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Date Posted: 13:28:46 06/22/03 Sun
Author: zombie211
Author Host/IP: 0-1pool108-244.nas53.philadelphia1.pa.us.da.qwest.net / 65.129.108.244
Subject: mike's story
In reply to: devilock138 's message, "man..." on 09:29:00 06/22/03 Sun

this is mike's statement on the break up, hope this helps:

This is what happened.com by Michale Graves posted 10/31/00 6:01:13 AM
I'm going to give you this story with no bias or bullshit My aim is to give
you the facts surrounding the events that took place that has led to all of
this. My intent is not to make anyone look better or worse then anyone else
that is for you to decide. i just want you to know the truth........ I have
read the update on Misfits.com. I "Unexpectedly didn't show up for the
Canadian tour "because the band unexpectedly failed to get my work permits
and then blew me off for two weeks. I have read the posts on the message
board As for excuses........ Visiting Canada as a tourist is one thing.
Generating thousands of dollars over a span of two weeks with your band
raises a differint set of guidelines regarding entry to and from the
country. As for the video "Scream?"....we all crossed over the borders as
tourists. Once again, I can only offer you my perspective. It's Halloween
five years later. This is what happened......... I met up with Billy
Schoolbus driver and Doyle at the airport in Vermont. On the way back to the
club from the airport, Doyle told me that the show was cancelled that night.
I met up with Chud, Pat Drumtech, and Bob lightguy. Doyle, Billy, those guys
and myself all went out for pizza in town. That was the night I was told the
band voted twice in Canada to replace me permantely with Zolie. Doyle and
Chud voted Nay twice. I also gained info that I was going to be fired at the
end of the Halloween tour. Pat and I bought an ounce of pot . Noone had any
because they just crossed the border....we sold two separate quarters on the
winnebego that night---- I moved into the crew bus. They've got playstation.
Worcester: The band agreed to change the set back to the way we played it
prior to the Canadian tour by replacing mostly vintage material with songs
off American Psycho and Famous Monsters . Zolie singing with the band that
night further added to the already stressed state of things. I did agree to
two songs however I was patient regarding the spontaneous lengthening of the
event. Doyle put my hat on to make me smile....it worked. Connecticut: I
smoked pot with a couple of differint people that morning. Doyle his
children and me , walked to Dunkin Doughnuts for coffee. Me , Chud and Doyle
hung out with Jimmy Gestapo of Murphys Law for hours that day and ate really
good sausage pizza. I thought it was a good show. Nothing terrible happened
that day. Doyle rode on the schoolbus that night and we watched Spinal Tap.
Washington DC Doyle and I spent alot of time together that day. We laughed
alot. Chuds old drum tech Morgan was there with some of his buddies. They
hung out behind Chuds rig during soundcheck and smoked a joint, i know
because I went back there and saw them. Ok OK I took a hit.....But I didn't
inhale, Anyway From what i know, Jerry at some point came back to drum world
and told Morgan not to give Pat the joint. Morgan gave Pat the Joint- Pat
took the joint-Jerry "caught "Pat Jerry was bent. Nothing was said to anyone
I spoke to that night about the incident. We had a great show. My girlfriend
brought us chocalate chip cookies to eat on our day off as we drove to
Orlando. Actually her Mom made them for those of you thinking they were
"special" cookies :) Orlando: We met up with everyone at Universal Studios.
Pat had been paid in advance up until the Atlanta show which was four shows
away. Kenny asked Pat if he could borrow 300$ to pay for admission for those
who didn't have passes in to the park. 300$ works out to be four shows worth
of pay. Soon after that.......... Jerry informed Pat that he was fired
rather loudly and disrespectfully in front of one of those liitle vendor
stands that sell beer. I had Budweiser in a bottle. Chud did not know that
Pat was going to be fired. Neither did I Neither did Doyle I disagreed with
Pat being fired because the basis of the decision had nothing to do with the
quality of work or the ability to perform his duty. I spoke up because i
believed Jerry was arguing from a hypocritical and bias point of view
regarding his reasons for firing Pat. We all went our separate ways through
Universal Studios. This next part is so childish but true I swear.... A crew
member who is my friend told me that he was supposed to" keep his eyes and
ears open" and report back ....I wondered off for awhile by myself. Later we
all met in a parking lot at the Raddisson towers. We were to meet up in the
winnebego to get dinner. We were delayed by events that further fueled my
position regarding the firing of Chuds drum tech. Me Chud and Pat closed are
selves in the bathroom of the Winnebego and began to smoke a joint. A minute
later the kid from Universal we met opens the door. Jerry walks by to go in
the backbedroom and the Universal kid stands in the doorway with us to
smoke. Jerry peeped his head around the corner and events took place that
even further fueled my position on Pat being fired . I voiced my reasons
about my disposition . Then I asked Jerry why the band was made to vote for
or against replacing me and why I would be replaced and why I wasn't even
told about it.... Everyone has this idea that I CHOSE to miss the first two
weeks of the tour. I would not have flown to Montana had I made the decision
to stay home. was it true I was being fired? Yes it was. I was told I
screwed up the set because I wanted to do new material. I asked why we
shouldn't?? The reply was "that no one is buying my songs and the band
should focus on what got the band here in the first place....the old stuff"
I'm too "bluesy" on stage.....I asked Jerry what he would do if Chud didn't
play or if Doyle didn't play and he said he didn't care who was in his band.
I then learned of the plans focusing on the 25th anniversary, Jerrys
wrestling career and the reunion with Glen, Thats when I decided that
Halloween was to be my final show. I assure you every member of that band
and the band manager knew of my decision. MTV; (glenns point of view) Next
day.... Pat is told via one of the road crew that he is not to be on the bus
that night and all his stuff will be removed if he doesn't do it first. The
fact that Three members of the band wanted pat to stay apparently had no
impact on the decision. I was later told it didn't matter anyway because it
never was our band. Remember the circumstances surrounding the Misfits
original break up? Glenn wanted to leave the drunk drummer in Detroit. And
Jerry said that it wasn't right to do and he would rather have left
Glenn?hmmm We went on stage and I announced right before "Crying on Saturday
Night" that Halloween was to be my last show. I heard Doyle stop playing in
"Doomsday" and thought nothing of it. We ended the song and I looked over my
left shoulder...Doyle was gone. I went to look for him and the "guitar
world" was empty. His tech told me that was it he walked off....I looked
over to "drum world" and chud was gone....i saw Doyle pacing back and forth
real pissed off backstage.....I in no way shape or form meant to disrespect
anyones dedication to there dead friend. I did not walk off in a motion to
quit nor did I ever say I quit to anyone backstage. Doyle and Chud walked
off and so did I. Words were eventually exchanged backstage , I was told
that I was "no longer in this band" and was escorted out by security. So was
Pat. I stood outside of the House of Blues and sighned autographs while
members of the road crew brought my bags to me from the bus and said
goodbye. It was surreal. Chud and I rented a truck and drove 19 hours back
to New Jersey . one more thing... As far as The Misfits go, this is where I
say Goodbye I came from a band whos biggest gig was played to three people,
my girlfriend and two other people including the bartender, never doubt that
I am humble. never doubt that I am thankful for the opportunities I have
been given. one more thing... If anyone actually buys the BS about me
quitting this band for hockey two years ago you're crazy!so stop THanks for
the memories...noone can ever take them away "We mosh and we fall We're one
and for all it's just evil all of the time....."
Happy Halloween Michale Graves October 31, 2000
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