I saw this on FB today and was like damn...Jesse causing drama on FB???

Militant said:

I love Jesse but I have serious issues with how this whole thing went down. A conference call the day before he posts that shit on Facebook with all 6 other bandmembers and he didn't say ONE word? He doesn't have a good enough relationship with ANY of the other 6 bandmembers to the point where he could have let one of them know? That shit just ain't right. And it's not fair at all to us fans who were really looking forward to seeing the O7 tour... and now it'll never happen.

It's interesting that on the DVD that came with the album, Morris was about to blow his top about being forced to change the band name, then Jesse changes the subject to something else. Jesse seemed to be the peacemaker there. Jesse does say elsewhere in the documentary that they are a real family and not just a group, so fight sometimes, and also that he has a love-hate relationship with Terry.

Man this whole thread and Jesse's FB page is fucking hilarious.

I got da feelin Jesse's in the studio right now recording War Babies pt. 2

Mong said:

Jesse really comes across as a major dick saying this. He's a coward who couldn't tell the band who gave him a solo spot at their gigs that he was leaving. What an ego. He's a very good guitarist but he can't sing to save his life and his songs are weak with a few exceptions. Trust me, he will leave D'Angelo's band at some point this year. He thinks he's on Prince's level...he needs a major reality check.

He always has been. He has been the major trouble with this band for a long time. Jesse is and has always been selfish. I hope the O7 replaces him permanently and continues to record. I would hate to see them disband all because of him.

Just walked into my hotel room (5:30am) in Amsterdam and whewww!!! The show easi amazing because Amsterdam parties very, very hearty!

I send a real thank you, love & hugs to the commenters who are simply just fair and compassionate. I think it bothers me more now when people uneducatedly, say nasty and untrue things about me because now my children who love, adore, and are fiercely protective of me, are upset by said bullshit.

I know I'm no where near President Obama's level, plus i'm well aware that critiquing ones work comes with both of our jobs, but one can imagine what the President's wife and children must go through hearing all the garbage said about someone the love so dearly.

My family adores and loves me deeply, so when someone speaks ill of me, especially lies, it hurts them very much. So that the next time when someone wants to shoot off the mouths about something they know absolutely nothing about, please think of a few things first:
1) Innocent people you hurt. Everything we do/say good or bad affects other lives always. So you must at all times try to be mindful of what we do and say.
2) KARMA, KARMA, KARMA! Just because these socalled forums for speaking our minds exist, doesn't mean or shouldn't mean you should abuse a wonderful opportunity to be an hurtful asshole.

So i try very hard every day to do unto others as I wish them to do unto my black ass! I say thank you to everyone one from the cab driver, the fan at the show, and or the janitor sweeping up the joint. Because I know I'm no better than anyone else...Just a little bit fortunate than some...at times...not all the time...but some times.

So thank you for your love in way of fairness, compassion, and understanding. With all do respect if you don't dig me, it's okay, it really is and you are intitled to your opinions, just please take that stupid bullshit to some other site so that my loved ones are not subject to your ignorance.

LovePeace,
Jesse Johnson

P.S.
I was on a conference call with the O-7 and I asked the following questions in early December; " Do we have any shows for December? answered "No" I continued to ask the the same question regarding January and Febuary, and I received the same answer, which was a resounding "NO" I then asked when was the the first royalty accounting coming up? And the answer was, " I don't know" and with Allah as my witness, I respectfully made the announcement that I could no longer AFFORD to participate in an organization that personally cost me thousands of dollars (Gear, Clothing, Travel, etc...) and further more shows no signs of taking premptive measures (Sponsers, Touring, etc...) in helping to see a return on our investment. So help me god, the people on whatever sites that state they were not informed of exit should feel very, very ashamed of them selves to seek sympathy from unknowing fans. Am I angry, I feel sad for people that have to lie to seek unwarranted sympathy. Sad! Do ever post or ask me at anytime or place about this subject.

