Herbie Herbert in the New Electronic Age

[Rockindeano]

You all I know this guy is basically God without the fluffy clouds and ripped body. But seriously, this guy turned shit into gold..Everything he did was grade A. We know he was a victim of a certain selfish, egotiscal singer, and I would just love to see him in today's world of music.

Could he light a fire under Journey's collective asses?
Is there a way he would construct the re-union?
Would they, could they be more successful?
Most importantly, would he talk to Andrew, and use the good PR of this fine site to Journey's advantage?

What are the things Herbie would do differently than the Old Man?

You think Herbie would be innovative such as he was in 1982, when he was responsible for thinking up the "new lighting system, and big screens at shows?"

Discuss.

No Bullshit, ok....PP,PF,HOTS.

[Free]

You all I know this guy is basically God without the fluffy clouds and ripped body. But seriously, this guy turned shit into gold..Everything he did was grade A. We know he was a victim of a certain selfish, egotiscal singer, and I would just love to see him in today's world of music.

Could he light a fire under Journey's collective asses?
Is there a way he would construct the re-union?
Would they, could they be more successful?
Most importantly, would he talk to Andrew, and use the good PR of this fine site to Journey's advantage?

What are the things Herbie would do differently than the Old Man?

You think Herbie would be innovative such as he was in 1982, when he was responsible for thinking up the "new lighting system, and big screens at shows?"

Discuss.

No Bullshit, ok....PP,PF,HOTS.

No he couldn't pull it off today. Why? Because he doesn't have the motivation to do it. Why would you want to work very hard when you are in your 50's, fat and rich? I mean seriously, why would you?

[Rockindeano]

You all I know this guy is basically God without the fluffy clouds and ripped body. But seriously, this guy turned shit into gold..Everything he did was grade A. We know he was a victim of a certain selfish, egotiscal singer, and I would just love to see him in today's world of music.

Could he light a fire under Journey's collective asses?
Is there a way he would construct the re-union?
Would they, could they be more successful?
Most importantly, would he talk to Andrew, and use the good PR of this fine site to Journey's advantage?

What are the things Herbie would do differently than the Old Man?

You think Herbie would be innovative such as he was in 1982, when he was responsible for thinking up the "new lighting system, and big screens at shows?"

Discuss.

No Bullshit, ok....PP,PF,HOTS.

No he couldn't pull it off today. Why? Because he doesn't have the motivation to do it. Why would you want to work very hard when you are in your 50's, fat and rich? I mean seriously, why would you?

personal gratification.

Why does Mick still sing? Besides getting hot 22 yr olds.

Why does Joe Paterno continue to coach his ass off at 104 yrs old?

Why Does Parcells continue to coach and yell at Bledsoe?

They are driven...

[Shadowsong]

Deano
HH had a great product
Lots of potential
So I can't support he
can turn shit into gold
If he could I guess he would be the richest man inthe world.

Oh, I can't see why he wouldn;t want to talk to Andrew
Seems he has been pretty honest with his feelings
Perhaps he is too blunt & honest.
I seem to remember a comment about a so called dumb young singer
right off the boat. That was uncalled for.

Sorry to contradict you
But I was under the impression
the big screens were Steve's idea
Or at least he took credit for it.
He said he didn't want those in the back to miss out on the show.
I'm sure it was a considerable extra expense not to mention the transportation & setup. Steve is sort of a perfectionist and want to make a Journey show one that you could really experience

I have heard HH invested in real estate with the bands money.
Not sure how much input the band had in that and if they thought
it was a good idea at the time.
HH was a sort of father
putting some away for there college funds...LOL
I do think it was a pretty safe and good inevstment
as long as he chose the properites and locations well.
There's also the question of management of these properties
I suppose HH was doing that job too...

Big Job
No doubt the man worked his butt off.
No doubt Journey reaped the profit of it.
But the band worled there butts off too
Gold albums & endless touring...

Wonder what became of that RE.
It's nice to have but heck all those taxes and upkeep.

What's done is done. They are with a top management co.
Sometimes it's true that there is no going back.
There's always that hurt
The hurt is always a potential weakness.

Life is a Journey
Things happen

Are you calling IA the old man....LOL
In all honesty I know you know B&C are running the daily Journey show
Irving oooh em, Father Time doesn't have much to do with that.
He's got enough to do in the Space, Matter & Irving Continum...
Big job keeping the world going around....

Well, nice knowing you.
Andrew seems to think I need a holiday...
So I might be going on a journey....

