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Submitted by Eric Bass
on September 6, 2010 - 8:00pm

Im pretty bummed out today. Today is the first and only time in three years that I wont be on stage with my brothers and family in Shinedown. As some of you may or may not know I am at home in SC rehabbing a back injury I sustained on stage during the Carnival of Madness tour. I have however enlisted the talents and services of my good friend and brother Corey Lowery. Corey has founded and been the bass player in such bands as Stereomud, Dark New Day, Stuck Mojo, and most recently Eye Empire. (not to mention the older brother of Clint Lowery of Sevendust). There is NO ONE else that I trust to not only play bass, but put on a kick ass rock show!!! I apologize to any fans that I may let down, but this is imperative to my future health that I take this time. I will however be back next week for our shows starting in Nashville, TN! I cant wait to see you all there! In the meantime, please show Cory all the love and support you would show me!!! See you all soon!

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September 16, 2010 - 3:37pm — BurningBright_3
Awe, feel better man!!
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September 16, 2010 - 4:02am — Stevemonkey
hope you get feeling bud, the stage wont b the same without ya
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September 14, 2010 - 9:26pm — Misty_7
Eric, Please take care of yourself 1st and foremost! We all LOVE each and every one of you guys and NEED you as essential part of the band! THIS means for the LONG haul! Take care and don't let guilt or stress get to you. They slow down the healing process! Much LOVE from TEXAS!!
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September 14, 2010 - 7:12am — kathi harper
eric,take care or this can effect you in you business for a long time, rather we miss you for a temporary time rthan longer time wishing you well, see you in november
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September 13, 2010 - 7:39pm — moe demers
Best of luck on your recovery!!
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September 11, 2010 - 4:19pm — Lv2rokk
I wish you a speedy recovery!
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September 11, 2010 - 7:36am — Liz_15
First of all, we wish you the speediest recovery. While you are trying to relax and get better, I've got a favor to ask. My son in law Matt died in February of this year. My daughter and I live in Denver, Colorado, and saw that Shinedown will be performing in Arizona on 9/17/10, which would have been his 28th birthday. We will be there in remembrance of him. Here is the favor: Could you ask if the band plays 'Simple Man' that they mention Matt, or dedicate the song to him? It would mean the world to us. Thank you so much (now, rest and take it easy....) JSK2245@aol.com Edentawnieblue@yahoo.com (Jennifer and Lisa)
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September 11, 2010 - 5:59am — Tara Courter
Hope you get better Eric, I seen you guys play at Liberty Memorial at Rockfest 2003. I'm a huge fan and recently recovering from stage 4 breast cancer. Chemo suxs and i will never put in my body again. i'm gonna try more medicinal ways like diet and vitamins this time around. Like Brent i'm dependant on oxycotin and oxycodone. i'm really glad to hear that his son changed his outlook. Me too was messin with cocaine at the time of gettin diagnosed with cancer. i'm young too, but anyways keep up with it, like i said love your music. Tonight driving from Joplin,MO to Springdale,AR i cried to your 3rd cd because of all the emotional and physical pain i've gone through these past 2 years and all i could do was just play it over and over til i got home. See if u guys can make it to Arkansas sometime to play i will definitely be there... Best wishes and get better soon
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September 10, 2010 - 11:31pm — Treysmom2002
I'll be at X-Fest in Dayton on Sunday, Sep. 12 rockin' it out with Shinedown headlining the festival. You're my fave band at the moment and sorry to hear you'll not be part of the show, but wish you well and a speedy recovery. I have no doubt, Corey will rock the stage!!!
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September 10, 2010 - 9:40pm — andrea_17
I think your fans completely understand. I know I do. Just worry about getting your back taken care of, Shinedown needs you to be healthy. Rest and get better soon Eric.
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September 10, 2010 - 7:09pm — Jerzee Johnny
Your good health is important to the band E, so do what is necessary. Alot of ass to kick in the next few years. Met all of you in Philly, courtesy of a birthday gift from my wife and daughter, and was blown away at the authenticity of the band. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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September 10, 2010 - 3:55pm — AKWildChild
Get better babe! Even though we missed you here in Alaska, Corey did an outstanding job. We look forward to seeing up and at em again. We'll see you the next time around! Take care XOXO Andi
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September 10, 2010 - 2:17pm — DelaneyShultz
omg im sooo sorry!! i hope ull feel better!!
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September 9, 2010 - 7:23pm — Sarah_25
Dont you worry. Anyone who is a real fan and who really loves you would NEVER want you to put your health in jeopardy by performing while you're injured! I hope you get better quickly and i wish you all the best!!! :) Love, Sarah
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September 9, 2010 - 2:13pm — Tina Mellott
