Breaking News: Jay Weinberg on Madball: "Fired? I quit!"

Not having publicly responded to Madball vocalist Freddy Cricien’s comments to the press regarding his departure drummer Jay Weinberg sets the record straight.
By: Clemens Publicity & PR, LLC
 
Oct. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY –  Not having publicly responded
to Madball vocalist Freddy Cricien’s comments to the press regarding his
departure drummer Jay Weinberg sets the record straight.

“There has been so much noise on the internet regarding my parting ways
with Madball – largely distorted – that I wanted to take the opportunity
to set the record straight as I see it.  Then, anyone who is interested
can make up their own mind.

Freddy Cricien has most recently inaccurately described my participation
in the writing and recording process of Madball’s latest project,
“Empire.”

Throughout the several months-long writing and rehearsing process held at
Madball’s Queens, New York workspace, I was fully engaged in the writing
of the music for this album.  As important as Freddy’s lyrics would become
when the music was finished, he was only present at those pre-recording
sessions on two or three occasions.

The recording went well, evidenced by the final release, and I am proud of
my contributions to the music – live and in the studio.

However, Freddy has grossly mischaracterized my time with the band in the
press; yet I have not responded publicly to any Madball statements.

Until now.

I agree that Madball will be better served by an individual more attuned
to their particular lifestyle and, occasionally, a new band member will
grind gears with long-time members over non-musical issues. To each his
own.

But, let me be clear – while I really enjoyed playing the music, I do not
subscribe to their choice of habits and lifestyle.  This past August while
on tour in Europe, disturbing events within the band indicated to me that
it was time for me to move on.

While on tour in Canada in September, I informed Freddy, Mitts, and Hoya
of my decision to leave – but not before they had found a replacement.

The very next morning came Freddy’s press release and claim that he had
“…released me.”

Well, that’s just not the case.

It is true that everyone is entitled to their own opinions – but not their
own facts!

Timing is everything, and who would disagree that one cannot be fired
after having quit –
decisively, amicably and well in advance of Freddy’s harsh and public
“spin” of the facts.

Bottom line – check out Madball’s new release, “Empire” – I’m proud of it,
Madball should be proud of it, and, I believe that Madball’s fans will
love it!”

Fans can learn the latest news on Jay Weinberg on his Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/jayweinbergdrum, and on Twitter: @jayweinbergdrum.
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