Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross

James C. Ayres · 09-22-2009, 04:59 PM

Now, as many of you have come to find, I'm a huge fan of DMB Conspiracy Theories. Only recently has this startling evidence been brought to my attention.

In 2005, Neil deGrasse Tyson begins his campaign to declassify the planet Pluto as an actual "planet". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_degrasse_tyson
In 2005, Rashawn Ross begins forming his relationship with the Dave Matthews Band, becoming an "official" touring member in 2006. http://dmbalmanac.com/GuestStats.aspx?gid=127
On September 13, 2006, the IAU (International Astronomical Union) reclassifies Pluto as a "dwarf-planet". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_definition_of_planet
On September 13, 2006, Rashawn Ross performs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. http://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.aspx?id=453056323

Here's the conspiracy theory: Rashawn Ross began feeling lonely at the edge of the Solar System around 2005, and decided to come to Earth and perform with the DMB. Sensing a disturbance in the force, Neil deGrasse Tyson and the IAU notice Pluto's absence, and, in cahoots with Ross (Pluto), create a backstory, a resume, and begin to demote the planet, allowing for him to tour with the DMB and stay off of the radar of astronomers and scientists around the world.

efraser77 · 09-22-2009, 05:05 PM

Making fun of fat people is cool. Good job.

davet7462 · 09-22-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efraser77

Making fun of fat people is cool. Good job.

Let's hijack this thread.

Rashawn is an integral part of this band. I absolutely love what he brings to the performances. Here's hoping he's around as long as they keep touring!

saygdbye4134 · 09-22-2009, 05:10 PM

I absolutly 100% am a fan of what Rashawn brings to the band. He actually made me appreciate LeRoi even more.

burnedpig · 09-22-2009, 05:12 PM

Me loves me some muted trumpet

efraser77 · 09-22-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saygdbye4134

I absolutly 100% am a fan of what Rashawn brings to the band. He actually made me appreciate LeRoi even more.

Yeah. The first year or so, I thought he was too squeaky, but I love him now.

davet7462 · 09-22-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnedpig

Me loves me some muted trumpet

This!

And you gotta love his backing vocals!

subway! · 09-22-2009, 05:14 PM

muted trumpet on beach ball = coolest thing rashawn has ever done. love it

brew10 · 09-22-2009, 05:16 PM

I think Rashawn brings more to the band than Tim does at this juncture in the band's career. Not only the addition of the trumpet but so many great new lines to some classic songs (Crush, Rhyme & Reason, and Grey St to name a few). Plus some great back-up vocals as well. I agree that I found him squeeky when he first joined but towards the end with LeRoi and now with Jeff he shines.

P.S you're a douche OP.

thehammer316 · 09-22-2009, 05:16 PM

Fat people rock! For example:
Jerry Garcia, Warren Haynes, RR, Skools, The chick from Heart, BB King and Matty Lennon

saygdbye4134 · 09-22-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehammer316

Fat people rock! For example:
Jerry Garcia, Warren Haynes, RR, Skools, The chick from Heart, BB King and Matty Lennon

john popper (back in the day)

brew10 · 09-22-2009, 05:20 PM

Don't forget Santa.

thehammer316 · 09-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Elvis in his later years was tubby.

CGTP13 · 09-22-2009, 05:24 PM

Rashawn is awesome. I love what he brings, hopefully he stays around for as long as the band tours.

canes101190 · 09-22-2009, 05:25 PM

Rashawn has the voice of an angel.

hegone7689 · 09-22-2009, 05:29 PM

Rashwan on Break Free from LT6 gets me just a little bit aroused

09-22-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
James C. Ayres The Dreaming Tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 72	Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Now, as many of you have come to find, I'm a huge fan of DMB Conspiracy Theories. Only recently has this startling evidence been brought to my attention. In 2005, Neil deGrasse Tyson begins his campaign to declassify the planet Pluto as an actual "planet". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_degrasse_tyson In 2005, Rashawn Ross begins forming his relationship with the Dave Matthews Band, becoming an "official" touring member in 2006. http://dmbalmanac.com/GuestStats.aspx?gid=127 On September 13, 2006, the IAU (International Astronomical Union) reclassifies Pluto as a "dwarf-planet". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_definition_of_planet On September 13, 2006, Rashawn Ross performs at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO. http://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.aspx?id=453056323 Here's the conspiracy theory: Rashawn Ross began feeling lonely at the edge of the Solar System around 2005, and decided to come to Earth and perform with the DMB. Sensing a disturbance in the force, Neil deGrasse Tyson and the IAU notice Pluto's absence, and, in cahoots with Ross (Pluto), create a backstory, a resume, and begin to demote the planet, allowing for him to tour with the DMB and stay off of the radar of astronomers and scientists around the world. __________________ 5.9.09 - MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada 9.1.09 - USANA Amphitheatre, Salt Lake City, Utah (postponed) 9.12.09 - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, California Last edited by James C. Ayres; 09-22-2009 at 05:01 PM.

09-22-2009, 05:05 PM	#2
efraser77 026 \| Grux Abides Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: A Humboldt Monkey sitting up in my tree Posts: 26,688	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Making fun of fat people is cool. Good job. __________________ What point could there be troubling, head down wondering what will become of me? Erik (Mattsmarching) \| Mastered shows: 5.19.93 \| 11.2.93 \| 12.7.93

09-22-2009, 05:10 PM	#4
saygdbye4134 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,560	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross I absolutly 100% am a fan of what Rashawn brings to the band. He actually made me appreciate LeRoi even more.

09-22-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
subway! Bring back Spotlight 09 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tejas! Posts: 680	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross muted trumpet on beach ball = coolest thing rashawn has ever done. love it __________________ What would Reese do without her spoon?

09-22-2009, 05:16 PM	#9
brew10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 738	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross I think Rashawn brings more to the band than Tim does at this juncture in the band's career. Not only the addition of the trumpet but so many great new lines to some classic songs (Crush, Rhyme & Reason, and Grey St to name a few). Plus some great back-up vocals as well. I agree that I found him squeeky when he first joined but towards the end with LeRoi and now with Jeff he shines. P.S you're a douche OP.

09-22-2009, 05:16 PM	#10
thehammer316 Cortez>41>Crush>Krnbrd Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montezuma Posts: 10,533	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Fat people rock! For example: Jerry Garcia, Warren Haynes, RR, Skools, The chick from Heart, BB King and Matty Lennon

09-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#12
brew10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 738	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Don't forget Santa.

09-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#13
thehammer316 Cortez>41>Crush>Krnbrd Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montezuma Posts: 10,533	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Elvis in his later years was tubby.

09-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#14
CGTP13 Dancing with the King Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA= Home, Fairfax, VA = School Posts: 6,595	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Rashawn is awesome. I love what he brings, hopefully he stays around for as long as the band tours.

09-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#15
canes101190 BT In Your Kitchen!!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 16,267	Re: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the IAU, and Rashawn Ross Rashawn has the voice of an angel. __________________ Forever dancing with the GrooGrux King.. Twitter! 2010: SPAC, Alpine, Tampa, WPB, Gorge, C'Ville Miami Hurricanes: Revenge Tour 2010. First Victim: FAMU

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