Founding Queensrÿche drummer Scott Rockenfield - who has been on hiatus since 2017 - took to social media to share his thoughts on both current Queensrÿche singer Todd La Torre, and the band's former vocalist, Geoff Tate.
The first post, directed at Todd La Torre, states: "Just a little bit for clarity here... Subject: Todd La Torre (subcontractor - Queensryche) Topic: For the record let it be known that "any and all opinions, viewpoints, statements, and/or comments etc etc, that continue to be presented by Mr La Torre (whether it be past/present and/or future) are in no way to be considered as representing the expressed beliefs, opinions, and/or viewpoints of any of the Queensryche brands, trademarks, and/or various QR corporations that have been in place for over 40 years...… period...."
In a second post, taking aim at Geoff Tate, Rockenfield writes: "And, a little bit more for clarity--to set the record a bit more straight if you will... Subject: Geoff Tate (former QR singer) Topic: "Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate expressed his doubt that Rockenfield “will ever play drums again”…??? Tate Including— ”he has a lot of medical problems and things like that now.”??? …Tate also stating - “He's in kind of a really dark place, and I hope he gets some help, 'cause he's really unraveled, you know?””…??? etc etc…blah blah blah….
"Ok wow, how incredibly interesting right?? …(and most of you already figured this out) But, being that I have not seen, spoken too, or communicated with Tate for over 10 years now, those seem to be some pretty BOLD statements to be makin’ bout someone (that someone being me - ouchie…! as if spitting wasn’t enough lol !!)
"One would think that even just a “slightly educated” person should know that making such crazy statements about somebody is probably a bit of a no-no ???? ….…(and don’t get me wrong, I’m still smilin’...could all be an exciting gift in disguise from the Universe right??…) ....Nonetheless, said former singer dude jussst might wanna take a step back and possibly reconsider those statements…???
"other than all that, I suppose all I can say is - “I hope dude (tate) gets the help “he” needs”…"
In January 2021, Rockenfield took to social media to confirm that he's still a member of Queensrÿche, and hasn't retired from music. Then, in October 2021, Metal Sludge, reported that Rockenfield had filed a lawsuit against former bandmates Michael Wilton (guitars) and Eddie Jackson (bass) and several related band companies. Stay tuned for updates.
(Photo by Kari Pearson, Scott Rockenfield Facebook)
