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Friday, October 23, 2009 

Category: Music
ESTATE OF SUBLIME LEAD SINGER BRADLEY NOWELL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF NAME SUBLIME

BY EX-MEMBERS BUD GAUGH AND ERIC WILSON


LOS ANGELES (October 23, 2009) - The Estate of Bradley Nowell, Sublime’s late singer, guitarist and primary songwriter, issued a statement today regarding the use of the band's name by Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd “Bud” Gaugh.


Sublime members Floyd “Bud” Gaugh and Eric Wilson, along with new vocalist Rome Ramirez, who performed with Gaugh and Wilson earlier this year, are scheduled to perform under the name “Sublime” on Saturday, October 24th at Cypress Hill’s 2009 Smokeout Festival.  Sublime, with its original members, has not played together since their final performance with Nowell on May 24, 1996. The advertising and promotion of the new group as "Sublime" has been done without the consent of the Estate of the late Bradley Nowell (consisting of widow Troy Nowell, father Jim “Papa” Nowell, and son Jakob Nowell).  The Estate intends to take appropriate legal action to protect Brad’s intentions, as well as the legacy and integrity of his body of work.


Nowell’s family released the following statement today:


It was recently announced that Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd ‘Bud’ Gaugh are ‘reuniting’ and teaming with singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez in a band they intend to call ‘Sublime.’ Prior to his untimely passing, both Bud and Eric acknowledged that Brad Nowell was the sole owner of the name Sublime. It was Brad's expressed intention that no one use the name Sublime in any group that did not include him, and Brad even registered the trademark ‘Sublime’ under his own name.


As Brad's heirs, and with the support of his entire family, we only want to respect his wishes and therefore have not consented to Bud and Eric calling their new project ‘Sublime.’ We have always supported Bud and Eric's musical endeavors and their desire to continue to play Sublime's music. We wholeheartedly supported Bud, Eric and the many talented members of the Sublime posse that formed the Long Beach Dub All-Stars, soon after Brad's death, to honor him through their original recordings, live performances and Sublime music until they disbanded in 2001. But, out of respect for Brad's wishes, we have always refused to endorse any group performing as ‘Sublime,’ and now with great reluctance feel compelled to take the appropriate legal action to protect Brad's legacy.

 

Our hope is that Brad's ex-bandmates will respect his wishes and find a new name to perform under, so as to enhance the ‘Sublime’ legacy without the confusion and disappointment that many fans have expressed upon seeing the announcement.

 


Peace and Love to all, ....

Troy, Jakob & Jim ‘Papa’ Nowell.

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Dan
Daniel Rutledge

 
wow, they have some nerve!  Sue their asses!
 
Posted by Dan on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 7:23 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
..Listen up, kids.  I am big enough to say this much.  For all of you claiming that YOU LOVE BRAD is horseshit.  I can say I love brad, but what I really mean is that I appreciate who he was and what he did.  I really only "know" him from his music.  So grab onto your chairs as you read this next few sentences.  (and I promise the people who agree with me that the people who DON'T are going to go APESHIT...)  Here is the ultimate truth and the MORAL of the story..............BRAD IS THE ASSHOLE FOR BEING ADDICTED TO FUCKING HEROIN.  I'm sure his whole family thinks that all the time. If he hadn't died WE (the fucking FANS) would not even be talking about tihs.  ..Splitting us all into FUCKING TWO...  Sublime spoke for unity in each and everyone's community.  (Why don't you steal that line from me?)  Brad was awesome, but it was dumb for him to see Bud be addicted to the same drug and then do it.  When Bud came back from rehab to drum, he felt uncomfortable (watch stories, tales, lies or any sublime video...basically look up Bus Gaugh ANDD Eric Wilson while you're at it.  'Cause you all seem to focus on one dude of the band.)  Yes he was creative but not the only creative one.  He played guitar and sang and remixed the music and attempted other instruments.  So did Bud, Eric and the rest of the Skunk crew.  Fuckin organs and trumpets you fuckin name it.  ........Enough disrespect, people.  Stop bad-mouthing Sublime's drummer and bassist.  You're not part of the Nowell family so stop trying to act like you are.  Appreciate that HELL YES SUBLIME WAS PROBABLY THE BEST BAND BUD AND ERIC WERE EVER IN.  They know that.  Their other bands werre ..alll right...  But Sublime is fucking gold.  So shove it if you hate on Rome, too.  He's just a fan of the band himself, who in BUD AND ERIC'S EYES are good enough to let them pretend that Sublime is all well and dandy.  And all ya'll are probably just jealous of that.  Good luck, Rome.  You have a lot of haters, but it's whatever.

