We Need to do Something for Him

[Jason Tate]

Andrew McMahon, lead singer of the pop/rock acts Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin, has been diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia. Treatment of his condition, from which his doctors believe he will fully recover, according to a statement, necessitates the cancellation of the upcoming tour plans for both bands.

Jack's Mannequin has been on the road for a few weeks and has dates scheduled through a June 13 stop in Dallas. Announcing a cancellation last week prior to his diagnosis, McMahon took to the band's official Web site to express his guilt about not being able to play the gig.

[Scott Weber]

Wow...lets all pray for a speedy recovery.

[aolsux]

god...seriously i think i'm going to cry

[bleedingemo]

holy fucking christ.. this is horrible...

he'll be in my thoughts for sure.

[Melissa Johnson]

My prayers are with him. I really do hope he gets the best of treatment and beats this with a fast recovery.
Best wishes, Andrew.

[TaySavesTheDay]

That is really sad news... I'll hope for his full recovery.

Maybe we could write letters to him or something.... so he'll have some kind words to read while hes in the hospital.

[agentGumbo]

that is really really sad. ill pray for him

[Jendawg112]

just to let all you guys know. I've talked to people who talk to Andrew. and I just you to know that they were lucky to catch it early on. He is doing much better and will make a full recovery. They are going to set up something very soon so people will be able to send him things if they'd like.

[romantic rights]

somebody give me his address so i can send him a get well soon card.

[AudioBoxer624]

Andrew, the most important thing to us is your health. Seeing you treated properly and being brought back to full health as soon as possible is first and foremost in all of our minds right now. You are one of the hardest-working and most energetic singers in the music business, and you should take that energy and put into fighting this as hard as you can.

Good luck, Andrew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your friends.

[rahh its karly]

this is awful, and he's the last person to deserve this.
i'm sure he'll get better soon though.

[still]

wow..that's horrible.

[Spaulding44]

he's so young

[Trainsaw]

that sucks hardcore

[danielplaysbass]

daamn. he's definitely in my thoughts, and i wish him a speedy recovery.

[Kelsey Brusseau]

seriously!!!! people need to stop getting sick!!!! :(

[Lost Glories]

fuck this sucks...i hope he gets better and back to normal

[xcorruptpunkx]

oh wow, my stomach did flips when i read this. i'll be praying for ya, andrew.

[Pass The Flask]

this is really shocking news. I met him last year when they played in toronto and he was like the nicest guy i've ever come in contact with, seriously. i love soco and i wish him a fast recovery. truly sad news.

[archamedes]

unreal.

[OveriseFan]

Isn't this like cancer?

Shit, bad things happen to good people.

Get well soon Andrew. Can't wait for both albums.

[btbam > you]

i've been listening to both bands a lot recently. he is in my thoughts and prayers. get better soon andrew.

[maledixtion]

I just saw him 2 months ago and he looked great, this is such a surprise. I hope he has a speedy recovery and everything goes smoothly.

[Adeniz19]

seriously!!!! people need to stop getting sick!!!! :(
word

[jynxedheart]

yeah, thats pretty damn rough. im sure that he will indeed have a full recovery, i just hope that it doesnt effect his beautiful voice.

ill most definitely refer to him the best doctors in the world :

http://members.aol.com/BananasN/bpjpict5.gif

[Nate_RAWKS]

Get well soon you are in my thoughts and prayers as well.

[tsunami_bomber]

awful news. hopefully we can all make his recovery less of a drag.

tate- please use your absolute superpowers to get us addresses for both andrew and matt freeman.

[Jim Morgan]

unbelieveable.

in my prayers. one of my idols.

[resUrectMe617]

oh my God. that is so so so awful. we were just talking about this one teacher at our school who's husband was diagnosed with that disease as well. he is such a swell guy who chaperoned our senior trip.

anyways, most insurance covers treatment but in order to possibly cure the disease you need a bone marrow transplant and the money to screen just the donors themselves can go well into $2,000 each. we are holding a fundraiser dance for him next week. we should try and do something like that for andrew.

both are in my prayers. :(

[GlassyLight]

Isn't this like cancer?

Shit, bad things happen to good people.

Get well soon Andrew. Can't wait for both albums.


Yes it is.

Believe it or not, I actually work in the University of Iowa's Hospital/Clinics in cancer research. We do work looking for causes/cures/treatments for this sort of cancer. He's INCREDIBLY lucky that they caught it early before it metastasizes (spreads) and that it's in his lymphatic system. They'll probably just remove his infected areas and hope to god that it hasn't spread.

At least, this is hopefully what they do. Chemotherapy = not cool.

Get well soon.

[ishotthepilot]

i... feel like crying.

best wishes to Andrew and his loved ones, i hope he feels all of our love and positivity towards him.

[Scott Irvine]

Good luck, Andrew.

[AudioBoxer624]

oh my God. that is so so so awful. we were just talking about this one teacher at our school who's husband was diagnosed with that disease as well. he is such a swell guy who chaperoned our senior trip.

anyways, most insurance covers treatment but in order to possibly cure the disease you need a bone marrow transplant and the money to screen just the donors themselves can go well into $2,000 each. we are holding a fundraiser dance for him next week. we should try and do something like that for andrew.

both are in my prayers. :(

Tate, is there any way you can organize either an eBay auction or a raffle using donations through PayPal? We can take the proceeds and use them to: (a) help pay for his treatment, and (b) use the remainder for a donation to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or towards the Syrenthia Savio Endowment Fund (the Shirts for a Cure people).

Or, we can start making and selling red bracelets like Lance Armstrong's, except with the SoCo logo/lyrics/etc. (I think that may be a bit too elaborate, but it's worth looking into at least).

[BackInTheJox]

Oh no.... this really sucks. I love Something Corporate. I hope he gets better really soon.

[OveriseFan]

ill most definitely refer to him the best doctors in the world :

http://members.aol.com/BananasN/bpjpict5.gif

THE SHIT IS BANANAS B-A-N-A-N-A-S

:)

I hope Andrew reads this and smiles.

And by the way, I hate cancer.

Anyone think this could end his career? I mean his voice is gonna need plenty recovery and this will probably take a while right?

God bless him.

[_all_star_me_]

wow. i dont know what to say. its crazy.

[OveriseFan]

Or, we can start making and selling red bracelets like Lance Armstrong's, except with the SoCo logo/lyrics/etc. (I think that may be a bit too elaborate, but it's worth looking into at least).

OH MY GOD, I WOULD BUY 50!!!!

Hmm, any lyrics come to mind having to do with gettting past something?

BRAINSTORM! (http://www.stormchaser.com/print.brainstorm.jpg)

[strobelite33]

heavy shit......damn I was looking forward to seeing that show in Dallas.....balls nasty

[Jac Vanek]

if anyone wants to see how disgusting our human population can be, go to www.punknews.org. i did not know it was possible for human beings to say such cruel things about ANYONE.

jason, IM me because i want to do something for him if we can think of anything. you know how much this person and his music has meant to me. he is absolutely incredible.







cancer. oh my god.

[Nate_RAWKS]

Or, we can start making and selling red bracelets like Lance Armstrong's, except with the SoCo logo/lyrics/etc. (I think that may be a bit too elaborate, but it's worth looking into at least).


i'd buy one. Eventhough Andrew isn't poor i'm sure the Hospital bills will be a bitch. He could use the support and some extra cash for drugs (not those ones silly)

[solargrrl]

Tate, is there any way you can organize either an eBay auction or a raffle using donations through PayPal? We can take the proceeds and use them to: (a) help pay for his treatment, and (b) use the remainder for a donation to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or towards the Syrenthia Savio Endowment Fund (the Shirts for a Cure people).

