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Post by AlmostOz on Apr 8, 2010 3:29:39 GMT 7
lol
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Post by neverchange on Apr 8, 2010 7:11:22 GMT 7
Friggin hell, my friend's facebook DP his her with billy!!!
GRR!! shes not even a FAN!! well.. die hard fan like me
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Post by sunky on Apr 8, 2010 7:18:34 GMT 7
Haha oh Steve I hope not.
Also hi nauplius
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Post by neverchange on Apr 8, 2010 10:47:19 GMT 7
just spoke to my friend... apparantly they thought he was jus security for the veronicas but it was odd that he walked into the club toilet with her (cant mention which) without any other security.
anyway they thot he looks like billy and they asked the publicist if its billy and the publicist said yes.
lol.
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Post by nauplius on Apr 8, 2010 12:53:39 GMT 7
Does anyone know if Billy got up for a bit of a strum...or was there as a punter?
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Post by sunky on Apr 8, 2010 13:35:51 GMT 7
From all reports, he was just there in Sydney as a punter/supporter/friend ... no songs were played. I'm still just in shock he flew all this way again, but for no shows ... was like when he was "dating" Fiona Horne back in the day. Imagine if he moved to Australia ... BOOM!
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Post by SPchick on Apr 8, 2010 18:34:10 GMT 7
Someone on Twitter posted a photo of a the back of some bald guy's head at Revolver last night. I was standing behind this guy for a few hours and it definitely was not Billy. (I checked... twice.) I've even seen the photo in a news article saying that Billy was there.
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Post by middleearthguy on Apr 8, 2010 19:45:08 GMT 7
that guy def wasnt billy he was way darker in complexion and quite a bit taller than billy,
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Post by samus on Apr 10, 2010 4:36:38 GMT 7
Longtime lurker, lazy poster here. Maybe I'm jumping the gun but does this mean he will tour in Australia this year? That would be really nice since I'll be going back for a little while soon. I missed them in 2008 and had to live vicariously through all of you. Oh, and the reason you guys didn't see him is because he flew back to LA. It seems like he was only in Aussie land for barely a week. twitpic.com/1e4u7gAnd just to talk about the main topic, I don't really care who Billy makes "friends" with. I am bit surprised by the 20 year age difference as he often talks about God and morality, especially considering what he said about Jimmy. I swear Billy has a new girl every few months. He's a bit of slut.
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Post by samus on Apr 10, 2010 4:38:37 GMT 7
From all reports, he was just there in Sydney as a punter/supporter/friend ... no songs were played. I'm still just in shock he flew all this way again, but for no shows ... was like when he was "dating" Fiona Horne back in the day. Imagine if he moved to Australia ... BOOM! Why don't I remember this? What happened between him and Fiona Horne? I could have sworn I saw him with his wife when he was here during BDO in '94. I suppose I'm not surprised. There were always rumours floating around about Billy's many girlfriends at the time and now even.
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Post by boelsen on Apr 10, 2010 7:31:54 GMT 7
Longtime lurker, lazy poster here. Maybe I'm jumping the gun but does this mean he will tour in Australia this year? That would be really nice since I'll be going back for a little while soon. I missed them in 2008 and had to live vicariously through all of you. the rumour is splendour as they're doing the sumersonic festivals in japan the week after.
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Post by samus on Apr 10, 2010 9:18:24 GMT 7
Thank you, boelsen. I was hoping that it would not be a festival show. Still, I'm weary of the SP tour rumours, as most turn out to be false, and I think the Australian media is still in a silly frenzy because he is/was boinking a veronica (I am still getting text messages from people claiming to have spotted him). August is a long way off considering his track record with women.
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Post by cherryonion on Apr 14, 2010 6:43:05 GMT 7
My mum told me about Billy and Veronica scum.
The first thing that popped into my head was 'PEDO!'. He's 43 and she's 25. That's pretty disgusting! Besides the fact that she sings the worst crap on Australian radio.
Can you honestly say that you haven't lost at least some respect for him? Be honest!
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Post by Steve on Apr 14, 2010 9:32:51 GMT 7
It's just very odd...
There's probably been several other incidents previously where respect could have been lost from some of us though.
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Post by samus on Apr 14, 2010 12:25:33 GMT 7
I share Steve's sentiments. There have been many incidents where he has said or done something that has had me question his character, especially as of late. I'm still befuddled and annoyed by his RS interview and what he said about Jimmy. However, I try not to concentrate on that and think of the music instead. I think he is an excellent musician and I will always be grateful for SP, particularly pre-breakup SP, even though I find myself not respecting him as a person as much anymore.