SO, 12 YEAR OLDS WHO JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT SUBLIME, don't shoot up.  Brad didn't wish addiction on anyone.  That's what the music was all about.  Just a lil reefer and some fun can't hurt.  No touchy the thing called the crack, boy.  That is the truth.  That super hard drugs are not cool andunfortunately  Brad felt he was cooler for using them at first.  Then it became a problem.  Let's just say now "Pool Shark" is now fuckin' legendary because he said, "ONE DAY I'M GONNA LOOOOOSE THE WAAAAR."..
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:41 PM
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WALTER![[DESERT RAT]]

 
..He expressed his addiction in a grip of those songs. But you are absolutely right. And this whole situation is an easy comprimise. Change the spelling (i.e. Sublyme) or add something to it like Sublime II, Sublime Again, etc. Easy fix. Yes, they probably should have the right to use the name Sublime because they were a part of that band, but you can't fight a contract like that...
 
Posted by WALTER![[DESERT RAT]] on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 12:26 AM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN'T FIGHT?

YA CAN'T FIGHT AGAINST THE YOUTH!  CAUSE WE STRONGGG AND WE RUDE RUDE PEOPLE.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 12:53 AM
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~*candi*~

 
ok first of all if my man brad werent fucked up on heroine his music wouldnt be the kik ass shit it is.. but i do agree with you that it sucks he had to die because of the shit  but face it for real most of his songs are about drugs and marijuana which isnt bad its the tweaking tthats bad...     *candi*

 
Posted by ~*candi*~ on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 6:01 AM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
oky lets just say he never shot up before.....he still smoked massive amounts of weed.  i guess he just wanted to be taken seriously.  and yeah maybe heroin made him more creative for a minute, but he could've like locked himself up and just really taken rehab seriously.  or just like i said chilled out that night and didnt shoot up fuckin mexican tar after not even using for months.  some people say he shot up before the show, too.  who knows?  we're just fans we don't know the absolute truth.  but it is what it is.  heroin killed him.  end of story.  end of sublime?  maybe until just a few months ago....
 
Posted by Jenesis on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 11:19 PM
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The Ghost of Andy Kaufman ™

 
..The Nerve Dan ? who has the Nerve ? well ok so, um Eric & Bud were there with Bradley at the Start. THEY have more Right to the Name Sublime than anybody Else Alive Today , Sadly Bradley Nowell passed away & I personally feel its one of The Biggest & most over looked Loses to The Music World Today but He is Gone & two other Original members of The Band Sublime still Remain...I feel NOBODY & I MEAN NOBODY has the Right to tell Eric & Bud they cant use the Name SUBLIME.......Thats like telling Troy she should have not gotten with another man after Brad passed away....Life goes on my Friends.....& its been over 12 years Now.......ITS TIME FOR SUBLIMES MUSIC TO RETURN & GROW!!!........I Bet Bradley Nowell would Agree with me....The Same Crap has Happened with Nirvana &.. ......Cuntney...... Love.. Cobain & its a Shame. If your not a part of The Music ...FOR THE SAKE OF THE FANS, STAY OUT OF IT!!!  ........
........Good luck to Eric, Bud & Rome Because They ARE THE 2009 SUBLIME!!!!........
........LONG LIVE BRADLEY NOWELL & HIS MUSIC !!!!........
........"Tenk you veddy Much"........The Ghost of Andy Kaufman....
 
Posted by The Ghost of Andy Kaufman ™ on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 11:03 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
I agree with everytihng you said.  I read the other comments you posted before, too.  STAND UP FOR THE MUSIC AND THE MEMORY AND DON'T LET BRAD FADE THE FUCK AWAY YOU STUPID CUNT LITTLE KIDS AND STUBBORN 40 YEAR OLDS.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:45 PM
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J. Oliver Johnson
J. Oliver Johnson

 
This MySpace page is run by the assholes in the suits. To check out the MySpace page run by the BAND, go to ..http://www.myspace.com/wearesublime..
 
