Trouble In Black Country

The Joe Bonamassa / Glenn Hughes / Jason Bonham / Derek Sherinian supergroup temporarily known as Black Country looks like its already on shaky ground.

The supergroup, who have a finished album in the can with a September release date scheduled, have hit some problems, according to their producer.

In a series of posts on his Facebook page, producer Kevin Shirley reveals that there were some fairly major problems with the band late last week. Here’s the first post:

"Black Country looks to have imploded, with a completed album in the can! We set out as friends and lovers of music, to make something special. Then the managers got involved... and kept changing their wants, ultimately demanding EVERYTHING! I can't absolve all the musicians - but one I can completely absolve, is the one who actually has a career and has just been voted Best Guitarist in the World - who was 100% open ALL the way. And he doesn't ride on anyone's coattails... see below. Maybe they'll come to their senses.... I'm not holding my breath.”

A little later on Friday a second post doesn’t exactly fill you with confidence that everything is well in their world:

"OK - I have been urged to amend this - like everything on the internet, things get twisted! I believe there is a salvage operation to rescue survivors from the downed BC plane. I have just had a big conversation with Glenn, who is mortified about the situation, as he has really put his heart and soul into it. I love Glenn. Here's the salvage plan ... See guys - everyone is equal. It's that easy. Cut out the cancer that is anyone greedy, and this thing will rock. Morality rules..... managers try to. I am mad too!!!”

And then yesterday a final post on the matter revealed that the saga was still dragging on:

"...and it continues. Derek has asked me to do some damage control after the Blabbermouth article "makes it seem that I was one of the problems and implies that I don’t have a career..... I do not deserved to be lumped in with the (challenging parties)." That's Sunday's post - logging off now as there is life other than this nonsense too.......”

However, on Sunday Glenn Hughes posted on his Twitter page "Don't worry.. we have made an amazin' album...we aint splittin' up..we want everyone to hear this.. GH”

We have no idea what any of this means for the future of the band or the record, but it gives the impression that at least one band member (or his management) is claiming more than his fair share of the spoils

Any more news and we’ll let you know.