Neal Talks Augeri and Soto in classic rock!!

[Don]

there were so many Perry soundalikes (well, not really, there was only really ever one!)

Who is the "one" Perry soundalike that you're referring to, Jeff??? I'm still waiting to hear someone who sounds like Perry. I heard many claim Augeri sounded like Perry, which I thought was ABSURD! Augeri was NOWHERE close to Perry, on ANY level and sounded absolutely NOTHING like the guy!


John from Boston

I just meant guys that launched & were compared to Perry like Hugo, David Glen Eisley (Giuffria), even Jimi Jamison got it back then. I didn't mean any one intentionally tried to be Perry but the ones that had the clean tenor would automatically be compared to him as 'Perry-esque'.

I'm not implying anything here but on a side note there was an old Interview a threads back where Perry said that the guy from Survivor was getting a grammy for basically copying Perry's vocal style, a style that the critics were lambasting him for at that time but giving props to new acts who were singing in the the same style. I don't think Perry was too upset with the guy from Survivor, just pointing out the double standard being used against him a that time.

[Shadowsong]

there were so many Perry soundalikes (well, not really, there was only really ever one!)

Who is the "one" Perry soundalike that you're referring to, Jeff??? I'm still waiting to hear someone who sounds like Perry. I heard many claim Augeri sounded like Perry, which I thought was ABSURD! Augeri was NOWHERE close to Perry, on ANY level and sounded absolutely NOTHING like the guy!


John from Boston

I just meant guys that launched & were compared to Perry like Hugo, David Glen Eisley (Giuffria), even Jimi Jamison got it back then. I didn't mean any one intentionally tried to be Perry but the ones that had the clean tenor would automatically be compared to him as 'Perry-esque'.

I just took it as a statement of fact
there is only one Steve Perry & the rest are by definition sound alikes

Wouldn't it be something if someday JSS & Steve Perry collaborated...not to tour but for a song or even a CD?
Bet that would knock a chip off Neal's shoulder.

That would be way cool! Soul overload for this fan. And ya never know in this funny world of R&R anything's possible........never thought I'd ever be just a few feet away from seeing JSS and EM share a mic either.

Just a thought
I think the combination would be brilliant
but I want to retract it for my reasoning behind it was skewed
I voiced it more as an awakening for Neal
about how this world goes round & comes around.

Still if JSS & Steve Perry had some thoughts they wanted to put together in song
I'd be more than happy to listen.

[Enigma869]

Go on Youtube and listen to this guy sing "I'll be alright without you".....Its Perry on roids. Its terrific!

Jeff's performance of "I'll Be Alright Without You" is SUPERB! It's definitely THE SONG in the Journey catalogue that is absolutely perfect for his voice! His version of that song is as good as any I've heard!


John from Boston

[Fire99]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

I know the internet seems to be the avenue where people 'vent their spleens' and the term 'keyboard warriors' seems no more relevant than on this thread but please guys have a little respect for those who were directly involved in the things you so venomously debate..

Opinion is great but from a casual observer there seems to be a good few who have more insider knowledge than those who lived it.....


Back to the original post, JSS seems to have been very clear on his tenure with Journey and how he left transpired. Now i dont know if Neal Schon has been misquoted or what but there seems to be a whole lot of variation going on between his own stories.

[Arkansas]

I'm curious what the difference would be between an Journey album fronted by Soto and a Soul Sirkus album. Is Cain the missing ingredient? Has he now become the most integral part of the Journey sound?

No, it happened in 1981.


later~

[Tito]

OK, I'm just getting caught up here but I want to make sure I understand this....you are saying that you are NOT a loser because 1-you've only been here two months and 2-You only post during the work day. Yet you argue that B is a loser becuase he's been here for 2 year??? Hmmmm-well I just checked and you have an average of just under 12 posts per day and B has an average of just under posts per day. Sounds like B must be far busier at work than you are.

What the hell is number of posts have to do with it. I can't help it if I got to go round and round with people. Plus, I engage the reader, I'm interesting and not boring like others. I have discussion or at times debates with people.

