Deb wrote:That's where IMO I think you're wrong. Obviously Journey is at their best creatively when there is a little friction. Perry stood up to Neal and co and there was some push and pull. I believe Soto could have brought that same creative friction. They want somebody that can cover Perry, no push no pull, and just tour the dirty dozen forever.
Eh, that's hard to prove.
I see what you mean, but for all you know, the good parts of frontiers and escape...ok...all of escape...was recorded when the band was in a happy place...
If you want to point to an album where there was some tension between band members....look no further than RoR. Don't ask me what I think of that one...