Dave, Brian and I went to Germany for the second tour in February, 1997. Buck Malen joined us as our bass player at this time. Kim 13 soon joined on Vox organ. Shortly after the tour Dave Anderson re-joined us on bass. I also learned, for the most part, that the world is a cold place.
Business is business no matter what the product.
Something that does bother me about the music industry occurs both in the business side and the creative side of music and that is the break-down in honest communication. It happens between bands and small label owners, it happens between band members and it results in the break-down of good working relationships. People in this business tend to be creative and volatile. Sometimes expectations get out of line with reality, sometimes financial problems are a factor, sometimes personal problems get in the way. I think there is a tendency for people in this business to just shoot from the hip rather than think things through, discuss things honestly and rationally and work toward a solution.