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Former Hole Guitarist Says the Band Doesn't Exist Without Him

Remember when Courtney Love said she's turning the material for her latest solo album into a new version of Hole? Well, the band's co-founder and ex-guitarist, Eric Erlandson, heard about it and doesn't seem very amused, saying, in his opinion, Hole doesn't exist without him.

While that may sound like artistic ego, Erlandson says it all comes down to business. "We have a contract," Erlandson said in an interview with Spin. "She signed a contract with me when we decided to break up the band, which was like 2002 or something, so I really don't have comment on it except that I know my part in that band. The way I look at it, there is no Hole without me. To put it blunt. Just on a business level."

Naturally, Erlandson takes the whole thing with a grain of salt because, well, Love's no stranger to verbal spouting. "Somebody told me and it just sounds like something -- it just sounds like the usual," he said. "I love her a lot and I wish her the best, and I'm open to discussions regarding the real Hole, and if she has a solo album together, I think that's great. I think she should finish it and put it out and do that."

The album, 'Nobody's Daughter,' features English guitarist Micko Larkin, songwriting from Linda Perry and production by Michael Beinhorn, as well as former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur on backing vocals. The album is supposed to come out next year, but between Courtney's financial problems and recent health issues, it's anybody's guess when it'll see the light of day.

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pony

THAT HOLE!!!..........WHERES my money i loaned u courtney!!!

July 12 2009 at 12:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bill

I think the name Courtney Love is more popular than the name Hole, so she might as well just keep going on as a solo artist.

July 11 2009 at 8:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
zodiak650

Fuck Courtney. May the bitche's soul burn in hell for all of eternity. Her band sux hardcore anyways.

July 11 2009 at 4:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jerzeyrydaz

Hole sucked to begin with who really cares? lol

July 11 2009 at 3:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Billy

i have to agree, Hole sucked ass....musically and lyrically

July 11 2009 at 8:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joaquin LaRue

Just call the new band wHOLE or HOL or somethin.

I mean really, if David Ruffin could create another Temptations group while the others were still active, she can pull it off.

July 11 2009 at 2:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ron

Scott is correct. Much like members of the Doors have to use a different touring name: "It now plays under the name Riders on the Storm, ... They are allowed to play under names such as "former Doors" and "members of The Doors." "Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors" ae currently touring.

July 11 2009 at 1:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Scott Williams

It's about business (read: a contract) re, the name "Hole", not whether he's the only guitar player that's good enough.

July 11 2009 at 12:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
remington3060

yeah your right, i dont think it really matters to courtny if she ever sees this goof ball again

July 11 2009 at 11:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tomcat

Mr. Erlandson may be a very good musian but there must be musians out there who are just as good or better than he. Sorry7 Eric

July 11 2009 at 10:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply