From JSS MySpace blog:
"Well what's a farewell tour without a little drama? If it wasn't
getting the timing on when all of us in the band we're available for this
upcoming run, there was the task of convincing promoters we wouldn't pull
the plug a 3rd time on them if we rebooked...well, it was close to
happening again but I refused to let it.
Last week, our longtime guitarist Fredrik Åkesson informed us he would
not be able to participate with us because of his obligations with the
band he has been involved with. Understandable but a bit unprofessional
of him to pull out 6 weeks before the tour begins.
Our next option was to get our old pal & other former guitarist, Pontus Norgren,
but he too is knee deep in commitment with his current band The Poodles & was
unable to join us. I thought this would be a bit silly in continuing
forward without either one of them but I realised there are fans buying
tickets, hotels & even flights to come see these shows, they are the ones
who are the most put out so I came up with a solution I am very happy to
announce into the fold.
My good friend from many a musical moment, guitarist Brian Young, will
join us for the tour. Brian was part of the 1st band I started after my
stint with Yngwie back in 1985 called L'Amour & we have done much
together since. He played a solo on the 1st Human Clay album Marcel & I did
back in 1996 as well played on a few solos for my Prism album.
For the last 6 years, Brian has been & still is currently playing for David Lee
Roth but I am proud to be borrowing him & introducing him to you on
this tour...only he can learn all these songs in 3 weeks & blow you all
away, trust me, you'll be impressed!!
See you all out there, Jamie, Marcel, I & now Brian look forward to a
slamming farewell...until we meet again!!"
JSS
Jeff,will you guys record any of the shows? A farewell DVD maybe?
THAT would be such a great treat!
Good luck and have fun in good ole Europe!
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