[Rockindeano]

Well, you made one mistake.

Journey getting gold albums?

Gold is 500,000 sold. This band had all 3 million sellers and up......

Some 5, 6, 9 , and 10....million.

[A Fire Inside]

I think he absolutely could turn Journey around today. Too bad he doesn't seem to care?

[Lula]

Herbie is incredible. Dean, you know I like the current lineup, but yes, he could make them big again.

I respect his managerial abilities, and Herbie is missed.

Dean, your thought process amazes me. Really, you're incredible.

[Shadowsong]

Well, you made one mistake.

Journey getting gold albums?

Gold is 500,000 sold. This band had all 3 million sellers and up......

Some 5, 6, 9 , and 10....million.

True, but the gold was referenced in keeping
with your Herbie turns shit to gold comment

I'm glad the rest met with your approval...
Guess the golden voice turned around and bit him
Maybe Herbie wasn't as smart as he thought he was

That's business
Sometimes the chips fall.

The one difference is Herbie had his heart in it
It wasn't just business
I believe he would give 100 percent
Journey was oneof his children
Not just a band on the payroll
Even Steve should appreciate this
But as it is we don't know the logistics
We don't know why he was dropped
All I know if it was done
Steve believed in his heart that it was the right thing to do....at the time

[Rockindeano]

Herbie is incredible. Dean, you know I like the current lineup, but yes, he could make them big again.

I respect his managerial abilities, and Herbie is missed.

Dean, your thought process amazes me. Really, you're incredible. Wink

I'm grateful for the comments, Lula. Thank you.

[The_Noble_Cause]

I think its well past time time for Herbie to be re-interviewed.

As for what he could accomplish for Journey currently? - I'm not so sure.

Recently over on BackTalk it was revealed by a certain poster that Journey purportedly turns down numerous requests to appear on TV.
It's not that they aren't asked, they just prefer not to.
(could be they are still sore after the way Blind Date ridiculed them? Or perhaps they are afraid Augeri will mangle his performance again the way he disastrously did on CBS)

Look, I don't care whose managing them, Irving or Herbie, if you don't appear on TV how do you expect to promote yourselves?

As far as I'm concerned, this is no different than the time of TBF where Perry refused to do any televised performances.
We're right back at square one, folks!
Hate to say it, but it's time to fracture the stone......again!

[The_Noble_Cause]

Also, I think Herbie bears more of a resemblance to Bluto from Popeye, not Wimpy.

[Rockindeano]

Also, I think Herbie bears more of a resemblance to Bluto from Popeye, not Wimpy.

Yeah I know. I tried to change it. Jesus, you are a particular SOB.

[Free]

You all I know this guy is basically God without the fluffy clouds and ripped body. But seriously, this guy turned shit into gold..Everything he did was grade A. We know he was a victim of a certain selfish, egotiscal singer, and I would just love to see him in today's world of music.

Could he light a fire under Journey's collective asses?
Is there a way he would construct the re-union?
Would they, could they be more successful?
Most importantly, would he talk to Andrew, and use the good PR of this fine site to Journey's advantage?

What are the things Herbie would do differently than the Old Man?

You think Herbie would be innovative such as he was in 1982, when he was responsible for thinking up the "new lighting system, and big screens at shows?"

Discuss.

No Bullshit, ok....PP,PF,HOTS.

No he couldn't pull it off today. Why? Because he doesn't have the motivation to do it. Why would you want to work very hard when you are in your 50's, fat and rich? I mean seriously, why would you?

personal gratification.

Why does Mick still sing? Besides getting hot 22 yr olds.

Why does Joe Paterno continue to coach his ass off at 104 yrs old?

Why Does Parcells continue to coach and yell at Bledsoe?

They are driven...

All the men you cited have proven that their drive is still there.

But Herbie has been out of it for a very long time much like Perry has. These two men have proven to themselves and everyone else that they have no drive to continue in show biz.

[Free]

I think he absolutely could turn Journey around today. Too bad he doesn't seem to care?

That is exactly the reason why he can not turn them around. He simply does not care now. I'm not implying that I think he should care.

[Shadowsong]

Duplicate post

[Shadowsong]

Again More questions than answers.
More what ifs
Bottom line is you have to work with what you got
and they have quite alot....

What if they advertized?
Where?
Would the increased revenue cover the ad costs?

TV is kind of dated for advertisement
Not that there are many other alternatives
Radio may hit more listeners
especially the classic stations.
Uncle Joe On KLOS....oooops plugged the Journey Tour the other day.

