No Perry - no nothing.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

Its over. It had to be Perry or that was it. I'm ranting but i do not care. My favourite band had Perry as its singer and everything else was just 2nd hand news. Neal - just retire dude.

[bradwjensen]

We all know Perry's gone (and its all his fault).. i still love Neals guitar riffs though.. Journey's music still rocks in itself - they need to make "another band" or literally and they need to make new music thats rockin' like "Danger Danger"s self title album. I Love that kind of music so much, it brings me from a sad state to a HOLY SHIT i need to skate or do something while listening to this!! u know, it just lifts you.. They need instrument solos and stuff like bands used to do like neals guitar solos with his awesome high wails and his fast thing from the song "Dixie Highway". As much as i love perry's voice he's old news and will remain that way unless he comes out with some solo stuff. It's all his fault too like i said before, dis on Perry for being a Groundhog. In my opinion he doesn't deserve to get as much money as he gets from Journey anymore since he does jack!

[RPM]

Its his fault that his voice changed as he grew older? or that he dont need the money like the others?
your a moron.

Ray

[bradwjensen]

Its his fault that his voice changed as he grew older? or that he dont need the money like the others?
your a moron.

Ray

He's not singing cause his voice sucks! why the hell? He's just lazy.
His voice is as good as it ever was when it comes down to the majority of listeners - no one would even notice a difference.

I never said crap about his voice changing in my first post anyways? so u obviously just want to start shit or something here for bringing that up cause anyone in their right mind would know just cause his voice wasn't at his top level (which it never always was) wouldn't make him up and quit all together.


It's not like he never sang when his voice wasn't at his TOP level, oh god.
In my opinion he deserves some money for the fact of all his writing and commitment in the PAST! but since he doesn't do shit anymore why should he still get paid much anymore? Thats like you working a job for a few years then up and quitting and still getting paid forever for the work you ONCE did for the company..

Also, You calling me a moron is just childish.

[Perry86fan]

Look let me say this Mr P is doing what he wants to do.He gave everything he had to us sang nite after nite. Sang his lungs out at every show and they were great shows i know i saw them in concert. So you need to rant about Neal or Jon and stop your crap with Mr P.And to let you know they do that here to let you know you are in the worng.Welcome to the club.

[RPM]

I know you didnt say his voice changed, my point is it has everything to do with why
we dont hear from him. He always talks about the integrity of the music they did together,
he knows his best days are behind him range wise, sure he can still sing, but his standards
are above that.

I would also agree that he has sung when not at his top level at times, when i heard the
boot from the memphis show (its on you tube) of "only the young" well..... i think he
would cringe if hearing it now, HOWEVER ,other songs sounded real good from that show,
I think some songs just lend themselves better for lower keys then others.

"Also, You calling me a moron is just childish."
that was regarding your "its all his fault" comment.

and it was how i felt at the moment...lol...but you maybe right there as well......

Ray

[Playitloudforme]

We all know Perry's gone (and its all his fault)..!

Dude... speak for yourself.

[Clasicrockldy]

Its his fault that his voice changed as he grew older? or that he dont need the money like the others?
your a moron.

Ray

He's not singing cause his voice sucks! why the hell? He's just lazy.
His voice is as good as it ever was when it comes down to the majority of listeners - no one would even notice a difference.

Make up your mind about Perry's voice. Does it suck or is it as good as ever? I think you need a class in constructing sentences to say what you really mean.

I never said crap about his voice changing in my first post anyways? so u obviously just want to start shit or something here for bringing that up cause anyone in their right mind would know just cause his voice wasn't at his top level (which it never always was) wouldn't make him up and quit all together.{/quote]

Ok..... let me see. If you know your Perry history.......... Perry is a perfectionist. If his voice, etc, isn't to his liking, he won't put out a product. He is his own worst critic if you will. Perry quit because of 1), a hip injury, and 2), which is my own opinion, is that it might be possible that Perry didn't want to tour extensively. It isn't all Perry's fault that he isn't in Journey anymore. You have to realize that there were inner tensions, clashes of ego, etc, within the band that could of played a part of his decision to leave, or 3), Neal and Jon made it clear to Perry to shit or get off the pot. Neal and Jon wanted to tour, and after the last time Perry stopped Journey ( for about 10 years), they didn't want to wait too much longer.

