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For me I just find the timing of the announcement of Mars’ replacement a little callous, but who am I??

Ah.

They obviously knew way in advance.

The Stones kind of did a similar thing recently. AC/DC hired Axl Rose. The Who... well, whatever.

Big contracts are exactly those. If the band/artist doesn't come through... we may never know the truth of if something was cancelled and what the cost would be since various acts carry on.

Well for the Stones they were about to go on tour, so I can understand that. AC/DC were already on tour, again understandable. Not sure of The Who situation so I can’t comment. I believe the Crue are done til next year correct? I’d have to look up their schedule to confirm that but if so, it seemed rushed IMO. After all that Mars has given to the band I just think the remaining guys could have shown a little more respect for him. It kind of reminds me of when Vince was ousted and Corabi was brought in. If memory serves I believe there was a similar speed to the announcement. Maybe Sixx just really is that much of an ass IDK.

Yeah I see no dates til next spring in Europe so they could have waited IMO.

Maybe Mick Mars was aware there would be a statement and/or maybe it was his decision to release the statement.
It's not as if he was kicked out of the band, and he's seemingly still on 100% good terms with them all based on the respectful statement itself.
If he passed away and the statement was released so soon I could understand the controversy, but he's still alive so not sure what all the commotion is about.

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No commotion really. I was just stating my opinion that I felt the timing was off is all. You're Hairball, Mars could have very well have greenlighted the statement - we'll never know. For me, it just rubbed me wrong is all. But hey to each their own. It has no affect on me.