IMHO I think Patti is irreplaceable. Especially because of the chemistry Meat and Patti had. Their voices, their interaction matched perfectly. And not to forget Patti's professionalism and qualities to fill in the holes and errors Meat made more often the last years. She was helping him out like no other could.
Fair enough, she saved his ass many times the last decade she sang with him.
I don't think there will be anyone who can be a rock to him as she was.
The other singers, like the Goff sisters, sang with Meat when he was at his best. They did a good job, but didn't have to do the same Patti had to do, because of Meat's own qualities at that time when he was younger.
Anyway, if Meat comes to Europe and I get the chance to see him perform again, I would definitely go see him. I know his best years were in the past. I'll cherish those and listen to live concerts with Patti.
But life is short and I will always embrace and support the man and enjoy his music and the band, with or without Patti. That's my opinion of being a fan. We all know we cannot expect him to give the quality he gave us in the past, so with that in mind I know I will enjoy his performance. He still is there for his fans, I love that, so I'll be there for him.
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