Identity and Transmigration of Musical Soul

First postulate: a band which is named after the lead singer cannot survive said singer's departure. E.g. Pink Floyd, which became a sad mockery of itself after Pink left*.

Second: a band which has only one major songwriter cannot survive the songwriter's departure.

Third: a band of three may be able to stand the drummer's departure, if and only if the drummer was neither the lead singer nor an amazing drummer. For instance, Rush, replacing John Rutsey with Neil Peart immediately before their first big US tour.

Fourth: in larger bands, any part who is neither an amazing player nor the sole lead singer can be replaced. Consider Styx.

Fifth: if the band shares lead singing responsibilities, the usual lead singer can be replaced. Consider Chicago.

Am I missing anything? Other heuristics?





*Yes, I know.

Identity and Transmigration of Musical Soul

First postulate: a band which is named after the lead singer cannot survive said singer's departure. E.g. Pink Floyd, which became a sad mockery of itself after Pink left*.

Second: a band which has only one major songwriter cannot survive the songwriter's departure.

Third: a band of three may be able to stand the drummer's departure, if and only if the drummer was neither the lead singer nor an amazing drummer. For instance, Rush, replacing John Rutsey with Neil Peart immediately before their first big US tour.

Fourth: in larger bands, any part who is neither an amazing player nor the sole lead singer can be replaced. Consider Styx.

Fifth: if the band shares lead singing responsibilities, the usual lead singer can be replaced. Consider Chicago.

Am I missing anything? Other heuristics?





*Yes, I know.

Meme infection courtesy Iheronimus

1. What’s one thing that made you happy today?

Making plans to visit with a friend tomorrow.

2. What’s one thing that drove you crazy today?

Dead switch ports.

3. What’s one of your top five all-time favorite monster movies?

Predator is tied with Aliens. Do not bother with Aliens Vs Predator, although the books make a bit of sense.


4. Is there a TV show you never miss? What is it?

My MythTV catches them for me. I don't watch any live TV.

5. How do you get to work?

Bus and train, or car and train, or teleportation.


6. Rake in the fall, or leave ‘em ‘til after the thaw?

Rake what?


7. What’s your favorite cheese?

Any of the strong, mature blues.


8. Who’s your favorite Muppet?

Professor Bunsen Honeydew.

Meme infection courtesy Iheronimus

1. What’s one thing that made you happy today?

Making plans to visit with a friend tomorrow.

2. What’s one thing that drove you crazy today?

Dead switch ports.

3. What’s one of your top five all-time favorite monster movies?

Predator is tied with Aliens. Do not bother with Aliens Vs Predator, although the books make a bit of sense.


4. Is there a TV show you never miss? What is it?

My MythTV catches them for me. I don't watch any live TV.

5. How do you get to work?

Bus and train, or car and train, or teleportation.


6. Rake in the fall, or leave ‘em ‘til after the thaw?

Rake what?


7. What’s your favorite cheese?

Any of the strong, mature blues.


8. Who’s your favorite Muppet?

Professor Bunsen Honeydew.