The analogy is still flawed... If David Gilmore, in the comfort and privacy of his own home wanted to play "Mother" before the court case was figured out, there'd be nothing in the world to stop him... The only reason there was a legal battle is because Roger Waters is a nutter who needs to have his meds reballanced every now and again... It's more about money at that point... When there's the potential for million of dollars to be made off songs... that's not even remotely the case here eh...

I've been in bands that have broken up, lost members, fired memebers ect, and you know what.. in the grand scheme of things... at the folkie, playing-in-the-pubs level it's not really a big deal... Or maybe I'm just lucky in that there are nearly 30 or 40 musicians in this area... so lose one for what ever reason, he can be fairly easily replaced... (The latest exception is chick vocals... 3 of the 5 are leaving or have left town, and the bands I'm playing in are the bands that have the last 2!) I love that situation, because it keep egos in check... the knowledge that NO ONE is irreplaceable...

As far as the "Kids" thing goes... agree to dissagree sure, but I'd suggest you check out any 'child psych' book worth it's salt... any good marrage councelor these days will tell people that staying together for the sake of the kids is the exact wrong thing to do... but that's a whole different thread on (hopefully) a whole different message board...

peace folk, and good music to ya!

;-)