G.O.T. has left the building.

[godofthunder]

  After over 13 years with Johnny Smoke I have decided to call it quites.  In a nut shell the guitar player and drummer can be real dbags at times. Lately their self importance has been intolerable. Also the guitar players "girfriend" a walking train wreck with nothing but chaos in tow has been actually sabotaging us at gigs so bad to the extent that we are never asked back. I am at peace with my decision, something will turn up. Onward and upward.

[westen44]

I'm sure you'll move on to bigger and better things.  The "girlfriend" situation you mentioned is the kind of thing, needless to say, which has ruined numerous bands.  Often a recipe for disaster--when just one person's interests run counter to the interests of the band. 

[patman]

I do think you gotta be friends first in order to keep a band together...

I will miss the music...it always reminded me of growing up in the 70's.

[Dave W]

Sorry to hear this, Scott. Shame when something like this happens after so long.

[nofi]

i see this as an opportunity to move on to a better, maybe more creative situation.

[Nocturnal]

That had to be a tough decision after all of that time in the band. I'm sure you will find a better situation to be involved in.

[Bionic-Joe]

I'm sorry to heab that. I did the same thing a month ago because of a controlling Guitar player/singer/songwriter (who should have just stuck to guitar) and a drummer with Bi-Polar Mentall Illness. I tried for 2 years. I'm at the point in my life now where I may just walk away and sell all but maybe 1 bass.....

[rahock]

Hey, stuff happens Bud. It will work out for the best. When you're in a situation that is wrought with frustration , just getting out of it is halfway to something better .
Rick

[TBird1958]

 Scott, hopefully you'll take some time away - there are other things in life.

I have no doubt that you'll find some new people to make music with, dysfunctional adults and their significant errors don't make good bandmates.
Your situation reminds me that at some point I'll have to hang it up wth my band, can't prance around in a miniskirt forever...........

[drbassman]

Wow Scott, I'm surprised and sad.  I know what you're going through.  When I left my previous group it was hard, but ended up much better in the end.  I hope for you that it yields a breath of fresh air for you.  You've got lots of history and connections in ROC,  I'm sure you'll connect with someone before you know it!  Best wishes!  Enjoy the time off in between, it can be refreshing too!

[Pilgrim]

Scott, this may be tough but it will also improve your quality of life.  I'm sure you'll connect with a better group soon.

[Basvarken]

Sorry to read this Scott. I truly enjoyed all the YouTubes you'v been sharing. I always had the idea you guys had a pretty tight friendship.
One thing is for certain: A great bass player like you won't be without a band for long.

[Lightyear]

Bummer, but things happen for a reason - I'm sure you can do without the stress and aggravation - enough of that in daily life as it is.  Like the others have said - something better will most likely turn up when you least expect it.

[gweimer]

You always stay when the good outweighs the bad.  You are doing the right thing by moving on.  I've been there.  I quit TWO bands at same time because someone's spouse was making the experience unbearable....it was my ex.  That led me to Kelp, which was all original music.  She HATED that, and never came to more than one or two shows.  It was a win all the way around, and it's the only recording I've ever released.

[Highlander]

I recommend building a shed... 

(bummer... but better out than in if that's the situ)