Or, we can start making and selling red bracelets like Lance Armstrong's, except with the SoCo logo/lyrics/etc. (I think that may be a bit too elaborate, but it's worth looking into at least).

Hold that thought until they set up a foundation for him. Remember, musicians and health insurance don't always mix...great idea about the bracelets though, for sure.

[AudioBoxer624]

OH MY GOD, I WOULD BUY 50!!!!

Hmm, any lyrics come to mind having to do with gettting past something?

BRAINSTORM! (http://www.stormchaser.com/print.brainstorm.jpg)

"Nothing's gonna blow me away" - from Cavanaugh Park

[Nate_RAWKS]

if anyone wants to see how disgusting our human population can be, go to www.punknews.org. i did not know it was possible for human beings to say such cruel things about ANYONE.


WOW!!!! i will never visit that site again that was disgusting. I hate people.

[rahh its karly]

if anyone wants to see how disgusting our human population can be, go to www.punknews.org. i did not know it was possible for human beings to say such cruel things about ANYONE.

i saw that and it's ridiculous. i don't get it.

[Jason Tate]

We wil def. be setting something up .. ebay auctions, ways to send him letters, etc. I am going to wait to see what the foundation gets set up .. and then go from there. This is where we can give something back and show how the community/scene can come together ... and we will come together for andrew.

[xxnfg05xx]

I had an idea of maybe all Soco fans write letters, send pics, draw pics, etc. send it to a person (i wouldnt mind doing it) and then send it off to him.

[Jason Tate]

"I want to save you.."

[PaulsRightNut]

Wow that sucks,,,I just saw those guys like a month ago. Hope he does alright.

[aolsux]

ok, my dad is a pastor...i've told my dad to put his name in the bulletin under the thoughts & prayers section...i'll post a copy once it's published

[yourmom91685]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jac Vanek
if anyone wants to see how disgusting our human population can be, go to www.punknews.org. i did not know it was possible for human beings to say such cruel things about ANYONE.

i saw that and it's ridiculous. i don't get it.

what is it that we're sposed to see?

[Pass The Flask]

if anyone wants to see how disgusting our human population can be, go to www.punknews.org. i did not know it was possible for human beings to say such cruel things about ANYONE.

jason, IM me because i want to do something for him if we can think of anything. you know how much this person and his music has meant to me. he is absolutely incredible.







cancer. oh my god.

thats so fucking pathetic. i can't believe anyone could be so heartless. wow.

[OveriseFan]

thats so fucking pathetic. i can't believe anyone could be so heartless. wow.

Man, I hate anyone who posted a negative thing about him.

Anyone who can wish DEATH on someone is disgusting.

Whether you like the band or not, you don't say "Yea Eat that Sucker"... or "That's Karma"

God. People suck.

[Jason Tate]

Man... another reason why I love our visitors so much... they have heart.

Fuck, call us emo pussies anyday of the week .. I'd rather be an "emo-pussy" then a heartless "punk" - period.

[OveriseFan]

what is it that we're sposed to see?

read the comments.

The people are totally heartless dicks.

[MaDeMaN FiAsCo]

Poor Andrew. :(

[OveriseFan]

Man... another reason why I love our visitors so much... they have heart.

Fuck, call us emo pussies anyday of the week .. I'd rather be an "emo-pussy" then a heartless "punk" - period.

Man truer words have never been spoken.

[strobelite33]

As I'm sitting here thinking about the past few years of my life, there's a musical score accompanying it and it made me realize how important his words have been to me. I hope that he makes a full recovery, but if we (the fans) can't be there for somebody who gave himself to us for so long then we have no right listening to this music. The very least would be sending cards or anything to him....anyone willing to spearhead this, please do.

[ACA]

After seein him tour with Jacks Mannequin, my respect for him went up 100x.

I'm up for helping him out any way I can..

-ACA

[OveriseFan]

I had an idea of maybe all Soco fans write letters, send pics, draw pics, etc. send it to a person (i wouldnt mind doing it) and then send it off to him.

I'm doing it.

I'm gonna make him a bunch of cards and a collage and send it his way. He writes beautiful music, and it sucks ANYONE gets sick like this. So if anyone gets sick with the flu or something, remember the 100000000 times worse some people have it.

[weezer182]

get well soon andrew we need you back

[annn]

Wow.

Oh fucking wow. I heard he was really sick, but I'd never think it was something as bad as this. I agree, we should do something to help him out and the bracelets sound like an awesome idea. He is such an amazing musician and person.

[somethingyellow]

hes such a nice guy, he should be in all our prayers for a speedy recovery

[intothesound]

Is there a address where i can send him a get well card?

[shortnsweet875]

Wow. I've never posted on here before, but I had to.

First of all, to all the people that posted negative comments on punknews.org, I don't understand how people can be so awful - despite whether you like a band or not.

But more importantly, best of luck to you Andrew. Nobody deserves to go through something like this. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
<3

[supadupa003]

the people of punknews are really sad and pathetic for even letting people post that garbage about karma and death wishes. As a person who has watched several family members die of different cancers, I understand the reality and fear that goes through it. If I ever had someone telling me that my aunt was a shitty mother and she deserved to die while she had cancer, I don't know what I'd do. It's not right to pull that kind of stunt on anyone, even musicians that don't compose your type of music. I don't know how decent of a guy Andrew is, but I know that no one deserves any kind of cancer or the type of shit they are pulling at punknews. I'm glad there is at least one music site that does not want to punish other people for the music they make. People coming together during these times is by far the best thing to ever give to a person who is going though something like this. I'm done with my rant...and I hope ya get well soon Andrew.

[jeremyfromva]

I am so sorry for andrew...he needs to rest and not play gigs for a while ( a few months...skip warped, etc) Get well man!

[leika]

That's not good. Knowing he's sick makes me sad.

Andrew don't feel bad about the cancelled dates. We love ya, and want you to get better! Be strong, you're loved. <333

[TaySavesTheDay]

This community really does have heart..... I'm glad everyone can come together and support someone in need like this.

[Brianfarg]

This is terrible. I'll be sure to keep him in my thoughts.

[cory-182]

Wow, I didn't think it was this serious. I was shocked when I heard the news.

[bikescene]

awful news, but the prognosis seems to be very encouraging so we can at least hope for the best for him. the man's a genius, i was just listening to 'into the airwaves' again and was reminded that it's one of the most uplifting, beautiful, moving songs i've heard all year.

[The Gray Ghost]

This is terrible, but I'm glad to hear he'll recover. Even so, I will pray for him.

[AgentX]

that sucks big time, i was listening to somehting corprate when i read that weird

anyone who said anything negative is a complete idiot and shouldn't be allowed to post!
(there hasn't been and negative comment on here, which shows a damn lot i think)

get well soon

[neo506]

Tate, is there any way you can organize either an eBay auction or a raffle using donations through PayPal? We can take the proceeds and use them to: (a) help pay for his treatment, and (b) use the remainder for a donation to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or towards the Syrenthia Savio Endowment Fund (the Shirts for a Cure people).

Or, we can start making and selling red bracelets like Lance Armstrong's, except with the SoCo logo/lyrics/etc. (I think that may be a bit too elaborate, but it's worth looking into at least).

