News from Kasim - Page 3

MeatLoafFanRay · 21 Feb 2010, 03:12

It's a real shame I enjoyed Kasim's musical talents and they complimented the songs perfectly he'll be very hard to replace, but I trust Meat will choose somebody really good as a replacement. Imo this could be another factor that makes the next tour one not to miss.

Robertb · 21 Feb 2010, 03:38

Do you think that the news of Kasim leaving the NLE could be an explination of why we haven't heard of any tour news on the back of the new album?

No matter what anyone says, whoever takes over from Kasim as the role as musical director will be a tough one. I hope Steve Buslowe makes a return his stage energy is awsome.

stretch37 · 21 Feb 2010, 08:30

Ever since I became a Meat fan Kasim has been a part of the band. It feels like a part of the family is leaving. I'm sure Meat will find someone as many of you have pointed out, but I just don't seen why Kasim would choose to leave now with this spectcular album in the works. Not that its any of my business

I'd love to see what he can do as a solo artist though.

**RadioMaster** · 21 Feb 2010, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertb

Do you think that the news of Kasim leaving the NLE could be an explination of why we haven't heard of any tour news on the back of the new album?

actually there have been statements about a tour. Just recently Meat said in a german radio interview that he's gonna tour Germany and one of the stations will be cologne.

carole · 21 Feb 2010, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Kathy

I think it's a measure of how closely Meat and his whole band connect with us from the stage, that we hate to see any of them go. And we see them up there, interacting with each other, helping each other, working hard together to give us a good show. I do remember the first time I saw the NLE, the only person I could "see" was Meat. Since then I've expanded my peripheral vision a little

and have come to hold them all in very high regard. Which is, I think, exactly what Meat hopes we will do. Kasim is not only talented but a great guy; I love him and I will miss him on the Meat Loaf stage. The show will go on, though, and I plan to open my mind and heart to the new bass player, whoever he or she may be.

Best wishes, Kasim!
Kathy

That's very true Kathy, it does seem like we're losing someone from our 'Meat family', but the show will go on in spectacular style, how could it not, with Meat at the helm. Kasim will be missed, but we will make the new person welcome.

Carole

Sarahdk23 · 21 Feb 2010, 10:28

Kasim just posted this on his Journal:

"And, Yes.... I have left the ML camp.
It was time.
I'm so immersed in other projects right now that I just didn't have it in me to spend another year of my life on that particular tour bus.
I wish him and the band the best of luck with the new record."

http://kasimsulton.blogspot.com/

Sarah

**RadioMaster** · 21 Feb 2010, 10:56

on the upside though, that means we're definitely gonna get a tour. Otherwise he wouldnt have felt the need to quit.

PanicLord · 21 Feb 2010, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarahdk23

Kasim just posted this on his Journal:

"And, Yes.... I have left the ML camp.
It was time.
I'm so immersed in other projects right now that I just didn't have it in me to spend another year of my life on that particular tour bus.
I wish him and the band the best of luck with the new record."

http://kasimsulton.blogspot.com/

Sarah

So, busy with his own career, and time for a change. Can't say fairer than that. God speed Kasim.

Vickip · 21 Feb 2010, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarahdk23

Kasim just posted this on his Journal:

"And, Yes.... I have left the ML camp.
It was time.
I'm so immersed in other projects right now that I just didn't have it in me to spend another year of my life on that particular tour bus.
I wish him and the band the best of luck with the new record."

http://kasimsulton.blogspot.com/

Sarah

Thanks for passing this along Sarah.
Vicki

Leah · 21 Feb 2010, 16:18

Awww im so saddened to hear this news, kasim has been there since the very first day I turned on to Meat ('94 ish) so he's been as much of an integral part of me being a Meat Fan as has Patti and John.

But I wish him nothing but the best with his other projects and im sure that if he puts in as much as what he has with NLE then he's sure to be a success in whatever he does

x

MissAsh · 21 Feb 2010, 17:10

As with some of the others here, Kasim has been part of the band for as long as I can remember so I'm a little sad about this news. I will very much miss seeing Kas live with Meat & the NLE, each time I've seen Meat live I have greatly enjoyed watching him play and his interaction with the crowd made the experience even more fun.

