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Old 02-10-2009, 08:42 PM   #61
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They have nothing to appologize for.

Jesus christ.

This is a prime example of what's wrong with the world.
Us wanting 2 seconds of respect for Roi during the Grammy's is what's wrong with the world? I know we might be going a little overboard about this but I think we do realize there are more important things in the world then the Grammy’s.
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    this is apparently The Press Release:

    "When LeRoi Moore passed in August 2008, The Recording Academy® issued the following statement: 'GRAMMY® winner LeRoi Moore was a versatile and inventive saxophonist. A classically trained musician, his love of jazz infused the Dave Matthews Band's music with jazz and funk overtones that helped define the group's eclectic and signature sound. His untimely passing is a loss to music fans everywhere, and our heartfelt sympathies go out to the band, his family and all who were moved by his music.' Nearly 250 members of our music community have passed in the last year, and all of them have been listed in the program book for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards, including LeRoi Moore. The Academy recognizes Moore's contributions to music and music education, and we are deeply saddened by his premature passing."

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    and of those 250 how many recieved thousands of emails and write ups from mtv and others because they wernt in the video, just admit you fucked up and stop making excusses
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    that's the best we will get. other than apologize (which they won't), they can't do much. they can't go back in time and put him in.
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    I cannot believe how up in arms people are about this.

    I honest to God didn't even realize it live.
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    They have nothing to appologize for.

    Jesus christ.

    This is a prime example of what's wrong with the world.
    http://paxholley.files.wordpress.com...snl_really.jpg

    a movie fan can probably sit back and name 3-5 actors/actresses that died in the last calendar year.

    a music fan can probably sit back and name 3-5 singers/musicians that died in the last calendar year.

    leroi moore would fall into those 3-5
    they didn't show it on the CNN bottom line when the guy who wrote the andy griffith song died.
    when a respected musician in the music industry shockingly dies at a young age, i'd think the least you could hope for is a picture of the person in a slideshow.

    i'd think that our worries are more about whats supposed to be "right" with the world.
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    I'd rather they have not said anything.
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    a movie fan can probably sit back and name 3-5 actors/actresses that died in the last calendar year.

    a music fan can probably sit back and name 3-5 singers/musicians that died in the last calendar year.

    leroi moore would fall into those 3-5
    they didn't show it on the CNN bottom line when the guy who wrote the andy griffith song died.
    when a respected musician in the music industry shockingly dies at a young age, i'd think the least you could hope for is a picture of the person in a slideshow.

    i'd think that our worries are more about whats supposed to be "right" with the world.
    No he wouldn't. Most people don't know who the fuck Roi was, sadly.
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    that's the best we will get. other than apologize (which they won't), they can't do much. they can't go back in time and put him in.
    it's not the best. the best at this point would be

    "leroi moore contributed many great years to the music industry and his life and musicianship inspired many. we apologize for not including a tribute to mr. moore in our "Encore" presentation, but let it be known that we fully respect the mr. moore's influence and career."

    there, i wrote it for them.

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    I cannot believe how up in arms people are about this.

    I honest to God didn't even realize it live.
    you, sir, amongst DMB fans, are in a definite minority.
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    It's really more of a "Fuck You" than an apology...
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    No he wouldn't. Most people don't know who the fuck Roi was, sadly.
    when they saw his picture people would've said "oh yeah the dave matthews saxophonist, i forgot about him"

    instead, all of america was finding out for the first time that it was actually one guys' idea to do a whistle for the andy griffith show.
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    No he wouldn't. Most people don't know who the fuck Roi was, sadly.
    It is sad, but it really should not come to a shock to any of us.
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    They have nothing to appologize for.

    Jesus christ.

    This is a prime example of what's wrong with the world.
    While I sort of agree making them apologize is sort of silly, it's also a lot sillier that they had about 20 people in the montage that not only did hardly anyone actually know, but they weren't nearly as important as Roi was/will be eventually in music terms. For an organization like that to leave out one of the founding members of one of the biggest american acts, well, ever, really, just doesn't make much sense.
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    Fuck hate mail, fuck demanding an apology...just rid your life of this sorry display of the pathetic state of the mainstream music industry and call yourself better off. Instead of wasting three hours watching this complete shit fest every year, dedicate that time towards listening to Roi's best. Next Grammy Night=Ants Roi Listening Party!
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    No he wouldn't. Most people don't know who the fuck Roi was, sadly.
    Right, but if people know who DMB is, which a lot do, they know there was a sax most likely. Whether they know his name or not, they know the sax player for DMB died, or if they didn't, they should have been informed in the video.
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    you, sir, amongst DMB fans, are in a definite minority.
    That's because 99.999% of DMB fans have lost their fucking mind.

