Eric Avery on NS Podcast

[crater]

then quit Janes

Both Dave and Eric quit. Perry then took all the credit for breaking up the band because he said he didn't like that Jane's was so popular and he didn't want to have to play their same "hits" every night. And now here we are 30 something years later and he's doing exactly that. What an idiot he is

quit Deconstruction because didn't want tour

That band wasn't ever going to tour. It was basically a one off thing because apparently another group had copyright on the name. The first Deconstruction was going to sue the EA/Dave version over it, but the record label convinced the original Deconstruction that they weren't going to tour or continue to record under the name so nothing ever happened. At least that's how I remember it.

[intertwoven]

I love Eric's records up to Life.Time which didn't do much for me. Gotta respect him for doing what he wants to do, though yeah, he probably could have done more if he had the drive. New stuff besides brief instagram clips would be great to check out. But he seems to be happy. I'd rather have his life than Perry's, no contest.

[Hokahey]

He should have rejoined from Relapse on. He probably could have either saved the band from a bad path or helped break it back up before it could get there.

Then again, Steve and Dave will always follow the money, even if it means allowing Perry to trash the bands legacy.

[panicparty]

then quit Janes

Both Dave and Eric quit. Perry then took all the credit for breaking up the band because he said he didn't like that Jane's was so popular and he didn't want to have to play their same "hits" every night. And now here we are 30 something years later and he's doing exactly that. What an idiot he is

quit Deconstruction because didn't want tour

That band wasn't ever going to tour. It was basically a one off thing because apparently another group had copyright on the name. The first Deconstruction was going to sue the EA/Dave version over it, but the record label convinced the original Deconstruction that they weren't going to tour or continue to record under the name so nothing ever happened. At least that's how I remember it.

iirc it was the British LABEL Deconstruction that had the beef over the name, the other details re. it being agreed on the basis of a one-off project sound right. The only reference to a British band of the name on a quick googling comes up with the Wikipedia article on Dave and Eric's project, but that is uncited so could equally be wrong.

[Stickyfingers]

Both Dave and Eric quit. Perry then took all the credit for breaking up the band because he said he didn't like that Jane's was so popular and he didn't want to have to play their same "hits" every night. And now here we are 30 something years later and he's doing exactly that. What an idiot he is

At least Dave, Perk and Perry were having fun playing JA catalogue.
I've seen Eric fucking boring playing FM hits at Alanis shows, staring at the ceiling completely uninspired.

That band wasn't ever going to tour. It was basically a one off thing because apparently another group had copyright on the name. The first Deconstruction was going to sue the EA/Dave version over it, but the record label convinced the original Deconstruction that they weren't going to tour or continue to record under the name so nothing ever happened. At least that's how I remember it.

Eric and Dave didn't play or talk each other for the next 14 years after Deconstruction.

Dave stated on DM: you can't rely on Eric for a band project. He will find some good reasons to give up soon.