I like this quote, which seems to sum up quite nicely to the philosophy of this forum to its favourite band, and to art in general:
It’s the art that matters, and not the people. It has always been my belief that bands are made up of real, only semi-remarkable people making what is hopefully quite remarkable art, and therefore really what matters is the work. Because, plain and simple, the work has been work (a painter paints; writing is rewriting etc.). And that is especially the case with this band, much blood sweat and tears going into the many amazing songs that we will discuss.
— Martin Popoff, in his introduction to Blue Öyster Cult: Secrets Revealed!