
I once asked an insider about Brian playing some of his more obscure stuff that hardcore fans might like. He does do it to some degree. But the source said that or implied that the person pulling his strings wouldn't allow it. I couldn't tell if they meant Melinda or Jeff. I would probably guess the Mrs. I also get that he might like to have a "villain" in his life at all times to deflect things for him and that he might welcome it to some extant (see the manipulation thread below). But I was just curious as to who the "boss" is these days.