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The key is that you stated that he was tired of playing in a 3 piece.



actually, that was probably the least significant observation in the post, but it's the one you decided to respond to

The key point is that for a sufficiently talented musician, the limitations imposed by a live band may be unacceptable, and the shortest route from point A (disappointment) to point B (ideological actualization) may include the use of backing tracks for some people. The freedom to get whatever backing showcases a variety of talents, and hit the mark every singe time without worrying about your band leaving after you get the songs nailed can make the difference between a sustainable act and one that's temporary and a waste of months of your life that you can never get back.