Well, it has taken me a few days to work myself up for this post. This is the hardest post I\'ve ever had to make. There are no words or units of measure available to express what Ron means to The Breakfast, to me, and to any ser fan. Ron epitomizes what The Breakfast has always stood for: great music, perseverance, and respect for the fans. His playing and singing have come SO far. Tim and Adrian have been musicians since childhood and had a big head start on Ron. As a friend of Tim and Adrian, Ron wanted to play music with them so he pulled a Miles Davis and spent a whole summer locked in his room learning the bass. He was dedicated to the cause before there was a cause to be dedicated to. He has rocketed ahead with the bass to catch up to a level where he can be the backbone supporting natural-born madmen Tim and Adrian. In addition, his vocals have come just as far. I remember the moment it really hit me: It was 3 or 4 years ago at a show at Cafe 9, and it was the first time I saw them play Karn Evil, and I stood there in shock thinking "Oh my god, Ron is belting this song right now! It\'s like there\'s a whole new member of the band!" This is life-inspiring stuff right here. We should all be so dedicated in our pursuits.
Ron is the spiritual leader of the band; a role more subtle but no less important than Tim\'s role of vocal leader and frontman. That will be the hardest thing of all to replace.
The toughest part is the timing of it all. Of course there is no good time for something like this to happen. But I think just about everyone reading this understands that The Breakfast is peaking right now. It has never been better. If you are reading this and going to shows lately, you are living...neigh...you are making the greatest era in Breakfast history. Of this fact there is no debate. I know I like to get on here sometimes and talk about great shows of the past. I probably do it more than anybody. Hey, who doesn\'t like to reminisce about good old times once in a while? But outside of a few scattered great shows, previous years overall have nothing on The Breakfast in 2007. This is the best it has ever been. So if you have any opportunity, get yourself to these last five shows in 2007 before things change. I will see you at the last three.
I support my friend and brother 100% in his new life, doing the noble work of teaching and supporting his family with Lisa. That\'s as respectable as it gets.
Good luck Ron. Love you bro. Looking forward to hanging out with you in the audience.
Thanks for everything.
