Chevelle Bassist update

spectorbass83 · #1 07-05-2005, 03:02 PM

For the Chevelle fans out there, check this out -

"CYBERSPACE - Chevelle bassist Joe Loeffler is sitting out the band's summer tour. Bandmates Pete and Sam Loeffler say in a statement that after three years of touring, Loeffler is taking a break to be home with family. They say that as his brothers and bandmates they respect his decision. Former Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo is filling in for the tour" (http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...velle_loeffler )

I didn't know Geno plays bass! Think he will be able to fill the shoes of Joe Loeffler? I really dig his tone, and hope he comes back soon.

MacheteJames · #2 07-05-2005, 08:12 PM

Looks like the road finally got to one of them. I had heard that the brothers fought a lot, and maybe that, combined with the stress of being away from friends and family, finally got to him. I can't say I blame him, those guys worked really hard to get where they are.

But they replaced him with a guitar player?

Matt Till · #3 07-05-2005, 08:16 PM

I'm glad they didn't "joke" about doing a national bassist search. I absolutely loate Disturbed for their little "Oh we're going to pick a fan to play bass for us... nah... just kidding, we'll get a bassist from another famous band."

rockstarbassist · #4 07-06-2005, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I'm glad they didn't "joke" about doing a national bassist search. I absolutely loate Disturbed for their little "Oh we're going to pick a fan to play bass for us... nah... just kidding, we'll get a bassist from another famous band."

Just remember who did it first, now... Limp Biscuit!

But I thought it was a little silly.

I wonder if Korn is going to do the same to replace Head?

spectorbass83 · #5 07-06-2005, 01:56 PM

There is some conflicting information here - I have heard from several sources that "Former Filter bassist Geno Lenardo will take over Loeffler" (as per www.krockradio.com/).

Could they be reffering to Frank Cavanaugh

??? Because that would make a hell of a lot more sense! Wish the media would get their facts straight before making announcements!

Sandman1278 · #6 07-06-2005, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rockstarbassist

I wonder if Korn is going to do the same to replace Head?

they got rid of head?

adam on bass · #7 07-06-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I'm glad they didn't "joke" about doing a national bassist search. I absolutely loate Disturbed for their little "Oh we're going to pick a fan to play bass for us... nah... just kidding, we'll get a bassist from another famous band."

It was the new era "Willy Wonka Golden Ticket" kinda thing. I bet they sold thousands of albums that month. It was a good move, I went, I was a sucker. At least I already owned the albums and didn't spike the sales.

DIDN'T MEAN TO HIGH JACK.

Phe · #8 07-06-2005, 05:32 PM

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they got rid of head?

Head found God and quit. Now he is good and apparently batsh!t insane (just my opinion..)

adam on bass · #9 07-06-2005, 05:42 PM

Head Found God

What a band name!

rockstarbassist · #10 07-06-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandman1278

they got rid of head?

Yeah he got saved. Quit the band and the cash and all that entails. Supposed to be working on a new project. I'm interested to hear it.

Brendan · #11 07-06-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I'm glad they didn't "joke" about doing a national bassist search. I absolutely loate Disturbed for their little "Oh we're going to pick a fan to play bass for us... nah... just kidding, we'll get a bassist from another famous band."

I'd hardly call The Union Underground famous...and, as I recall someone said he stood in line just like everyone else did.

rockstarbassist · #12 07-06-2005, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

I'd hardly call The Union Underground famous...and, as I recall someone said he stood in line just like everyone else did.

Yeah the guys did Ozzfest just one year, and then some local shows for a year or so after then and called it quits. It was a great album (An Education In Rebellion- gets much rotation from me!), but that's all they did. And I forget the guy's name, but he was a local working bassist, doing the Austin club scene when he got picked. He probably got picked for his style of playing and proven ability to endure life on the road. I think I saw one of the bands he was gigging with, and they were pretty kickass.