GLENN HUGHES Refutes Idea Of Supergroup Split
April 26, 2010, 14 years ago
Following on from last week's report regarding the new "supergroup" consisting of guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH), drummer Jason Bonham (BONHAM, LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ALICE COOPER, DREAM THEATER, KISS, BILLY IDOL), and the band's debut album's producer, Kevin Shirley's suggestion that the project may have imploded before even the album's release, Glenn Hughes has refuted the idea, stating via a Twitter update: "Don’t worry, we have made an amazin’ album. We ain’t splittin’ up."
Writing on his Facebook site last week, Shirley stated:
"Black Country looks to have imploded, with a completed album in the can! We set out as friends and lovers of music, to make something special. Then the managers got involved... and kept changing their wants, ultimately demanding EVERYTHING! I can't absolve all the musicians - but one I can completely absolve, is the one who actually has a career and has just been voted Best Guitarist In The World (Joe Bonamassa) - who was 100% open ALL the way. And he doesn't ride on anyone's coattails... see below. Maybe they'll come to their senses.... I'm not holding my breath."Shirley issued the following message, following Hughes' post: “OK – I have been urged to amend this – like everything on the Internet, things get twisted! I believe there is a salvage operation to rescue survivors from the downed plane. I have just had a big conversation with Glenn, who is mortified about the situation, as he has really put his heart and soul into it.
I love Glenn. Here’s the salvage plan guys – everyone is equal. It’s that easy. Cut out the cancer that is anyone greedy, and this thing will rock. Morality rules… managers try to. I am mad, too!”
Stay tuned for further updates.
