1st Feb 09 - ADDITIONAL MESSAGE FROM DAVY KNOWLES

[BACK DOOR SLAM]

A message from Davy K:

"Thanks to everyone who has sent messages since we announced earlier this week that myself Adam, and Ross would not be continuing together as a trio. The response we've received has been incredible and very supportive for us all. Thanks again !

To clear up any confusion, this is not the end of the road for any of us... and whilst Adam and Ross are pursuing their own music careers outside this band, I can confirm I will be continuing as Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam. I am currently writing and preparing songs for the follow up to Roll Away, and I will be touring later in the year to support its release. Can't wait for that, and I really look forward to seeing you out there on the road !

More news very soon,
Cheers, Davy "


ORIGINAL MESSAGE FROM DAVY, ADAM AND ROSS:

"Dear Friends and Back Door Slam Family:

After much thought and soul searching, we have reached the painful decision that we should part ways at this time. The decision was the hardest of our lives, but it's one we believe had to be made in order for each of us to move forward creatively and musically.

We will each continue with our own musical projects and hope to fulfill our own musical ambitions; Davy will be working on a follow up to the the first Back Door Slam album "Roll Away", and will be touring the US to support and promote the record, and Ross and Adam will be embarking on new projects of their own in the UK and Europe, so please keep checking backdoorslam.com for news about each member of the band, and upcoming album releases.


We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has followed Back Door Slam over the last few years and shown their support for the three of us.
Davy, Adam and Ross"

[roybluesman]

This is one of the saddest days in my music life.

All I can say with a tear in my eye is good luck and good health to my three friends Davy, Adam and Ross. I for one will never, ever forget your kindness, friendship and your love of the music you played.

I honestly don't know what else to say......

Roy

[lisaw]

Ditto, Roy.

I am bummed...the new boys will have some rather high hurdles...

Bests to all, especially to Adam and Ross, who will be missed. Whatever comes your way, keep us posted lads, we are vested in you, too!

[geoff]

What can I say. Deeply disappointed here in the UK. We never got to see you realise your true potential. I feel for those who pinned so much hope on you! Best wishes to all especially Ross and Adam. Keep in touch on facebook guys!

[n2music]

Life moves on. That's always a given. Bands often end up where they started, so who knows? We might see you together again. Whatever happens, you have my "fanship" forever. You're a very talented group of guys and there's music in the hearts of all of you. I wish you the very best and I will keep up, if I can find you. But I have to say, for now, I am very sad. Only you three could make that amazing sound that drew me to you and none of us will ever see its like again! (Unless your evolution brings you full circle. )

[stevieray1]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I feel like there has been a death today.Thank you guys for giving me the greatest concert of my life and a great experience. I think I could cry right now. Good luck to you guys.


-Eric

[bibliomaniac]

*gutted*

[samjp4]

You ALL will be missed.

There are no words......

I, too, feel like there has been a death in the family.



Sandy

[justmama]

Now I've got the blues..... It's been awesome watching you guys become the remarkable band that you are. I am lucky to have seen you play three times in Dallas and once in Memphis. I had never heard a band quite like Back Door Slam, and I don't think I will again. I congratulate you on your success. I'll always be a Slam Fan. Best of luck to each of you. I'll be watching for new music from you all!

[rellimnomis]

never got to see you play together never will now feels so bad

[k9slam]

THIS SUCKS! I LOVE BDS!!

[roybluesman]

Now, the next morning after the announcement, I still feel like there's still a big hole in me. Always trying to look at the bright side, maybe someday we'll all be buying tickets for "Back Door Slam, The Reunion Tour"?

A bit of irony.....I just finished changing the den in my home to the "Music Room". Back Door Slam has a prominent place in this room where both my son and I practice guitar. The pictures/poster are all signed by the Lads and most of the pictures were taken by me or I asked someone to take the ones I'm in with the guys. Here they are and I never, ever will take them down:

Poster: farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3223817850_84a78180e3.jpg

Group pictures: farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3222960443_54661b5768.jpg

Individual pictures: farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3223819892_b73671867b.jpg

Ah, the memories......

Roy

[sheswiththeband]

theyre brilliant pictures. really sad news. we love you BDS! xx

[guacamole]

we love you too SWTB

thanks for all these messages guys, i'll make sure the boys see them. they obviously have a lot to work out at the mo, but i doubt theyll be strangers to the forum and will be on here to keep you up to date with their plans in the not too distant.

big love to y'all from the tiny Isle
CDHx

[Bianca]

I just want to say thank you so much for the wonderful music, hospitality, and friendship you all have provided as a band. Getting to know all of you and your music has been sucha pleasure. Next time any of you are in Southern Cali, you will have to swing by for some home cooked food! I hope that you are happy, and that you continue to be blessed with success

i love the pics roy!

Fellow slammers, i hate to say good bye This sucks... its so weird to think that the music i love and constantly talk to others about is no more