And
this cold be the reason why Jack Bates wants to quit the tour:
Not to be the uncomfortable argument for the beef between Billy and D'arcy, for the few bucks he would earn.
To have to deal for the rest of your live, when you're going to your favorite football/soccer club (Manchester City -or was it United?), with D'arcy Wretzky fans ranting at you for having destroyed their dream of a real reunion of the band.
By being a -nearly- better bass player than her...