Posted by J. Oliver Johnson on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 2:31 PM
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Del Mar

 
Nicole Gaugh here. A large portion of money coming from Sublime w/Rome is going into an account for JAKE (originally for Troy and Jake, but she declined because SILVERLACK are a bunch of fucking idiots and gave her some cock-sucking bad advice) and also into a fund for a non-profit rehab for teens. The sponsored beds at the rehab by the band will be the "Brad's House" portion of the rehab- that's the part Bud's most stoked about. To clear something up, the name is not and has NEVER BEEN trademarked in Brad's name. The MCA agreement, final contract signed by Brad before his death states Sublime is Brad, Eric, and Bud plain as day, all 1/3 members. Therefore, they are going out as Sublime w/Rome and will be rocking stadiums from here to fucking Pluto and back- they can't wait to see you all.
P.S. Bud and Eric constantly tried to stop the RECORD LABEL from re-releasing the same fucking songs over and over again under different album titles but the label does as they please and Silverwhack never told the label no, cause you know, they're great management and all. Bud and Eric find it as disrespectful to the fans as you guys.

 
Posted by Del Mar on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 7:59 PM
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WALTER![[DESERT RAT]]

 
See easy fix. I'm so stoked you guys are coming back! Sucks Brad's not here (God rest his soul), but I'm excited to hear Rome. PLEASE COME TO PHOENIX!!!  PLEASE! I'll be front row with a blunt for all of you!
 
Posted by WALTER![[DESERT RAT]] on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 12:31 AM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
hell yeah please reply to me dammit your husband won't!  lol i really wanna know the true story, Mrs. Gaugh.  I am totally interested.  let's start a riot!
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:46 PM
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FoopNasty on Xbox Live
bobby Fletcher

 
yeah... i thought it was pure shit that greatest hits wasnt on greatest hitz... but being 16 and nieve i figures the money was going to a better cause... then the  doin time remixes crap came out, then 20th century masters... then and then and then... fucking pissed me off, so i figured fuck it... ive already bought every album... at least once, stole a few, and now i download the albums and when bands come to town i show my appreciation by buying a ticket, n some booze bring an acoustic  and trying to get back stage and jam with the guys that get me through my 9-5.
 

 
Posted by FoopNasty on Xbox Live on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 8:27 AM
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GIRL4KIDROCK
CLAUDIA VELLUTINO

 
..YEY...

BRING IT 'SUBLIME"
YOU GUYS TOTALLY DELIVERD
AT THE SMOKE OUT SATURDAY..

SO... SMOKE TWO JOINTS FROM
HERE TO FUCKING PLUTO...

RIGHT ON~


..
 
Posted by GIRL4KIDROCK on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 9:46 PM
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RyAn
Ryan CAlIbred

 
THIS IS AWESOME!! RIGHTON!! STOKED ABOUT THE REHAB PART TOO!! GOOD SHIT BRAH!

 
Posted by RyAn on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 9:24 PM
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Del Mar

 
Another note. You guys on here are being used as pawns of the label and the mis-management firm Silverback. Silverback runs this site and has been trying to put a stop to Sublime w/Rome since the jump cuz they ain't getting a cut and rightfully fucking so, fucking slackers.
As far as the fans are concerned, everyone is entitled to their own opinions but I'll tell you this much, if you guys knew the real story, not what has been filtered to you through JON PHILIPS (Silverback) and the greedy, vulture attorney's that are stealing Jake's money you would be blown away by what has really gone on. And the band is going with the name Sublime w/Rome, not just Sublime. If you're still trippin on that, get a life seriously. To contact Bud, Eric or Rome you can reach 'em at wearesublime.com, or Bud at myspace.com/budgaugh.



 
Posted by Del Mar on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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FoopNasty on Xbox Live
bobby Fletcher

 
Awesome... i wanna talk to these guys... eric has taught me a lot...


 
Posted by FoopNasty on Xbox Live on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 8:29 AM
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Elijah Rater

 
FUCK you AND fuck Brads Estate ITS fucked up how his fucking widow can sell sublime out but when bud and eric wana reach out music wise to lets SAY the youth that may never know sublime

this is why so many fuck heads run around and say Yeah sublime is cool yeah lets get high blah blah and know nothing about there music

To me this is bull shit

 
Posted by Elijah Rater on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 4:26 AM
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GIRL4KIDROCK
CLAUDIA VELLUTINO

 
HATERS...
PURE SELFISH HATERS~!!!
 
