Winston Legthigh Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Is that what your boss does when you miss work? Take some of your pay and give it to a lower paid scab, leaving you with the leftovers?No.One, my contract doesn't allow them to do that. Two, my position isn't unionized, nor am I striking, so there's no scabs involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 No.One, my contract doesn't allow them to do that. Two, my position isn't unionized, nor am I striking, so there's no scabs involved. Let's not play semantic games. I will give you the benefit of the doubt and believe/hope you know what I meant by scab. So I'll ask a different way: You don't think the clause is that bad. Would you agree to that clause at a job you've been loyal to for decades, if your contract is ever renegotiated? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 If I were being paid Aerosmith money and I'm 69 years old? Sure. At my current salary? No. But - for Kramer and the band, what would more fair for all band members? Have it come off the top, before band shares are calculated? Why should the other band members have their shares reduced because the drummer couldn't make the gig? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 I was under the impression he doesn’t show he doesn’t get paid so maybe that was my misunderstanding. However what’s a few thousand dollars between multi millionaires Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I was under the impression he doesn’t show he doesn’t get paid so maybe that was my misunderstanding. However what’s a few thousand dollars between multi millionaires ♂I would really love to see what they get paid for the Vegas gig. From the sounds of it - Steven Tyler made WAY more money at his American Idol stint than he ever did with Aerosmith. My only source is this Rolling Stone article:https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/aerosmith-drummer-joey-kramer-lawsuit-grammys-940780/ In an attempt to “defuse the situation,” the suit says, Kramer eventually relented and let his replacement, John Douglas, play the rest of the Deuces Are Wild shows for 2019. (Kramer was responsible for paying Douglas; per the band’s contract, all members are entitled to their full share of live performance income even if they’re sidelined, although the replacement’s pay comes out of the absent member’s cut.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 If that's what he and his boss agreed to in his contract, then yes. It's sad that these guys, not just Aerosmith, all of these over the hill classic rockers, still need money. Either they blew it all, or they are fucking greedy as hell. "We'll pay you $$$$$$ for a Vegas residency". "Yes, we'll do it, no matter the personal cost or how pathetic we look. Pay me my money down!" Graceless motherfuckers.are you really David Lee Roth? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 But - for Kramer and the band, what would more fair for all band members? Have it come off the top, before band shares are calculated? Why should the other band members have their shares reduced because the drummer couldn't make the gig? Hey, if he willingly signed that shitty deal then he's fucked and can pound sand. But in my opinion, nobody's shares should be reduced in any scenario that has so far been presented. Their shares should be determined and known by all, set in stone, and insured well before the tour even starts, so nobody's pay is reduced if one or more members misses a show or even the entire tour. There should be a plan in place in the event replacement members have to be brought in, whether it be insurance, a contingency fund, or any other financial scheme they can dream up. But saying "it comes out of your pay" flies in the face of the "band of brothers" image they try to portray. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The payments for his replacement are not really in dispute by Kramer so I don't know why we are making a big deal out of that. Can we talk about how Aerosmith is opening their residency shows with a Joe Perry Project cover instead? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 There is some video out there of Joey trying to get in the rehearsal space - he is stopped by security. Must be something about drummers - this sort of thing went down with Bill Ward and Bun E. Carlos (although different circumstances). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonicshoulder Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 If you'd have told me 20 years ago this Same Old Song and Dance would still be together n in 2020 I'd have told you Dream On, you're Crazy. These Dudes have been Living on the Edge of demise since the mid 80's. I'll show myself out. #dadjokes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The payments for his replacement are not really in dispute by Kramer so I don't know why we are making a big deal out of that. Can we talk about how Aerosmith is opening their residency shows with a Joe Perry Project cover instead? We can probably do both. If they're dipping into Joe Perry's solo catalog, that seems like an admission they're sick of their own songs and they think their audience is, too. Or that Joe Perry is throwing his weight around, which is sure to piss off Steve Tyler. I see them imploding in the near future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 We can probably do both. If they're dipping into Joe Perry's solo catalog, that seems like an admission they're sick of their own songs and they think their audience is, too. Or that Joe Perry is throwing his weight around, which is sure to piss off Steve Tyler. I see them imploding in the near future.we all would have been better off had they pulled a Skynyrd in 1978 or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Can we talk about how Aerosmith is opening their residency shows with a Joe Perry Project cover instead? UGH, I just looked at the set lists from the last few months. 