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As many of you know, VH1 has been running a series called Bands Reunited show. I've now seen the entire series, and I think I may be able to pass along some wit and wisdom. Let's see....
Overall... It's a good idea to hang on to the contact information of your former bandmates and to try and keep current with the info. And it's a good idea to play your instrument occasionally so that at the twenty year reunion, you don't have to look at the camera and say "I haven't played the drums in nineteen years. Jeez, I hope this works..."
A Flock of Seagulls -- You know, I don't think there was much to learn there. Maybe if you're going to be a band with your brother, you shouldn't stop speaking to him. Your family is far more important than the band.
Berlin -- It's important to establish the way in which credit will be handed out in the band earlier, as opposed to later.
Dramarama -- Try not to break up with your bandmates publicly on the radio. And, if, after you reunited with the band (saying how wonderful it was to be playing again), you are then offered to play a "huge California music festival", don't break up the band over it. Again.
Extreme -- When the other members of the band tell you to walk softly around the guitarist, it's probably not a good idea to surprise the guitarist with a camera crew in public while he's eating lunch. In fact, the whole "ambush interview" thing probably should be reconsidered.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood -- Keep some perspective on your work. No matter how good or bad your one hit was, it's only one song and it's only music.
Kajagoogoo -- Know what the strength/asset of your band is, and don't fire said strength/asset.
Klymaxx -- It's important to have legal contracts between members of a band regarding ownership and intellectual property.
Romeo Void -- I'm still not sure as to who this band is; but the lesson here is that record companies tend to place more emphasis on image than sound.
Squeeze -- I didn't get much of anything from this one; don't know what to tell you.
The Alarm -- It's probably not a good idea to quit your band. On stage, in front of an audience. Without warning your bandmates.