JSS = Paul Stanley

[LazzMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiZ60fz2BBE

Listen to this. Is it just me is Jeff's voice a dead-ringer for Paul Stanley on this one. Close your eyes and you won't be able to tell the difference.

BTW, Jeff sounding like Paul Stanley is meant to be a compliment. Paul is one of the greatest voices, EVER, in rock 'n' roll.

[larryfromnextdoor]

WOW LAZZ!! ive often thought this exact same thing!!..... and there is a song off of Talisman 7 called "On my Way" that reminds me of paul stanley as well... that particular song has an "Only the Young" vibe too...

there are a handful of Soto tunes that sorta remind me of other artists....

..good call !!!

[finalfight]

As a vocalist Paul Stanley isn't fit to lick Jeff's nutsack (as much as he would probably like to)! Not even in the same league, literally Ozzy vs Dio! In my opinion of course.

Seriously though he wasn't too shabby playing the lead role in Phantom of the Opera a few years back...Interestingly rock vocalist Matt Barlow is often accused of doing an unconscious impersonation of Paul when he sings so he has obviously influenced many talents.

[mikemarrs]

good song.definitely sounds similar to paul....

[LazzMan]

As a vocalist Paul Stanley isn't fit to lick Jeff's nutsack (as much as he would probably like to)! Not even in the same league, literally Ozzy vs Dio! In my opinion of course.

I appreciate your opinion but, I couldn't disagree with you more. Vocally, I've heard it said many times by his peers, he is one of the best, most well-respected singers and front men in rock 'n' roll. To put anybody in the same company as Paul Stanley is a huge compliment.

[Behshad]

WOW LAZZ!! ive often thought this exact same thing!!..... and there is a song off of Talisman 7 called "On my Way" that reminds me of paul stanley as well... that particular song has an "Only the Young" vibe too...

there are a handful of Soto tunes that sorta remind me of other artists....

..good call !!!

Shouldnt you be on a fuckin play on your way to South Bend now!?

[strangegrey]

I disagree as well...both have amazing voices and while there might be a slight tibre similarity on certain notes....they're not the same.

As much as I think Jeff has this amazing ability to mimic other's singing voices, I think he's about as unique as anyone out there. Once I got to know and apreciate Jeff's voice, I can pick his voice out of anything...it's so recognizable. As is Stanley's...they're just different.

Once you start recognizing those certain things in Jeff's Timbre, it's almost impossible to compare him to anyone else. The guy's a fucking vocal god...he's as unique as Perry.

[Matthew]

Once you start recognizing those certain things in Jeff's Timbre, it's almost impossible to compare him to anyone else. The guy's a fucking vocal god...he's as unique as Perry.

As soon as you get familiar with any singing voice it starts to sound unique. You could equally say that Johnny Rotten is as unique as Perry. In fact, he definitely is. It doesn't follow that he's as much of "vocal god" though does it?

[conversationpc]

I disagree as well...both have amazing voices and while there might be a slight tibre similarity on certain notes....they're not the same.

As much as I think Jeff has this amazing ability to mimic other's singing voices, I think he's about as unique as anyone out there. Once I got to know and apreciate Jeff's voice, I can pick his voice out of anything...it's so recognizable. As is Stanley's...they're just different.

Once you start recognizing those certain things in Jeff's Timbre, it's almost impossible to compare him to anyone else. The guy's a fucking vocal god...he's as unique as Perry.

Agreed in full.

[strangegrey]

As soon as you get familiar with any singing voice it starts to sound unique. You could equally say that Johnny Rotten is as unique as Perry. In fact, he definitely is. It doesn't follow that he's as much of "vocal god" though does it?

Mathew, point of correction, just so I can stop the arguement of a point that isn't really there...

If you read above again, I didn't say that being unique was the only qualifier of being a "vocal god"...I merely made the statement about JSS after saying an *independent* statement that he is unique.

Johnny Rotten may be unique, but he doesn't fucking sing. You could make the same comparison about Kurt Cobain or Cookie monster....just because you can pick someones voice out of a crowd, doesn't mean its good. But in JSS's case, it most certainly does.

If at all possible...Lets try to only argue about the stuff that really matters....

[mistiejourney]

I disagree as well...both have amazing voices and while there might be a slight tibre similarity on certain notes....they're not the same.

As much as I think Jeff has this amazing ability to mimic other's singing voices, I think he's about as unique as anyone out there. Once I got to know and apreciate Jeff's voice, I can pick his voice out of anything...it's so recognizable. As is Stanley's...they're just different.

Once you start recognizing those certain things in Jeff's Timbre, it's almost impossible to compare him to anyone else. The guy's a fucking vocal god...he's as unique as Perry.

I said the same thing yesterday - I realized when I listen to Jeff, I listen for the voice. It's hard to explain, but it was the same way with Perry - didn't care what he sang because the voice made everything enjoyable. Jeff is the same way - I wish I had the musical background to describe it better

[m]

If at all possible...Lets try to only argue about the stuff that really matters....

Geesh! Where’s the fun in that?

(jk, but in here, fighting over nothing seems to be an art form & spectator sport.)

