Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Do we have a clear answer as to why Leroy Bach left the band? It doesn't appear that it was acrimonious. But there has never really been a clean statement as to why from either camp. There are/were statements galore from both parties about Max Johnson, Ken Coomer, Bob Egan (to a certain degree) and, of course Jay. But there is nothing concrete about Leroy. Not wanting to start a flame war or pissing match, but I am really curious about this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco2332 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 The only thing I've ever seen about this is from Wikipedia: "Leroy Bach left the band immediately after the album's completion to join a music theatre operation in Chicago" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Halsey12 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I once read some where that he was not up for touring... I wish I knew where I read that so I could cite it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 I once read some where that he was not up for touring... I wish I knew where I read that so I could cite it. Which I don't really buy..didn't he hit the road with Beth Orton in 06 and Iron and Wine in 07? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Maybe he just didn't want to be in the band anymore. People step away from bands all the time, without any acrimony being involved. I'm sure he had/has his (personal) reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DickDarlington Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Maybe he didn't want to constantly tour, just do it now and again. Although he was with Iron and wine on tour in 07 in Europe when they came back for a second run of shows he wasn't with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Which I don't really buy..didn't he hit the road with Beth Orton in 06 and Iron and Wine in 07? both were short tours. not the same as being on the road as a career, which is pretty much what Wilco does. there's no secret reason behind his leaving, he just didn't feel like being in the band anymore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jokin' dealer Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 From Glenn's interview with "Getting in Tune" 1/31/2006 Although disappointed with Bach's decision, Kotche maintains he has nothing but respect for his former band mate. "I still think the world of him. It was great playing music with him. He just felt he was done; he needed to try some new things," says Kotche. "There was no animosity, no weirdness. It’s better he did that instead of staying around for a paycheck and be a disgruntled band member. I think he’s a tremendous musician, and I really respect him, personally. I love his personality and the way he goes about things. I miss that." Link to article: http://gettingintune.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html I certainly would love to hear those "cabin session" recordings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I read that he went to a psychic who foretold of "you never know" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I read that he went to a psychic who foretold of "you never know" . I was just about to post the same thing about What Light. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 What the fugg is wrong with You Never Know and What Light? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 You should probably as LeRoy. He's the one who quit because of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 What the fugg is wrong with You Never Know and What Light? i think What Light is the worst Wilco song. tied with It's Just That Simple. i quite like You Never Know though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of Leroy's finest moments: When The Roses Bloom Again Soundstage 2003. I still think this is the best lineup of Wilco, and I'll stand on Nels Cline's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 One of Leroy's finest moments: When The Roses Bloom Again Soundstage 2003. I still think this is the best lineup of Wilco, and I'll stand on Nels Cline's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that. --Mike I saw Wilco in St. Louis very shortly after Bennett's departure, and it's one of my favorite Wilco shows ever. It was just the four of them, but the more spare version of Wilco was pretty stunning. Tweedy really shined in that lineup, and I loved Bach's keyboards and occassional guitar. There wasn't a lot of guitar jamming, but that seemed to be OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Outside of Jay, I have no idea why anyone has left Wilco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Jeff had a similiar interview to the Glenn one posted above. Sounded like Leroy just didn't want to do Wilco anymore and Jeff respected that he didn't stick around for the paycheck (almost implied that other band members had done so in the past). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I saw what I assume was on of Leroy Bach's last shows at the Val Air 9/17/03. Stood on Bach's side of the stage most of the show. He seemed bored most of the time. I was underwhelmed. Not a knock on the man, it was the 1st Wilco show I saw and everyone else was really into it and he wasn't. Guess he knew it was time to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 i think What Light is the worst Wilco song. tied with It's Just That Simple. i quite like You Never Know though. Hmmm...I disagree. I think "It's Just That Simple" is great, particularly in the new lineup - really takes on the full country-soul-ballad vibe that it lacked on A.M. But is "What Light" really worse than "Leave Me Like You Found Me?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocShock Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I wish Leroy would come back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I admire him for doing what he wanted to do. I once quit a higher paying job because I had to work too many hours. I had no life. So I quit and got my life back, no regrets. Don't get me wrong - the money would be nice, but I'd have no time to spend it because I'd be working all the time, would be highly stressed out, and having no fun (i.e. not being able to go to concerts etc). And to be honest, if I were a musician, I'd probably have to move on to different bands just to play different songs. I would get so sick of playing the same songs over and over and over. Seriously. I don't know how they do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 You should probably as LeRoy. He's the one who quit because of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patrickhayes Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I still think this is the best lineup of Wilco Amen brother Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Not enough closeups in IATTBYH. Guy's a lens hound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I was under the impression that we had established that LeRoy quit because a psychic foretold that Wilco would record "You Never Know" (or possibly "What Light"). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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