It's not like he never sang when his voice wasn't at his TOP level, oh god.
In my opinion he deserves some money for the fact of all his writing and commitment in the PAST! but since he doesn't do shit anymore why should he still get paid much anymore? Thats like you working a job for a few years then up and quitting and still getting paid forever for the work you ONCE did for the company..

Also, You calling me a moron is just childish.

He still gets paid for the songs performed at the concerts, on the radio airplay, and cd/dvd sales. Perry got Journey into a contract where he will get paid as long as Journey tours.

I see from your avatar, you are a very young man/boy. If I were you........and this is friendly advice........ I wouldn't come out the gate with possible "baiting" tactics , or misconstrue a post made in answer to your post by another person. Acutally, what I am saying is, know your info and think before you post.

[bradwjensen]

Its his fault that his voice changed as he grew older? or that he dont need the money like the others?
your a moron.

Ray

He's not singing cause his voice sucks! why the hell? He's just lazy.
His voice is as good as it ever was when it comes down to the majority of listeners - no one would even notice a difference.

Make up your mind about Perry's voice. Does it suck or is it as good as ever? I think you need a class in constructing sentences to say what you really mean.

I never said crap about his voice changing in my first post anyways? so u obviously just want to start shit or something here for bringing that up cause anyone in their right mind would know just cause his voice wasn't at his top level (which it never always was) wouldn't make him up and quit all together.{/quote]

Ok..... let me see. If you know your Perry history.......... Perry is a perfectionist. If his voice, etc, isn't to his liking, he won't put out a product. He is his own worst critic if you will. Perry quit because of 1), a hip injury, and 2), which is my own opinion, is that it might be possible that Perry didn't want to tour extensively. It isn't all Perry's fault that he isn't in Journey anymore. You have to realize that there were inner tensions, clashes of ego, etc, within the band that could of played a part of his decision to leave, or 3), Neal and Jon made it clear to Perry to shit or get off the pot. Neal and Jon wanted to tour, and after the last time Perry stopped Journey ( for about 10 years), they didn't want to wait too much longer.

It's not like he never sang when his voice wasn't at his TOP level, oh god.
In my opinion he deserves some money for the fact of all his writing and commitment in the PAST! but since he doesn't do shit anymore why should he still get paid much anymore? Thats like you working a job for a few years then up and quitting and still getting paid forever for the work you ONCE did for the company..

Also, You calling me a moron is just childish.

He still gets paid for the songs performed at the concerts, on the radio airplay, and cd/dvd sales. Perry got Journey into a contract where he will get paid as long as Journey tours.

I see from your avatar, you are a very young man/boy. If I were you........and this is friendly advice........ I wouldn't come out the gate with possible "baiting" tactics , or misconstrue a post made in answer to your post by another person. Acutally, what I am saying is, know your info and think before you post.

Well, just to say i have read all that info u told me in those posts before about him being a perfectionist and how he says on fanasylum that he is his biggest critic.. I also know he stated he needed hip surgery before the TBF tour, and ive read also Herbie Herbert's interview too. It's just my opinion though that the man is lazy these days.. just cause he doesn't want to tour doesn't mean he cant make music, and i also think that if he thinks he has to sing the best he's ever been to be able to sing once more, rather than close to it - even solo, then he has problems. im kool with him doing what he wants and not singing anymore, power to him i guess.. or not..? what my 1st post was trying to say was Perry's gone, the band Journey (as in current band members) need to move from Perry and make new music with someone else, theres more people with good voices, and Journeys music has almost always been awesome itself. I think Journey should move on. Thats what my original post was stating. whether they call it Journey or something else IDC, they just need to move on and make some rocking new music!! If people want to hear the Perry songs they can buy the CD's and listen to them everyday like i do..