TV is used more for movies
I don't see people idling sitting back and viewing TV like they used to.

They have to get the word out
They can't rely on the dieheart Journey Fans
Perhaps that is all they think they can draw anyway so are pocketing the ad $. They have a point...

When I saw them in 2000 it was in the Glen Helen
It holds 65,000 and is one of the biggest amphitheatres.
They filed maybe half and a few of us like myself got the tix free from KOST.

Sammy Hagar is having a date at the GH as well as Ozzfest.
I checked the prices for the Hagar show and was floored.

Seats run from $80 to $500. Heck to sit on the lawn is $35...
With prices like these only die hard fans would buy a tix.
Perhaps they feel the additional revenue would not cover the ad costs.
Still they could be selling more CD's. CD's are cheap to produce and there is alot of profit in a small plastic disc wrapped in cardboard.


One thing I can say for Herbie
Is he held tight to the titles.
You would never see a Journey tune on a 70's 80's type greatest hit complilation. You wanted Journey
You had to buy Journey and with that hit you could find a whole Journey experience because every album is a powerhouse.


I think there is too many hurt feelings for HH
Journey would have to come back with there tails between there legs
Admitting they were wrong, Make ammends. Scope out a strategic plan
Set goals...Yep it's biz & in the end it all comes down to what each wants & can get out of it...

I don't know if anyone can get them back to the top.
The Stones are the Stones but they need Mick Jagger
Journey to me was up there with the Stones.
No doubt they were a driving force in the 80's
Everyone loves a Journey tune
It touches the heart like few bands can
I don't miss Greg Rollie
I do miss Steve Perry.
He has this ability to take you into the song.
The song becomes alive
You feel it as well as hear it.
There was magic
Thing with magic is its illusive....
Steve is not singing

Herbie may have some magic dust left up his sleeves...LOL
Journey is still vital and producting cd's
They have a top management comp
What kind of questions and answers
could we give that they don''t have?
They know where the money comes from and where it is the easiest to gain. Whatever they are doing I am sure they are trying to maximize profit but they are not magicians. LOL

Thanks, it was nice stretching my mind into the vast abyss of the music biz...

[Rockindeano]

Uncle Joe On KOST plugged the Journey Tour the other day.

Are you for real? Seriously. Uncle Joe on KOST? Probably not. KOST is for the fags and heffers in their 60's. You mean KLOS.

When I saw them in 2000 it was in the Glen Helen
It holds 65,000 and is one of the biggest amphitheatres.
They filed maybe half and a few of us like myself got the tix free from KOST.

Uh, no. Again, you musy be on crack. 65,000? No. The bottom bowl is 15,000, and the upper lawn is 10,000.

Seats run from $80 to $500. Heck to sit on the lawn is $35

That's not bad.

Still they could be selling more CD's. CD's are cheap to produce and there is alot of profit in a small plastic disc wrapped in cardboard.

If they could, they would. They aren't the only band that can't anylonger.

One thing I can say for Herbie
Is he held tight to the titles.
You would never see a Journey tune on a 70's 80's type greatest hit complilation. You wanted Journey
You had to buy Journey and with that hit you could find a whole Journey experience because every album is a powerhouse.

That is the best comment you have ever made.

Herbie may have some magic dust left up his sleeves...LOL
Journey is still vital and producting cd's
They have a top management comp

Um, no they don't. They have the Eagles manager. That old fucker just shits himse;f daily while watching The Price is Right.

[Shadowsong]

Uncle Joe On KOST plugged the Journey Tour the other day.

Yes you got me on that one!
I was one letter off....KLOS not KOST....

Are you for real? Seriously. Uncle Joe on KOST? Probably not. KOST is for the fags and heffers in their 60's. You mean KLOS.

When I saw them in 2000 it was in the Glen Helen
It holds 65,000 and is one of the biggest amphitheatres.
They filed maybe half and a few of us like myself got the tix free from KOST.

Uh, no. Again, you musy be on crack. 65,000? No. The bottom bowl is 15,000, and the upper lawn is 10,000.

***No I'm not on crack...Farthole... I looked it up and that's what was quoted!
Perhaps it was another Glen HelenPavillion in San Bernadino...If the info was wrong then so be it, but don't have to insult & hang me for it!

Seats run from $80 to $500. Heck to sit on the lawn is $35

That's not bad.

Still they could be selling more CD's. CD's are cheap to produce and there is alot of profit in a small plastic disc wrapped in cardboard.

