Survivor vs. Bryan Adams

[Rick]

Dave Bickler sings the Budweiser "Real Men Of Genius" commercials

I didn't know that. Coolness.

Yep, he sings the "Real Men Of Genius" tv and radio commercials.

You know Jimi Jamison sang the theme song "I'm Always Here" for Baywatch.

Didn't know that either. Never watched the show, but it's cool to know that in case I hear that song.

[MarcelJordan]

for what it's worth, the majority of Vital Signs was written BEFORE Jimi Jamison joined the band. Bickler never got writing credits for anything in the 80s, and how much Jamison wrote on his albums is debatable at best. The writing team for Survivor was Peterik/Sullivan, more the former than the latter. The writing style changed once JJ was the singer (it was changing already), but Vital Signs would have basically sounded the same whether it was Dave Bickler, Jimi Jamison or Kevin Chalfant (yes, THAT one....guess who was #2 choice to replace Bickler).

Yes, your right about Survivor's second choice being Kevin Chalfant when they hired Jimi Jamison. I'm glad they went with Jamison, but Kevin Chalfant would have been a great choice too.

Not sure about this, but I think Frankie hinted that before JJ got in, Robin Mcauley was also in the running.

Jim Peterik said that in one of Andrew's interviews a few years ago. Probably the first interview he did with Andrew...just go through the archives. Peterik said Chalfant was the guy, then they found JJ and that was it. Chalfant would have done well, but pushed Survivor well more into Journey territory than Jamison did. Chalfant probably has the better voice now, but he didn't really come into his own for a couple of years (his voice was still developing), so it was basically a no-brainer at the time.

You may laugh at this, but I think Chalfant looks like Peterik without the glasses!

[Rockindeano]

BTW, for those of you who are citing commercial/chart success as indicators of either band's superiority, isn't that a little superficial? I mean fuck, by those standards, Hannah Montana is the artist of the year and Nickelback is far superior to the JSS band.

I had intended to say the same thing, only I was going to say that if sales were the only deciding factor in greatness then that would mean that people like Celin Dion, Michael Jackson and Madonna are better than Journey? And obviously on Journey's worst day they are a million times better than those others combined.

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live. Madonna is immensely talented. She can play damn near every instrument. Jacko? Fuck him.

Celine Dion is pretty amazing, and could outsell and outdraw Journey any day of the week.

[Journey/Survivor]

BTW, for those of you who are citing commercial/chart success as indicators of either band's superiority, isn't that a little superficial? I mean fuck, by those standards, Hannah Montana is the artist of the year and Nickelback is far superior to the JSS band.

I had intended to say the same thing, only I was going to say that if sales were the only deciding factor in greatness then that would mean that people like Celin Dion, Michael Jackson and Madonna are better than Journey? And obviously on Journey's worst day they are a million times better than those others combined.

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live. Madonna is immensely talented. She can play damn near every instrument. Jacko? Fuck him.

Celine Dion is pretty amazing, and could outsell and outdraw Journey any day of the week.

At times I like Celine's voice, and at times I hate it. Madonna sucks shit though. Agreed on Jacko.

[MarcelJordan]

BTW, for those of you who are citing commercial/chart success as indicators of either band's superiority, isn't that a little superficial? I mean fuck, by those standards, Hannah Montana is the artist of the year and Nickelback is far superior to the JSS band.

I had intended to say the same thing, only I was going to say that if sales were the only deciding factor in greatness then that would mean that people like Celin Dion, Michael Jackson and Madonna are better than Journey? And obviously on Journey's worst day they are a million times better than those others combined.

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live. Madonna is immensely talented. She can play damn near every instrument. Jacko? Fuck him.

Celine Dion is pretty amazing, and could outsell and outdraw Journey any day of the week.

At times I like Celine's voice, and at times I hate it. Madonna sucks shit though. Agreed on Jacko.

I would put Madonna last out of the three. She doesn't sing that well live as far as I've heard. Peace out!

[kgdjpubs]

You may laugh at this, but I think Chalfant looks like Peterik without the glasses!

immensely better singer however... Peterik never quite fit the rock and roll image, and the birdsnest didn't help!

[Rockindeano]

Kevin is as ugly as you get. I sincerely believe that played a role into his NOT getting the Journey gig. Seriously, I am not overly excited about the guys voice, but he does look like a pissed off, smaller Jimmy Page.