[Soto All The Way]

Its his fault that his voice changed as he grew older? or that he dont need the money like the others?
your a moron.

Ray

He's not singing cause his voice sucks! why the hell? He's just lazy.
His voice is as good as it ever was when it comes down to the majority of listeners - no one would even notice a difference.

Make up your mind about Perry's voice. Does it suck or is it as good as ever? I think you need a class in constructing sentences to say what you really mean.

I never said crap about his voice changing in my first post anyways? so u obviously just want to start shit or something here for bringing that up cause anyone in their right mind would know just cause his voice wasn't at his top level (which it never always was) wouldn't make him up and quit all together.{/quote]

Ok..... let me see. If you know your Perry history.......... Perry is a perfectionist. If his voice, etc, isn't to his liking, he won't put out a product. He is his own worst critic if you will. Perry quit because of 1), a hip injury, and 2), which is my own opinion, is that it might be possible that Perry didn't want to tour extensively. It isn't all Perry's fault that he isn't in Journey anymore. You have to realize that there were inner tensions, clashes of ego, etc, within the band that could of played a part of his decision to leave, or 3), Neal and Jon made it clear to Perry to shit or get off the pot. Neal and Jon wanted to tour, and after the last time Perry stopped Journey ( for about 10 years), they didn't want to wait too much longer.

It's not like he never sang when his voice wasn't at his TOP level, oh god.
In my opinion he deserves some money for the fact of all his writing and commitment in the PAST! but since he doesn't do shit anymore why should he still get paid much anymore? Thats like you working a job for a few years then up and quitting and still getting paid forever for the work you ONCE did for the company..

Also, You calling me a moron is just childish.

He still gets paid for the songs performed at the concerts, on the radio airplay, and cd/dvd sales. Perry got Journey into a contract where he will get paid as long as Journey tours.

I see from your avatar, you are a very young man/boy. If I were you........and this is friendly advice........ I wouldn't come out the gate with possible "baiting" tactics , or misconstrue a post made in answer to your post by another person. Acutally, what I am saying is, know your info and think before you post.

Well, just to say i have read all that info u told me in those posts before about him being a perfectionist and how he says on fanasylum that he is his biggest critic.. I also know he stated he needed hip surgery before the TBF tour, and ive read also Herbie Herbert's interview too. It's just my opinion though that the man is lazy these days.. just cause he doesn't want to tour doesn't mean he cant make music, and i also think that if he thinks he has to sing the best he's ever been to be able to sing once more, rather than close to it - even solo, then he has problems. im kool with him doing what he wants and not singing anymore, power to him i guess.. or not..? what my 1st post was trying to say was Perry's gone, the band Journey (as in current band members) need to move from Perry and make new music with someone else, theres more people with good voices, and Journeys music has almost always been awesome itself. I think Journey should move on. Thats what my original post was stating. whether they call it Journey or something else IDC, they just need to move on and make some rocking new music!! If people want to hear the Perry songs they can buy the CD's and listen to them everyday like i do..

Dude,
This is NO PLACE to come out firing away facts that you know nothing about. You will be crushed. Just a warning. From what you have said, you know very little about Perry, Journey, what went on and what is going on. My advice, read and then post in a month or so......

e-

[squirt1]

Bradw- Hey Kid check out what the music industry and promoters think about Perry. Then check out sales and concert revenues. Journey w Perry was one of the biggest bands bands in my lifetime.

[bradwjensen]

You guys - i'm not stupid, but with the way everyone here talking to me seems to think someones dumb just cause they don't post much or state everything about Journeys past to prove they've also spent countless hours reading interviews, and watching videos on youtube with interviews and all that stuff doesn't mean they haven't. I like reading this site and all the interesting things that come up and funny comments, but it's really starting to bug me how you people talking to me so far think you know more than someone else who's (with little posting here) spend just as much effort in a period of time as you have to learn and love the band..

