Hey guys,
I'm new here, although been a huge LP fan since the very beginning and absolutely devastated to be even having to discuss this. I just saw this thread posted on one of the fan groups on Facebook and felt compelled to register and join here too to contribute to this thread.
As some others have said, ultimately, I would personally support LP with whatever decision they come to BUT I just hope and pray they continue in some way and don't just call it a day altogether. After extensively reading all options listed in the first post on this thread, I think out of all of them, I think I would like option 2 the best - I don't think he could ever really be replaced and all die-hard fans, like myself, I *think* would rather all back play of any Chester parts when they're playing live (which I sincerely hope they do continue to do), would seem weird if re-done by someone else. Of course moving into the future then I wouldn't object to a new fifth member joining, I just don't think I'd like to see someone singing over Chesters parts, although saying this, I would be more than happy to see Mike take his part in the live performances.
Agghh, I've contradicted myself so much as I've typed that! But that's what speaking from the heart does I suppose!