[Mike Piercy]

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

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I thought it was strange that Marion was given the "big" duet on Bat III while Patti was put a little further down the line.But Patti continued to work on the album, and she was at the NJ show, so although thinking it was strange, everything looked fine between them.

How can a replacment for Patti be found at such short notice?

We've suported Patti for thirteen years now.

She's been a BIG thing about being a Meat fan.

Now, after all those years, she leaves like this.

Nothing official, just an e mail to a fan saying "would you mind posting this?"

WE'VE BEEN DUMPED BY E MAIL

This just isn't right.

I don't know if Patti left, or Meat fired her, but I do know i'm angry at the person who took the decission that Patti would not be at RAH.

...................................................................... ......... Meat has said nothing on the issue, and people have pointed out that it's nothing to do with us why she left, but without some kind of explination, don't ask us to understand.

Meat, Patti, I don't know what's happened, but for Gods sake do what is right and let us say goodbye properly.

What worries me Mousie is that there is no official management line from Meat's side. You would have thought given Patti's significance and status in the band there would have been some announcement.

I would have thought if Patti's sole reason for leaving was to pursue a solo career she would have said. I don't see it as Patti dumping us ... there seems to be more to it given the brevity of her e-mail and the lack of response from anywhere else. I think Patti saw the speculation on this site arising from her not being seen at the rehearsals and tried to respond to the concerns some expressed. I have no doubt Patti has always considered the fans which is why everyone loved her and why we are all so upset.

My guess is they already have a replacement or temporary stand-in but however good that person is they won't be Patti ... I know an in-law of mine won't go to any future concert if Patti isn't there and he means it!

Interesting they sold all the tickets before this came up don't you think?

Can't get to the RAH but we'll see the tour ... but without Patti the impact on vocals won't be the same and that will unfortunately be noticeable. It's a pity 'cos I always viewed this as the last real significant tour with a chance to say goodbye to everyone in the band but now ...

Mike

BRING BACK PATTI