Musicians and portrait painters are perhaps the most sensitive artistes on the planet. I imagine that Beethoven and Chopin were very delicate people to deal with. They were so far ahead of their time. I doubt if I would want to be a band member with either of them nor to trust Vincent Van Gogh with anything sharp. Now, put several of those volatile personalities together in a band (or music forum) and watch the fireworks. I hope that Eddie will reconsider before whacking an ear off.