Journey is my Favorite band, Steve Perry is my favorite singer and songwritter (the stuff touches my heart), i listen to all their songs EVERYDAY which i have all the remastered cds that i payed for including all of Perry's too and ive spent countless hours (probably days by now) for the love of it reading articles and learning as much as possible about the bands history and present (thats why i'm here).. but u people just shit on me because you seem to think you know more, and/or you don't give a damn what others think, only what you think..

I was trying to join in on this kool forum and bring in my ideas one step at a time but whatever, guess im just not wanted here cause i've got different ideas.

Peace!
I'll just read every now and then to see if something kool comes up with the band or not.

[Soto All The Way]

You guys - i'm not stupid, but with the way everyone here talking to me seems to think someones dumb just cause they don't post much or state everything about Journeys past to prove they've also spent countless hours reading interviews, and watching videos on youtube with interviews and all that stuff doesn't mean they haven't. I like reading this site and all the interesting things that come up and funny comments, but it's really starting to bug me how you people talking to me so far think you know more than someone else who's (with little posting here) spend just as much effort in a period of time as you have to learn and love the band..

Journey is my Favorite band, Steve Perry is my favorite singer and songwritter (the stuff touches my heart), i listen to all their songs EVERYDAY which i have all the remastered cds that i payed for including all of Perry's too and ive spent countless hours (probably days by now) for the love of it reading articles and learning as much as possible about the bands history and present (thats why i'm here).. but u people just shit on me because you seem to think you know more, and/or you don't give a damn what others think, only what you think..

I was trying to join in on this kool forum and bring in my ideas one step at a time but whatever, guess im just not wanted here cause i've got different ideas.

Peace!
I'll just read every now and then to see if something kool comes up with the band or not.

People here do know a bit more about certain things about the band here. Definately more than you from you comments. I would sit back and read and not jump and say this is and that is that. Bottom line, many of us have talked to band members, band associates and so forth and have shared that information with each other. It's a prevy that we all cherish and keep to our selves. You came here stating what you thought you knew and it just isn't that way brother.....Sorry. Read and chill.

e-

[Clasicrockldy]

You guys - i'm not stupid, but with the way everyone here talking to me seems to think someones dumb just cause they don't post much or state everything about Journeys past to prove they've also spent countless hours reading interviews, and watching videos on youtube with interviews and all that stuff doesn't mean they haven't. I like reading this site and all the interesting things that come up and funny comments, but it's really starting to bug me how you people talking to me so far think you know more than someone else who's (with little posting here) spend just as much effort in a period of time as you have to learn and love the band..

Journey is my Favorite band, Steve Perry is my favorite singer and songwritter (the stuff touches my heart), i listen to all their songs EVERYDAY which i have all the remastered cds that i payed for including all of Perry's too and ive spent countless hours (probably days by now) for the love of it reading articles and learning as much as possible about the bands history and present (thats why i'm here).. but u people just shit on me because you seem to think you know more, and/or you don't give a damn what others think, only what you think..

I was trying to join in on this kool forum and bring in my ideas one step at a time but whatever, guess im just not wanted here cause i've got different ideas.

Peace!
I'll just read every now and then to see if something kool comes up with the band or not.

Believe me, young pup, there are those here who do know way more about Journey than you will ever know, past and present. It isn't that we don't give a damn about what other people think, you can think whatever you want. But realize this....... posting with some possibly cockeyed information, which may or may not of have been thoroughly researched before posting, you will have some here who will set you straight on Journey history, past and present. That had happened to me until some good souls here set me on the right path to finding the right information.

I have been a fan of the band before Perry joined and left when Jeff got fired. That is what? almost 30 years........ ( I will freely admit, I wasn't a fan of Augeri). At this point in time, young pup, I know a hell of alot more about Journey past and present than you will ever know.

