Cut Korn

The big news today is all about Brian Welch’s decision to leave Korn. The announcement posted on the band’s website says Brian “has chosen the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior, and will be dedicating his musical pursuits to that end.” I’ve met Brian and he seems to be a very nice guy. He is a good friend of the husband of one of my best friends. From what I know of him and after reading the article in The Californian, I would venture to guess that his leaving has more to do with getting out of the party scene. A rock-n-roll tour bus isn’t exactly the best place to raise a kid. Nevertheless, I won’t be surprised if he isn’t given a hard time. Especially after that statement on the Korn website.

For what it's worth, I admire Brian’s dedication to his daughter and his courage to stand up to the pressures around him. I wish him all the best in the future.