[Red13JoePa]

Kevin is as ugly as you get. I sincerely believe that played a role into his NOT getting the Journey gig.

that's bullshit.
1, he's not ugly
2, if it mattered that much then why was virtually IN the band (with the sock drawer songs) in the early-to-mid '90s before Steve and Decist "Got this urge to be in Journey again?"

[Behshad]

Kevin is as ugly as you get. I sincerely believe that played a role into his NOT getting the Journey gig.

that's bullshit.
1, he's not ugly
2, if it mattered that much then why was virtually IN the band (with the sock drawer songs) in the early-to-mid '90s before Steve and Decist "Got this urge to be in Journey again?"

Here's your new shirt, buddy

[Marzdog]

Bryan Adams serenades new Audi's at Detroit Auto Show 2008; starts at 8min30sec

[Rockindeano]

[Behshad]

You're a Dead man! Lady Lula (as Moonie calls her), will demand a new onesie from you!!!

[Saint John]

I hope Lula punks your ass and puts "AB" in front of "BA."

[Moon Beam]

I hope Lula punks your ass and puts "AB" in front of "BA."

Now that would be the best!



I voted for Survivor just to piss Dean off.
They aren't Canadian and I know he just loves it when we switch sides.

[Moon Beam]

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live.

Karen Carpenter was better big guy.

[Rhiannon]

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live.

Karen Carpenter was better big guy.

I miss me some old school Whitney... before she got all crazy on the pills and Bobby-smacks.

[larryfromnextdoor]

HOW ABOUT

SURVIVOR "MAN"
VS
BRYAN ADAMS

can survivor man perform live infront of lots of people singign classic songs..
can bryan adams survive an airplane crash in alaska with only a pocket knife!!!

[Saint John]

BTW, for those of you who are citing commercial/chart success as indicators of either band's superiority, isn't that a little superficial? I mean fuck, by those standards, Hannah Montana is the artist of the year and Nickelback is far superior to the JSS band.

I had intended to say the same thing, only I was going to say that if sales were the only deciding factor in greatness then that would mean that people like Celin Dion, Michael Jackson and Madonna are better than Journey? And obviously on Journey's worst day they are a million times better than those others combined.

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live.

Arguably the ugliest too. It looks like someone hit her in the face with a shovel, which is why I call her "shovel face."

[Rockindeano]

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live.

Karen Carpenter was better big guy.

Not even close you fuckin dimwit.

[Moon Beam]

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live.

Karen Carpenter was better big guy.

Not even close you fuckin dimwit.

Says the man who thinks Axl Rose can sing.

[Rockindeano]

Celine Dion is arguably the finest woman singer to ever live.

Karen Carpenter was better big guy.

Not even close you fuckin dimwit.

Says the man who thinks Axl Rose can sing.

He CAN sing. Just because you don't like his voice doesn't mean he can't sing. Hell BA can sing as good as anyone, he just doesn't have the best voice.

[Moon Beam]

Ahhhhhh my piss off plan is working huh??


Ya Axl has a rose voice but Jamison's sucks stinky socks right?
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure Dean.

[Rockindeano]

Ahhhhhh my piss off plan is working huh??


Ya Axl has a rose voice but Jamison's sucks stinky socks right?
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure Dean.

Jamison is not that good. For fucks sake. You see the guy live and now it's all fawn all the time. Pathetic. Survivor and Jamison are Journey wannabes. You can't piss me off moon.

[Moon Beam]

Not fawning at all Dean.....just comparing what you call singing and slaughtering.

Do you always swear when your not pissed off?

[Rockindeano]

I guarantee you Jamison cannot sing the Guns n Roses stuff. Jamison sung very structured safe material in Survivor. That's why I think Survivor is lame. They never took chances.

[Moon Beam]

I guarantee you Jamison cannot sing the Guns n Roses stuff. Jamison sung very structured safe material in Survivor. That's why I think Survivor is lame. They never took chances.

You say Axl sang I say he screamed or screeched.
The songs Jamison did he sung very well.

[Rockindeano]

You're a fuckin retard.

[Moon Beam]

You're a fuckin retard.

And your a man without common sense.
Are we done playing now?

[Rockindeano]

I have always played with you MB. You are too easy.

[Moon Beam]

I know Dean and it's made me laugh today, thanks I needed it.