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On August 13, Radio Birdman announced a short Australian tour to promote the impending box set. Conspicuously absent from the line-up was guitarist Chris Masuak, a member since December 1975. Most people assumed Masuak was unavailable because he lives in Spain. Not true. He was told – by email - six weeks before that his services were not required despite being ready, willing and able to fly to Australia and join the band.
The reason given was that Rob Younger was no longer willing to play with him. This was presented as a fait accompli and not negotiable, despite assurances that whatever things that needed to be done to accommodate Rob could be done. They’ve played together hundreds of times before so what’s changed? Masuak himself went public on his Facebook page a day after the announcement, giving a measured and dignified statement in response.
It’s not too late to save the Radio Birdman tour from coming off as an incomplete and insincere exercise in pettiness. Send a message to Rob and the other members that this is not good enough.
We, the fans of ARIA Hall of Fame rock band Radio Birdman call on common sense to prevail and have the "foundation members" reinstate long standing guitar player Chris Masuak to the band immediately and so we can enjoy the authentic sound of the band as we know it.
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Reached 250 supporters
August 25, 2014
August 23, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have added your names to this effort. We are nearing a new count that will really get the attention we need. Seeing so many people care about Chris returning to his rightful place is entirely down to your dedication.
August 16, 2014
Seeing one hundred signatures appear here feels surreal because I truly thought I was alone in my frustration. This reflects how much you all care about the band and the history they share. Thank you for stepping up to honor the music.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2014
August 12, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed that so many of you care about this as much as I do. We are nearing a hundred signatures and it would mean everything if you could send this link to just one or two friends who believe he belongs on that stage.
6 Comments
Total joke. I want my money back if he isnt playing. Dont ruin the legacy with this childish bickering.
Put him back in! Birdman needs the full lineup.
Radio Birdman isnt the same without Klondike. Bring him back or dont bother touring at all.
Kinda ruins the whole point of a reunion tour if the core members arent even there. get it together boys.
Ridiculous decision. He is a foundation member and the soul of the band. Fix this now.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
On August 13, Radio Birdman announced a short Australian tour to promote the impending box set. Conspicuously absent from the line-up was guitarist Chris Masuak, a member since December 1975. Most people assumed Masuak was unavailable because he lives in Spain. Not true. He was told – by email - six weeks before that his services were not required despite being ready, willing and able to fly to Australia and join the band.
The reason given was that Rob Younger was no longer willing to play with him. This was presented as a fait accompli and not negotiable, despite assurances that whatever things that needed to be done to accommodate Rob could be done. They’ve played together hundreds of times before so what’s changed? Masuak himself went public on his Facebook page a day after the announcement, giving a measured and dignified statement in response.
It’s not too late to save the Radio Birdman tour from coming off as an incomplete and insincere exercise in pettiness. Send a message to Rob and the other members that this is not good enough.
We, the fans of ARIA Hall of Fame rock band Radio Birdman call on common sense to prevail and have the "foundation members" reinstate long standing guitar player Chris Masuak to the band immediately and so we can enjoy the authentic sound of the band as we know it.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 25, 2014
August 23, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you have added your names to this effort. We are nearing a new count that will really get the attention we need. Seeing so many people care about Chris returning to his rightful place is entirely down to your dedication.
August 16, 2014
Seeing one hundred signatures appear here feels surreal because I truly thought I was alone in my frustration. This reflects how much you all care about the band and the history they share. Thank you for stepping up to honor the music.
Reached 100 supporters
August 14, 2014
August 12, 2014
I am honestly overwhelmed that so many of you care about this as much as I do. We are nearing a hundred signatures and it would mean everything if you could send this link to just one or two friends who believe he belongs on that stage.
6 Comments
seriously? hes been there since the start. this is just petty drama that we dont need. let the guy play.
Total joke. I want my money back if he isnt playing. Dont ruin the legacy with this childish bickering.
Put him back in! Birdman needs the full lineup.
Radio Birdman isnt the same without Klondike. Bring him back or dont bother touring at all.
Kinda ruins the whole point of a reunion tour if the core members arent even there. get it together boys.
Ridiculous decision. He is a foundation member and the soul of the band. Fix this now.
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seriously? hes been there since the start. this is just petty drama that we dont need. let the guy play.