[squirt1]

Brad-I think of Journey as a rollercoaster. I did not realize that you were catching up. Sorry. I look at the bottom begining as earlier than 78, then it started to take off with Perry. By 81 stadiums, hits radio,albums to '83. Then Perry took a break till ROR '86. Again huge and he took years off. But this band has always been about Perry's voice and writing abilities w jon & Neal but Jeff had a real chance to ease our pain. So he was let go,probably because he could have been somewhat like Perry as far as huge popularity. And Herbie, he was really great, but later on very embittered. If Perry was to walk on that stage again, the prices would be like the Stones. Remember all those millions of records were generated 77-83-then '86 & '96. So ,Perry worked 8yrs over 20 yrs and they sold 80 mil last I read. If you want to find out from an oldie ,I can help some. You will love Andrew's site.

[bradwjensen]

Brad-I think of Journey as a rollercoaster. I did not realize that you were catching up. Sorry. I look at the bottom begining as earlier than 78, then it started to take off with Perry. By 81 stadiums, hits radio,albums to '83. Then Perry took a break till ROR '86. Again huge and he took years off. But this band has always been about Perry's voice and writing abilities w jon & Neal but Jeff had a real chance to ease our pain. So he was let go,probably because he could have been somewhat like Perry as far as huge popularity. And Herbie, he was really great, but later on very embittered. If Perry was to walk on that stage again, the prices would be like the Stones. Remember all those millions of records were generated 77-83-then '86 & '96. So ,Perry worked 8yrs over 20 yrs and they sold 80 mil last I read. If you want to find out from an oldie ,I can help some. You will love Andrew's site.

It's ok, and thanks for caring but i think ill just keep my mouth shut most of the time.. All i was saying is i wish Neal and them would get their shit together and realize Perry is gone, they don't need a dude sounding like him to make money and fans.. they need to make some more music a little different than before, more on a Def Leppard / Danger Danger route for sound. I think they'd then be huge with the kids of today - along with the older guys. They'd rock with Neal's amazing guitar skills.. idk how the rest of the band would be with it, but i know Neal would rip and they'd come out of this hole over time with something completely new like that.. no doubt! I loved "Believe In Me" soo much when i found a link to it on this site! i was actually psyched to get the next Journey CD that came out, i wasn't really a fan of the other steve cause he sounded a little crispy in a bad way.. His voice just kind of turned me off. JSS was great after awhile - at first i was like idk... then as he did more he got great, and he worked perfectly with the "Believe In Me" sound with Neal. They were on their way.. eh ill shut up now.

Lata!

[Rhiannon]

People here do know a bit more about certain things about the band here. Definately more than you from you comments. I would sit back and read and not jump and say this is and that is that. Bottom line, many of us have talked to band members, band associates and so forth and have shared that information with each other. It's a prevy that we all cherish and keep to our selves. You came here stating what you thought you knew and it just isn't that way brother.....Sorry. Read and chill.

e-

He has a good point here kiddo. Some of us know a few of them, have dealt with them on a business level, and at one point in time (or another) were burned/pissed off/etc. by them. Its the way the wheel turns.

You most certainly have to think twice about what you type here. We will call you out, its not so much about malice or cruelty, but more so keeping the ermm... "food chain" balanced.

[squirt1]

Brad ,on a complete different tangent- this is info I need to know. What bands of the 90's could fill stadiums? 80's Journey 5 x in the Rose Bowl& I think BonJovi, Queen and Aerosmith .To this day, around the world Aerosmith and BonJovi still compete in South America and Eurpope and if Freddie was still here look out. Yes, I know about Springstein & the Rolling Stones. I just want to compare the 80's with the 90's to now. I am always learning.

[Rick]

I think if Perry is fronting Journey, they could fill any venue. From amphitheaters to stadiums.

[squirt1]

Rick- How much would you pay? To relive the 80's Journey $300.00 to sit in the last seat in the stadium, for me. I know many any would pay more.

[bradwjensen]

Brad ,on a complete different tangent- this is info I need to know. What bands of the 90's could fill stadiums? 80's Journey 5 x in the Rose Bowl& I think BonJovi, Queen and Aerosmith .To this day, around the world Aerosmith and BonJovi still compete in South America and Eurpope and if Freddie was still here look out. Yes, I know about Springstein & the Rolling Stones. I just want to compare the 80's with the 90's to now. I am always learning.

