Re: Why Petey can't read (his fans' mood)

["Scott Schrade" <schrade@akrobiz.com>]

> > I think he's covering for the fact that he's scared shitless about
> attempting a new Who
> > album.  Anyone else getting that vibe?
> 
> I'm not. To me, it's more like "I don't have any reason to hang my ass out
> in public when I've got all the money I'll ever need, and can get my rocks
> off playing the same old great songs live. No matter how good whatever I do,
> it's NEVER going to be considered in the same league as what I wrote when I
> was 25."

Well, yeah (not sure how to spell that sarcastic "yeah" that sounds something
like "kshyaaww" & is spoken with a "valley girl" accent), of course he doesn't
need the money, but the fact is he's now kinda got himself backed into a corn-
er to where he *has* to attempt that new Who studio album.  That's the reason
I sense some uncomfortable squirming from Pete.

> Consider this: if Pete lives a decent lifespan those with his wealth can be
> expected to, he's got about 20 years to release this material when he IS too
> old to perform any longer and thereby earn money. And if you're honest,
> you'll admit that you'll be one of those buying it.

Oh, I'm honest alright.  Sure I'll buy it when it's released (good Lord willing
& the creek don't rise).  I bought that last SCOOP, didn't I?  Pete's already
sold me to the fact that much of what he writes is intriguing & inspiring.  I'm 
here for the whole ride, no question.

Hopefully, Mark, we'll get to play some fooseball again this Summer. :-)


- SCHRADE in Akron