[SusieP]

OK, I'm just getting caught up here but I want to make sure I understand this....you are saying that you are NOT a loser because 1-you've only been here two months and 2-You only post during the work day. Yet you argue that B is a loser becuase he's been here for 2 year??? Hmmmm-well I just checked and you have an average of just under 12 posts per day and B has an average of just under posts per day. Sounds like B must be far busier at work than you are.

...................... I engage the reader, I'm interesting and not boring like others. I have discussion or at times debates with people.

And he forgot to say he's very modest.

[Natalie]

OK, I'm just getting caught up here but I want to make sure I understand this....you are saying that you are NOT a loser because 1-you've only been here two months and 2-You only post during the work day. Yet you argue that B is a loser becuase he's been here for 2 year??? Hmmmm-well I just checked and you have an average of just under 12 posts per day and B has an average of just under posts per day. Sounds like B must be far busier at work than you are.

What the hell is number of posts have to do with it. I can't help it if I got to go round and round with people. Plus, I engage the reader, I'm interesting and not boring like others. I have discussion or at times debates with people.

What the hell does the number of months one has been a member have to do with it???????

[finalfight]

Go on Youtube and listen to this guy sing "I'll be alright without you".....Its Perry on roids. Its terrific!

Jeff's performance of "I'll Be Alright Without You" is SUPERB! It's definitely THE SONG in the Journey catalogue that is absolutely perfect for his voice! His version of that song is as good as any I've heard!


John from Boston

As competent as it is nothing touches Perry's extended version from the FTLOSM tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxQsbaBp ... re=related

[Michigan Girl]

OK, I'm just getting caught up here but I want to make sure I understand this....you are saying that you are NOT a loser because 1-you've only been here two months and 2-You only post during the work day. Yet you argue that B is a loser becuase he's been here for 2 year??? Hmmmm-well I just checked and you have an average of just under 12 posts per day and B has an average of just under posts per day. Sounds like B must be far busier at work than you are.

That is not the way I read it at all!! See~I'm being forced to defend Tito again.....why do you people do this to me!!!

What the hell is number of posts have to do with it. I can't help it if I got to go round and round with people. Plus, I engage the reader, I'm interesting and not boring like others. I have discussion or at times debates with people.

Tito....I said earlier....I'll have my GOLF CLUBS in Dallas, in case you change your mind......
It's ok if you don't golf, bring a bat.........we can DEBATE!!!!!! :wink:

[Tito]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

WTF are you talking about? What bold statements?

[Michigan Girl]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

I know the internet seems to be the avenue where people 'vent their spleens' and the term 'keyboard warriors' seems no more relevant than on this thread but please guys have a little respect for those who were directly involved in the things you so venomously debate..

Opinion is great but from a casual observer there seems to be a good few who have more insider knowledge than those who lived it.....


Back to the original post, JSS seems to have been very clear on his tenure with Journey and how he left transpired. Now i dont know if Neal Schon has been misquoted or what but there seems to be a whole lot of variation going on between his own stories.

I work for the Corleone Family....we pretty much have our hands in everything!!!

[Fire99]

Go on Youtube and listen to this guy sing "I'll be alright without you".....Its Perry on roids. Its terrific!

Jeff's performance of "I'll Be Alright Without You" is SUPERB! It's definitely THE SONG in the Journey catalogue that is absolutely perfect for his voice! His version of that song is as good as any I've heard!


John from Boston

As competent as it is nothing touches Perry's extended version from the FTLOSM tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxQsbaBp ... re=related

I'll give you that.. I do prefer Perry's version but to be honest songs like "I'll be Alright Without You" ARE Steve Perry... JSS's version is still fine fettle... And sticking my neck out Journey look more a band as a single unit with him than with AP..

I have to agree partially with a review on another thread that AP does look more like the Super-Fan who has won the musical lottery...
Awesome voice tho.

