We have seen the Spazmatics in Las Vegas about 20 times. There are regulars who have seem them many more times. But something was missing - their insanely talented lead singer. We know the Spazmatics are a "franchise"band - there are franchisees in many cities. And they are supposed to have all "plug and play"roles. A number of talented persons could be the drummer, lead guitarist or bassist (although Corky is irreplaceably silly). But the lead singer is just that - the lead. if the lead doesn't work, then the rest of the band is impaired. Paul Johnson's soaring tenor and ability to imitate male or female singers, with a graceful athleticism cannot be "plugged in and played"without a loss. We hope his replacement was a temporary thing - lots of missed lyrics (Paul never missed any), vocals limited, stage presence "a step down"- then our time as Spazmatic regulars will be in the rear view mirror. Sad.