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[Existentialist]

I thought that Live would debut new songs during last week's shows based on my hearing last summer that they were excited about planning a new album. I had it on pretty good word and they were supposed to be ready to get it done. Since they didn't, I have to wonder why plans changed and what that means for the future of the band? I heard at least two and maybe three of the guys had a major shouting match backstage near the end of last summer, and I also heard that after the Sayreville show last night, Ed left the stage and went immediately into a car and just left. Not to mention the setlists. Anyone have information or speculation?

[Pokey]

Very few people get a job that is also their absolute passion in life .. Live do have that luxury and I'm willing to bet most of us don't go to work for fun. Any one of the 4 of them probably has more money than all of us here on the board combined or something so I don't think they're doing these shows because they're strapped for cash .. I mean sure they are probably nice little injections of cash to have and all. It seriously pisses me off when people think because celebrities aren't on the cover of every magazine that they must be struggling for cash. It's like South Park says "Britney had to sell her version 4 jet and downgrade to the version 3 which doesn't have remote surround sound". I see that's what you're saying but if they're not earning as much as they used to they just have to adjust their living habits, the rest of us have to.

[SJN1279]

Very few people get a job that is also their absolute passion in life .. Live do have that luxury and I'm willing to bet most of us don't go to work for fun. Any one of the 4 of them probably has more money than all of us here on the board combined or something so I don't think they're doing these shows because they're strapped for cash .. I mean sure they are probably nice little injections of cash to have and all. It seriously pisses me off when people think because celebrities aren't on the cover of every magazine that they must be struggling for cash. It's like South Park says "Britney had to sell her version 4 jet and downgrade to the version 3 which doesn't have remote surround sound". I see that's what you're saying but if they're not earning as much as they used to they just have to adjust their living habits, the rest of us have to.

Adjusting living habits is easier said that done, especially when you have kids. Most Americans earning potential peaks at age 50, but Live's earning potential peaked ten years ago. Being in a rock band doesn't offer free medical coverage either. They are independent contractors and if they don't go out and work, they no longer get paid.

Live has been touring non-stop ever since they were dropped from Epic. Is that a coincidence? I think not. I also do not think Ed would have agreed to open for the Counting Crows, without an album to promote, if money wasn't an issue. So, while I don't think any member of the band is starving, I also don't think they would necessary be comfortable without touring and playing shows.

[Pokey]

Adjusting living habits is easier said that done, especially when you have kids. Most Americans earning potential peaks at age 50, but Live's earning potential peaked ten years ago. Being in a rock band doesn't offer free medical coverage either. They are independent contractors and if they don't go out and work, they no longer get paid.

Live has been touring non-stop ever since they were dropped from Epic. Is that a coincidence? I think not. I also do not think Ed would have agreed to open for the Counting Crows, without an album to promote, if money wasn't an issue. So, while I don't think any member of the band is starving, I also don't think they would necessary be comfortable without touring and playing shows.

Wait what, live have been touring non stop? What about all the time off ...? Only a few shows in march 2008, the one before was one show in december, one show in november and before that it wasn't exactly grueling. They're hardly a hardcore touring band that needs to pay to keep the wolves at bay.

I think they're probably more than comfortable since they probably have their hands in a few other money making pies along the way too (as you would). I mean for instance doesn't Gracey own his own business? Aren't some of the wives working too? What makes that any different from your average American family other than the fact that they have millions or at least hundreds of thousands (or should have) still in the bank from yesteryear? If they're having trouble adjusting from a lavish lifestyle where the toilet is made of gold to having to adjust a bit then that's their problem. Bottom line is, I don't think all their tours now are simpley to make ends meet, it'd be to have fun doing your dream job and earning some nice cash along the way, pretty easy living if you ask me, I'd love to be in their position.