As I stated in an earlier post the whole truth is to rife with ugliness that would affect he lives of "Purely innocent children of people I thought loved and cared about me"

Jess ♥

[Edited 2/9/12 21:42pm]

[Edited 2/9/12 21:43pm]

noimageatall said:

Jesse Johnson

Just walked into my hotel room (5:30am) in Amsterdam and whewww!!! The show easi amazing because Amsterdam parties very, very hearty!

I send a real thank you, love & hugs to the commenters who are simply just fair and compassionate. I think it bothers me more now when people uneducatedly, say nasty and untrue things about me because now my children who love, adore, and are fiercely protective of me, are upset by said bullshit.

I know I'm no where near President Obama's level, plus i'm well aware that critiquing ones work comes with both of our jobs, but one can imagine what the President's wife and children must go through hearing all the garbage said about someone the love so dearly.

My family adores and loves me deeply, so when someone speaks ill of me, especially lies, it hurts them very much. So that the next time when someone wants to shoot off the mouths about something they know absolutely nothing about, please think of a few things first:
1) Innocent people you hurt. Everything we do/say good or bad affects other lives always. So you must at all times try to be mindful of what we do and say.
2) KARMA, KARMA, KARMA! Just because these socalled forums for speaking our minds exist, doesn't mean or shouldn't mean you should abuse a wonderful opportunity to be an hurtful asshole.

So i try very hard every day to do unto others as I wish them to do unto my black ass! I say thank you to everyone one from the cab driver, the fan at the show, and or the janitor sweeping up the joint. Because I know I'm no better than anyone else...Just a little bit fortunate than some...at times...not all the time...but some times.

So thank you for your love in way of fairness, compassion, and understanding. With all do respect if you don't dig me, it's okay, it really is and you are intitled to your opinions, just please take that stupid bullshit to some other site so that my loved ones are not subject to your ignorance.
LovePeace,
Jesse Johnson

P.S.
I was on a conference call with the O-7 and I asked the following questions in early December; " Do we have any shows for December? answered "No" I continued to ask the the same question regarding January and Febuary, and I received the same answer, which was a resounding "NO" I then asked when was the the first royalty accounting coming up? And the answer was, " I don't know" and with Allah as my witness, I respectfully made the announcement that I could no longer AFFORD to participate in an organization that personally cost me thousands of dollars (Gear, Clothing, Travel, etc...) and further more shows no signs of taking premptive measures (Sponsers, Touring, etc...) in helping to see a return on our investment. So help me god, the people on whatever sites that state they were not informed of exit should feel very, very ashamed of them selves to seek sympathy from unknowing fans. Am I angry, I feel sad for people that have to lie to seek unwarranted sympathy. Sad! Do ever post or ask me at anytime or place about this subject.

As I stated in an earlier post the whole truth is to rife with ugliness that would affect he lives of "Purely innocent children of people I thought loved and cared about me"

Jess ♥

The truth.

noimageatall said:

Jesse Johnson 28 minutes ago

Just walked into my hotel room (5:30am) in Amsterdam and whewww!!! The show easi amazing because Amsterdam parties very, very hearty!

I send a real thank you, love & hugs to the commenters who are simply just fair and compassionate. I think it bothers me more now when people uneducatedly, say nasty and untrue things about me because now my children who love, adore, and are fiercely protective of me, are upset by said bullshit.

I know I'm no where near President Obama's level, plus i'm well aware that critiquing ones work comes with both of our jobs, but one can imagine what the President's wife and children must go through hearing all the garbage said about someone the love so dearly.

My family adores and loves me deeply, so when someone speaks ill of me, especially lies, it hurts them very much. So that the next time when someone wants to shoot off the mouths about something they know absolutely nothing about, please think of a few things first:
1) Innocent people you hurt. Everything we do/say good or bad affects other lives always. So you must at all times try to be mindful of what we do and say.
2) KARMA, KARMA, KARMA! Just because these socalled forums for speaking our minds exist, doesn't mean or shouldn't mean you should abuse a wonderful opportunity to be an hurtful asshole.

