JRNY's Next Lead singer

[froy]

This would rock there world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x-3nl5jM_w

The Voice returns

[bluejeangirl76]

ROFL!! Journey should be so lucky!

Awesome song... awesome singer.
He's got the voice, the tight pants... it's a hit.

[gatorzone04]

If they can't get Perry back, Hugo is the only logical choice and here is why:

They can't hire and fire 3 singers within 1 year. They lose all credibilty and it just looks bad from a fans perspective. It will ultimatley effect ticket sales (new record sales is a non-event for them). Fans who bought tickets last summer expecting Augeri got JSS, who has a great voice but does not fit stylistically. Those fans felt cheated.

If you want the real Journey experience than you have to have a singer with an incredible range. Perry is pretty much irreplaceable. I can't think of any famous singer who is still vital and can fill those shoes without turning this into a joke.

Now Hugo is so close to the real thing, both look-wise and vocal-wise that the fans will give Journey a pass. There is a huge "awe factor" when you see this guy live. I've seen it and its insane. He is virtually a younger and better looking version of Perry... sounds just like him. It sounds weird on paper but trust me you have to see it. The fans would go nuts for him. Plus it would create chatter (ala Judas Priest). I disagree with Brian's #2 scenario. Journey is not going to win over many new fans with new material. It's all about the catalogue and giving the fans the ultimate experience... like they remember it. Paul Rodgers is one of my favorite singers but not my first choice for Queen. Where's the performance aspect that made Queen so unique? I don't care to sit through new songs live do you? Give the fans what they want.

Hugo is the closest thing to the real experience without tarnishing it becasue he can actually sing like a bird. The guys from the other journey tribute bands don't come close. They are old and tired with no image and no stage chops. Again, if you don't believe me go to youtube. You'll see. Hugo is the guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SAIEmXhXio

[Wally_Hatchet]

I know Jeremy is well liked here, and from what I can tell he is a good person, and yes, he is talented...

...but I am not interested in seeing a tribute band/impersonator/impressionalist front Journey.

[donnaplease]

If they can't get Perry back, Hugo is the only logical choice and here is why:

They can't hire and fire 3 singers within 1 year. They lose all credibilty and it just looks bad from a fans perspective. It will ultimatley effect ticket sales (new record sales is a non-event for them). Fans who bought tickets last summer expecting Augeri got JSS, who has a great voice but does not fit stylistically. Those fans felt cheated.

If you want the real Journey experience than you have to have a singer with an incredible range. Perry is pretty much irreplaceable. I can't think of any famous singer who is still vital and can fill those shoes without turning this into a joke.

Now Hugo is so close to the real thing, both look-wise and vocal-wise that the fans will give Journey a pass. There is a huge "awe factor" when you see this guy live. I've seen it and its insane. He is virtually a younger and better looking version of Perry... sounds just like him. It sounds weird on paper but trust me you have to see it. The fans would go nuts for him. Plus it would create chatter (ala Judas Priest). I disagree with Brian's #2 scenario. Journey is not going to win over many new fans with new material. It's all about the catalogue and giving the fans the ultimate experience... like they remember it. Paul Rodgers is one of my favorite singers but not my first choice for Queen. Where's the performance aspect that made Queen so unique? I don't care to sit through new songs live do you? Give the fans what they want.

Hugo is the closest thing to the real experience without tarnishing it becasue he can actually sing like a bird. The guys from the other journey tribute bands don't come close. They are old and tired with no image and no stage chops. Again, if you don't believe me go to youtube. You'll see. Hugo is the guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SAIEmXhXio

Sorry dude, he doesn't hold a candle to Jeremey and Frontiers. And THAT is an impersonator! Hell, even the guitar player had a 'fro. That was just creepy.

[TRAGChick]

This would rock there world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x-3nl5jM_w

The Voice returns

Sorry....all I can think of is this, when it comes to Tom Jones (this one's for you, Ms_M )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTTyWzJSBxw