Īs Lennon said, 'WAR IS OVER (If You Want It)' No point in going on if he's not into it.īut we hear fear in his voice. Obviously, if he doesn't want to play, fine. We don't neil to help us decide what is best. We're all adults and have freedom to make our own choices. I support him, whatever his reasoning.īrother Alan, appreciate the thoughts, as always. Neil may have other important reasons, his own health for instance, or that of DH. Thank you so much for all you have given, and the mountains of sonic treasure still to come. Toast is on heavy rotation, and what a masterpiece it is! He has been coming through for us at a rapid pace. I see Neil’s commitment to his Art, to his fans, regardless of tours not launched. It’s better to Burn out, like a flame, than to just fade away. He has been driven, addicted to delivering us new music and live shows for 50years. He has never been one to rest on his laurels. I am sorry if many of you are not ok with letting the Big Man retire.

I am a lucky bastard to have seen him play live 18x since 1988.

He has a very protective approach, & an admirable and fierce love for his fans & bandmates. His stand on playing shows is based on a real fear of people dying as a result of his decisions. If Neil decides to never play live with an audience again, I can accept it. It kicked my ass harder than any bug I have encountered. I work in health care & I never caught Covid until a month ago. It will keep rolling around, harvesting a wide swath the unlucky or vulnerable humans it can infect. I support Neil’s decision to stay off the stage as the pandemic becomes endemic.

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