... and that last misspelled belch from Mr. Vai was nothing like well informed, thoughtful debate.

It sounds to me like Rask is gonna steer his own course, regardless of the trendsetters. That's probably the best choice. If what you do happens to gain wide acceptance and popularity, you don't have to warp yourself into uncomfortable positions just to make a living. And if the trendoids look elsewhere, there are worse fates than to have a small, but loyal following.

The Biz is [u]not[/u] about music!