haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) Michelle Branch recently shut down her messageboard after becoming frustrated with "fans'" constant negativity toward her new band The Wreckers. The statement I've attached below was posted on the messageboard by Michelle before she shut it down. Just a piece of advice, I highly suggest reading the statement because it gives interesting insight on the music business, fame, and her label Maverick Records'. Michelle Branch Reaches Her Breaking Point Alright, I don't even know why I am still awake seeing as I have to be up in a few hours to feed Owen. What I am most frustrated at, I suppose is...I pay money to keep this website up so all of you "fans" can talk about our music. Why would I want to spend the money so the majority of you can sit around and b1tch about us? I understand that you are frustrated with the fact that there isn't any music for you to listen to. Don't you think Jessica and I are frustrated too?? We finished this record over a year ago and were sent on a lame ass tour we didn't want to be on. It was a horrible idea to headline a show playing music that nobody had ever heard. Maverick wanted to make a quick buck, and unfortunately, we were obligated by contract to do so. I was 5 months pregnant when we started that tour and believe me...it was the last place I wanted to be. Then I got pushed into doing a Santana song I didn't want to do (I didn't write it either, Shanks wanted me to sing it so bad, that was a bargaining tool), Maverick wouldn't let me do it unless Jess was on it so they would get "free" promotion for a record they didn't even understand or believe in for the most part. The record wasn't released because Maverick didn't want me promoting an album pregnant. They thought it would look bad to my young fans...bull. As far as "biting the hand that feeds you"... I would give nothing more than to play music in a shitty bar and fold clothes at The Gap for a living. My "being famous" has done nothing but ruin my relationship with my parents, mostly my Father and it has made me hate doing what I used to love more than life itself...playing music. I have been pushed around and now most of you see me as someone who I never really was, and most of you can't accept the plain fact that people change and grow up and I'm not the little girl you think I am. I have a family of my own now, a baby...the last thing I could imagine doing is making music. I'm fine financially (although I don't make millions contrary to popular belief.) and being a famous musician has brought nothing to my life besides strife. (Okay, I met my wonderful husband and bandmate because of it.) I have maybe written two songs in the past year. That's ridiculous. This isn't fun for me anymore. I'm sick of sucking dicks to get my music heard, putting on a fake smile, and saying things that are acceptable. On the contrary, The Wreckers album makes me very proud and excited again. It's almost like my first day at a new school. It’s a fresh start. I'm finally excited to tour (although I need to find a nanny!) and I am looking forward to seeing what fans think. You know, I CAN take the criticism. I just don't understand why I should pay for an arena for you to do it. If you are a "fan" why do you speak about Jessica and I in that way? I never wanted to be put on a pedestal... I just wanted to make music. And believe me, many times I have thought I was going to quit. It's too much energy to pretend it's fun. You can call me a baby if you'd like, but life is too short to spend it being miserable. This board is going to be shut down tonight. I think we all need a break. When the Wreckers album finally comes out, we'll see the ones who decided to stick around. As for the rest of you, I meant it when I said "f-off" M Edited December 17, 2005 by Fear Havoc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 I'd listen to her entire catalog if she did that for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Her music is good. She is hot. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Legitimate criticisms or whiny bitching? You decide! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted December 17, 2005 What a fucking cunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leelee Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Someone find the video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Her music is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruiserKC 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Sounds like another example of someone trying to go against the system...only to be sucked in to being part of the system. Michelle Branch is the latest victim...we now observe a moment of silence. OK, moment's over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 First off, deceptive thread title, I was at least expecting some pics. That said, I kind of like her music, but lost respect for her when I found out that her new husband is like 20 something years older than her. I'm not into the whole daddy fetish thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I like Forums 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 The question is. Literal or figurative? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daileyxplanet 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 What a b1tch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 *shrug* a lot of musicians are bitches/assholes/pretentious cocksuckers/generally shitty people, doesn't make the music any better or worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 I love her and wish she was sucking my dick right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 *shrug* a lot of musicians are bitches/assholes/pretentious cocksuckers/generally shitty people... REALLY?!?! NAW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daileyxplanet 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 *shrug* a lot of musicians are bitches/assholes/pretentious cocksuckers/generally shitty people, doesn't make the music any better or worse. I was actually poking fun at her censorship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 I thought I was going to see a video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 *shrug* a lot of musicians are bitches/assholes/pretentious cocksuckers/generally shitty people... REALLY?!?! NAW! Seriously. I hear some actors can be pretty nasty, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 She wouldn't have to say anything polite at all if she had more dick in her mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 I think she meant the "sucking dicks" line figuratively....but I really hope it was literal and if it is what does her husband think of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideburnious 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 I think she meant the "sucking dicks" line figuratively REALLY?!?! NAW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leelee Report post Posted December 17, 2005 How is she a bitch for doing this. She pays for her site. She can do whatever she wants. Kind of like how the former owner of this site is a worthless shithole, yet I had to tolerate that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Hey, maybe she'll pull a Cobain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leelee Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Not yet. She's still pretty hot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideburnious 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Hey, maybe she'll pull a Cobain. You mean her husband pull a Courtney? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 does CWM know I hacked his sig yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideburnious 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 The cunt lol thing? I thought he did that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 No, I changed it to an anecdote about a horse vagina. I also did "quality cunt. lol!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Kind of like how the former owner of this site is a worthless shithole, yet I had to tolerate that. That reminds me.... Fuck you, Leena. For someone who supposedly could care less about ever coming back, you were counting down the minutes, seconds and days to come back like the cockroach you are. Happy posting. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Kind of like how the former owner of this site is a worthless shithole, yet I had to tolerate that. That reminds me.... Fuck you, Leena. For someone who supposedly could care less about ever coming back, you were counting down the minutes, seconds and days to come back like the cockroach you are. Happy posting. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideburnious 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2005 Guess it had to be said twice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
