It’s the end of an era for Sublime with Rome, and lead singer admits it’s bittersweet. “We’re not always fortunate enough to know when the end of something is happening, [but] we know that there is an end date for this,” Ramirez, 35, told in an exclusive interview. “It really is a special kind of energy and moment when you’re like, dang, this is like going to be the last time that I’m going to be hearing the music in this form.
” “It’s been really emotional, powerful, fun and exciting,” he continued, “but you can’t help but really feel that kind of energy in the room.” Sublime has undergone several mutations over the years. The original ska band — known for classic hits including “Santeria”, “What I Got” and more — was founded by , and in 1988.
Following Nowell’s 1996 death, Ramirez began performing with Wilson and Gaugh in 2009 as Sublime before ultimately adding his name to the marquee. The band has fractured in recent years, however. Ramirez is now hitting the road as Sublime with Rome for The Farewell Tour while Wilson and Gaugh are performing with Nowell’s son, , under the original name Sublime.
Ramirez spoke candidly about what led to his decision to go his own way following 15 years in the band he grew up idolizing. “We’ve all changed. Especially myself, I’m a married man with three children now,” he shared, noting the band agreed to a split last summer while on tour.
“Some of the decisions from Eric’s lifestyle .