Great ideas. Maybe

"I won't let this get me, I will fight.
You live the life you're given w/ the storms outside."
from watch the sky?

I'm prayin for Andrew....Get well soon bro

[LindseyLikeWhoa]

I feel like I just got punched in the stomach. I don't listen to Something Corporate as much as I used to, but their music really opened me up to a lot more. They also wrote one of my favorite songs, period. A fund or something really should be set up. Anything to do to help, you know?

Konstantine started playing as I read this thread. Weird.

[Burnout2888]

I don't really like Something Corporate that much, but for this to happen to ANYBODY, especially someone like Andrew who has changed lives with his words, is absolutely terrible. I really wish him the fastest recovery possible and hope that this doesn't put an end to an amazing career he is having.

[Lueda Alia]

I've been sad over this for a few hours now, when I first heard about the news, but I was just hoping it wasn't true. If you knew me, you'd know how much he and his music means to me so this hurts. It feels like a family member is sick and not just a singer of a band(s) that I love.

I just hope he has a speedy recovery and that he doesn't go through much pain.

[InMotion]

Andrew better recover, he's too young for something like this to happen to him. Definitely be praying for him as well as everyone that posted so maliciously on Punknews.org. I hope Andrew is able to read this, I think he'll be able to see how much he means to everyone, and how much we're all thinking about him, eh.

[PerfectMess]

Thats absolutely horrible. I saw him and talked with him a bit just two weeks ago. What a nice, grateful and genuine guy. I wish him the best and that he gets better soon. Its such a shame that something like this could happen to such a good person...

[sweethypocrisy]

i about puked before i read he would have a full recovery. thats awful. ill def. send him a get well soon card.

[siren siren]

WHAT? this fucking blows. im sad as hell.

[conair]

http://www.reminderband.com

someone should get on those bands pronto

[NoteToSelf]

what's andrew's middle name?

[aolsux]

http://www.reminderband.com

someone should get on those bands pronto
yes i agree

[Jason Tate]

yes i agree
How many do you think would sell? What price? and where would the rest of the money go?

I'm willing to spend the money to do it .. and we need to get a "get well" card thing going .. where we can collect a shit load of cards and then sned them to him (i think i can get the addy)...

[IcedOpethBlind]

i was never really a fan but i respect them. best of luck & a fast recovery to him.

[aolsux]

How many do you think would sell? What price? and where would the rest of the money go?

I'm willing to spend the money to do it .. and we need to get a "get well" card thing going .. where we can collect a shit load of cards and then sned them to him (i think i can get the addy)...
i'd def buy at least 4

[smurf6585]

and we need to get a "get well" card thing going .. where we can collect a shit load of cards and then sned them to him (i think i can get the addy)...


If everyone wants to send the cards to me, I'd be more than happy to send them all off in a big box that I can get from work...

Let me know if you need my address.

IM name: smurf6585

I can also probably find a way to get an address for him.

[LindseyLikeWhoa]

How many do you think would sell? What price? and where would the rest of the money go?

I'm willing to spend the money to do it .. and we need to get a "get well" card thing going .. where we can collect a shit load of cards and then sned them to him (i think i can get the addy)...

If you could get Hot Topic to sell at their stores, they could probably sell a lot. DTR would most likely sell on their online store. You could sell at this store. Bands could sell them at their shows.

[Nate_RAWKS]

How many do you think would sell? What price? and where would the rest of the money go?


You should make 2 polls one in the general forum and one in the news forum to see hom many people would actually buy one. Price? You shouldn't charge too much it all depends on how much they cost to buy. The rest of the money? all the money would go towards him and his hospital bills, wouldn't it?

[eversochili]

This is just devastating.

[SonEric84]

Worst news I've heard all day. Poor guy...hope he gets better...SoCo is one of my fav bands.

[tommyhaych]

Andrew has helped us for many years with his music, i think this is a time to repay that.

Good luck, buddy.

[Brianfarg]

I just want to say that I'm so happy to see that no one said anything negative. Again, I hope he gets well soon. I am not a big fan of his music, but "I Want To Save You" is a great song and no one deserves this.

[yaksordrpepper]

His middle name is Ross... A.R.M.

I'd definately buy a ton of the bracelets, and does anyone else find it really really sad to listen to Ben Franklins Kite now? It was always my favorite, but the intro just makes me teary.
"Give me an answer why this cancer eats me away...."

[Melissa Johnson]

Tate, if you go with the bracelet idea, there's a website that I found a while back that I'll try to find again that let you buy them in bulk. They're pretty cool on the customization part too. I think that there could be up to 24 letters and two different colors on the bracelets.

[Lemieux66]

How many do you think would sell? What price? and where would the rest of the money go?

I'm willing to spend the money to do it .. and we need to get a "get well" card thing going .. where we can collect a shit load of cards and then sned them to him (i think i can get the addy)...

Honestly dude, the best way to do it is set up a paypal account and let people pay that way. Polls are awesome until people dont put their money where their mouth is and you get screwed. If for some reason it doesnt work out or whatever, you can just refund their money through that. I know a lot of kids dont have paypal/credit cards, but it's a lot easier than accepting/refunding cash.

If you sold 200, they're 400 dollars or so. Sell them for 2.50 and it'll cover your paypal fees and the stamp to send them. If you want to know exact postage I can check the meter at work on monday, since it might be more than .37 cents to send it. 5 dollars even would provide a nice donation to the cause and cover costs. Also, there might be cheaper places. I'll look around LA and see what I can find, but probably wont be able to get ahold of anyone until Monday.

Given my scenepoints and your lack of response to other issues I've tried to help with, I doubt you'll want it, but I offer my help in any way possible. I've got an internship during the work week and nothing to do on nights/weekends. I have the time.

[JimmyIymmiJ]

this sucks... get well soon man....

[brooklynburning]

If you could get Hot Topic to sell at their stores, they could probably sell a lot. DTR would most likely sell on their online store. You could sell at this store. Bands could sell them at their shows.

brilliant. smartpunk and interpunk and all those sites would definetly participate as well.

id buy at least 5. i wish him only the best and for a quick recovery.

and to those heartless fucks on punknews.org...you are unreal.

[wildaman1]

i would for sure buy at least one, probably a couple more for other people.

and to echo what other people have said, this fucking sucks. andrew is an awesome guy, and something corporate is one of my favorite bands. in the past 2 days, i have not listened to anything but something corporate.

also i was wondering, do people know exactly how serious this is? cause its obviously very serious, but is it in any way life threatening?

[dubey]

This is such terrible news. I love his voice and his bands. He seems like a really cool guy too, hope he gets better soon.

I'd buy a few of those lyric bracelets if they were made, I think it is an awesome idea.

[Scott Weber]

It's really awesome to see all the AP members willing to contribute. While I didn't like their newer stuff, i used to LOVE soco, and Andrew has always seemed like a nice dude... he's changed a lot of people's lives through his music (just look at Jac) - let me know if there's anything I can do as well, I want to help.

[eversochili]

i would for sure buy at least one, probably a couple more for other people.

and to echo what other people have said, this fucking sucks. andrew is an awesome guy, and something corporate is one of my favorite bands. in the past 2 days, i have not listened to anything but something corporate.

also i was wondering, do people know exactly how serious this is? cause its obviously very serious, but is it in any way life threatening?
It's cancer. That is life threatening. It seems that they caught it early, so odds are in his favor thank God, but there's always the chance it could spread.

[JTrain12]

if i bought a bracelet for everytime i feel asleep listenin to "konstantine", that would cover every bill out there...