If they could, they would. They aren't the only band that can't anylonger.

One thing I can say for Herbie
Is he held tight to the titles.
You would never see a Journey tune on a 70's 80's type greatest hit complilation. You wanted Journey
You had to buy Journey and with that hit you could find a whole Journey experience because every album is a powerhouse.

*Thanks, but it's just somethng I took notice of. Glad you appreciate the comment.

That is the best comment you have ever made.

Herbie may have some magic dust left up his sleeves...LOL
Journey is still vital and producting cd's
They have a top management comp

Um, no they don't. They have the Eagles manager. That old fucker just shits himse;f daily while watching The Price is Right.

I know he it the manager the Eagles. Even have met someone reportedly that said he was a tour mgr for the eagles and worked for IA back in the ole days. Goodness what an attitude that guy had! He reminded me of Jeffrey Daumer...yikes spooky guy...(Blind Date from heck!)
I have/had neighbors who interned with IA. I have respect for the man.
Everyone I have met that has worked for him has much respect for the man...He's almost an icon in the music biz.
Well except for Christina Aguilera....

[Rockindeano]

Points for the "Fart hole" comment.

The 65,000 is for concerts and camping on the grounds. They have those gay renaissance faires there, where everyone acts like Euros, running around in tights and drinking cheap booze, and copping feels of the same sex. I don't get that. And of course no one brushes their teeth either, a typical Euro thing. Nothin like yellow chicletts.

[Shadowsong]

I looked it up again it says 10,902 reserved seats...
I was in front orchestra 2 about 2 rows from the front tables

So I think I'll have to ammend my est attendance to 8,000

Don't recall the tix being so expensive in 2000 but then again I got mine free. Even had a drag a friend to see it.
The drive was excruciatingly long that hot summer Friday evening.
The traffic was murder and the car had no AC.
It took hours to get there and I almost passed out from the extreme heat. The car must have been 115 degrees.
then that darn long train...LOL
Literally took minutes to cross the road.
Then we took the scenic tour of Glen Elen
Got lost couldn't find the entrance
LOL

Boy was I glad to get out of the car.

The concert was great
John Wait
Peter Frampton
Journey...


The theatre is great esp in the summer
The stars were shining from above
Such atmosphere a lovely moonlit eve with Journey....

Still it was bittersweet for me
I wanted so much for it to be the Journey I had grew up with
So although it was a great show
there was still soemthing missing for me..

[Rockindeano]

I was there too. That was Frampton and Journey.

Yeah, those fuckin trains...there is one every 2 minutes there.

[Shadowsong]

Points for the "Fart hole" comment.

The 65,000 is for concerts and camping on the grounds. They have those gay renaissance faires there, where everyone acts like Euros, running around in tights and drinking cheap booze, and copping feels of the same sex. I don't get that. And of course no one brushes their teeth either, a typical Euro thing. Nothin like yellow chicletts.

Eewwwhhh
That's gross
Thanks for the warning....

[Shadowsong]

Duplicate again...what's up

[Shadowsong]

I was there too. That was Frampton and Journey.

Yeah, those fuckin trains...there is one every 2 minutes there.

It really was a great show and great night
Something about listening to a great band under the stars.

I was in center close to the front of the second tier If I recall.
The crowd was kind of loud
alot of talking and laughing and smoking
The smoking makes it difficult for me to enjoy
even in an outside theatre the smoke gets to me...

I think someone by me got thrown out
Somebody was doing something dangerous
don't seem to remember what it was though
Anyway I was glad to be rid of them

[Abitaman]

Herbie woul;d help them big time, but they still wouldn't make it big time, at least like they were-ERIC

[DreamAfterDream]

Actually Shadowsong I distinctly remember having a mixed 70s cassette when I was just a young pup and "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'" was on it. Not a Muzak version, the Journey version. It had a lot of other crap though like Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" (alright I admit get enough drinks in me and I'll sing that one) and "Stomp" by the Brothers Johnson. But you do have a point Herbie didn't whore them out.

[junky]

But you do have a point Herbie didn't whore them out.

No, not at all.
Can you say Budweiser?

[Rockindeano]

Doing Budweiser is a helluva lot better than those sellouts U2, who need to be everywhere including the oval office.

I am fine with a Bud commercial and atari game.

I didn't see Neal schon throwing beers with Reagan.

I also didn't see Journey songs on every Ronco hits record at your local Thrifty either.

[DreamAfterDream]

Hey, don't be slamming the Atari game

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