Let's Speculate Options

[LiveForNow]

Let's pass the time by speculating about the various reasons Live might be so silent. Here are my guesses:

-The Live business entity is entangled with the UFD fiasco, and they need to untangle that.

-CG previously called the pandemic a plandemic. Perhaps he is refusing to get the vaccine, and Ed and/or the others won't tour with him because of it. The Offspring recently booted their drummer for not getting vaccinated.

-The band is fighting again.

-Ed, CT, or PD is paranoid about Covid and won't go on tour until it's gone.

This post has been edited by LiveForNow: Aug 19 2021, 6:35 pm

[Voodoo Lady]

My speculations:
-Ed wants to completely separate himself from CCP until the Think Loud/UFD legal issues are resolved.
-Ed signed some sort of agreement upon the reunion. One of the agreements was to refrain from solo work/material. (I also speculate that he cannot make social media posts on his own accounts without some sort of band approval). The Think Loud/UFD legal issues started, and now Ed is stuck waiting, can’t do solo work while waiting, and can’t communicate on social media while waiting (and is kicking himself).
-They are fighting again. Perhaps political differences? Creative differences?
-They decided to retire but before announcing retirement, want to cash in on Secret Samadhi anniversary tour merch & perhaps a one last tour. (Really, really hope this is not the case, as this is so wrong). Hence, they are just sitting around waiting for the anniversary date to roll around with no motivation to do anything new, as they can just skirt on by with offering a package to fans similar of the TC anniversary, & ride out into the sunset with the same 12 song setlist.
-It’s all Pat’s unhappiness (he didn’t smile once the whole last tour- he just wants to fish) and they have to find a new bassist & cannot right now. (Wild, I know, but I did get weird vibes from Pat).
-They are absolutely oblivious to all current fan speculation and every thing is okay. They don’t realize their shortcomings compared to other artists in 2020-21. It’s like, the pandemic is their sabbatical. Think the meme where everything is on fire and the dog is sitting there with his coffee cup saying “This is fine.”
-Member(s) are having personal problems, such as marital (CG posted regarding that on his birthday) and have asked each other for time and space to heal.

That’s all I got.