So i try very hard every day to do unto others as I wish them to do unto my black ass! I say thank you to everyone one from the cab driver, the fan at the show, and or the janitor sweeping up the joint. Because I know I'm no better than anyone else...Just a little bit fortunate than some...at times...not all the time...but some times.

So thank you for your love in way of fairness, compassion, and understanding. With all do respect if you don't dig me, it's okay, it really is and you are intitled to your opinions, just please take that stupid bullshit to some other site so that my loved ones are not subject to your ignorance.

LovePeace,
Jesse Johnson

P.S.
I was on a conference call with the O-7 and I asked the following questions in early December; " Do we have any shows for December? answered "No" I continued to ask the the same question regarding January and Febuary, and I received the same answer, which was a resounding "NO" I then asked when was the the first royalty accounting coming up? And the answer was, " I don't know" and with Allah as my witness, I respectfully made the announcement that I could no longer AFFORD to participate in an organization that personally cost me thousands of dollars (Gear, Clothing, Travel, etc...) and further more shows no signs of taking premptive measures (Sponsers, Touring, etc...) in helping to see a return on our investment. So help me god, the people on whatever sites that state they were not informed of exit should feel very, very ashamed of them selves to seek sympathy from unknowing fans. Am I angry, I feel sad for people that have to lie to seek unwarranted sympathy. Sad! Do ever post or ask me at anytime or place about this subject.

As I stated in an earlier post the whole truth is to rife with ugliness that would affect he lives of "Purely innocent children of people I thought loved and cared about me"

Jess ♥

[Edited 2/9/12 21:42pm]

[Edited 2/9/12 21:43pm]

my respect for Jesse Johnson just went way up with that FB post. i appreciate him sharing his feelings and his version of what went down with O7.

Maybe they should have hired a manager instead of letting Terry do it.

Jesse is right and speaking the truth. I would do the same thing in this situation.

Finally someone that tells the TRUTH like me. I have total respect for that man for not being phoney and risking his career by doing what he feels is right...Amen 2 u Jesse my hero.......

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Bernard Muzzikking Edwards II Im gonna unlike this page i cant believe this dude playing backup for d' angelo when he is far moe talented than d'angelo.Leaving a band as talented as the original 7 was a dumb move you were more relevant with them now your a no name to d angelo fans while he rock your style and you play backup. you best offf staying with the original 7 or going solo. what a fool... !

Tuesday at 5:51pm

Joe Hazen How long until you leave D'Angelo hanging the way you did your boys??? And after his tour is over, then what?? Maybe Terrence Trent D'arby will need a guitar player. Or then again, you could do another show at the Roxy for $10 a ticket and fail to sell the place out again.

17 hours ago · 1

Williams Lesley You should stop calling people babies. It's not nice and your trying too be cute. We're not the ones that jumped up and left a group because folks weren't treating (as you say) well. If you knew you couldn't get along with your former band members then you shouldn't of agreed to do the reunion album with them. Your a selfish and evil person. Your no better than the people your talking about. Now that's the truth.

I think this what pissed Jesse off. i don't blame him I would have went off to. If this was on my fan page....

Wow!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Bernard Muzzikking Edwards II Im gonna unlike this page i cant believe this dude playing backup for d' angelo when he is far moe talented than d'angelo.Leaving a band as talented as the original 7 was a dumb move you were more relevant with them now your a no name to d angelo fans while he rock your style and you play backup. you best offf staying with the original 7 or going solo. what a fool... !

Tuesday at 5:51pm

Joe Hazen How long until you leave D'Angelo hanging the way you did your boys??? And after his tour is over, then what?? Maybe Terrence Trent D'arby will need a guitar player. Or then again, you could do another show at the Roxy for $10 a ticket and fail to sell the place out again.

17 hours ago · 1

Williams Lesley You should stop calling people babies. It's not nice and your trying too be cute. We're not the ones that jumped up and left a group because folks weren't treating (as you say) well. If you knew you couldn't get along with your former band members then you shouldn't of agreed to do the reunion album with them. Your a selfish and evil person. Your no better than the people your talking about. Now that's the truth.

I think this what pissed Jesse off. i don't blame him I would have went off to. If this was on my fan page....

