Awhile back I wrote an article about bands who continue to make records after the lead singer dies, trying to live off that person’s talent. We can now add a new band to that list: Sublime.

If you’ve never heard of Sublime chances are you don’t smoke weed, didn’t go to college or weren’t a teenager at some point in the 1990’s. Sublime was an intoxicating mix of stoned out/chill reggae, punk and California sunshine. Lead singer, Bradley Nowell died in 1996 right before the release of their 3rd album that catapulted them into mainstream success. A lot has been done in the following years to capitalize on their success, another cobbled together studio album of new songs and old outtakes, a live album, an acoustic album, a box set, a re-release 2 disc version of their self titled album and countless greatest hits packages. Now they are going out on tour.

In 1997, the remaining members of the band formed The Long Beach Dub Allstars with some other musicians carrying on the Sublime vibe with all new material but eventually broke up in 2002. Now, (billing themselves as) Sublime With Rome are hitting the road with Bradley Nowell replacement, Rome Ramirez for a few shows and the some possible recording sessions.

Seriously? Give it a rest guys. The man is dead. Show some respect for his talent instead of raping it.

You can read the Billboard article here.