The same article however continued: "Some people wonder whether any of it is true, or just Pynchon pulling everybody's leg again, with the boys in the band in cahoots. 'As I understand it, the real story is that the father of one of the band members is Thomas Pynchon's personal banker', says a music reporter.
However, another part of the article stated: "Some people are uncertain whether any of this is true or if Pynchon is just teasing everyone again, with the boys in the band working together. According to a music reporter, 'From what I understand,' he says, 'the actual story is that the father of one of the band members is Thomas Pynchon's personal banker.'