It’s Official - Dave is sitting out the tour
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And Dave acting like it’s really OK go have fun doesn’t make me feel very happy?
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I mean, I have fucking long Covid… I am exhausted!! Constantly tired!! I get it!!! I can’t walk out to my alley and grab my garbage can without being winded!!.. But it isn’t like Dave is going to be working in the coal mine!!! I mean come on? Something more going on?
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Tyler Durden wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:39 amAs I stated before Dave’s absence was made official, Pete is the only logical/worthy substitute. But given what we’re now being offered, I MIGHT settle for Josh Klinghoffer.
I guess the only thing that separates Etty from being the new guitarist for Jane’s Addiction is $1,000 manicures.
Froosh would be by absolute number one. That’d be incredible! But yeah, Pete or Josh would be my choices otherwise
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I wonder how long Troy has been in the picture.
I’d never have guessed him as the guy but it might be good?
I’d never have guessed him as the guy but it might be good?
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You guys are all replacing Dave without regret? .. Oh this guy would be great to replace him? That’s just fucking weird for me?. I don’t roll that way? .. Jane’s addiction is a legacy band, It either exist or it’s dead!!
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I get pretty excited about my favourite musicians swapping roles or playing together . I wish they did it more.
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As a guitarist myself, Dave Navarro is just fucking amazing!! You don’t just drop another guitarist in there? Everything he does is really textural .. He plays for the song not for kicks. In fact, I think that’s why he lost some of his fast chops? ..You don’t just drop another guy into Jane’s ..He is Jane’s!! .. Do any of you suggesting this actually play guitar?
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I've heard Jane's Addiction before Dave was in the band. It sounded pretty much the same.S&M wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:52 amAs a guitarist myself, Dave Navarro is just fucking amazing!! You don’t just drop another guitarist in there? Everything he does is really textural .. He plays for the song not for kicks. In fact, I think that’s why he lost some of his fast chops? ..You don’t just drop another guy into Jane’s ..He is Jane’s!! .. Do any of you suggesting this actually play guitar?
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I totally respect if a member has to step back for a while (for whatever reason), but the thing is the way you deal with that and how you communicate it.
Troy is an excelent guitar player, he's really capable, and in this case... I must say that I prefer to see a 100% "into it" good replacement, than a 50% version of what Navarro was the last years.
Whatever is going on with Dave, I just hope he feels better.
Troy is an excelent guitar player, he's really capable, and in this case... I must say that I prefer to see a 100% "into it" good replacement, than a 50% version of what Navarro was the last years.
Whatever is going on with Dave, I just hope he feels better.
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Hype you have been around way too long to take that attitude and I don’t know about this “park guy “ or whatever?.. I too have been around a very long time and those early versions of Jane’s Addiction songs were never what they became!! You know better!! ..A riff is a start not its fruition? ..I mean I get it if Dave himself is telling you to go have fun and enjoy the show then do that!!.. And if Eric Avery is enough to make it cool enjoy!!! ..It is not Jane’s Addiction without Dave period!!!
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I understand what you're trying to say, but I think my response is that whatever it is that was going to happen on this tour, it was not really Jane's Addiction in the sense you mean anyway. None of these guys are who they were 35 years ago. As a nostalgia event I can understand wanting to see Dave there, but that's about it. It's not like he was going to improvise a new amazing solo we've never heard before, or add any energy or excitement to the songs we've heard ad nauseam.S&M wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:13 amHype you have been around way too long to take that attitude and I don’t know about this “park guy “ or whatever?.. I too have been around a very long time and those early versions of Jane’s Addiction songs were never what they became!! You know better!! ..A riff is a start not its fruition? ..I mean I get it if Dave himself is telling you to go have fun and enjoy the show then do that!!.. And if Eric Avery is enough to make it cool enjoy!!! ..It is not Jane’s Addiction without Dave period!!!
I can honestly say that I would rather go see Perry and EA do a throwback bass and vox only set at a small club after the arena show than the arena show itself, even if Perry's voice is shot. At least that would be interesting.
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Exactly! They've demonstrated that they have zero integrity.
As many have said, it's how this situation has been handled that leaves a bad taste. Of course, we all wish Dave well to get through whatever is going on, but this announcement days before a tour is unacceptable. Dave didn't suddenly fall ill to make a last-minute announcement like this. Obviously, the fans aren't going to be privy to all the internal details, but more communication to explain what's been happening in general would have been very much appreciated by the fans. I think things could have gone more smoothly if JA hired a proper PR company to manage this situation. So far, everything has been handled in a half-assed and unprofessional way. Just look at the incomplete "new" website with a spelling mistake.