Were these comments left on his facebook page?

Yes they were! some people can be so mean........They wonder why Prince turns his back on them and caters to his casual fans....

Mong said:

I don't see any problem with what people have said. A real man would tell a band that he's been in for 30 odd years that he wants out. Letting them know indirectly over the internet is cowardly. But he's known for being like that.

I think most fans just did'nt like how it was done & like THE TIME members everybody felt caught off-guard : According to Morris they had a group meeting the day before and he failed to mention he was leaving the group . That's the part that looks very bad . but nevertheless , I wish him well and hope that he finds all the happiness in the world musically doing other projects . It's not for everyone to understand but it is hard to understand after finally releasing new music with the guys and have been friends and musical partners for 3 decades , that you would just bounce without any notice or warning. I don't care who you are in a group or what group it is , that part is very unprofessional for anyone to do .

It would'nt have been so bad if he was like hey guys , I can't do this anymore , I want out etc etc etc . Leaving the way he did have hurt and haulted The Original 7Ven : Gigs and promotion just seem to have stopped : And I know alot of people support Jesse future projects , and I do as well but when you're in a group or band it's not always going to be about you , your wants at that moment. You're always going to have to compromise on something because it is a group project :

Hope this was'nt the last straw that destroyed thier friendships : 30 plus years WOW :

[Edited 2/10/12 5:04am]

MusicLover6 said:

Mong said:

I don't see any problem with what people have said. A real man would tell a band that he's been in for 30 odd years that he wants out. Letting them know indirectly over the internet is cowardly. But he's known for being like that.

I think most fans just did'nt like how it was done & like THE TIME members everybody felt caught off-guard : According to Morris they had a group meeting the day before and he failed to mention he was leaving the group . That's the part that looks very bad . but nevertheless , I wish him well and hope that he finds all the happiness in the world musically doing other projects . It's not for everyone to understand but it is hard to understand after finally releasing new music with the guys and have been friends and musical partners for 3 decades , that you would just bounce without any notice or warning. I don't care who you are in a group or what group it is , that part is very unprofessional for anyone to do .

I guess it comes down to who you believe.

P.S.
I was on a conference call with the O-7 and I asked the following questions in early December; " Do we have any shows for December? answered "No" I continued to ask the the same question regarding January and Febuary, and I received the same answer, which was a resounding "NO" I then asked when was the the first royalty accounting coming up? And the answer was, " I don't know" and with Allah as my witness, I respectfully made the announcement that I could no longer AFFORD to participate in an organization that personally cost me thousands of dollars (Gear, Clothing, Travel, etc...) and further more shows no signs of taking premptive measures (Sponsers, Touring, etc...) in helping to see a return on our investment. So help me god, the people on whatever sites that state they were not informed of exit should feel very, very ashamed of them selves to seek sympathy from unknowing fans.

Jess

noimageatall said:

MusicLover6 said:

I guess it comes down to who you believe.

P.S.
I was on a conference call with the O-7 and I asked the following questions in early December; " Do we have any shows for December? answered "No" I continued to ask the the same question regarding January and Febuary, and I received the same answer, which was a resounding "NO" I then asked when was the the first royalty accounting coming up? And the answer was, " I don't know" and with Allah as my witness, I respectfully made the announcement that I could no longer AFFORD to participate in an organization that personally cost me thousands of dollars (Gear, Clothing, Travel, etc...) and further more shows no signs of taking premptive measures (Sponsers, Touring, etc...) in helping to see a return on our investment. So help me god, the people on whatever sites that state they were not informed of exit should feel very, very ashamed of them selves to seek sympathy from unknowing fans.

Jess

I so understand Jesse's frustration after reading what he had to say above , but at the same time, just let your band members know that's all and I'm sure they as well as the fans would have had more respect for how he left :

So it looks like things were moving too slow for Jesse.He wanted to get there and tour immediately but the Original7 were taking too long to organize a tour.Such a shame.

