I remember when it was just the three Emcees and then Flash put Mr Ness down.
Civilization is to groups what intelligence is to individuals. It is a means of combining the intelligence of many to achieve ongoing group adaptation.
When did one man ever civilize a people?
Slayer fans are unforgiving. Early on in the career, if something changes, it's accepted. But 30 years down the road, in my opinion, they would rather see us do a three-piece than even try to replace Jeff, in a sense.
I felt a little uncomfortable because, when I went in to the military, I was the main male vocalist they had and when I came out they had like two or three vocalists. Otis came in when I was in the military, too.
My own growth comes not (just) individually, but mainly as part of a greater change for the better.
The Temptations still stand today, not in spite of those who left us, but because of them.
You can never criticize a monumental musician like Jon Lord or Richie Blackmore, or the part they played in the group, but life goes on.
Before we had Fergie, it was me, will.i.am, and apl, and we were showcasing our dance moves in our videos.
My own growth is a part of a group evolution, definitely. It does feel as if the changes in the group are meant to be, and that I am not as much a catalyst, so to say, but rather a result of this.