To be honest I'm more of a 80's guy, i just saw Aerosmith while i was in Germany seeing my uncle and wow it was so awesome!!
I'm also not a big fan of Concerts and stuff. I hate crowds of people. I love perfect sound quality which narrows it down to CD's unless the band is like Journey, Steve Perry, The Outfield, or Huey Lewis & The News - i'd love to see those in concert.... I started getting into "real" music like 4 or so years ago is when i actually understanding about bands like Journey, ELO, The Doors, REO Speedwagon, Starship, The Who, Ambrosia, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Jackson Browne, Elton John, Danger Danger, Styx, Motley Crue, Huey Lewis & The News, Queen, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Genesis, The Outfield, Eagles, Van Halen, Rush, and so on.. all that stuff, i love music from the old days a lot more than most the stuff that comes out now..

I'm not sure what NEW 90's bands could fill stadiums.. if any..
i think in the 90's (at least for most of it) it was still the same bands as the late 80's who filled stadiums, Michael Jackson i know always did.. when i was little he was like the only person i really knew (MJ that is).. haha i had all his tapes - i'm not that old (pretty young), BUT my dad and mom would play all this 70's and 80's stuff on records and i wasn't really into it til high school, but once i started listening to it in high school and discovering there was a lot more out there that I've missed and WOW - i knew a lot more of it than i thought i did. I love it.

Journey I've been spending so much time on trying to learn about them just searching the whole net.. i love the music and Perry's voice, the lyrics are the best!! they help me a lot when I'm feeling down which is a lot - or when I'm happy... i even love some of the non lyrical stuff, i love music with no lyrics just as much if not more than music with lyrics. Like "God Is An Astronaut", "Williamson", "Mogwai", "James Horner"..
Whenever i hear journey on the TV or radio i just freak and i try to get everyone (all my friends) a taste of it cause its soo good..

um, i sort of forgot what i was rambling about.. i do that a lot. it's cause i got so much i like to share, and so much i want to hear.

[Rick]

Rick- How much would you pay? To relive the 80's Journey $300.00 to sit in the last seat in the stadium, for me. I know many any would pay more.

If I could see the Escape concert again, as it was, I'd pay a lot, a whole lot. That was the best concert I've ever been to.

[Clasicrockldy]

It's ok, and thanks for caring but i think ill just keep my mouth shut most of the time.. All i was saying is i wish Neal and them would get their shit together and realize Perry is gone, they don't need a dude sounding like him to make money and fans.. they need to make some more music a little different than before, more on a Def Leppard / Danger Danger route for sound. I think they'd then be huge with the kids of today - along with the older guys. They'd rock with Neal's amazing guitar skills.. idk how the rest of the band would be with it, but i know Neal would rip and they'd come out of this hole over time with something completely new like that.. no doubt! I loved "Believe In Me" soo much when i found a link to it on this site! i was actually psyched to get the next Journey CD that came out, i wasn't really a fan of the other steve cause he sounded a little crispy in a bad way.. His voice just kind of turned me off. JSS was great after awhile - at first i was like idk... then as he did more he got great, and he worked perfectly with the "Believe In Me" sound with Neal. They were on their way.. eh ill shut up now.

Lata!

Frick and Frack had the chance to go into another direction and still do the dirty dozen with Soto. Frick,Frack,and who ever is the froogle who manages them, thought that NOW is the perfect time to sound like those "65 million units" out there. The one problem is, they will never sound exactly like they were back then. It is their thinking that NOW is the time to think about Journey's legacy. What a load of shit that is. If the Journey legacy was that important to them, they should of packed it in after Perry left, or go into a new direction with Soto, while still doing justice to the dirty dozen. Not go and fire two singers in 6 months.

The only Journey people will remember will be with Perry. Perry's legacy with the band is intact. Perry doesn't need to worry about that. Frick and Frack, however, will be remembered by the firings and stupid decisions they made after Perry.

This is the perfect time, in my thinking, to retire Journey.

