Adam Kowalczyk, Member of the Band? Options

[lynn32701]

Okay, I really hate to admit this but I never knew who Adam Kowalczyk was until recently! I know, I know. I've been a fan of LIVE since 94 and I've always known the band LIVE as Ed, Pat and the Chads. I've been to concerts, I've seen Adam up on stage (and recent shows, right up front, alongside Chad). Ed nevers "introduces" the band while performing so I just thought he was some guy that toured w/the band. I've seen his name on the CD sleeves as "the band would like to thank ...". I think V, he's listed as a band member, if I remember correct?

I FINALLY made the connection when I saw Adam's MySpace page and realized who this guitarist/singer was all these years! So my question, whether it merits a long discussion, why isn't Adam listed as a true member of the band? He tours w/the guys, he's on the albums. Is he the equivalent of the "Fifth Beatle"? Does the band have a budget and can only name "so many" band members?! Adam is a wonderful singer, performer, guitarist ... and should be recognized as a true member of the band! Just my two cents ...

[Hoodstock]

This discussion has popped up here before. Live is the original four members, and in respect to the origins of the band, they remain so. Live has played with multiple people on tour throughout the years and has also recorded with others. I know Ed, Pat, Chad and Chad never laid down the keyboards on TDTH.

Although he is a great addition, does great on tour, and is related to the lead singer, he is not Live.

You can go back to the inside of the MJ cover where it says:

Live is: Edward Kowalczyk, Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer, Chad Gracey. That is Live.