[Frequency]

Dude, I hope he gets better and make better music.

[chazburgr]

Major bummer. I'll have him in my thoughts and let's hope for the best recovery. I like the card idea, he's done so much for us musically, we really owe him one and this is definitely the time for it.

[TaySavesTheDay]

This gives me another reason not to believe in God. Why do bad things like this happen to good people?

Don't you watch Conan? I'll let Max explain it to you...

but anyways this is my third post in this topic and i really cant say enough that i wish for his quick recovery. Anything that can be done to help, we should organize soon. I like the ideas of writing letters or cards or buying the braclets. He deserves all the support we can get. The community in here is the first step. you guys rock.

[Cocky Caucasion]

I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. His words have helped me through hard times and I hope he makes it through his.

I think it's amazing how everyone is coming together.

[AShannon04]

that fuckin blows...my prayers are with him

[Fullcollapse3k]

Big ups to everyone who's posted in this thread, this community has a lot of heart. At a time like this Andrew could probably really use it, too. I'll keep him in my thoughts, it's horrible to see this happen to anyone, but to see it happen to a guy who's honestly changed the way I look at music over the last few years, it's just worse. Really hope he gets well as soon as possible.

[The Silencer]

wow I feel so terrible now, I want to send him a card or something so badly. :(

[DemolitionLover]

Fuck leukemia.

But I'm glad they caught it early on.

[finchfan313]

this sucks. :(
I was looking forward to seeing Soco for my first time at Warped. But I'd much prefer a full recovery. You are in my prayers Andrew. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Also, I would love to help out and I would definitely buy one of those bands. Or at least donate money to help get it going.

[NoseOverTail]

The nicest "rockstar" I've ever met. Two years ago, he spent an hour hanging out with a few of my friends and I after a show, right in the midst of Soco blowing the fuck up. I can't believe this happened to him, but my prayers are definitely with him. Get well soon, Andrew.

[unholy_amanda]

I'm not an established fan of Something Corporate, but I DEFINITELY respect the band and enjoy what I've heard. This is horrible. I really hope he gets well soon. Definitely in my prayers.

[punklet2101]

I'm not an established fan of Something Corporate, but I DEFINITELY respect the band and enjoy what I've heard. This is horrible. I really hope he gets well soon. Definitely in my prayers.
Yeah, same here.

"We Need to do Something for Him" .. yes.

[quitmyscene]

wow :( i'll keep him in my thoughts&prayers, and hope for a quick recovery. i'd definitely like to send a card or something.

[xYouFailMex]

My thoughts go out to him and his family. I hope he gets better so they keep on playing.

[FinchFan11]

My thoughts and prayers are with him..I hope its a very speedy recovery :)

[CorporateFish]

Wow.. such a great guy..great singer..great bands..i'd be in.

[tragedyco]

it seems its always the best people that shit like this happens too... terrible.

[bnrocks]

This gives me another reason not to believe in God. Why do bad things like this happen to good people?

people always say shit like this and it sounds so naive. no matter what form of spirituality your talking about, a life on earth where everything is perfect makes no logical sense. what would the point of an afterlife be if being human was without troubles? if nothing ever went wrong then there would be no way to judge what kind of a person you are.

im not even saying this from a christian standpoint...but if you believe there anything out there bigger than yourself then it makes sense.

[thebestkylever]

wow. my prayers are with him. his voice is absolutely incredible. here's to a speedy recovery buddy.

[ThisIsSoBrandNw]

Wow, this is my favorite band. Andrew is my biggest inspiration in music, and one of the nicest people ive ever met. As said before to me this feels like a friend or family member is sick, not just a musician. His music has helped me thru many hard times. All I can say is my prayers go out to him.

Also to everyone at punknews.org, I dont evev know what to say to you, after reading what some of you say it just makes me sad and wanna cry. The fact that you could wish death on anyone makes me question what you believe in and why your even here. Its awful that this is what are world has come to. Also to top if off, this is a man who has given everything he has in him to see others smile rather then himself. All I can say is i just feel sorry for all of you and the fact you could ever say that about anyone, cuz its not a joke and its not funny

Andrew, I'm pulling for you, and cant wait to see you show how strong you are.

[MrChainsaw389]

That's really unfortunate. I hope he gets better.

Side not: What's the deal with SoCo? Are they on hiatus or something because of J'sM?

[Jenn23]

This is terrible news. I hope he gets better soon.

I'm seeing Firescape in a couple of weeks, so hopefully I can pass on a card or some get well wishes to Andrew through Josh.

Side not: What's the deal with SoCo? Are they on hiatus or something because of J'sM?
They were scheduled to play the last two weeks of Warped Tour.

[WALLYDAKOTA]

oh shit, this sucks hope he gets better

[BackInTheJox]

Man... another reason why I love our visitors so much... they have heart.

Fuck, call us emo pussies anyday of the week .. I'd rather be an "emo-pussy" then a heartless "punk" - period.

I will forever use this quote when someone makes fun of me for being emo.

[break]

:-( thats absolutely horrible.

Something Corporate is amazing...as well as Jack's Mannequin. Will he be able to sing anymore?
I hope he gets better soon.

[thebestkylever]

i think the bracelets are a great idea. i think if people on here told their friends and everything you''d sell tons. i'd buy one, and i know alot of people who love soco but dont hit up this site that much. so if everyone just spreads the word... im sure they'd make alota $.

and as for punknews... i read one reply and im pretty sure that was enough. don't even read it. i can't really get pissed off at em because they're just idiots. so i feel more pity towards them than anger. if they had the brain capacity to fully comprehend what was going on with him and how terrible this disease is, im sure they'd be less heartless.

[Spaulding44]

id buy about 20 bucks worth of those bracelets its about the cost of a cd and its a hell of a cause, man me and my ex got together because of something corporate, which may be a bad thing is retrospect but they are an amazing band. its only right that we give back to this guy the way he has given to us. Tate if you need any help gettin this shit goin lemme know, i just got my marketing diploma (community college...FUCK YA) and this would be an awesome way to get experience plus its a sweet cause

[Manbotisdead]

Oh man, that is terrible. I hope he gets well soon.

[jusscali]

"Its gonna be a hard day...." Get well soon man

[thebestkylever]

i just saw a statement on soco-online.com that said he is probably starting chemo tomorrow. pray for him.

and on an unrelated note... i think "fuck you jordan" bracelets would be priceless. or maybe "fuck you cancer?"

[Scott Weber]

people always say shit like this and it sounds so naive. no matter what form of spirituality your talking about, a life on earth where everything is perfect makes no logical sense. what would the point of an afterlife be if being human was without troubles? if nothing ever went wrong then there would be no way to judge what kind of a person you are.

im not even saying this from a christian standpoint...but if you believe there anything out there bigger than yourself then it makes sense.
Thank you for saying that. I get irritated when people talk like that too.

[Booyah Achieved]

Whoa

While i've never been a fan of his music, this is a terrible thing to happen to an apparently nice sweet guy...Atleast the outlook for the future seems to be all right, hopefully he'll be fine

[AlkTrio205]

i just saw a statement on soco-online.com that said he is probably starting chemo tomorrow. pray for him.

Here's the whole thing for anyone who wants to read it...

