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While reunions have become lucrative ventures for bands of yesteryears, one alt-rock group stands firm in their decision to keep the past in the past. Butthole Surfers<\/strong>, known for their unconventional style and wild performances, have made it clear that despite enticing offers, a reunion tour is off the table.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview with The Guardian<\/a><\/em>, original members Gibby Haynes<\/strong> and Paul Leary<\/strong> shed light on their journey from avant-garde art project to notorious rock band. They reminisced about the chaotic energy of their live shows, fueled by excesses that ultimately took a toll on their personal lives.<\/p>\n

Haynes<\/strong>, in a moment of reflection, acknowledged the impact of his own struggles with substance abuse on the band’s trajectory: “We’re not as good as we could be today, and that’s because I lost my shit. I did too many drugs. I totally screwed up the deal. It’s my bad. It’s on me.”<\/p>\n

Leary<\/strong> echoed this sentiment, describing the band members as individuals who found themselves teetering on the edge of self-destruction: “We were some genuinely fucked up people. We’re good people, but we’re fucked up \u2013 we’re damaged.”<\/p>\n

Despite the allure of lucrative offers to reunite on stage, Leary<\/strong> remained steadfast in the band’s reluctance: “We’ve been getting six-figure offers to play live, but I just don’t want to do it. We’re really lucky to not be in prison and I don’t want to push that anymore. I don’t want to be sending a bandmate home in a body bag or for a venue to burn down.”<\/p>\n

For Haynes<\/strong>, the allure of a different kind of fulfillment has taken precedence. Embracing family life after years on the road, he speaks fondly of his 13-year-old son, emphasizing the joy found in ordinary moments.<\/p>\n

“I have a 13-year-old son, who is the fucking light of my life. I’ve got an actual family and it’s awesome. Little league baseball and middle school basketball? Dude, it’s the shit.”<\/p>\n

After extensive touring throughout the 2000s, Butthole Surfers<\/strong>‘s live appearances dwindled significantly after 2011. They did manage a couple of one-off shows in 2016 and 2017, and released a coffee table book titled Butthole Surfers: What Does Regret Mean?<\/em> in 2019.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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