I like Eric, but no offense to him, if hes the reason Mr. Big is no more, and its Billys band in the first place, why not continue on with out him [that is if the other guys have the drive to actually do it]? I know allot of people relate to a band through the vocalist, but in certain groups I dont think it matters so long as the magic of the songs is still there. I think Foreigner is a good example, Kelly Hansen has done a great job there, and when I saw them live, the huge turn out couldnt careless if Gramm was there or not!

For some reason I always thought Keith Slack [vocalist on Mike Slamers Steelhouse Lane albums amongst others], would be a great replacement and as I type this Im listing to some of his solo work on his myspace and I think it would be a good fit, hes not as high pitched as Eric, but just as soulful and the tone of his voice in the higher sections would still mesh.

And since Ritchie and Paul get along, why not do the Maiden trick, and have both of them together and play as a 5 piece. Imagine how huge the vocal harmonies would be with Torpey, Gilbert, Kotzen and Sheehan as the choir!!!
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