Also by saying that, is it supposed to make the new members feel bad or "aware" as if they aren't already aware of where they stand?
now what was the point of saying they were a tribute band, as if NO ONE else has said before you, the same thing over and over again, oh for real you say? SMH It's as if folks have to say in order to be cook, show support for the former members or some dumb mess, also as it's if your anticipating that someone won't like you if you don't say "they're a cover band" or something. Please get over it, the former members aren't coming back so cover them with some respect without taking the uncessary status quo shots or just leave them alone, they're plenty of others who like the new band while of course they're many that don't, it's that simple.