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    when they saw his picture people would've said "oh yeah the dave matthews saxophonist, i forgot about him"

    instead, all of america was finding out for the first time that it was actually one guys' idea to do a whistle for the andy griffith show.
    Are you kidding me? If you took the average American, showed them a picture of everyone in DMB they wouldn't have a clue which one Roi was. Everyone in America knows the Andy Griffith song.
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    Why even bother saying anything if you're going to come out with that statement? Honestly, the fan base would probably have let it go after a while had they said nothing. Insulting our intelligence, like they just have, keeps the wound open and will only make things worse for them.

    Either do it right or don't do anything at all.
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    Wow, way not to acknowledge that you fucked up. Why don't you have Stevie Wonder play with the Jonas Brothers again. That'd be a real hoot.
    I'm not much for all this stuff really - the people at the Grammys forgetting Roi is forgettable IMHO. It used to be that the Grammys were something to avoid (see also the past 3+ decades). I think it has to do with the 'extreme' part of the fan base wanting some degree of ownership or privilege by 'understanding' the band's music ... er whatever. This was somewhat exemplified by Radiohead's non-traditional performance and purposeful bored disposition during the "Best Album" declaration. However, I tend to believe now that avoidance of the Grammys is more due to musical whoring. The post quoted is the case-in-point and among the funniest I've ever read.

    In fact, I'm still laughing.

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    Right, but if people know who DMB is, which a lot do, they know there was a sax most likely. Whether they know his name or not, they know the sax player for DMB died, or if they didn't, they should have been informed in the video.
    bolded is most important part.

    nobody knew who half those people in the video were, but a lot of people have heard of dave matthews band. honoring leroi and informing the general public that he passed go hand in hand.

    i mean for god sakes, he won one of their awards.
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    Why even bother saying anything if you're going to come out with that statement? Honestly, the fan base would probably have let it go after a while had they said nothing. Insulting our intelligence, like they just have, keeps the wound open and will only make things worse for them.

    Either do it right or don't do anything at all.
    yeah complete bullshit. after a week or two it would probably be forgotten. but to come out with a statement like that will stick around for a while.
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    That's because 99.999% of DMB fans have lost their fucking mind.



    Are you kidding me? If you took the average American, showed them a picture of everyone in DMB they wouldn't have a clue which one Roi was. Everyone in America knows the Andy Griffith song.
    and if you play the andy griffith theme song, how many people would know who wrote it?

    people get honored because of their musical contributions. the andy griffith guy created a famous television jingle.
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    That's because 99.999% of DMB fans have lost their fucking mind.



    Are you kidding me? If you took the average American, showed them a picture of everyone in DMB they wouldn't have a clue which one Roi was. Everyone in America knows the Andy Griffith song.
    This argument doesn't work. If you showed the average american of the guy that wrote the Andy Griffith theme no one would know who he was. And a lot of people know who DMB is and have probably heard at least Crash or something. So if that's your logic, Roi certainly should have been there.
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    the thing about roi not being recognized is dumb. i have friends that hate dmb and wouldn't listen to them for 3 straight seconds.

    but they knew roi died and recognized his picture. even they felt bad.

    fuck the academy.
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    and if you play the andy griffith theme song, how many people would know who wrote it?

    people get honored because of their musical contributions. the andy griffith guy created a famous television jingle.
    Roi's career and death are and afterthought to everyone but us. Clearly, he is a more accomplished and important musician, but DMB is so obscure that has been forgotten.
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    No he wouldn't. Most people don't know who the fuck Roi was, sadly.

    Larry King broke away from his show to report the news that LeRoi passed away. Whether you like him or not, Larry King is a very big name, and for him to drop what he's talking about and be like "ya, we have to report this" shows how big of a deal it really was.
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    the thing about roi not being recognized is dumb. i have friends that hate dmb and wouldn't listen to them for 3 straight seconds.


    . even they felt bad.

    fuck the academy.
    bullshit
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    Roi's career and death are and afterthought to everyone but us. Clearly, he is a more accomplished and important musician, but DMB is so obscure that has been forgotten.


    Are you serious?? Obscure?? Sure, they aren't as popular as Beyonce, but shit man, if you can fill up or almost fill up 15,000+ rooms all across the country, I hate to tell you but you are far from obscure.
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    i'm just pissed off at the way music is becoming more and more of a joke... this has just made that more evident.
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    i'm just pissed off at the way music is becoming more and more of a joke... this has just made that more evident.
    see my post above

    I agree
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