[Crazie Scarab]

Rick- How much would you pay? To relive the 80's Journey $300.00 to sit in the last seat in the stadium, for me. I know many any would pay more.

If I could see the Escape concert again, as it was, I'd pay a lot, a whole lot. That was the best concert I've ever been to.

I would rather get a PPV or DVD of any show. My home digital theatre system is way better than a live show, anyways. Yeah.. the keg is close by and the bathroom is just down the hall. The best part is there isn't some tone deaf sweaty and smelly fat ass right behind me screaming in my ear, either. I can do without that.

[Rick]

Rick- How much would you pay? To relive the 80's Journey $300.00 to sit in the last seat in the stadium, for me. I know many any would pay more.

If I could see the Escape concert again, as it was, I'd pay a lot, a whole lot. That was the best concert I've ever been to.

I would rather get a PPV or DVD of any show. My home digital theatre system is way better than a live show, anyways. Yeah.. the keg is close by and the bathroom is just down the hall. The best part is there isn't some tone deaf sweaty and smelly fat ass right behind me screaming in my ear, either. I can do without that.

That's ok for you, but the live experience is a whole other aspect. You can't get the energy of the crowd in your living room. It all adds up to the complete package.

[Crazie Scarab]

Rick- How much would you pay? To relive the 80's Journey $300.00 to sit in the last seat in the stadium, for me. I know many any would pay more.

If I could see the Escape concert again, as it was, I'd pay a lot, a whole lot. That was the best concert I've ever been to.

I would rather get a PPV or DVD of any show. My home digital theatre system is way better than a live show, anyways. Yeah.. the keg is close by and the bathroom is just down the hall. The best part is there isn't some tone deaf sweaty and smelly fat ass right behind me screaming in my ear, either. I can do without that.

That's ok for you, but the live experience is a whole other aspect. You can't get the energy of the crowd in your living room. It all adds up to the complete package.

Been there, done that!

[Sassie]

I have to agree with Rick. I saw Journey every time they came to Houston when Steve Perry was with them. There was something so special about those concerts it is hard to put into words. I have the DVD of the Houston concert like everybody else. There is no comparison between the DVD and the live show. NONE!!!!!

[*Laura]

I think if Perry is fronting Journey, they could fill any venue.

IF that would be an option,Azoff would work his a$$$$$$$$$$ off to make it happen.He would even BUILD a stadium for the Farewell show.

[fredinator]

Brad, I really enjoyed your posts!! Pretty refreshing actually. You left Prince out of your lengthy list--what do you think about him? How about Amy Winehouse? Have you heard any of her songs? Is anyone lurking/posting from the UK going to any of those Prince concerts he is going to have at the Millenium Dome(??) ? If so, would love to hear how they are; I think Amy Winehouse is going to do some of his shows, too...

(I am a Prince Loon; there are a couple of others on this board that are PL's, too.)

Nancy

[bradwjensen]

Brad, I really enjoyed your posts!! Pretty refreshing actually. You left Prince out of your lengthy list--what do you think about him? How about Amy Winehouse? Have you heard any of her songs? Is anyone lurking/posting from the UK going to any of those Prince concerts he is going to have at the Millenium Dome(??) ? If so, would love to hear how they are; I think Amy Winehouse is going to do some of his shows, too...

(I am a Prince Loon; there are a couple of others on this board that are PL's, too.)

Nancy

Hey, Thank You!
I think Prince actually has some awesome stuff but i haven't really dug into him enough yet to know how much i like.. Theres just so many good artists out there its hard to catch up on them all (along with bad ones to work around). I've actually never heard of Amy Winehouse til now, I just did a quick iTunes check on her and i gotta say she doesn't really seem like someone i would listen to that much. She's not that bad though.. i played the samples in iTunes a few times. the 1st time i played them she came off to me as just another newer artist like all the other boring new ones.. but the more i play them the more shes not that bad, but her voice is kinda a little off to me or something..
Her singing reminded me a bit of Aretha Franklin and Etta James both of which i like a lot.