Saga wrote:Official Announcement!
To put all the rumours to rest
We are happy to officially announce that
Michael Sadler is once again the Singer and Frontman in Saga!!
The new studio CD and tour news with Michael will be up very soon!
We wish Rob all the best in the future with his new Solo CD!
I'm glad to see him back but am a little confused. He seemed dead set on retiring from Saga and touring. I wonder what changed.hansx wrote:Not unhappy with that. Sadler belongs to Saga and Saga belongs to Sadler.
Very curious about the new cd.
here the message on his site:Chris Monk wrote:I'm glad to see him back but am a little confused. He seemed dead set on retiring from Saga and touring. I wonder what changed.hansx wrote:Not unhappy with that. Sadler belongs to Saga and Saga belongs to Sadler.
Very curious about the new cd.
To my dear friends, fans and family,
Let me begin by saying how touched I am by your overwhelmingly positive reaction to the news of my return to Saga. It’s always good to feel support from one’s friends and family, (fans fall under both categories!) especially at a time when you’re making any kind of life change or decision, and believe me, this was a big one!
Although the facts about “how it all went down” will surely be elaborated upon through the course of the inevitable interviews that will follow, this came about simply because Jim and I stayed in contact after my departure in 2007.
After all, after 30 years of musical and emotional investment, it’s next to impossible not to be at least a little curious about the ripple effect, positive or negative, you may or may not have caused as a direct result of a decision you’ve made.
During the course of a conversation we had some months ago about a few things, musical and otherwise, the topic of Saga came up, and we briefly touched on the notion of what it would be like, hypothetically speaking, if I were to rejoin the band. Nothing serious, just two friends sharing some memories and speculating just for fun.
One thing that we agreed on was that, if and when I ever were to return, it would have to feel like it was exactly the right thing to do and exactly the right time to do it!
While I can’t say for certain that my return, in whatever capacity, was inevitable, what I can say is, that on more than one occasion, I have thought of what it would feel like, to once again record and perform with Saga.
Consequently, during a more recent conversation, Jim said he felt that perhaps the time was right, and after quite a bit of thought …I agreed.
One thing I would like to make clear, considering the implications and impact that my decision would have on my family, I naturally discussed this extensively with my wife, Gwen.
Ultimately we agreed…this is who I am...and this is what I do!
But make no mistake, without her support & belief I know that this decision would not have been made. So, although I am very optimistic about Saga’s future and very happy about my decision to come back, my family is, and will remain, my number one priority.
So there you have it. The “if” has become “yes” and the “when” has become “now”.
I would like to thank you all again for making me feel so welcome. It’s nice to be back!
I’ve missed you…
Michael Sadler
Thank hansx. I'd actually seen that statement but still don't fully understand. I'm guessing he just missed the band.hansx wrote:here the message on his site:
To my dear friends, fans and family,
Let me begin by saying how touched I am by your overwhelmingly positive reaction to the news of my return to Saga. It’s always good to feel support from one’s friends and family, (fans fall under both categories!) especially at a time when you’re making any kind of life change or decision, and believe me, this was a big one!
Although the facts about “how it all went down” will surely be elaborated upon through the course of the inevitable interviews that will follow, this came about simply because Jim and I stayed in contact after my departure in 2007.
After all, after 30 years of musical and emotional investment, it’s next to impossible not to be at least a little curious about the ripple effect, positive or negative, you may or may not have caused as a direct result of a decision you’ve made.
During the course of a conversation we had some months ago about a few things, musical and otherwise, the topic of Saga came up, and we briefly touched on the notion of what it would be like, hypothetically speaking, if I were to rejoin the band. Nothing serious, just two friends sharing some memories and speculating just for fun.
One thing that we agreed on was that, if and when I ever were to return, it would have to feel like it was exactly the right thing to do and exactly the right time to do it!
While I can’t say for certain that my return, in whatever capacity, was inevitable, what I can say is, that on more than one occasion, I have thought of what it would feel like, to once again record and perform with Saga.
Consequently, during a more recent conversation, Jim said he felt that perhaps the time was right, and after quite a bit of thought …I agreed.
One thing I would like to make clear, considering the implications and impact that my decision would have on my family, I naturally discussed this extensively with my wife, Gwen.
Ultimately we agreed…this is who I am...and this is what I do!
But make no mistake, without her support & belief I know that this decision would not have been made. So, although I am very optimistic about Saga’s future and very happy about my decision to come back, my family is, and will remain, my number one priority.
So there you have it. The “if” has become “yes” and the “when” has become “now”.
I would like to thank you all again for making me feel so welcome. It’s nice to be back!
I’ve missed you…
Michael Sadler
It took a little while but I actually really liked the last album. Very different from the usual Saga album but good all the same.hansx wrote:Chris Monk wrote:Guess so. And I guess they weren't completelysatisfiedwith their previous singerhansx wrote: Thank hansx. I'd actually seen that statement but still don't fully understand. I'm guessing he just missed the band.
Agree. I think The Human Condition is one of the best albums from 2009.Chris Monk wrote:hansx wrote:It took a little while but I actually really liked the last album. Very different from the usual Saga album but good all the same.Chris Monk wrote: Guess so. And I guess they weren't completelysatisfiedwith their previous singer
Summer tour 2011
15.5.11 - USA - Niagara Falls, NY - Rapids Theatre
19.6.11 - CH Winterthur - Spirit of Rock Festival
22.6.11 - NL - Zwolle - Hedon
23.6.11 - NL - Uden - de Pul
24.6.11 - D - Loreley - Rock the Nation Festival
25.6.11 - D - Dessau - Rock the Nation Festival
29.6.11 - DK- Kopenhagen - Amager Bio
01.7.11 - D - Ritterhude - Open Air
02.7.11 Jul - D - Pyras - Open Air
Fall Tour 2011
10.1.11 - Montreal Canada - Gesu Theatre
Saga with guests, Karcius
(SAGA & MARILLION)
11.11.2011 Munich, Circus Krone, Headliner Saga
12.11.2011 Würzburg, Post Hall, headliner Marillion
14.11.2011 Münster, Jovel Music Hall, headliner Saga
15.11.2011 Offenbach, Stadthalle, Headliner Marillion
16.11.2011 Mannheim, Mozart Hall, headliner Saga
18.11.2011 Stuttgart, Hegel Hall, headliner Marillion
19.11.2011 Idar-Oberstein, Exhibition Hall, headliner Saga
20.11.2011 Cologne, E-Werk, headliner Marillion
22.11.2011 Berlin, Tempodrom, Headliner Saga
24.11.2011 Hamburg, Docks, headliner Marillion
25.11.2011 Mülheim, RWE arena headliner Saga
26.11.2011 Pratteln (Switzerland), Z7, Headliner Marillion
MORE SHOWS WILL BE ADDED SOON!!
