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Originally Posted by Adje
*Patti said she was terminated by email at the end of July (which is roughly 2,5 to 3,5 weeks before the shows in the UK = an average of 3 weeks) *FACT
* Meat stated here that the girls had one rehearsal. *FACT
- And despite the fact if you think they did or did not perform well (I give you that this is a personal opinion that I share with many people I have contact with - most of them attending one or both shows btw), Meat must have rememberd how Aspen got received. Or more so, how the response was on missing Patti on the band. And with this knowledge you don't throw them before the lions with one practice round. If you are a pro and if you care for them, the performance and the audience you take longer practice time. If you are a professional that cares for your performance you make sure you get more than 1 rehearsal in 3 weeks. It can be done, if you really want it to. Instead of working on the Vegas shows, work with them on these two shows as it's their first introduction to the crowd...
*No announcement was made *FACT
- And, even if it's his right to not do so, thus reactions like this (again, remember the first time they departed in 2007) were to be expected. Meat knew the emotions of those fans and yet decided to ignore them. It's a choise he made. But don't come 'boo-hooing' on here as if it's no big deal. It was a big deal then, so it's no surprise it still is a big deal.
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This makes me rethink so many things as a longtime fan. I don't understand how anyone can terminate a "friend" in an email. Just like in 2007, there is no "thank you" for 20 fabulous years. Everyone who has been to a Meat show knows that Patti did her job phenomenally, so what is the reason? Her age? Money?
I wish Patti all the best. Much thanks and respect to Patti because she deserves it for everything she has given the fans onstage for 20 years.