13 Thoughts You've Had If You've Ever Started A Band
4. How Do We Tell Him He's Out?
When it comes to being cool, you can't take any prisoners. Derek, your friend since primary school, isn't going to make the cut. He isn't nearly as good as he said he was on the guitar, and to be honest, he just sits on his amp and plays the rhythm without saying anything ever.
It's a week before the show and you've just realised that this kid has zero stage presence. No, less than zero. He has so little stage presence he actually detracts from what little the rest of you have.
It's a sad, sad day, but you and the others have come to a decision - Derek will have to go. He just doesn't have what it takes. You're not sure how to tell him he's out though. Face to face, like a man, or by text?
You try face to face, but the words just don't come out properly. You're not sure what you said, but you may have given him the impression that he should perform an impromptu five-minute solo in your rendition of Seven Nation Army.
Should have just texted him.