Cheryl

Ah! Thank you for the context! Wow, he did start early. Good for him for getting under control so early. Cuz being thrown into a whirlwind life of rich, famous n crazy successful at such a young age usually does some damage. I'm still shocked they all came out of that normal for being so sooo young.

Yeah, as I was writing it, I did have the thought chester wasn't like that most of the time. Member Mike saying how he had his Dark days... so yeah, I agree w ya. Maybe I just have a hard time seeing chester n Rob being besties for some reason. When chester would hug him, I always chuckle cuz it looked so awkward n forced. Then again, Robs kinda an awkward guy 🤔 They did well in interviews when it's just the two of them tho. I do notice Rob would be paired w either Mike or Chester thru the years. Less talking for him 😉 Bet that was one of his deciding factors to not return..no more answering the same lame questions over n over or sitting next to Mike while he rambles on n on..

I always felt like Rob had least in common w Chester. Chester's such a ham n extrovert, a whirlwind of energy so unlike him. He's an observer. Thats interesting u said that about addiction. I remember watching a Shinoda Stream n he was asked if he drank alcohol on the road n he said he rarely put it on rider "because of Rob and Chester." I was surprised, had n idea he had troubles too. I'm assuming it was early? After his breakup, like 2007-ish, he seemed to change drastically n cleaned it all up by 2011-ish. I'd love to hear that Ryan interview.. in my winding mind, I always wonder how that day was. I remember Joe showing up, and I can only imagine the shock n trauma of that morning. Anna recounted a bit from her perspective, and it still brings me tears to think about. Rob seems like such a "hold it inside n break down later" kinda fella. He's such a mystery. I know more about Colin in one hour of his AMA than 20 years of Rob. I also have a question.. (I do deep dives don't mind me) there's a guy named Alan that he thanked repeatedly in album thank yous. I vaguely remember seeing reference that he passed in another album thank you. He seemed to have a very very big influence on Rob. I got the inclination he was a life coach or, now I understand, maybe a sponsor. It's just crazy that he walked away from what's been his whole life. Good for him, have a quiet life. But I'm still gonna miss his face n be bummed out he's not sitting in that seat. I find myself smiling n being so happy that's they're back, they're happy n having a great time, then it wipes away when I think of how much fun it woulda been if Rob were around. I'll never get to see him play live n that sucks. How was he when you met? I love peoples stories!

With our fan base? Yeah, they'll get nominated right outta the gate! Some do their first year, but I have a notion we'll all band together n get it done.

I'm betting media have already hounded his reps for comments n questions n he just doesn't want anything to do or say anymore. I do often wonder, (I have alot of time to either worry about life or wonder these type of things 😄 n I choose these), If they paid him out like they did Talinda, he no longer has involvement, reps, nothing. He owes the fans nothing, but it woulda been a perfect time to have a statement of thanks to us n good luck to the guys. Just something simple, no explanation necessary. Something. We saw him last in 2020. I do remember Mike, in his streams, saying "I couldn't get ahold of him. Rob's on another planet, I don't know where he is". And another, when a fan asked why Rob didnt attend a live stream he was supposed to, he said, "It's a long story..I have no excuses or explanations." The look on his face was a bit irritated IMO. I'm also guessing they tired of chasing Rob to do things, participate, attend. Now Colin is a dream come true for Mike. We'll never see him again. They may be up for Rock Hall nominations next year. Be interesting if he would show for that, that's a big deal. I dunno.. just venting n wondering cuz I have nowhere else I can put my lame-o thoughts about it all. 🤷‍♀️ Thanks people!

I often wonder that too.. NO ONE has seen him?? Anywhere?? I fantasize a life where I never have to leave the house or go to a store or be in public... Can that really be pulled off? Surely he still goes to the beach, travels about. His last video sighting was a tad alarming to me. I adore him, I think he's so very handsome, but he did not look himself. Perhaps people wouldn't recognize? I dunno. I'm also wondering if he was given the outstretched hand of Mike that Brad got. They eased Brad back in, was Rob given the pushes? we all know he needs to be pushed to do new things. Or was Colin so great, they didn't bother. Just thinking outloud.. 🤔 Or did he just get used to the few years of not having to do any of this n now this is his life, no changing back, especially w new member.. I'm sure we'll never know, but I still wonder. I do hope he isn't watching all this amazing newness of great music they have, the fun they are having n feeling he missed out. Cuz that would be heartbreaking. During OML press, it was nice to see him and them talk about how beneficial it was to be closer n talk to each other n support each other. Then he throws it all away to not even speak to them? Makes me sad.

It's all very exciting! So thrilled to see them happy n getting this second chance and it is going WELL!!! I did get a little teary seeing "the huddle", the one we've seen a hundred times, but now there's different folks.. hurt a bit. But we'll see it a hundred times more n new sacred traditions will be forged. Wonderful to see old staff, old friends still in the mix. Speaks volumes about this band. 👍

As an introvert, one can recognize another one, and we all know he's clearly introverted. He didn't like photo shoots, wasn't fond of video making. It's quite astounding the things he's done for 20 years. I couldn't do it. He's my favorite, and I'm devastated to know we will never see him again, never see him play. His entire adult life has been this band. I feel he just wants peace n quiet now. I hope people leave him alone during this crazy circus time w the resurgence. We don't know the trauma Chester's death n absence has done to him. If he "can't" anymore, I get it. But I sure don't like it. He doesn't owe us anything, he thanked n was appreciative in that last video.. But I sure will miss him. His quiet, his awkwardness, and that power that came out full force when he sat behind that kit. Now I have to mourn him like I did Chester. It's an abrupt gut punch n so far, I'm still having a hard time. Very sad for both band and fans.