I just spoke with Andrew about the situation and he wanted to pass along all of his thanks for your support and understanding. I can't tell you how much he appreciates it. "It's kind of an odd place to be at because it's mostly younger kids or older people," he commented. To document the process, he's setup a video camera. "I want everyone to see that I'm not dying or anything." He mentioned that he was probably going to have his hair shaved tomorrow to begin the chemotheary. He's back in Cali where he will stay during treatment. "I have the best doctors here so I'm in a good place... I was born to fight!" he commented with a chuckle. He's very positive about this and he knows we all have his back during this extremely trying time for him...

He's requested that the CD not be pushed back and it will be out in August. He wishes he could be out there touring and promoting but he wants the music to be out there no matter what. Whatever happens after that will just flow however it will. An official statement will be put up on JacksMannequin.com on Monday or so for those interested. Please check there in the next week to read it.

In the coming week, we're going to be putting together a way to support lymphatic leukemia research, or leukemia research as a whole. I will post details when they are available.

I urge all of you to keep Andrew in your prayers. He's being very positive and the outlook is the same. His doctors are top notch, he is in good hands.

It's really good to hear he has such a positive attitude about everything.

My best wishes are with him.

[cht9989]

My thoughts are with Andrew, because like everyone else said, he is incredibly important to this music scene and it's good that everyone is willing to help.

And if you make the bracelets, I'll be sure to buy several.

[FourStarters]

I'm a huge SoCo fan and a big fan of Andrew as a person. He's an incredibly nice guy, and has always been the type to be there for SoCo fans.

The best thing anyone can do right now is say a prayer for him, and if possible, donate to www.leukemia.org (The Leukemia And Lymphoma Foundation) in his name.

[LPMagic]

This is so sad. I don't even have the words...

- Jeff

[blink621]

wow I never really expected this... I wish and hope for a speedy recovery for Andrew and his family...

[CreepyManHug]

Yeah, I might have teared up a little when I read this. Something Corporate is my favorite band ever. I can only think of one other band that's had even a fraction of the impact they've had on me, even if that sounds really lame. He's so talented, and only getting better, and he's seriously one of the nicest guys I've ever met. I'm definitely praying for him.

[Name]

http://punknews.org/article.php?sid=12746&mode=&order=0&thold=0

someone in here said he has cancer cause he is gay? is that true?

[rocksolidgurl]

http://punknews.org/article.php?sid=12746&mode=&order=0&thold=0

someone in here said he has cancer cause he is gay? is that true?

Are you fucking serious? Don't be ignorant.

My thoughts are with Andrew...my sister fought cancer 2 years ago and it was so difficult for my entire family. Anyone wishing anything but good luck and best wishes to Andrew should rot in hell.

[TheLifeMelodic]

:(

[so typical]

my blessings go out to him..please recover

[girl like that]

This is so unbelievably terrible. Such a shock, too. I had no idea his laryngitis could turn into leaukimia. Something Corporate is my top favorite band ever, and I love Jack's Mannequin just as much. Andrew is such a great & awesome person, and incredibly friendly. He's the last person on Earth to deserve this. I will be praying for him and a full recovery ASAP, hopefully everyone else will, too.

If anyone decides to sell those bracelets, will you post a link or somewhere to get them at? I would appreciate it.

[Nicole_]

Wow, that's horrible. :( Best of luck to him, I hope everything with his recovery goes smoothly.

[EveryNewDay]

i'm glad Andrew is staying so positive throughout this whole ordeal. he is one tough kid and i'm sure he'll be just fine in the end. he is definitely in my prayers.

[vague___]

Andrew, not that you'll read this, but be strong.


I can't stop listening to the more emo, mellow SoCo songs right now.

[watching_stars]

Andrew and his music are everything to me. I will be praying for him and for a full recovery. I want to do anything I can to help. I also want to purchase a bracelet and send him get well cards! Get well soon Andrew, my thoughts are with you!

[Ryan Mills]

if anyone wants to see how disgusting our human population can be, go to www.punknews.org. i did not know it was possible for human beings to say such cruel things about ANYONE.

jason, IM me because i want to do something for him if we can think of anything. you know how much this person and his music has meant to me. he is absolutely incredible.







cancer. oh my god.

Half those kids are like 13, so they don't even count really. Anyways, who cares what moronic people think.

I'm sure he'll recover since they found it early. Stuff like this just makes me inch closer toward thinking oncology might be my first choice of specialty.

[xearlynovemberx]

ugh soco has 2 be one of my biggest influences...obv besides blink fob n ten i hope he gets better soon

and has any1 heard what happend to keith(drummer of halfway home)

he broke a few vertabraes and is getting surgery

lets hope he feels better as well

both of them are in my prayers n thoughts

[xxkisstobetray]

all i can think is my cell ringtone is his fucking gorgeous voice singing
i want to save you

[toko2000]

Half those kids are like 13, so they don't even count really. Anyways, who cares what moronic people think.

People could easily say the same about this site's user base. But that's not the point. People always shittalk somewhere on the internet. You kids here get mad at shittalkers on punknews, then, in turn, shittalk them. It's a neverending cycle.

No, not every commeny on punknews' story is negative. In fact, up until recently, most comments were positive; the problem comes with a few users who are very vocal and very sarcastic/negative/whathaveyou.

The people who comment on punknews are such an incredibly small part of the site's actual daily visitors that it is unfair to assume that whatever is said as a comment is "the Punknews opinion."

I don't like Something Corporate whatsoever. I *really* don't like cancer whatsoever. So my thoughts are with Andrew right now. But that doesn't mean I have to love his band, okay?

[Broken4EverMore]

This is horrible... i pray he has a speedy and good recovery... get well soon man

[kissbangkill]

People could easily say the same about this site's user base. But that's not the point. People always shittalk somewhere on the internet. You kids here get mad at shittalkers on punknews, then, in turn, shittalk them. It's a neverending cycle.

No, not every commeny on punknews' story is negative. In fact, up until recently, most comments were positive; the problem comes with a few users who are very vocal and very sarcastic/negative/whathaveyou.

The people who comment on punknews are such an incredibly small part of the site's actual daily visitors that it is unfair to assume that whatever is said as a comment is "the Punknews opinion."

I don't like Something Corporate whatsoever. I *really* don't like cancer whatsoever. So my thoughts are with Andrew right now. But that doesn't mean I have to love his band, okay?

is it really worth it to argue semantics right now?

anyway, my thoughts are with him and his loved ones. best wishes.

[xOxBeMinexOx]

I really really really hope Andrew gets well soon. Im so sad right now... i wish i could help somehow... he'll be in my thoughts and prayers for a while. If there is anything we can do i will gladly help out.

[Brooklyn Kid]

praying for a speedy recovery...

[I am all talk]

wishing andrew the best

and as far as punknews goes, keep in mind those are individuals making those comments don't sink down to the level of those individuals and say similar things to them(or the website in general) as they say to andrew.

[redwing_uk]

Yeah, not that this will ever be read but get well soon dude, you are an inspiration to a lot of people

[DroppedUrPocket]

Wow. That's horrible. Stay strong.

[DanEmo]

this is bad news, hope he'll recover soon
my best wishes go 2 andrew...

[Alex Djaferis]

Andrew McMahon, lead singer of the pop/rock acts Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin, has been diagnosed with acute lymphatic leukemia. Treatment of his condition, from which his doctors believe he will fully recover, according to a statement, necessitates the cancellation of the upcoming tour plans for both bands.

Jack's Mannequin has been on the road for a few weeks and has dates scheduled through a June 13 stop in Dallas. Announcing a cancellation last week prior to his diagnosis, McMahon took to the band's official Web site to express his guilt about not being able to play the gig.


i am stunned. abolutely stunned. my prayers are with him. lets hope he makes a quick recovery. I had the chance to meet him once and hes such an awesome guy.

