Pat is playing bass for Live! Options

[LiveForNow]

Pat Seals that is. Gotcha!
https://www.instagram.com/patseals/?hl=en

Below is a new band photo:
https://media.zenfs.com/en/spin_digital_med...4d7c800fcbe9d86

A few things stand out to me when I see this:

The first is, and I had this experience when I saw Live in 2023, is that seeing this lineup tour under the name Live makes me very sad. The interpersonal conflicts of this band are so painful to watch, and the sadness I experience seeing that this what is now Live overwhelms my love for the music. I don't think I can bring myself to see this version of the band. If this was Ed's solo band I wouldn't mind. But seeing the Live logo above this band reminds me of who/what isn't there.

The second is, since Ed got control of the band, there already have been several lineup changes, and an official lineup is really mentioned if ever. Pat Seals replaced Chris Heerlein on bass, but there was never an announcement. Robin is no longer in the band either, and no announcement. I have no idea if Live is Ed with touring musicians or these are official band members... not that it really matters. But my sense is every one of these guys is replaceable, and Ed either replaces them when he sees fit, or they leave the band when it is no longer worth it. My guess is, with perhaps the exception of Zak, they are paid very little and are strictly hired guns.

I don't believe we will ever see an original lineup reunion ever again. I assume Ed makes more money without CCP, and until there is financial or legal pressure to reunite (which I don't think there ever will be), Ed has no reason to rekindle.



This post has been edited by LiveForNow: Nov 12 2025, 4:31 pm

[Lakini's Juice]

Pat Seals that is.
I don't believe we will ever see an original lineup reunion ever again. I assume Ed makes more money without CCP, and until there is financial or legal pressure to reunite (which I don't think there ever will be), Ed has no reason to rekindle.

They brought it on themselves. The victimcard of both Chads has expired. They really showed their true colors these last few years.

[Merica]

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