Posted by GIRL4KIDROCK on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 8:04 PM
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Bayleigh
Bayleigh Zakula

 
Agreed. I bet if his widow was getting a cut she'd be cool with it...

 
Posted by Bayleigh on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 10:56 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
She was supposed to get a cut, but I don't know the full story.  I guess there was some tension and fights about it.  If she felt this sore about it, then she should've never got with another dude, too heh I guess that's unfair to say.  I honestly blame drugs and Brad's decisions about this whole thing.  How could he sit there, shoot up and know what Bud had gone through?  Was he just being a follower?  I'd hate to think that.  Cause he's so awesome, but I've done a couple of drugs,  I just never shot up heroin! i mostly just did stupid pills, which are like pretty much pill forms of heroin but shooting up is way serious.  he could've gotten fuckin' aids and all kinds of infections, too.  the addiction is bad enough.   i just did some ecstasy and i can see why he would want to do BIGGER HARDER drugs after doing dumb ones like that, cause those stop WORKING after awhile.)  The best advice I can give is if you have to experiment, don't go too far.  Just remember Brad everytime someone asks you about a drug to try.  Let the lovin' take a hold, stay positve the love will come back.  I think he could've practiced what he preached more.  Damn him.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:52 PM
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*Hips Like Cinderella*
Loribeth Reynolds

 
Amen brother!
 
Posted by *Hips Like Cinderella* on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 8:34 PM
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sin

 
This was there friend and partner...... it's respect for the dead...  If they got a good enough message they should be called anything and do awesome don't you think?
 
Posted by sin on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 8:15 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
Nope.  Sublime w/ Rome looks and sounds DUMB.  Brad is gone physically, but don't you think fans would be EVEN MORE confused by an existing Sublime band and a band called Sublime w/ Rome?  I THINK SO.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:53 PM
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amber

 
YES! But i do intend on taking up del mar on talking to the guys.
 
Posted by amber on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 5:02 AM
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GIRL4KIDROCK
CLAUDIA VELLUTINO

 
..Call it...

"SUBLIME II"
 
there is no trade mark with that name,

Is there?

..
 
Posted by GIRL4KIDROCK on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 7:19 PM
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Brent Craft
brent craft

 
fag.
 
Posted by Brent Craft on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 8:21 AM
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Josh

 
Fuck that!  Bradley Nowell was Sublime....period.  He wrote the music and made the Band what it was.  I'm all for them getting a new singer and playing music and making money.  But pick a new name, "Sublime" the band died with Bradley. 
 
Posted by Josh on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 8:15 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
Nope.  Sublime w/ Rome looks and sounds DUMB.  Brad is gone physically. Don't you think younger fans would be EVEN MORE confused by an existing Sublime band and a band called Sublime w/ Rome?  I THINK SO.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:54 PM
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The Ghost of Andy Kaufman ™

 
..LOL Josh is the Real Douche Bag Here !..
 
Posted by The Ghost of Andy Kaufman ™ on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 11:43 PM
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Matt
Matt Schronce

 
That's stupid. The bass player was badass. Bradley was awesome but to say he was sublime is ignorant. They still should think of another name out of respect.
 
Posted by Matt on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 5:45 PM
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Josh

 
I'm not saying that the whole band wasn't great but Brad was the biggest part of Sublime.  I think like you said out of respect they should change the name up.  They said they are going as Sublime w/Rome which is cool but to just call themselves Sublime is kind of messed up in my eyes. 
 
Posted by Josh on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 2:18 PM
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Hippy Flip
Ryan Dean

 
Agree'd.

 
Posted by Hippy Flip on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 10:08 PM
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Blackened Sun
Dev Ious

 
..../cosign
....
 
Posted by Blackened Sun on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 10:39 AM
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damien.

 
i totally fucking agree with you man. nail on the head!
 
