The Replacements hint at reunion
While speaking on behalf of the re-issues of their old discography this week, vocalist and guitarist Paul Westerberg and bassist Tommy Stinson were asked questions regarding a possible reunion. Of course, such an act would only confirm God truly does exist, but let’s not throw in the pledge yet, right?
YOU’VE REUNITED TWICE IN THE STUDIO IN RECENT YEARS. YOU’VE SURELY RECEIVED A SIZABLE OFFER OR TWO FROM THE PRODUCERS OF COACHELLA, SO . . .
Stinson: We actually talked about it again this year, and I think there was a consensus that, you know, maybe it wasn’t the right time (to reunite), or maybe it is the right time. Paul and I were kind of in cahoots talking to them, talking to (his manager) Darren (Hill). There were some things thrown out, and there were other festivals that wanted it too, if we were going to do it. At the last minute, it just didn’t seem like the right thing to do, so we didn’t do it. But I think Paul and I have something to offer each other still. I think that’s pretty obvious when we get together.
Westerberg: I’m very hesitant about dragging the name out there and what damage we could do to the legend. Whatever we did, someone would want something else. If I went up there straight, they’d want us wasted. If we were f–ked up, they’d want us to be this or that. But, I don’t know. The records hold the key to the whole thing. So if I was ever going to play, I’d like to play once the whole shooting match is out, because I don’t think I could physically get up there and bellow these 18 songs (from) that first record. That’s just sheer youth there. I can’t find that in a bottle or a pill. I’m just too creaky for that.
Although I’d always imagined the former idols of Winona Ryder at Lollapalooza, next year’s Coachella would have me trucking across country, too. I’ve held my fingers crossed for several reunions, been answered once already (e.g. The Police), so let’s hope for seconds in the miracle department.
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