[stevew2]

Nice song,that guitar player kicks ass to. Something about them short guitar players

[treetopovskaya]

i totally get what you're saying mj... i feel that way too. }=C)) i especially LOVE when jss gets funky... when i listen to 'the one i'm livin for' i wait for jss to sing that last part... where he gets low & funky. my hubby laughs at me every time! oh well. }:CP james brown is one of my favs... tho right at the moment it's hard to listen to soul sirkus... just as it is to listen to journey. damn you neal! }:C|

mj, i LOVE your avatar... very cute pic! }=C))

I disagree as well...both have amazing voices and while there might be a slight tibre similarity on certain notes....they're not the same.

As much as I think Jeff has this amazing ability to mimic other's singing voices, I think he's about as unique as anyone out there. Once I got to know and apreciate Jeff's voice, I can pick his voice out of anything...it's so recognizable. As is Stanley's...they're just different.

Once you start recognizing those certain things in Jeff's Timbre, it's almost impossible to compare him to anyone else. The guy's a fucking vocal god...he's as unique as Perry.

I said the same thing yesterday - I realized when I listen to Jeff, I listen for the voice. It's hard to explain, but it was the same way with Perry - didn't care what he sang because the voice made everything enjoyable. Jeff is the same way - I wish I had the musical background to describe it better

[Matthew]

As soon as you get familiar with any singing voice it starts to sound unique. You could equally say that Johnny Rotten is as unique as Perry. In fact, he definitely is. It doesn't follow that he's as much of "vocal god" though does it?

Mathew, point of correct, just so I can stop your the to argue a point that isn't really there...

If you read above again, I didn't say that being unique was the only qualifier of being a "vocal god"...I merely made the statement about JSS after saying an *independent* statement that he is unique.

Johnny Rotten may be unique, but he doesn't fucking sing. You could make the same comparison about Kurt Cobain or Cookie monster....just because you can pick someones voice out of a crowd, doesn't mean its good. But in JSS's case, it most certainly does.

If at all possible...Lets try to only argue about the stuff that really matters....

Fair enough, Strangegrey. I just misunderstood your point - as opposed to just starting up a fight for the hell of it. This time anyway.

[strangegrey]

Fair enough, Strangegrey. I just misunderstood your point - as opposed to just starting up a fight for the hell of it. This time anyway.

Seriously man, no need arguing over something like this...hell, no need arguing over most shit. I think we end up doing it for chest beating anyway....

[mistiejourney]

i totally get what you're saying mj... i feel that way too. }=C)) i especially LOVE when jss gets funky... when i listen to 'the one i'm livin for' i wait for jss to sing that last part... where he gets low & funky. my hubby laughs at me every time! oh well. }:CP james brown is one of my favs... tho right at the moment it's hard to listen to soul sirkus... just as it is to listen to journey. damn you neal! }:C|

mj, i LOVE your avatar... very cute pic! }=C))

I disagree as well...both have amazing voices and while there might be a slight tibre similarity on certain notes....they're not the same.

As much as I think Jeff has this amazing ability to mimic other's singing voices, I think he's about as unique as anyone out there. Once I got to know and apreciate Jeff's voice, I can pick his voice out of anything...it's so recognizable. As is Stanley's...they're just different.

Once you start recognizing those certain things in Jeff's Timbre, it's almost impossible to compare him to anyone else. The guy's a fucking vocal god...he's as unique as Perry.

I said the same thing yesterday - I realized when I listen to Jeff, I listen for the voice. It's hard to explain, but it was the same way with Perry - didn't care what he sang because the voice made everything enjoyable. Jeff is the same way - I wish I had the musical background to describe it better

Thanks! If I had Photoshop I could look a hell of a lot better! LOL! That night was definitely a thrill!

[nikki]

Have to disagree on this one. As many times as I've heard this song, I never thought he sounded remotely like Paul Stanley....not that Paul can't sing, but he's certainly not in Jeff's league vocally.

[larryfromnextdoor]

i especially LOVE when jss gets funky...

this is interesting Tree, because i dont like the funky stuff (some of it anyways).. i like his straight forward rock tunes,, funny
how one guys career has so many angles...

[larryfromnextdoor]

WOW LAZZ!! ive often thought this exact same thing!!..... and there is a song off of Talisman 7 called "On my Way" that reminds me of paul stanley as well... that particular song has an "Only the Young" vibe too...

there are a handful of Soto tunes that sorta remind me of other artists....

..good call !!!

Shouldnt you be on a fuckin play on your way to South Bend now!?

gonna have to miss this one.. ..thanks though..

[larryfromnextdoor]

double post..

[SteveForever]

WOW LAZZ!! ive often thought this exact same thing!!..... and there is a song off of Talisman 7 called "On my Way" that reminds me of paul stanley as well... that particular song has an "Only the Young" vibe too...

there are a handful of Soto tunes that sorta remind me of other artists....

..good call !!!

Shouldnt you be on a fuckin play on your way to South Bend now!?

gonna have to miss this one.. ..thanks though..

I told you that you could go, don't blame it on me k?