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I agree with playbiller ...WY was the highlight for me also. And his version of Yeah was also incredible.

Yeah...I wonder if he was referring to David Foster...and 143 ....

With perhaps one exception...although I can't be sure about all wealthy business owners.... Music Industry Execs consume more recreational drugs, alcohol and sexual partners than in any other industry. But the perks are beyond belief and difficult to give up or learn to live without (I'm ashamed to say) Oooooooo I can't wait to hear what he's adding this evening!! Please let it be IYDKMBN PLEASE I didn't respond to this specific commentary last night for fear of exploding. But, I do want to extend my gratitude to the members who responded offering their viewpoint and opinion that negates this commentary. And a thank you to those who responded to my writing of my experience which I submitted last night.

And my experience has been the exact opposite in respect to the music industry. In fact, I can't think of one individual who I would label as an egomaniac from another planet or a major control freak or one who would throw their own mother under the bus. I have been very fortunate to have dealt with individuals of great moral standing, with a great passion for music, dedicated to philanthropic efforts on a global scale and within their own local communities. Those who would give the shirt off their backs for anyone. I won't apologize when I say that I am angry that others generalize and define them as "rotting souls." I have family and friends who are the most compassionate members of society who are also members of the music industry. I am tired of the crud slinging....

Ciao Couch...thanks... :F_05BL17blowkiss: YOU CAN NOT INVENT THIS STUFF!

Us.. fans mess up Clay's mind and fill up his senses...he shatters mine.. LAA broke me..... Love all recaps...thanks y'all for sharing your experiences... :F_05BL17blowkiss:

Clay at the moment is gaining feedback on the TV medley portion of the concert on the OFC... Classic, traditional 4th of July...all kinds of fireworks.. Personally..... :Tour3:

Clay is Clay. His instrument is undefinable.

I am one of the members of the OFC that prefers discussion of Clay's sexuality to be off limits on the site. For example, I am reminded of the disgusting, disgraceful tabloid media frenzy in Europe during Mercury's last days here on earth. What positives/enhancements are provided by including facets of Clay's personal life to the site/message board? I am seriously attempting to understand the importance or need.

The term "payola" is over used and over rated ...JMO. If radio doesn't embrace the single..it is dead. And there isn't any amount of so called $upport from the label and management that can change the wave. JMO. And the amount of the fines paid by the big guns due to Spitzer is evidence that illegal "payola" doesn't amount to much...JMO.

I believe Kwatinetz fed falsehoods to certain media outlets. And I agree with Claygasm in respect to the venues/arenas disaster.

You are correct keepingfaith Kelly can not fire RCA/19R. I believe she made the right move..we shall see....

Per HDD: CLARKSON-KWATINETZ SPLIT: Amid a swirling media controversy and the imminent release of her third RCA album, My December, Kelly Clarkson has split with The Firm’s Jeff Kwatinetz as her manager. Clarkson made a point of telling interviewers she’s either written or co-written the material on the new album, but the first single, “Never Again,” met with a lackluster radio reception, while ticket sales for her upcoming tour are reportedly lagging as well. With relations increasingly tense between Clarkson and her label, someone had to take the fall, and it turned out to be Kwatinetz. Insiders say they warned the manager not to put himself in the middle of that kind of high-profile showdown, as he did with Clarkson and previously, Linkin Park. Clarkson’s last album, 2004’s Breakaway, sold 6 million copies in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide. The new album will come out as scheduled June 26. Now, who will Clarkson turn to for management? Action to come, my friends. (6/12p)

I have a feeling I will be jamming to Foreigner's Sad Sad Monday by midnight on Monday...

I have been utilizing the feature for months. You have the ability to set the username on ignore. And you have a list that you are able to maintain. Of course, if a member quotes a member that you have blocked in their post, you will have access to their commentary. So, you just have to deal with that...and at times it can be difficult to follow the discussion of a thread, but it really is no big deal...you pick up the drift of the convo quickly...