[mistiejourney]

They were selling out shows routinely by August in '06....and I do believe "the new singer's energy" elped that. I feel that everything the band has done the last 10 years has helped them be where they are now. I know you thought they weren't doing well, but the Generation tour was very successful. They've been out there promoting themselves for a long time as a good show to attend.

with respect to the tour stops in my area, the gens tour was an embarassment. Shitty venues, low attendance, etc.

I did the 5 star thing on the Generation tour and the turn out was phenomenal - but...I live in the Bay Area and Journey is always well received here. The one thing we have here are decent venues - lots of 'em in driving distance! : )

[mistiejourney]

My issue is.....why do they feel the need to come in and try to minimize Jeff's talents every time something positive is posted about him? What are they getting out of doing that?

They are getting a rise out of you and Behshad, and JSS. If they didn't get those reactions, they would find some other way to seem edgy.

You're probably right. But I'd still stand up and shout if needed , no pun intended

Well, then it's all out war. Barry Manilow's getting both barrels, SJ!

Pssst...can we make it someone other than Barry?

[Natalie]

OK, I'm just getting caught up here but I want to make sure I understand this....you are saying that you are NOT a loser because 1-you've only been here two months and 2-You only post during the work day. Yet you argue that B is a loser becuase he's been here for 2 year??? Hmmmm-well I just checked and you have an average of just under 12 posts per day and B has an average of just under posts per day. Sounds like B must be far busier at work than you are.

That is not the way I read it at all!! See~I'm being forced to defend Tito again.....why do you people do this to me!!!

Well then, enlighten me, what did it mean?

[Since 78]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

I know the internet seems to be the avenue where people 'vent their spleens' and the term 'keyboard warriors' seems no more relevant than on this thread but please guys have a little respect for those who were directly involved in the things you so venomously debate..

Opinion is great but from a casual observer there seems to be a good few who have more insider knowledge than those who lived it.....


Back to the original post, JSS seems to have been very clear on his tenure with Journey and how he left transpired. Now i dont know if Neal Schon has been misquoted or what but there seems to be a whole lot of variation going on between his own stories.

I work for the Corleone Family....we pretty much have our hands in everything!!!

[Don]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

I know the internet seems to be the avenue where people 'vent their spleens' and the term 'keyboard warriors' seems no more relevant than on this thread but please guys have a little respect for those who were directly involved in the things you so venomously debate..

Opinion is great but from a casual observer there seems to be a good few who have more insider knowledge than those who lived it.....


Back to the original post, JSS seems to have been very clear on his tenure with Journey and how he left transpired. Now i dont know if Neal Schon has been misquoted or what but there seems to be a whole lot of variation going on between his own stories.

I work for the Corleone Family....we pretty much have our hands in everything!!!

And where have you been all day?

[mistiejourney]

My issue is.....why do they feel the need to come in and try to minimize Jeff's talents every time something positive is posted about him? What are they getting out of doing that?

What do you (some people here in general...not specifically you, Deb) get out of making him into a superstar and using him in the same breath as Perry, Gramm, Mercury and others when he clearly hasn't earned the right to be in that company? I think we're much closer to the truth than those people and sometimes the truth hurts...but it's still the truth. There was never a problem here until people felt the need to make ridiculous comparisons that were actually unfair to Soto himself. If you played "word association" with music insiders and experts and said Perry, Gramm and Mercury I would bet my entire net worth that "Soto" would not be the next name mentioned...or the 50th for that matter.

Perhaps it is because some of us actually feel in our hearts that Jeff DOES belong in that category. Personally, I would and do. I hear something in his voice that does the same thing to me that Steve and Freddie's did (no cracks, please ).

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

It's because I respect someone who works so hard for so long doing what he so obviously loves to do when others would have given it up when the "superstar" status didn't arrive overnight.

What I'm trying to say is it's a personal thing. Because of his tenure in Journey, I (a) realized who was behind the name I had been reading about all those years on MR and (b) discovered a talented singer who ranks right up there in MY echelon of great singers.