I can understand the need for change though, so I wish him all the best for the future. Best of luck to his replacement too.

Jeanie · 21 Feb 2010, 21:43

Kasim was a fixture in the NLE for so very long.. he will be greatly missed, although I wish him all the best, in whatever the future holds for him.

I also welcome whomever Meat appoints as his new musicial director/ bass player, and look forward to what they bring to the band and to the shows. :)

J. xo

Cult Of Byron · 21 Feb 2010, 21:55

*cough*Steve Harris*cough*

Good luck to Kasim though, I remember hearing some of his solo stuff on the CHSIB tour and while not my particular cup of tea, he's clearly a talented musician!

Could be an interesting tour, this...

carole · 21 Feb 2010, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarahdk23

Kasim just posted this on his Journal:

"And, Yes.... I have left the ML camp.
It was time.
I'm so immersed in other projects right now that I just didn't have it in me to spend another year of my life on that particular tour bus.
I wish him and the band the best of luck with the new record."

http://kasimsulton.blogspot.com/

Sarah

Thanks for passing this along Sarah, I wish Kasim all the best.

Carole

elo88 · 22 Feb 2010, 11:55

I think that the maybe upcoming live shows will be more awful, because it was Kasim who helped ML a lot on stage.

And I believe that the next Musical dirdector will be Mark.

LP · 22 Feb 2010, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by elo88

I think that the maybe upcoming live shows will be more awful, because it was Kasim who helped ML a lot on stage.

And I believe that the next Musical dirdector will be Mark.

More awful? Ouch!

Evil One · 22 Feb 2010, 13:06

Meat was around for many years without Kasim.

nikox1 · 22 Feb 2010, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

Meat was around for many years without Kasim.

too true!! but its sad to see him go

Benny · 22 Feb 2010, 17:02

Sad news, but all the best for the future Kas.
Would love to see Steve Buslowe come back, but doubt that will happen.
Also, I always thought John Golden was a great bassist.

renegadeangel · 24 Feb 2010, 21:21

I wonder if theres any truth to the rumor that Kasim is going to be the musical director for the BAT OUT OF HELL musical?

Sarahdk23 · 24 Feb 2010, 21:32

Hmm, interesting! Where have you heard that rumour? He did mention that he would be in the uk later this year, but assumed it was with Meat Loaf, but maybe thats the reason he is going there...

renegadeangel · 24 Feb 2010, 21:36

It was on the rockman record. I don't know if the source in believeable but there you go.

Smithie · 25 Feb 2010, 16:23

Good luck, Kasim. We'll miss you.

CC's husband, TJ Jablonski, plays bass. Maybe he could join the Neverland Express. He's a really cool guy and a great bass player. He already knows the band members so he'd fit right in.

glamourgirl · 25 Feb 2010, 18:15

Thanks for all the great memories Kasim.

lorenzoduke · 25 Feb 2010, 20:27

Good luck Kasim. Great musician, nice guy.

21 Feb 2010, 03:12	#51
MeatLoafFanRay Super Loafer Join Date: 09.08.2009 Location: Ipswich Posts: 308	It's a real shame I enjoyed Kasim's musical talents and they complimented the songs perfectly he'll be very hard to replace, but I trust Meat will choose somebody really good as a replacement. Imo this could be another factor that makes the next tour one not to miss.

21 Feb 2010, 03:38	#52
Robertb Rookie Join Date: 18.04.2003 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 11	Do you think that the news of Kasim leaving the NLE could be an explination of why we haven't heard of any tour news on the back of the new album? No matter what anyone says, whoever takes over from Kasim as the role as musical director will be a tough one. I hope Steve Buslowe makes a return his stage energy is awsome.

21 Feb 2010, 08:30	#53
stretch37 Mega Loafer Join Date: 28.06.2008 Location: Posts: 2,119	Ever since I became a Meat fan Kasim has been a part of the band. It feels like a part of the family is leaving. I'm sure Meat will find someone as many of you have pointed out, but I just don't seen why Kasim would choose to leave now with this spectcular album in the works. Not that its any of my business I'd love to see what he can do as a solo artist though.