Clayzor No limit to the number of members that you can ignore. My list is plentiful, has been for months..I keep adding and adding and adding. HAHA! The only problem is that you KNOW what the ignored posters post even though you don't read one single word of their commentary...HAHA! But, it does maintain a sense of purity to your screen....HAHAHA!

Clay has blogged...I believe most here would find it interesting.......

Claygasm I stated that it was crystal clear to ME and that others disagreed. I don't have a problem with others disagreeing. I don't believe others who read the column and agreed with my conclusion of the intent should be cast as paranoid. I have my own beliefs that are not slanted or geared or catered to a group think tank. I am just me and Clay is just Clay. Now, I have stated my piece/peace and I hope I have done so peacefully....

The banning action has zero value as banned members return.

Claygasm - I have 150 plus posts on the OFC message board. I never have and never will care about Clay's sexual orientation. It is his life, his private life is his. His sexual orientation is his. I have always attempted to stay FAR away from the subject. I don't perv over Clay. I don't care about his genitalia and what action he takes with it. The Page Six article was clearly a sexual orientation dig and I didn't have to dig to get it. Synchronized swimming is a sport developed by CANADIANS..the readership of the publication and is viewed as a FEMALE sport, the Olympic committee refuses males to participate. So, I didn't dig to find the intent. It was crystal clear to ME....Others didn't view it the way I did...that is fine. I didn't go after the moderator's decision .... I, personally, don't believe any gossip/tabloid material should be submitted on Clay's OFC due to the fact that thirteen year old members would have access to it. Just as I don't believe the term "Waldo" should be submitted on that site/board.

{{LMF}} You didn't write to The Sun. You didn't run to another board boasting about a mutiny. You didn't see an opportunity to take down a board and run with it. You didn't come from a place of control or hate. You didn't take any potshots at other fans. You saw what you saw and stated it. You didn't disrespect any mod decision. You didn't jump down anyone's throat. You didn't accuse, blame, carry on like an effing child. I'm sorry you feel the need to defend yourself, especially if it's because of me. I feel bad that people took it upon themselves to take your home board away because they can't act like adults. I hate this shit because it disrespected the people that DO act like adults and do think of the OFC as home, and it disrespected Clay -- the very person they are bending over backwards trying to protect. It backfired, people. As usual. Let the grown man take care of himself! YSRN You KNOW I heart and you don't need to apologize. I just had the desire to express my feelings on the subject and my participation in that specific thread. I sincerely feel bad for the young fans.

The OFC is my home board. I find the need to state my piece/peace in respect to the Page Six article and the aftermath. I am proud of every single post that I ever submitted to that board. I have always given great consideration to my thoughts prior to hitting submit. I entered the Press Forum which is usually my first stop when I log onto the board...I am a hard news junky. I entered the thread and viewed the article, read it several times. My assessment was that it read as a sexual orientation dig at Clay and also a diva dig. I stated that opinion and issued exactly two posts in that thread. In fact, I wish I had posted a third stating that if the article was being treated as a '"sighting"..then the moderators should have moved the thread to the appropriate Sightings Forum..a forum that I don't enter and have no desire to read. Yes, it was clear that as time went on that opposed factions infused their on going battle and positions to the discussion. I, personally, refuse to take blame for the aftermath. When I make a mistake..I own up to it. But in this specific case, I have no regrets to the posts that I submitted. I stand by my position today as I did the day I submitted the posts.

Ciao y'all...................... :F_05BL17blowkiss: Speaking of backing vocalists and the Clayton.....too bad Merry Clayton is past her prime..... Nice blog...Clay...

I agree 100% :F_05BL17blowkiss: ..I thought she desired a replacement for "Assistant"..My mistake...

Thanks for ideas Play...I went to a record company website for more ideas Intern Assistant Publicist SR VP of Sales Chariman & CEO Board of Directors Ok I mixed together Play, my and LdyJ's suggestions... not quite right though..suggestions still welcome.. Assistant isn't sexy enough..Assistant to what.. I would suggest replacing Assistant with A&R/Scout..