Diki, Abe was fired because he didn't show up for the job - nothing more, nothing less. Some folks, however, don't seem to understand that no matter how good you are as a musician, you're totally worthless if you're not there. No different than any other job - you don't show up for work, or constantly come late - YOU'RE FIRED! Plain and simple. Like I posted below that post you referred to, Abe and I are still good friends. We go fishing together, drink a few beers together, etc... We just no longer work together. He had a totally different work ethic and business approach than I have. Abe was one hell of a drummer, when he was there. When he wasn't, well, you probably never experienced that.

Cheers,

Gary