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Old 11.09.05, 7:34 PM
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how do you get rid of idiot bandmates?

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From the way you describe him I wouldn't mind offending him, it sounds like he deserves it. Plus, it doesn't seem like you have that high of an opinion about any of your bandmates, perhaps you should start fresh.
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+1. you'd be doing yourself a huge favor. Why did you even bother starting a band if you don't think any of them have any talent? Just kinda wondering.
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Just quit man. Tell them you're not enjoying yourself and want to try something different. Someday, maybe, you'll be able to have your manager do it for you.
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2 pieces of advice. It's free, so don't knock it.

(1) If you want to be the boss, you might want own the PA and the practice space.

(2) A band is like a (choose your metaphor) team, family, troop, club, corporation, chain gang, or whatever cliché works for you. If everyone were equally suited to one aspect of the art, you wouldn't need them at all. But, usually, you need individuals for their respective strengths -- sluts and all.
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Have sex with the slutty female vocalist until continued practice becomes awkward, then quit citing it as an excuse.

Or just quit.
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2 pieces of advice. It's free, so don't knock it.

(1) If you want to be the boss, you might want own the PA and the practice space.

(2) A band is like a (choose your metaphor) team, family, troop, club, corporation, chain gang, or whatever cliché works for you. If everyone were equally suited to one aspect of the art, you wouldn't need them at all. But, usually, you need individuals for their respective strengths -- sluts and all.
+1. Does the lead singer have a good voice and stage presence? Can you work with her?
If not, then quit.

A band doesn't work if you don't respect/like the other members.
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From what I read, I don't think this is going to work....just quit.
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Yes.

Why "make an excuse"; just quit and start another band. You have to stick up for yourself, right?
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quit and do everything yourself, guitar, bass, drums, vocals (if you want them), your your own boss then
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Re: how do you get rid of idiot bandmates?

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okay, so im in a "band" with a co-guitarist who is really pushy and impatient, and a slutty female vocalist who knows nothing about songwriting. a bass player and a keyboarder who offer no input and also couldnt put a song together if they tried. and to top it off, our drummer is nonexistant.
Man, okay, I guess i understand your problems somewhat(not to imply that I dont like my band), but you're being a little harsh. Just think, is your vocalist truly slutty?
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my co-guitarist keeps calling me wanting to practice and i have to continually make excuses not to come to practice. how do i drop him without offending him? [/B]
Dude, the way youre painting this picture, I would kick you out immediately. I don't blame your bandmate for constantly calling you. If you're in a band and plan on being tight and generally good, then you have to practice. Thats just how it goes, man.
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Just quit....

If you could work with any of them then opt for the J Mascis method:

1) Announce to the band that it's breaking up.

2) Reform band with members you want to work with.

3) When ousted members complain, have a heart-to-heart with them so that they think they're still in the band.

4) Don't tell ousted members when you have practice or a gig.

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go solo......because if I have read your post correctly, you
don't want to hang around any of them, even the
slutty one.....
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Isn't this the same thread that you posted in stompboxes that I moved to the safe house????

Please pay attention to what forum you are posting in. General questions lioke this one should go in the safe house or in de-briefing and de-programming.

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I used to play rythm guitar, and sing lead vocals for a band... They liked pop-punk/emo so our music leaned toward that sound. I didn't show up for any gigs we scheduled and eventually we disbanded. You can try that.....
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