Theory split up. I the years leading up to BM's reunion with Travis, I never thought Brad or Christopher would ever tour again, let alone as Blind Melon. I know I'm probably starting to sound like a broken record, but this is it...now's the time. These guys need Chris and Chris needs them. The writing is on the wall. They need a brother...not another. Chris has a long history with Brad and Christopher. No matter how UT split, that was 8 years ago. They are friends and let's not forget...they have chemistry as musicians. Chemistry + Talent + Friendship + History = Chris being in this band. You said it best, this would be a REBIRTH! I'd love to see this board get really positive and as much as Travis did for BM, it's highly unlikely that bridge will be rebuilt anytime soon. Chris Shinn isn't an option...he's the guy.
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allthatineeded
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Post by allthatineeded on Nov 11, 2008 18:57:50 GMT -5
With every passing day and every step the band and others take the less likely reconciliation with Travis becomes. I start to wonder what Travis will be doing in the future. There are no total winners in this situation, BM is out a lot of time and money invested in a project that has to go in another direction. Travis may have burned some bridges and I've got to think that a record label is going to take this into account when deciding to put some money behind him. He hasn’t exactly established a good track record with all of this.
Is it too early to start thinking a double bill with Travis opening for BM?
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Post by waltermelon on Nov 15, 2008 10:00:50 GMT -5
wow! ive been away from here for a while. ive only just found out travis aint with the band anymore, im really really shocked. i just hope the band continue, id be devastated if the band ended. id love to see jena kraus be the new lead singer, shes on soup singing with shannon so already theres a beautiful connection and she lives and breathes BM just like all us fans. if its not her ill still always support the band no matter what
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Post by ~Laura~ on Nov 15, 2008 16:59:37 GMT -5
Just putting in my two cents.. I never heard Chris Shinn till just now and I was blown away.. Why did they get Travis to begin with.. Chris is way better.. I understand it's Chris's decision in the end, but if he becomes the lead singer my husband will actually start to listen to Melon again.. Sorry but he really hated Travis as a singer from the beginning (still doesn't like him ) and I was just happy to have Melon back that I didn't care who was singing.. Not saying that I don't love the new album but I hate that there is even has to be a poll for a singer.. I think with the things that have been said on both sides that it would be best for Travis not to even be considered.. Only for the fact that whoever was in the wrong, who's to say after another album and part of a tour there is another split.. Let the band go in a different direction and let Travis go his.. I think that Chris would truly do BM justice because of his sound (similar to Shannon).. and if he is a good song writer that would help greatly to bring BM into the future.. Especially if there is already chemistry with Chris..
and P. S. Please BM no extended laughing on any of the new music..
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Post by ~Laura~ on Nov 15, 2008 17:07:59 GMT -5
so sorry i didn't read any of the above messages before posting.. but i completely agree.. REBIRTH!!!
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Post by ~Laura~ on Nov 15, 2008 17:13:03 GMT -5
Does Jena still have the voice though.. I haven't heard anything but a bit piece from her if anyone has any links to anything she has recently sung.. But what I did hear of her recently didn't sound like she had the power in her voice anymore.. Maybe it was just me though..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2008 19:32:54 GMT -5
I know this is a stretch but why don't they ask Chris Cornell?
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Post by foreverlights on Nov 15, 2008 21:17:14 GMT -5
I know this is a stretch but why don't they ask Chris Cornell? he's being considered for Plant's position in Zeppelin according to rumours...
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Post by foreverlights on Nov 15, 2008 21:20:43 GMT -5
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