Seeing Dave gallivanting about makes it more difficult to have some compassion. I suppose that's part of his healing and therapy.
Bet you're glad you got those $20 tickets now.
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Remember that the same thing happened in Latin America in March of this year - but without a replacement guitarist and without offering refunds (because it was part of Lollapalooza, so you couldn't get one).
They just pulled off AND put a rapper in their slot. Many people found out during the event itself .
They just pulled off AND put a rapper in their slot. Many people found out during the event itself .
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They don't care enough to say a proper fuck you.
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The argument that “It’s not Jane’s Addiction without all four original members” is moot; as superfans, we all know this already.
But for a JA from an alternate universe or bizarro world, I’d much rather it have been a guitarist from a band that was from the same era or ilk as the original band. Hell, give me Daniel Ash or Billy Duffy (or yes, Frusciante)…but some guy I’ve never heard of, who’s been in a bunch of more recent unrelated bands (with the exception of The Damned), no thank you. Super weird (and desperate) choice.
But for a JA from an alternate universe or bizarro world, I’d much rather it have been a guitarist from a band that was from the same era or ilk as the original band. Hell, give me Daniel Ash or Billy Duffy (or yes, Frusciante)…but some guy I’ve never heard of, who’s been in a bunch of more recent unrelated bands (with the exception of The Damned), no thank you. Super weird (and desperate) choice.
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In all honesty I'm really surprised so many people in this group don't seem to know who Troy van Leeuwen is.
But yeah, Jane's without Navarro is weird. It's kinda like The Stones without Keef or Aerosmith without Joe Perry.
But yeah, Jane's without Navarro is weird. It's kinda like The Stones without Keef or Aerosmith without Joe Perry.
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People were still seeing Jane's (myself included) without Eric?
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Is Troy the choice you make because you have to find someone in a week?
Like he’s a dependable player that can learn 20 songs in a day or so? Also he’s like road tested and not a fuck up…
Like the no Pete thing is weird too..maybe he’s not reliable?
Everything about this is weird
Like he’s a dependable player that can learn 20 songs in a day or so? Also he’s like road tested and not a fuck up…
Like the no Pete thing is weird too..maybe he’s not reliable?
Everything about this is weird
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His (Van Leeuwen's) sound can be very stomp box echo/delay atmospheric which will probably suit a lot of the Nothings Shocking stuff like Ocean Size, Summertime Rolls, etc really well but it remains to be seen how well he'll sound and play the more straight ahead fast rockers like Stop, ANR, ect. Three Days will make or break 'em. Also curious if anything past Ritual will be played.
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Daniel Ash?! One of my favorite people ever, but he hates to practice/rehearse and frankly doesn’t have the chops to even get close to Dave.Tyler Durden wrote: ↑Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:48 amThe argument that “It’s not Jane’s Addiction without all four original members” is moot; as superfans, we all know this already.
But for a JA from an alternate universe or bizarro world, I’d much rather it have been a guitarist from a band that was from the same era or ilk as the original band. Hell, give me Daniel Ash or Billy Duffy (or yes, Frusciante)…but some guy I’ve never heard of, who’s been in a bunch of more recent unrelated bands (with the exception of The Damned), no thank you. Super weird (and desperate) choice.
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Eric's take (or confirmation of a take):
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I'm fine with Dave being out. Every other member of the band has been replaced, other Perry and Etty, at some point.
Anyone who's ever seen Troy play with Failure, A Perfect Circle, or QOTSA in the last 2 decades knows the dude can seamlessly transition between rhythm, lead, or textural guitar playing.
I couldn't think of many dudes who could take Dave's place in Jane's other than perhaps even Billy Corgan. But Troy is one of those guys. Plus, with the bands I listed above, he's dealt with substance abusers and massive egos.
I'm excited. I got tickets for Pumpkins but seeing Jane's without Dave is going to be an awesome new experience.
2 thumbs up.
Anyone who's ever seen Troy play with Failure, A Perfect Circle, or QOTSA in the last 2 decades knows the dude can seamlessly transition between rhythm, lead, or textural guitar playing.
I couldn't think of many dudes who could take Dave's place in Jane's other than perhaps even Billy Corgan. But Troy is one of those guys. Plus, with the bands I listed above, he's dealt with substance abusers and massive egos.
I'm excited. I got tickets for Pumpkins but seeing Jane's without Dave is going to be an awesome new experience.
2 thumbs up.
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I’m sure Jimmy chamberlain subbed for him once a few years ago