15 songs. Thant's less than 90 mins. If they're dipping into Joe Perry's solo catalog, that seems like an admission they're sick of their own songs and they think their audience is, too. Or that Joe Perry is throwing his weight around, which is sure to piss off Steve Tyler. I see them imploding in the near future. I went to the first show on 4/6/2019 because I was in Las Vegas at the the time for work and because they were my first rock concert in 1986. I also thought they couldn't hold it together long enough to get to a final state by state tour. I enjoyed the show. The theatrics and sound were great, but it was short at just over 90 minutes. It seems Steven and Joe (at a minimum) have a great amount of animosity among each other. I'm sure it's in the contact Joe gets to sign a song, after all why would they play a Fleetwood Mac song w/ Joe singing, Stop Messin Around when they have such a vast catalog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 They used to do some of those early FM songs when they started out. It may some sort of nod to those days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I sort of assume the short set is the result of age/stamina + the casino wanting those people on the casino floor and may even have set length guidelines in the contract... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I just hope I get to go on the Aerosmith rollercoaster later this year when I go to Disney World. Stupid thing was out of service last time I was there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 On my way to lunch today, I heard Lord of the Thigh's this morning on the radio --- good tune. Don't think I ever heard it before. It took me to a to the vocals, to realize it was Aerosmith. Looking into info on the tune - I found the below timely: from wiki:Drummer Joey Kramer has said it is his favorite song to perform live. Kramer and singer Steven Tyler have each said that he alone was the subject of the song's title.[1] The song has remained a live staple since its release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ditty Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I just hope I get to go on the Aerosmith rollercoaster later this year when I go to Disney World. Stupid thing was out of service last time I was there. I had forgot all about that. I rode it in the early 2000's. We had a good time. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 are you really David Lee Roth? did you see the total trainwreck that was his Vegas show, from two weeks ago? good god that was brutal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 did you see the total trainwreck that was his Vegas show, from two weeks ago? good god that was brutal. only on youtube. that will more than suffice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 did you see the total trainwreck that was his Vegas show, from two weeks ago? good god that was brutal. this? It's awful, but it matches up pretty closely to what I would expect, including not wanting to see a 65 year old guy in leather pants. The best comment is "This sounds a lot better with the volume off." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 DLR is going to go on tour opening for KISS this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Steve Vai reminiscing about first DLR tour. Sorry Aerosmith enthusiasts - last hijack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Regarding that Roth video, if I knew I had less than a year to live, I would seriously consider rushing the stage and bludgeoning him. Regarding your apologies to Aerosmith enthusiasts, I don't want to meet one. I was into them in high school, but post Draw the Line (it had a few good tracks) and "Chip Away the Stone" (I thought it was a great version of a song they didn't write), why anyone would care, other than nostalgia for the old tunes, is beyond me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 I couldn’t resist I posted this on a Aerosmith discussion lol Geez Aerosmith needs to get a grip! It’s amazing what they’re doing to Kramer. I hope he will be f.i.n.e but the other side is not helping and saddening him with a monkey on his back. They’re between a rock and a hard place and are treating Kramer like a rag doll. If they get rid of Kramer they should take a permanent vacation. This quarrel must have him Living on the edge for sure! They decided to draw the line which is regrettable. I’m sure Kramer has been saying he don’t want to miss a thing! But they can dream on if they think it’s right to do this to Joey! I hope he gets back in the saddle soon! I just hope they don’t keep up with the same old song and dance in terms of excuses! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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