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Post by foxy on Apr 14, 2010 16:32:49 GMT 7
I can't believe people are making such a big deal of this... He's dated his fair share of slags and he should reserve the right to do so... Billy is not god and shouldn't have to justify his actions to you....
RE losing respect for him - He's written a whole heap of music you all love and he still owes you something?
To all those slagging out his indie cred for dating a veronica... Exhibit A...
You were all pretty quick to accept her into the band... But he's not allowed to associate with anyone who makes shit music? Come on people, let the man live his life.
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Post by Josh on Apr 14, 2010 21:20:42 GMT 7
MEMORIES!!
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Post by Cygnet on Apr 14, 2010 22:00:14 GMT 7
Mmm on this, i think its more the run of activities that\s lead up to it, the RS article was the real issue as far as im concerned. Also, for the record, this was always highly offensive: Supposedly dedicated to Elliott Smith. Assuming she didnt know the man, please honour his memory by leaving him the fuck alone. She was only excused because she can play ok. Melissa forever
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Post by boelsen on Apr 15, 2010 12:20:50 GMT 7
i agree, its the RS article that caused some loss of respect.
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Post by bonno on Apr 15, 2010 19:37:53 GMT 7
that RS article was a bunch of spin. i didnt give much credence to it.
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Post by samus on Apr 15, 2010 21:26:55 GMT 7
How were these direct quotes a spin by RS?
There was nothing to spin. The comments about Jimmy (not to mention his other ridiculous comments in the interview) were direct quotes that were not taken out of context. It was also noted in the "editors notes" section that Billy specifically called up the magazine to talk about his "lost decade", therefore he knew where the interview was headed and what he was doing.
Anyway, enough about that.
I saw the splendour in the grass lineup and SP were not part of it. I guess the only thing left is for them to tour in Australia and NZ on their own or maybe BDO. My guess is that, of the two, they will opt for BDO.
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Post by Cygnet on Apr 15, 2010 23:51:01 GMT 7
Exactly, character assassination was obviously on the agenda, but he doesn't make it hard, that Jimmy quote left me aghast, there's no context in which that's not completely perverse.
Who knows on the tour front. It seems weird to me that bands dont always do Japan and Aus in one trip, maybe we'll still hear something, wait and see.
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Post by samus on Apr 16, 2010 0:29:24 GMT 7
Maybe it was just over-excitement by the Australian press from seeing Billy with Jessica. I don't know if they even consider themselves a couple or what really went on with them, but if he is coming back then I think it will most likely be for BDO, as I believe there is still time to announce them as part of the lineup. I would prefer they come on their own but I think it was mentioned by Billy that cost was a problem.
I thought there would be more tour dates out by now. He did an interview a couple of months ago where he said that they would be touring (a world tour) straight from April to December. Maybe the loss of Ginger changed that but I am sure he must have known about it ahead of time.
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Post by sunky on Apr 16, 2010 8:24:16 GMT 7
Who knows on the tour front. It seems weird to me that bands dont always do Japan and Aus in one trip, maybe we'll still hear something, wait and see. I get the feeling he is holding off from confirming to many tour dates until he has the line up ready to go ... lets say they aren't ready for the Japan festival, he can pull out a month before or something. Better to only pull out of one festival, rather than a few over some countries. We should see the line up this Tuesday I guess, on Jay Leno ... playing Widow Wake My Mind. (seriously - the worst song so far and Billy likes it ... WHY!?)
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Post by wbm001 on Apr 16, 2010 8:36:32 GMT 7
Speaking of the Leno appearance. When will that be shown on Foxtel? If it's broadcast Tues night in the US, when will it be first shown here? I see from their website that the Comedy play the Tonight show at midday and midnight. Anyone know? Thanks
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Post by neverchange on Apr 16, 2010 11:48:06 GMT 7
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Post by sunky on Apr 19, 2010 8:05:44 GMT 7
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Post by Josh on Apr 22, 2010 20:32:22 GMT 7
didn't billy tweet today that he's crazy for jess?
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Post by foxy on Apr 23, 2010 5:08:21 GMT 7
yes, yes he did
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Post by sunky on Apr 23, 2010 5:46:27 GMT 7
And she did the same for him. He also mentioned at the gig he has an Australian love interest.
So the DT was reporting crap
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