[losethegirl]

Great ideas. Maybe

"I won't let this get me, I will fight.
You live the life you're given w/ the storms outside."
from watch the sky?

I'm prayin for Andrew....Get well soon bro


The support this site and everyone on her has shown Andrew is more than enough to take out those who feel the need to make nasty horrid comments on other sites.

As for everyone's ideas for fundraising, they're excellent. As someone who lives with an illness I know how terrible hospital bills can be. I have racked up about $4,000 in the past 6 months and the majority is just doctors visits. With an excellent insurance plan we have only been responsible for about $500 of it, but the bills that come in with any form of cancer are 4 or 5 times what I have had minimum. They could easily reach 10 times that. I know the last thing that Andrew would want is us reaching into our own pockets, but I also know we will all do it anyways.

About the bracelets I think that is an amazing idea. Definitely the lyrics from "Watch The Sky" as Andrew has said that is his favorite song... either "I Won't Let This Get Me" or "I Will Fight" . I can look into it and find out some info. Does anyone know Andrew's fave color? Or can think of a good color?

[inST0RESNOW]

Hahahaha.

[coldplayer]

The support this site and everyone on her has shown Andrew is more than enough to take out those who feel the need to make nasty horrid comments on other sites.

As for everyone's ideas for fundraising, they're excellent. As someone who lives with an illness I know how terrible hospital bills can be. I have racked up about $4,000 in the past 6 months and the majority is just doctors visits. With an excellent insurance plan we have only been responsible for about $500 of it, but the bills that come in with any form of cancer are 4 or 5 times what I have had minimum. They could easily reach 10 times that. I know the last thing that Andrew would want is us reaching into our own pockets, but I also know we will all do it anyways.

About the bracelets I think that is an amazing idea. Definitely the lyrics from "Watch The Sky" as Andrew has said that is his favorite song... either "I Won't Let This Get Me" or "I Will Fight" . I can look into it and find out some info. Does anyone know Andrew's fave color? Or can think of a good color?

I think for the bracelets we should definetly go with the something corporate red or the light blue of jacks mannequin. Andrew you will never know the lives you have touched. You are going to beat this and come back twice as strong.

[Everiggs]

Andrew has helped me through so many bad times, and I'm glad we're all giving him so much support. Get better soon. I'm not just saying that because I want more music, but because I care for him like another human being should. Cancer has taken away so many good people, and I'm so happy that he's gonna make it through this.

I know I'll be lining up for that first show whenever he feels ready to perform.

[punkpixie]

This is awful news. I wish him all the hope in the world. I love Something Corporate.

[xearlynovemberx]

Hahahaha.

wow i hope u get cancer then i can laugh at u scumbag

[trustmeimokay]

I would buy hundreds of those bracelets. Not even joking.

I love you Andrew! Get well soon!

[Ignoto]

Thats sad news. Best wishes to Andrew.

[bmykonstantine1]

I'd buy a lot of bracelets....so when someone has a link for it all, post it!

Andrew we love you, get well soon

[Jason Tate]

People could easily say the same about this site's user base. But that's not the point. People always shittalk somewhere on the internet. You kids here get mad at shittalkers on punknews, then, in turn, shittalk them. It's a neverending cycle.

No, not every commeny on punknews' story is negative. In fact, up until recently, most comments were positive; the problem comes with a few users who are very vocal and very sarcastic/negative/whathaveyou.

The people who comment on punknews are such an incredibly small part of the site's actual daily visitors that it is unfair to assume that whatever is said as a comment is "the Punknews opinion."

I don't like Something Corporate whatsoever. I *really* don't like cancer whatsoever. So my thoughts are with Andrew right now. But that doesn't mean I have to love his band, okay?
You would.... typical.

[Ryan Mills]

People could easily say the same about this site's user base. But that's not the point. People always shittalk somewhere on the internet. You kids here get mad at shittalkers on punknews, then, in turn, shittalk them. It's a neverending cycle.

No, not every commeny on punknews' story is negative. In fact, up until recently, most comments were positive; the problem comes with a few users who are very vocal and very sarcastic/negative/whathaveyou.

The people who comment on punknews are such an incredibly small part of the site's actual daily visitors that it is unfair to assume that whatever is said as a comment is "the Punknews opinion."

I don't like Something Corporate whatsoever. I *really* don't like cancer whatsoever. So my thoughts are with Andrew right now. But that doesn't mean I have to love his band, okay?

Scott, dude, go read the comments to that story...it's pretty ridiculous don't you think? I don't "Shit-talk" punknews, nor have I ever. I've been going there for as long as I have this site, so there's no point. But you have to admit, as I've always noticed, that sometimes the responses there are just lame. The same happens here, but usually at pno they are more hateful. I'm not saying it's a good representation of the people who go there, because it surely doesn't represent me, but nonetheless you have to admit it exists. And yeah, it happens here too, but that story's responses were pretty immature don't you think? You don't need to get all defensive about my comments, they were directed to the kiddies who responded immaturely there, and not the site as a whole.

[amberxlea]

As far as the bracelets go, I fully support this idea. The "Watch the Sky" lyrics are the first that came to my mind.
This site is the most inexpensive one I've found so far for these silicone bracelets...
http://www.britt2.com/etched.asp

If anyone wants to IM me, I would be more than willing to help out as much as I can with this.

[myxnextdisaster]=AIM.

[thister]

I think this is a great idea, but how exactly would this be organized? Are we sure the funds would go to the proper place? Who or what would get the funds from these bracelets? These are things that are important to consider before purchasing even begins.

Is this something that Maverick Records could deal with?

[elvis]

great musician. hope he gets better asap

[TheNumberOneFan]

braclets would be a sweet way to support andrew..

someone just needs to buy all of them and all of us here will buy the braclets from that person, and the profits or whatever can go to andrew and his hospital bills

[Miss_Delaney]

I would buy hundreds. Seriously.

I want nothing more than Andrew's full recovery and well-being. Andrew is a talented musician and a sweet person. He treats everyone so nicely.. he doesn't deserve leukemia...


but keep me updated on the bracelets. My town is very big on the "Bracelet fad" and it would easy to sell them.

a.m.one.eighty@gmail.com

[RockVocalPower]

I too would buy a bunch of bracelets.

I like the "Watch the Sky" lyrics idea

[hipvlr06]

I too know an assload of people who would get a bunch of bracelets including myself.

"I will fight" lyric is a real good choice also.

[toko2000]

You would.... typical.

I would what? Defend a site I've put my life into for the past 5 years? Yeah, I would. We have some asshole users. So do you. The end.

Scott, dude, go read the comments to that story...it's pretty ridiculous don't you think? I don't "Shit-talk" punknews, nor have I ever. I've been going there for as long as I have this site, so there's no point. But you have to admit, as I've always noticed, that sometimes the responses there are just lame. The same happens here, but usually at pno they are more hateful. I'm not saying it's a good representation of the people who go there, because it surely doesn't represent me, but nonetheless you have to admit it exists. And yeah, it happens here too, but that story's responses were pretty immature don't you think? You don't need to get all defensive about my comments, they were directed to the kiddies who responded immaturely there, and not the site as a whole.

Sorry, Ryan, I wasn't just directing my comments at you -- you just were the most recent post about it to reply to at the time. I just get sick of every kid on this site thinking Punknews is the devil or something. As I just posted, yes, we have some asshole users. Yes, so do you. Unfortunately, with a story like this, our assholes come out of the woodwork. If the story in question was about Matt Freeman's lung cancer (which may or may not even be true), you can better believe there'd be 500 comments on the story talking about how everyone was so sad and how they would do whatever it would take to help him, a la this post. It's just diffferent strokes for different folks.

It also doesn't help that Andrew is (vaguely) associated with a record label that threatened to sue us before. People always remember.

Anyway, this discussion isn't about Punknews, it's about a dude who for all intents and purposes just got proper fucked. It made me really happy to see people come up with the idea of the bracelets; I think that's awesome (although I'm kind of sick of people saying "I would buy hundreds, seriously," because you and I both know you won't. It's just implausible).

[xacex]

You all should stop saying how you WOULD buy a bunch of bracelets, and do research as to how you CAN.

Why not try e-mailing an organization that uses bracelets and see if they will supply you with a vendor's contact information? I'm going to e-mail ONE.
<3

[thebestkylever]

if this whole bracelet thing does go down...can we please please please make some that say "fuck you jordan"???? pleasee...

[xacex]

if this whole bracelet thing does go down...can we please please please make some that say "fuck you jordan"???? pleasee...

Haha...

[thister]

Hahah! That's kewl, but you do realize that if we or anyone does put a person in charge aside from Andrew's Record Label or Fan Club or Associates that it leaves that person with a lot of money and potential to be dishonest about the whole deal. For all we know, the money could end up not going to Andrew at all.

I think the best approach would be to contact Andrew's representatives and record label and ask them what they think would be the best idea in regards to supporting Andrew in his current condition. Why should anyone else except Andrew and those that are in his business decide the best way to support him financially but those who are in direct contact with him?

[amberxlea]

We're trying to get this taken care of in an organized fasion... I don't think it's just talk of how people "would" buy them... it's impossible to do so until they can.

[thister]

We're trying to get this taken care of in an organized fasion... I don't think it's just talk of how people "would" buy them... it's impossible to do so until they can.

Indeed. This would be fascilitated easiest if his representatives gave some sense of direction.

[cutebutxdeadly]

you do realize that if we or anyone does put a person in charge aside from Andrew's Record Label or Fan Club or Associates that it leaves that person with a lot of money and potential to be dishonest about the whole deal. For all we know, the money could end up not going to Andrew at all.

I think the best approach would be to contact Andrew's representatives and record label and ask them what they think would be the best idea in regards to supporting Andrew in his current condition. Why should anyone else except Andrew and those that are in his business decide the best way to support him financially but those who are in direct contact with him?

That's what I was thinking this whole time. Whoever wants to help should just wait to see if a foundation or a paypal gets set up before jumping into anything. The bracelet idea is great, but should be reffered to someone with power who can actually set it up and get it out there; not some random AP user.

[thister]

I'm part of "The Messengers," Jack's Mannequin Street Team and I recently posted a topic (http://maverick.fanpimp.com/themessengers/index.html?fuseaction=forum.viewtop ic&t=2143) in regards to the bracelets and/or any way to help support Andrew in his current condition. If there is a reply from his PR staff I will let you all know.

[FourStarters]

If you wanna spin
Get yourself back in the game again
Throw down your money
Maybe you could win
But this world won't stop
So never stop, just spin

If anyone figures out what's up with this, please keep everyone posted. My little brother works at a small merch company that does full color buttons (1" ) for $14.00 for 100, with discounts given in large quantities. If anyone's interested in doing something like this (buttons as well as bracelets), PM me with something (Jason or Frank, I'm looking in your direction).

[thister]

there are alot of ideas on the table here at maverick. We are working on alot of things to help raise awareness. As soon as we can give more details we will. But just to let everyone know were working on tons of ideas.
casper

This is a direct quote (http://maverick.fanpimp.com/themessengers/index.html?fuseaction=forum.viewtop ic&t=2143) from Casper, Jack's Mannequin's PR representative.

I think it's best to wait it out and see what else Maverick and the PR Reps. have to say.

[shanahan20]

http://www.reminderband.com

someone should get on those bands pronto

I would definitely purchase bands!!!!! This is a great idea!!

[illbeyourcure]

SoCo-online.net reported that andrew had said "I have the best doctors here so I'm in a good place... I was born to fight!" ...i think if someone does infact make the bracelets that "i was born to fight" would be perfect for them. andrew our prayers are with you.

[losethegirl]

Questions That Need To Be Answered

Lyrics: "I Will Fight" ? ... That seems to be pertinent to the situation and one a lot of people agree with, as well as being a lyric from Andrew's favorite SoCo song.

Color: Red? Blue? Something different that would stand out?

Price: Most places seem to run about $2-3 once they would have to be re-shipped out to whoever bought them and still be a profit left to go to Andrew/charity.

Who's Buying?: I know many many SoCo fans would buy one or more, but we would have to get the word out and figure out if there is enough and how many to order.

Who's In Charge?: Once we as fans come up with something someone is going to have to front the cash or we could possibly e-mail Maverick or whoever else is connected with Andrew and telling them we have garnered support and would love if they would make this their way to raise money whether for Andrew's bills or for a charity involved with Leukemia research, whichever Andrew wishes.

[FourStarters]

This has the potential to be bigger than just SoCo fans. The simple lyrics "I Will Fight" fit just about anything, and with the proper backing (Maverick/Geffen/Drive Thru/whoever) and charity organizations involved, this could be something amazing.

Let's not forget Scott Gottlieb either.

[thister]

Who's In Charge?: Once we as fans come up with something someone is going to have to front the cash or we could possibly e-mail Maverick or whoever else is connected with Andrew and telling them we have garnered support and would love if they would make this their way to raise money whether for Andrew's bills or for a charity involved with Leukemia research, whichever Andrew wishes.

Maverick is already working on something and there are plenty of ideas on the table. One thing to remember: this shouldn't become a profit scam that it has the potential to become.

[s0 medicated]

dude i had that! it sucks, i was out of school for a year even though they caught it early too. i won't expect soco or jack's mannequin to be touring anytime soon.

wow. unbelieveable.

[Jenn23]

Let's not forget Scott Gottlieb either.
My first thought when I heard this news was that this felt like Scott all over again. Ironically enough, I was at a Something Corporate show on April 10 when I heard the news that Scott had passed away.

[amberxlea]

My first thought when I heard this news was that this felt like Scott all over again. Ironically enough, I was at a Something Corporate show on April 10 when I heard the news that Scott had passed away.

i thought the same thing, and i also heard the news about scott at that very same soco show.

[Jendawg112]

http://www.reminderband.com

someone should get on those bands pronto

already being done :)

just to let everyone know.. there are about 3 bracelet ideas going on right now.

mine was to make them orange (that color is associated with leukemia) and they were going to either say 'A Superhero in my world' or Nothings gonna blow me way.'

ideas are still up in the air.

[losethegirl]

Maverick is already working on something and there are plenty of ideas on the table. One thing to remember: this shouldn't become a profit scam that it has the potential to become.


No offense but I think the people at Maverick would like to hear about something like this though. I would think we as SoCo/JM fans know what we want to support better than they do. They would probably think it was awesome if someone handed them a ready made idea they could potentially use.