It can't be argued for or against, pro or con, right or wrong. It just is.

But isn't that why we are attracted to the music we love?

[Perrydise]

OK, I'm just getting caught up here but I want to make sure I understand this....you are saying that you are NOT a loser because 1-you've only been here two months and 2-You only post during the work day. Yet you argue that B is a loser becuase he's been here for 2 year??? Hmmmm-well I just checked and you have an average of just under 12 posts per day and B has an average of just under posts per day. Sounds like B must be far busier at work than you are.

What the hell is number of posts have to do with it. I can't help it if I got to go round and round with people. Plus, I engage the reader, I'm interesting and not boring like others. I have discussion or at times debates with people.

What the hell does the number of months one has been a member have to do with it???????

Keep going Nat!

[Fire99]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

I know the internet seems to be the avenue where people 'vent their spleens' and the term 'keyboard warriors' seems no more relevant than on this thread but please guys have a little respect for those who were directly involved in the things you so venomously debate..

Opinion is great but from a casual observer there seems to be a good few who have more insider knowledge than those who lived it.....


Back to the original post, JSS seems to have been very clear on his tenure with Journey and how he left transpired. Now i dont know if Neal Schon has been misquoted or what but there seems to be a whole lot of variation going on between his own stories.

I work for the Corleone Family....we pretty much have our hands in everything!!!

very good!

[RedWingFan]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

[Perrydise]

Hi all,

Since i don't post too much on here can i ask what dealings with the music business people here have beyond fan-status?
Notably people like 'St John' and 'Tito' who are making some pretty bold statements..

I know the internet seems to be the avenue where people 'vent their spleens' and the term 'keyboard warriors' seems no more relevant than on this thread but please guys have a little respect for those who were directly involved in the things you so venomously debate..

Fire, there is a big difference between people in the know (i.e Andrew, JSS, Lora, Cyndy) and wannabe-know-it-all(s). The wannabe's are the one that hope they get "read".

[mistiejourney]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

You aren't going to believe this....really, you won't...

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Cronin! Have been since 1987. I like his voice, and his looks.

I'm rather versatile!

[RedWingFan]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

You aren't going to believe this....really, you won't...

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Cronin! Have been since 1987. I like his voice, and his looks.

I'm rather versatile!

Do you fly all over the country to see him?

[Rick]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

You aren't going to believe this....really, you won't...

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Cronin! Have been since 1987. I like his voice, and his looks.

I'm rather versatile!

You'd have to be. I hear he's versatile also.

[Indyjoe]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

That's an interesting question. Did everyone travel around to see Journey because of their looks?

No denying the good looks, but seriously.

Jeff's talent and music are worth the trip!

[mistiejourney]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

You aren't going to believe this....really, you won't...

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Cronin! Have been since 1987. I like his voice, and his looks.

I'm rather versatile!

Do you fly all over the country to see him?

Alas, I have only seen REO/Kevin once in San Jose with Journey and Styx. Last year my son got married the day they performed across the Bay (who raised that kid!).

But, no, I do not fly all over the country to see him. I flew a third of the way around the world to meet Steve Perry, though, and flew to Portland to catch him there.

I flew this year to LA for Jeff, and had I known how fun it would have been I would have been in Tarzana last year AND South Bend, too!

The older I get, the more discretionary income I can divert to following folks around!

I guess Kevin is next on the agenda!

[mistiejourney]

But that's ME. It's the reason I'll hop a plane with virtually no sleep for 36 hours so I can catch two concerts in two days. It's the reason I have everything the man has done with the exception of two Yngwie discs.

Honesly, if the dude looked like Kevin Cronin would you still do these things?

You aren't going to believe this....really, you won't...

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Cronin! Have been since 1987. I like his voice, and his looks.

I'm rather versatile!

You'd have to be. I hear he's versatile also.

Oh, you are a stinker!

[RedWingFan]

I guess Kevin is next on the agenda!

Well you better get the lead out. Looks like he's down to about 89 pounds.