Most bands don't work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Being in a band is a really magical thing because you've got a family and you operate as this one entity. It's very democratic; everyone is involved in the output. But within that, there can be a lot of disagreements and strife.
It's very difficult sometimes having bands, you know, when all the members aren't on the same page.
Democracy can tie your hands in a rock 'n' roll band, you know? It can be a great thing, but if you've got a certain amount of vision and you write a lot of songs, it's sometimes better to have your own band and make your own decisions.
Playing for someone else's crowd is always difficult for any band.
A lot of bands would be aching to be in the position we are.
It's hard for bands to stick it out because people grow up, and it never really pays off. If you're looking for some sort of payoff, it's not gonna happen.
I've seen bands split up for five years and do nothing. That sounds great to me, but it just hasn't worked out that way.
At the end of the day, though, the band members have to be strong. It's down to the individuals in the unit. Listen to me, I'm talking like I'm in the army and this is my squadron.
A band is not a democracy: It's show business.
Everything is completely democratic in this band so far and that is the way that we would like to keep it.