Posted by damien. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 5:29 AM
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Señor Slater™ [The Kíng of Øld Sch⊕⊕l]

 
Nerve? If that was Bradley's wishes then it should be honored.  Call it SubRome
 
Posted by Señor Slater™ [The Kíng of Øld Sch⊕⊕l] on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 9:37 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
Nope.  Sublime w/ Rome looks and sounds DUMB.  Brad is gone physically. Don't you think younger fans would be EVEN MORE confused by an existing Sublime band and a band called Sublime w/ Rome?  I THINK SO.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:54 PM
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its steven bitch
Steven Cox

 
they were in it 2 jackass

 
Posted by its steven bitch on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 9:10 PM
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johnny!!

 
..they shouldnt use the name sublime if brad doesnt want anyone too but its kick ass how yall are reunighting and you should do a tour..
 
Posted by johnny!! on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 7:25 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
..You have no proof that he said that, but I think if he did literally say SUBLIME IS MINE that just doesn't sound like him to me.  If he said that, he didn't think he was gonna die.  He thouhgt that they'd go on forever and ever....and then he died.  So LET US LET THEM KEEP IT GO ON FOREVER AND EVER.........PLUS.......
Sublime w/ Rome looks and sounds DUMB.  Brad is gone physically. Don't you think younger fans would be EVEN MORE confused by an existing Sublime band and a band called Sublime w/ Rome?  I THINK SO.......
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:56 PM
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GIRL4KIDROCK
CLAUDIA VELLUTINO

 
YES...
A tour!
 
Posted by GIRL4KIDROCK on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 7:21 PM
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its steven bitch
Steven Cox

 
Brad said make your paper  and love life while your at it


 
Posted by its steven bitch on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 9:12 PM
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¤That One GirL©¤

 
you dont back stab your Brothers to get the paper  .
 
Posted by ¤That One GirL©¤ on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 10:40 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
.. I think if he did literally say SUBLIME IS MINE that just doesn't sound like him to me.  If he said that, he didn't think he was gonna die.  He thouhgt that they'd go on forever and ever....and then he died.  So LET US LET THEM KEEP IT GO ON FOREVER AND EVER..... ....PLUS.......
Sublime w/ Rome looks and sounds DUMB.  Brad is gone physically. Don't you think younger fans would be EVEN MORE confused by an existing Sublime band and a band called Sublime w/ Rome?  I THINK SO...
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:56 PM
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greg
Greg Dean

 
they arent backstabbing anyone. hell brad probably said that at the time cause he figured it wouldnt end so soon. i mean plus they were just as much a part of the band as Brad.

 
Posted by greg on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:09 PM
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Jenesis
Jenny Timps

 
Exactly, my friend.  Damn i should get paid for this.  I AM PROMOTING SUBLIME UP THE ASSHOLE GIMME MY SHAARE I NEED IT GIMME MY SHARE I WANT IT.  (only real fans know what those lyrics are from oh ho ho go look for it you little kids. lol) 

I am in full agreement of this happening.
 
Posted by Jenesis on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 7:58 PM
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GOD USED HIS LEFTOVERS TO MAKE ME!?!?!?!?!
М⅛Џ≥ď ĐØ{ĝ}

 
I agree, shit brad is awesome, but growing up sublime wasnt just brad! it was eric and bud too! what they were in the band? i mean if brad was here right now he would probably look out for his brothers and let them do it. I mean it seems to me that you guys are making brad look alil axel roseish and thats pissin me off! if you dont want your sublime to be mentoined, break them out some large sum of moneys that they are probasbly looking for! I mean honestly not one of you that are trying to stop this was even part of the band sublime, just knew someone in the band! get over it! its still 2/3 sublime! i mean when the misfits lost danzig, they didnt lose their band?
 
Posted by GOD USED HIS LEFTOVERS TO MAKE ME!?!?!?!?! on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 12:12 PM
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Bayleigh
Bayleigh Zakula

 
Neither did Alice in Chains or Blind Melon...

 
Posted by Bayleigh on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 9:19 PM
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GIRL4KIDROCK
CLAUDIA VELLUTINO

 
..great point made~!..
 
Posted by GIRL4KIDROCK on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 7:22 PM
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I touched her thigh and death smiled
Jeff Thompson

 
However, The Misfits were absolute garbage after they lost Danzig and thus fairly effectively discredited the band all together.  Would they really want to smear the good name and musical genius of Sublime?  Shit, have some creativity and come up with a new name.
 
Posted by I touched her thigh and death smiled on Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 7:56 PM
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