Should the Outlaws tour without Hughie

[cofi]

Punk wrote:

Sorry guys, I gotta disagree. I say yes. Imagine if the Allman Bothers decided to call it quits after Duane died.
We would have missed out on all those great artists (and music) that took his place. including,
Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Jack Pearson, Derek Trucks, and yes even Zakk Wild, (Talk about a marriage made in hell, LOL) etc. 30 some years later, the ABB are still selling out.

Hey punk i can see what your saying, but I think that this situation is a bit different to the ABB one,
Firstly, when Duane died (RIP) the ABB where a fairly newish band, worldwide, they weren't a household name yet in the UK, or Europe, some had heard of them but not that many, (I believe the same in America)
Also the ABB went out with the remaining band members, Greg's distinctive voice, two drummers Jaimoe and Butch, Dickey's guitar/vocals, and Berry Oakley bass guitar,
So there was no major changes, apart from loosing Duane of course IMO.

But i still say It wouldn't be the "Outlaws" without Hughie singing, or without his excellent guitar playing, IMO he was the Outlaw.
Also as i said before, If they were to do a tour, so as to promote the new album, and also in Honour of Hughie and all the hard work that he and the rest of the band had put in to the album, i think that would be OK and a good idea,

I know music is to be enjoyed, and i know i would enjoy Henry Paul and the others playing as a band (which i do with Blackhawk, Brothers Of The Southland) but why does he want to go out as The Outlaws ,

At the risk of starting a flame war, I'm going to state for the record that I'd be LESS inclined to check out the Outlaws with Henry Paul back in the band. He LEFT them......THREE TIMES! He could very well have the best intentions, but to me (and others, I'm sure), it would come across as, "Oh goodie! The Outlaws are MINE now

It makes me think along that line as well M8,

[punk]

No flaming here. (Or I'll Delete ya. Just Kidding. ) That's what's so great about this forum. We can simply agree to disagree without the name calling. Not that I disagree with you, but . . .

I'm willing to put the drama behind me. yes HP has a huge ego and would no doubt quit and leave them again. He'd prolly try to steel the show. Personally I think Chris A. could kick his ass on guitar, and Chris is a great singer. So in my book he's every bit as good as HP. But more importantly I'd like to see him (CA) get the notoriety he deserves, plus, I'm sure he/they could use the money generated from the live shows. So as an Outlaws fan, I'm willing to tolerate a little HP. Yeah, it woun't be the same without Hughie, but his memory won't fade.
Peace
Mark

[eli]

No Way, I love the music but who could play and sing like Hughie, I respect any band that can do justice to the Outlaws music but only in tribute, Even with Henry - don't call it the Outlaws. Besides he didn't play with them very long when Hughie was alive , so why now? I'll admit I missed some of Henry's songs in the set list but a set with out Hughie's songs in, get real.
The Dawg has spoken...

[sparky]

Well i suppose i'm in the minority here,

I understand what you all are saying, about HP, and that he left the Outlaws three times, for reasons that i aint got a clue about,
Be them of his own doing's or sacked i don't know.

But he was an original member of the Outlaw's, and if anyone is going to carry on the name, (be it for selling the album) or for resurrecting the band, he has as much right as anyone else. IMO.

and if this is the only way, that the new Cd is gonna get released, so be it,
also so far all we know is, that the band is gonna go out and do a tour, we don't know if it's just to sell the Cd and Honor Hughie, or if it's a permanent thing,

Me i'm just going to enjoy the music, who ever's there fronting the new "Outlaws", and that's just my opinion

Guy's I'm not trying to start a war on here, (my favorite forum, honest cofi) IJMO

[slaphead]

Hey sparky, you are entitled to your opinion like everyone else.

Myself, I can't imagine The Outlaws without Hughie.

But, unfortunately, living in England I will not be able to make the choice as to whether to attend a gig or not based on band members.

[slaphead]

Eli, is that you, you old Road Dawg?

Great to hear from you, have you dis-banded?

Jim

[punk]

don't call it the Outlaws.

Bingo! Makes sense to me.

Eli.

But, even if they keep the name Outlaws. If they come to venue near us.
Misses punk and I will be there, camera in hand. ;D

But I'm sure no one here wants to see the pics. (He said with a wry smile.)

Peace all.
Mark

[slaphead]

Latest news I can discover is that Billy Crain is a definite for the Outlaws next year, and the web-site is being re-constructed.

Why has there been no announcenments by anyone?

[jesse]

The Outlaws official web site is under reconstruction. We will be back in 2008.

Announcements and 2008 tour dates will appear here again after the site redesign is completed.

Thanks for your patience and continuing support.

This is from Outlawsworld.com

I'm kinda glad that it looks like they'll continue at least to promote the new album. I'll reiterate that I'd be disappointed with Henry fronting the new lineup. Also, not sure about the choice of Billy Crain. GREAT guitarist, but not exactly what they need IMO. Plus, with Henry and Billy Crain, this would be more like "Henry Paul's Outlaws" and should be billed as such.

[punk]

So what happened to Chris Anderson? Now I'm disappointed.