21 Feb 2010, 10:28	#56
Sarahdk23 Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2008 Location: Rødovre, Denmark Posts: 211	Kasim just posted this on his Journal: "And, Yes.... I have left the ML camp. It was time. I'm so immersed in other projects right now that I just didn't have it in me to spend another year of my life on that particular tour bus. I wish him and the band the best of luck with the new record." http://kasimsulton.blogspot.com/ Sarah

21 Feb 2010, 10:56	#57
RadioMaster The German Join Date: 11.03.2006 Location: some kind of hunting lodge for rich weirdos... Posts: 15,778	on the upside though, that means we're definitely gonna get a tour. Otherwise he wouldnt have felt the need to quit.

21 Feb 2010, 16:18	#60
Leah Mega Loafer Join Date: 03.04.2005 Location: Cleethorpes, North East coast of England Posts: 1,510	Awww im so saddened to hear this news, kasim has been there since the very first day I turned on to Meat ('94 ish) so he's been as much of an integral part of me being a Meat Fan as has Patti and John. But I wish him nothing but the best with his other projects and im sure that if he puts in as much as what he has with NLE then he's sure to be a success in whatever he does x

21 Feb 2010, 17:10	#61
MissAsh Super Loafer Join Date: 14.02.2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 743	As with some of the others here, Kasim has been part of the band for as long as I can remember so I'm a little sad about this news. I will very much miss seeing Kas live with Meat & the NLE, each time I've seen Meat live I have greatly enjoyed watching him play and his interaction with the crowd made the experience even more fun. I can understand the need for change though, so I wish him all the best for the future. Best of luck to his replacement too.

21 Feb 2010, 21:43	#62
Jeanie Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 996	Kasim was a fixture in the NLE for so very long.. he will be greatly missed, although I wish him all the best, in whatever the future holds for him. I also welcome whomever Meat appoints as his new musicial director/ bass player, and look forward to what they bring to the band and to the shows. :) J. xo

21 Feb 2010, 21:55	#63
Cult Of Byron Super Loafer Join Date: 30.11.2002 Location: nr Ilkley, West Yorkshire Posts: 277	coughSteve Harriscough Good luck to Kasim though, I remember hearing some of his solo stuff on the CHSIB tour and while not my particular cup of tea, he's clearly a talented musician! Could be an interesting tour, this...

22 Feb 2010, 11:55	#65
elo88 Rookie Join Date: 07.12.2008 Posts: 2	I think that the maybe upcoming live shows will be more awful, because it was Kasim who helped ML a lot on stage. And I believe that the next Musical dirdector will be Mark.

22 Feb 2010, 13:06	#67
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Meat was around for many years without Kasim.

22 Feb 2010, 17:02	#69
Benny Massive Loafer Join Date: 07.09.2005 Location: Posts: 3,084	Sad news, but all the best for the future Kas. Would love to see Steve Buslowe come back, but doubt that will happen. Also, I always thought John Golden was a great bassist.

24 Feb 2010, 21:21	#70
renegadeangel Super Loafer Join Date: 18.05.2006 Posts: 604	I wonder if theres any truth to the rumor that Kasim is going to be the musical director for the BAT OUT OF HELL musical?

24 Feb 2010, 21:32	#71
Sarahdk23 Super Loafer Join Date: 30.06.2008 Location: Rødovre, Denmark Posts: 211	Hmm, interesting! Where have you heard that rumour? He did mention that he would be in the uk later this year, but assumed it was with Meat Loaf, but maybe thats the reason he is going there...

24 Feb 2010, 21:36	#72
renegadeangel Super Loafer Join Date: 18.05.2006 Posts: 604	It was on the rockman record. I don't know if the source in believeable but there you go.

25 Feb 2010, 16:23	#73
Smithie Super Loafer Join Date: 11.08.2009 Posts: 756	Good luck, Kasim. We'll miss you. CC's husband, TJ Jablonski, plays bass. Maybe he could join the Neverland Express. He's a really cool guy and a great bass player. He already knows the band members so he'd fit right in.

25 Feb 2010, 18:15	#74
glamourgirl Super Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Posts: 642	Thanks for all the great memories Kasim.

25 Feb 2010, 20:27	#75
lorenzoduke Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.07.2006 Posts: 1,269	Good luck Kasim. Great musician, nice guy.