I'm sorry to hear you are hurt Eric, but oh my God what a great choice in Corey. I wish I could be there to support him. I have loved him since we were kids. He won't dissapoint you. Get well soon. Love you, Tina
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September 9, 2010 - 12:08pm — Faithful Fan
Your health is the priority - don't apologize for taking care of yourself! We all want you to get better so others can enjoy the amazing tour, like we did. Oh, wait ... when you were in Houston and you signed those stinky shoes after the concert ... that wasn't a contributing factor to your back problem, were they?!? I asked you if you were sure you wanted to sign them ... maybe that was a bad decision lol. Anyway, get better soon and good luck on the remainder of your tour!
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September 9, 2010 - 11:32am — Brenda_12
sorry about your back hope all is well, I saw you guys in houston, tx 8/21/10 you guys are so talented I've been listening to you guys for about a year after seeing you guys live i feel in love with your performance & music even more not to many people sound the same live as they do on the radio or albums my husband says you guys were better in concert than alice in chains cant wait till you guys make it back to houston, tx I love you guys my daughter abbi age 3 listens to her name is alice about 10 times a day or as many as I'll let her we are always on your site listening to music she knows most of your songs but she's still working on the lyrics I would have to say she's pretty good for her age
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September 9, 2010 - 1:48am — Flameboy
ummm...u werent at The AK State Fair Show last Friday. I was there.
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September 9, 2010 - 12:46am — phyllis_3
God speed to your recovery____I have prayed for you---You need to git out there and "rock" your tinny lil ass off--get well--stay well----What was the conclusion---What back injury?? I am an RN---just askin!!!
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September 8, 2010 - 10:25pm — K-Man
You're still the man Eric, get some rest, I bet being on the road all the time takes a lot out of you, get well soon and continue to rock out.
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September 8, 2010 - 8:31pm — Barb Jax FL
Feel better. Hope you're 100% soon! :D
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September 8, 2010 - 12:54pm — Redtiger
Hope all goes well with your back hope to see you soon on stage dirty dancing with brent love yall
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September 8, 2010 - 9:28am — chelsea_3
Get well soon Eric! We love you and will ALWAYS support you and Shinedown!
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September 8, 2010 - 8:09am — Anonymous (not verified)
Just get yourself well Eric! We love ya!
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September 8, 2010 - 4:19am — Bamagal
I'm no stranger to back injury either.. (thank god for finding an honest chiropractor), back pain can make your life miserable. My son and I will hopefully be rocking with you in Birmingham on the 1st. =) We will be praying and thinking of you. Get Better!!
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September 7, 2010 - 11:36pm — Elinn_105
hope you feel better sude.... you rock!!!
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September 7, 2010 - 10:49pm — Aaron6190
hope you fell better man i love what you did at cleveland and loved talking to you i know how back pane feels and its no good and i know you guys give 200 % in you shows and we want you at 100% to kick some ass feel better soon my brother
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September 7, 2010 - 10:42pm — berty88
No stranger to a back injury, I can sympathize. Much love and please take care. Oh, and stretch those back muscles.
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September 7, 2010 - 9:40pm — Matt Hawley
Eric. Hmmm lets see here it is the start of Football season and your hurt, kind of odd you just want to sit at home watch football. I am just kidding I want you to get better because your awesome. But at least there is Football on TV while you recover. Get Well SOON....please Hang in there
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September 7, 2010 - 9:16pm — Anonymous (not verified)
Eric, I'm so sorry about your back! Please take care of yourself! We will think about you in York if you don't make it, but absolutely show the love to Cory! Here's to a speedy recovery! Much Love, Nikki

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    Eric Bass

    Im pretty bummed out today. Today is the first and only time in three years that I wont be on stage with my brothers and family in Shinedown. As some of you may or may not know I am at home in SC rehabbing a back injury I sustained on stage during the Carnival of Madness tour. I have however enlisted the talents and services of my good friend and brother Corey Lowery. Corey has founded and been the bass player in such bands as Stereomud, Dark New Day, Stuck Mojo, and most recently Eye Empire. (not to mention the older brother of Clint Lowery of Sevendust). There is NO ONE else that I trust to not only play bass, but put on a kick ass rock show!!! I apologize to any fans that I may let down, but this is imperative to my future health that I take this time. I will however be back next week for our shows starting in Nashville, TN! I cant wait to see you all there! In the meantime, please show Cory all the love and support you would show me!!! See you all soon!

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