Re: [情報] Black Sabbath 初代陣容正式重組
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黑色安息日復出之路再添變數,Black Sabbath鼓手Bill Ward在個人官網上發表聲明,認
為目前他所看到的合約並未給予他身為原始成員的尊重,在問題解決之前他將不會參與新
專輯的創作錄音與後續的演出活動。
聲明原文
Dear Sabbath Fans, Fellow Musicians and Interested Parties,
At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the
Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a “
signable” contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and
respect toward me as an original member of the band. Last year, I worked
diligently in good faith with Tony, Ozzy and Geezer. And on 11/11/11, again
in good faith, I participated in the L.A. press conference. Several days ago,
after nearly a year of trying to negotiate, another “unsignable” contract
was handed to me.
Let me say that although this has put me in some kind of holding pattern, I
am packed and ready to leave the U.S. for England. More importantly, I
definitely want to play on the album, and I definitely want to tour with
Black Sabbath.
Since the news of Tony’s illness, and the understanding that the band would
move production to the U.K., I’ve spent everyday getting to or living in a
place of readiness to leave. That involves something of a task, and as I’ve
tried to find out what’s going on with the U.K. sessions, I’ve realized
that I’ve been getting “the cold shoulder” (and, I might add, not for the
first time). Feeling somewhat ostracized, my guess is as of today, I will
know nothing of what’shappening unless I sign “the unsignable contract.”
The place I’m in feels lousy and lonely because as much as I want to play
and participate, I also have to stand for something and not sign on. If I
sign as-is, I stand to lose my rights, dignity and respectability as a rock
musician. I believe in freedom and freedom of speech. I grew up in a hard
rock/metal band. We stood for something then, and we played from the heart
with honesty and sincerity. I am in the spirit of integrity, far from the
corporate malady, I am real and honest, fair and compassionate.
If I’m replaced, I have to face you, the beloved Sabbath fans. I hope you
will not hold me responsible for the failure of an original Black Sabbath
lineup as promoted. Without fault finding, I want to assure everyone that my
loyalty to Sabbath is intact.
So here I am. I lay my truth down before you. I’m good to go IF I get a “
signable” contract. I don’t want to let anyone down, especially Black
Sabbath and all the Sabbath fans. You know I love you. It would be a sad day
in Rock if this current situation fell to the desires of a few.
My position is not greed-driven. I’m not holding out for a “big piece” of
the action (money) like some kind of blackmail deal. I’d like something that
recognizes and is reflective of my contributions to the band, including the
reunions that started fourteen years ago. After the last tour I vowed to
never again sign on to an unreasonable contract. I want a contract that shows
some respect to me and my family, a contract that will honor all that I’ve
brought to Black Sabbath since its beginning.
That’s the story so far.
Stay safe and stay strong.
I love every single one of you.
–Bill Ward
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