I also highly doubt it's going to become a profit scam. I know I won't send my money to just anyone nor would most of the people on here. hence why we want to keep Tate involved as well as possibly talking to Maverick.

already being done :)

just to let everyone know.. there are about 3 bracelet ideas going on right now.

mine was to make them orange (that color is associated with leukemia) and they were going to either say 'A Superhero in my world' or Nothings gonna blow me way.'

ideas are still up in the air.

I wouldn't pursue anything. There needs to be one consensus. No one is going to support 3 different things. How? I don't know. Possibly voting? This needs to be uniform. I really think we should stick to the lyrics "I Will Fight" because I know Andrew has said in more than one interview that songs is his favorite and it is so fitting of the situation. But I don't know. Really I think some sort of vote or something needs to go on.

[Jendawg112]

I wouldn't pursue anything. There needs to be one consensus. No one is going to support 3 different things. How? I don't know. Possibly voting? This needs to be uniform. I really think we should stick to the lyrics "I Will Fight" because I know Andrew has said in more than one interview that songs is his favorite and it is so fitting of the situation. But I don't know. Really I think some sort of vote or something needs to go on.

except for that song is about hating yourself. it's not set in stone that i'm doing it or anything, it was just an idea and i've gotten over 100 responses about people wanting to buy them.. plus another 100 on them wanting to buy the other ones too.

[losethegirl]

except for that song is about hating yourself. it's not set in stone that i'm doing it or anything, it was just an idea and i've gotten over 100 responses about people wanting to buy them.. plus another 100 on them wanting to buy the other ones too.

That particular lyric is about fighting against yourself though, becoming a strong person. The song is actually about learning to not hate yourself. Besides the fact both fo your phrases are well over the 14 character limit unless your planning on ordering over 500 bracelets with your own funds at $1.50 each. I was just saying I wouldn't do anything right now. If you want to try and help for a consensus that is great. So while I think it is cool that you're trying to do this, and you have the support of people I think there needs to be some sense of organization and democracy to it. A poll or something? I don't know.


EDIT Does anyone know if you can make poll on here... or just a place in general where we could make a poll?

[wixmmm]

this sucks a ton... i owe most of the music i like today to leaving through the window almost 4 years ago....

thank you Andrew for Hurricane, Woke Up in a Car and Konstantine which inspired one of my multimedia projects in highschool (the piano was great to juxtapose with the overall joke of the short).

Add to this that Jacks Mannequin brought back all those feelings from LTTW and this is a real bummer.

Add to that the fact that SOmething Corporate loyally plays summerfest in milwaukee every summer (where i live in the summers) i'm even more bummed.

Add to this I grew up in Monterrey, Mexico wherest I introduced all sort of pop/punk to the mexicans there.... to the point where Something Corporate played pretty much every week at every friday night houseparty....



But above all, add to all this that one of my best friends from Mexico, Rogelio Rangel, from Germany, goes to see SOmething Corporate play at some small club in Germany one summer and apparently ends up hanging out with the band for a little while, which had such an impact on the guy he had to tell me about it while i was halfway around the world.... then sees Andrew again months and months later in Texas, who actually remembers him....

and, well, it just makes me pissed that shitty things happen to good people.


If you're reading this, Andrew, know that you've had the chance to live a life that most people only dream of, and know that you've done it while making great tunes and maintaining your personal integrity.... i've never met you, but it was your lyrics that I'd be drunkenly screaming on the winding roads in mexico after a long night of partying.... and for that, I thank you.

-mike

[losethegirl]

this sucks a ton... i owe most of the music i like today to leaving through the window almost 4 years ago....

thank you Andrew for Hurricane, Woke Up in a Car and Konstantine which inspired one of my multimedia projects in highschool (the piano was great to juxtapose with the overall joke of the short).

Add to this that Jacks Mannequin brought back all those feelings from LTTW and this is a real bummer.

Add to that the fact that SOmething Corporate loyally plays summerfest in milwaukee every summer (where i live in the summers) i'm even more bummed.

Add to this I grew up in Monterrey, Mexico wherest I introduced all sort of pop/punk to the mexicans there.... to the point where Something Corporate played pretty much every week at every friday night houseparty....



But above all, add to all this that one of my best friends from Mexico, Rogelio Rangel, from Germany, goes to see SOmething Corporate play at some small club in Germany one summer and apparently ends up hanging out with the band for a little while, which had such an impact on the guy he had to tell me about it while i was halfway around the world.... then sees Andrew again months and months later in Texas, who actually remembers him....

and, well, it just makes me pissed that shitty things happen to good people.


If you're reading this, Andrew, know that you've had the chance to live a life that most people only dream of, and know that you've done it while making great tunes and maintaining your personal integrity.... i've never met you, but it was your lyrics that I'd be drunkenly screaming on the winding roads in mexico after a long night of partying.... and for that, I thank you.

-mike

This is amazing. It is stories like this and my own experiences meeting Andrew that make me believe in him so much.

[amberxlea]

I think everyone should hold off on any fan-based bracelet ideas. I'm almost positive that Maverick is doing them.

Casper (he works closely with Andrew and Jacks Mannequin) posted this today:

iamcasper
Team Member


Joined: 22 Apr 2005
Posts: 49


Posted: 04 Jun 2005 9:19 pm


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As far as the bracelets go, that is an idea that everyone at maverick is working on. I know that everyone wants them so were working on it. I have been in close contact with Andrew and he is feeling much better so lets make everyone aware of this type of cancer. I know that we are working hard to get an official band /bracelet designed for andrew. So if you think of any cool slogans that you think should be on them....post them here or email them to me. We have some really good ideas so far and are going to be having a meeting on monday about them
yall rock
casper
casper@jacksmannequin.com


So yeah, wait it out, guys.

[TSLataris]

Sorry, I haven't checked the news in a day or so and I know I'm a little late on this but I just wanted to wish Andrew all the best, as well as a lightning fast recovery. I'd be more than happy to do something for him. <3 SoCo + Jack's Mannequin.

[SVBrightEye]

I don't know if this has been said but about the bracelets...I think they should be orange on a count of thats the color for leukemia..you know how livestrong is yellow, breast cancer is pink, etc. Also the Jacks Mannequin community on LJ is doing tons of stuff too

[nicolerork]

"keep your head up high, lifted high and proud; don't give up now until your life's restored." - silent hero

best of luck for a speedy recovery andrew.

[Rest_Easy]

i have a friend who just went through this exact ordeal. It's not easy but it's treatable and it's obviously a good thing it was caught early. Good luck, get better.

[nerogtr]

what causes something like that?

[Gleebo]

Wow...I dont even know how to respond to that besides hoping that he gets well. Take all the time you need Andrew...your fans will certainly understand.

[Ruggiero2oo8]

he is in my heart..

[violencexgrace]

...I read the initial post about Andrew having laryngitis or something, so I skipped over the next few that had to do with him, figuring it was an update or more cancelled shows or something. But this morning I was looking at news and saw this post for the silicon band things, so I got confused. I just went back and read some of the posts after the laryngitis one.... and oh my god.

The statistic they throw around in college classes is that 1 out of 3 people will die of cancer in our lifetimes. With such a high occurence, I always wondered why it didn't happen to more people I knew.

Then something like this happens.

SoCo was the first band of this kind of genre that I ever saw headline. August 26, 2002. I can't forget the date because I was always so thankful that show had been my doorway to emo and post-punk and pop-punk and whatever stupid label we're calling it now. The enegry I felt that night; the way the audience was screaming and dancing and loving that band... it made me a fucking believer.

This hurts on a level I can't even begin to describe. Prayers and positivity, Andrew. I hope you make it.