Hey all, been a fan for around 10 years now (sadly not for the full 17 years, but not but choice, just a little too young back then!).
So, more of thoughts rather than questions to the band, I suppose.
I always thought ToT would be around forever, but as they say, nothing lasts forever. Everyone interested in the genres they have been and crossed into seem to know of them, so why did they never make it right to the top, in terms of fame, record sales etc.?
Growing up and growing older is made easier by seeing it happen to a band you admire, in some ways you are not alone, but with the Theatre closed, I guess we are on our own now. To not hear of how any of them are getting on anymore and to look back years down the line to think "wow, that was 30 years ago." is such a cold thought.
I do wonder how they managed to keep in their jobs while going on tours etc. And they all seem rather happy or content about going back to everyday life and work. But I guess that is necessity rather than choice. When you've lived the band lifestyle and had a hunger for it, surely settling into ordinary life again is so hard.
I love the fact that different types of music was explored, because while change indeed may be scary, it is inevitable. We must all progress.
I know that I had so much to say, but most of it evades me right now, never before have I really wrote about a band, but ToT was part of my development, my growing up, my exploration into the world. Oh, and not to mention they all come across as genuine and decent people, which doesn't hurt one bit to the liking of the band!
I wish the band would remain "inactive" rather than "over". Hey, at least then there's a hope...
I really hope to hear from them all in future, if not to reunite the band, or to come up with more musical ideas, or even just to be active on the internet as themselves.
Thanks guys (and ladies!) for the great times and music. I wont and can't say that I'll remember you, because that means you'll be gone, and I know you never really will be.
Take care all,
-me