HonestMan13 said:

Co -

Good for him.

metallicjigolo said:

HonestMan13 said:

All the negative comments posted on his FB page (and I suspect on here) about his decision to leave the O7. some of the fans seem to think they know better than he does what is going on or what he should be doing and with whom.

Thanks. He must be very sensitive. He really should take a page out of Prince's book and just not give a shit what people think. Or maybe put his feelings to fans in a song, I.E. F.U.N.K.

It might have better effect if it was put to music.

But. what the hell do I know?!?

Peace.

The hell Prince doesn't care what people think.

"To all the haters on the internet, somebody's looking at you."

Zannaloaf said:

nursev said:

wonder505 said: Yes, but still no excuse to curse and rant at people who are your supporters. People sit on the internet and talk shit all day-Jesse needs to let that shit roll of his back like Prince does and keep it moving.

you mean the guy who wrote a whole song dissing his fans and closing down websites and youtube postings? THAT guy? Puh-leeeeze

EXACTLY.

We could be here all day with the shit P has pulled on his fans.

I didnt know jesse was a muslim

Militant said:

I love Jesse but I have serious issues with how this whole thing went down. A conference call the day before he posts that shit on Facebook with all 6 other bandmembers and he didn't say ONE word? He doesn't have a good enough relationship with ANY of the other 6 bandmembers to the point where he could have let one of them know? That shit just ain't right. And it's not fair at all to us fans who were really looking forward to seeing the O7 tour... and now it'll never happen.

Anybody paying attention could tell Jesse wasn't into this whole thing.

I'm sorry: Prince does whatever the fuck he wants to and people are on Jesse's dick for this?

Although I am disappointed that I won't get to see the Time as they originally were, as a JJ fan, I support him in whatever he chooses to do.

Vendetta1 said:

HonestMan13 said:

Co -

Good for him.

co-co

I like Jesse, I liked his solo stuff in the 80s, and I like D´Angelo. I´d rather see both together on tour doing their thing, including new stuff, instead of Jesse doing a few gigs here or there with Morris singing Jungle Love for the millionth time.

Who knows, maybe this is exactly what both D´Angelo and Jesse needed? D has the chance to have one of his childhood idols together with him on stage, and Jesse can probably contribute a bit to D´s sound or at least add a little extra flavor to the band and the music, plus he´s reaching out to new audiences and target groups instead of playing to nostalgic old school fans.

I have always believed in D´Angelo and it´s a good thing that him and Jesse are FINALLY having a little bit of a positive time lately, with good shows in Europe. I´m really happy for both.

[Edited 2/10/12 6:02am]

Militant said:

I love Jesse but I have serious issues with how this whole thing went down. A conference call the day before he posts that shit on Facebook with all 6 other bandmembers and he didn't say ONE word? He doesn't have a good enough relationship with ANY of the other 6 bandmembers to the point where he could have let one of them know? That shit just ain't right. And it's not fair at all to us fans who were really looking forward to seeing the O7 tour... and now it'll never happen.

Co-freakin'-sign!

You tell 'em Jesse!

People really need to get off his dick, the comments I've seen online about him about a man they don't even know is ridiculous. People should get there facts right first before trying to slandering him and speculating like hes crazy or something like they know him personally saying shit about him on things they know nothing about, its a joke.

I understand what Jesse is saying. But I don't see how the information that they weren't making any profit and that he was spending his own money towards the group, is going to hurt his and the other guys' children. Doesn't appear to be anything scandalous, he was losing money and so he left. Still, he didn't have to quit per se. Since the group was inactive for the moment, he could have took the other job, and maybe by the time it was finished, the group might have had a plan. The others don't seem to be waiting around, and are working in the meantime.

OH STFU you drama queen. Nobody cares that much.

SoulAlive said:

So it looks like things were moving too slow for Jesse.He wanted to get there and tour immediately but the Original7 were taking too long to organize a tour.Such a shame.

And that I can understand. It was looking like they were half-assin' this alleged "comeback". However, it STILL sounds like he didn't give them advance warning that he was leaving and that they didn't find out he was quitting until his FB post. Still a shady thing to do....