Gideon wrote:donnaplease wrote:Those that despised Neal and swore off the band because of his actions were ragged on because "after all, it's only about the music" and "just a business" when it came to how Neal et al treated SA and JSS. Yet SP's actions (true or perceived) don't seem to get that same treatment, even though he has acknowledged that he made mistakes in the way he handled things (something that Neal has failed to do regarding JSS and tapegate as far as I know). If it's all about the music as has been purported (which is certainly ok) then SP should be given the respect that he deserves.
Dan does give the respect Perry deserves.... as an artist. That's what Dan's mantra of "all about the music" means: He doesn't hold Perry in high regards as a person, but has gone on record numerous times that Perry's the best singer he's ever heard and would kill to see them reunited. Or are you wanting him to respect Perry as a person?
No, no and NO! You know not of what you speak, young person! Dan's "all about the music" and "it's just a business" comments are regarding the treatment of JSS and the Arnel hiring. He gave the band a pass for it's dismal treatment of Jeff, citing his relative lack of personal interest in the individuals that were involved as his justification for continuing to support them. He only cared about the music and therefore didn't give a rat's ass about the politics. The post that I quoted reflected his feelings toward Perry as a person just a few short years ago... and the particulars of what happened (or not) among them back in the 80's & 90's haven't changed.
