Re: Front page lead vocalist change.

by **WORLD CHANGER** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:12 pm

I might just buy a ticket to see this tour now if SOTO is still on it, way ta go Jeff. He's gonna kick Leppards ass all over the place.

by **Citygirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:12 pm

I like Jeff but I'm not impressed with this to be honest.

If they needed to end the tour early then they would have done it if they really gave a toss about Steve's voice etc.

I reckon this is permanent!!!

by **heardonthestreet** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:13 pm

Jeff has a great voice and it is going to be interesting to see if the fans merge or if a whole new battle erupts. If they write new music it will no doubt not have a Journey sound. Jeff is the type who will make it his sound, imo. He no doubt, will turn down Neals amps, lol.

by **NealIsGod** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:16 pm

heardonthestreet wrote:Jeff has a great voice and it is going to be interesting to see if the fans merge or if a whole new battle erupts. If they write new music it will no doubt not have a Journey sound. Jeff is the type who will make it his sound, imo. He no doubt, will turn down Neals amps, lol.

Shows how much you know. I guess you haven't heard Soul SirkUS. :roll:

by **NealIsGod** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:16 pm

Check out what someone wrote on the Noticeboard. :lol:

Kick back and accept the global JSS domination that is presently and without mercy about to take the rest of this tour by the throat and leave it naked and bleeding by the side of the road!

by **Citygirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:16 pm

Ever get the feeling this was possibly gonna happen anyway?

by **Angiekay** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:27 pm

Les wrote:Ever get the feeling this was possibly gonna happen anyway?

At the very least it's a way for the band to get out of having to make a comment on the whole lip synching thing. They can skirt right past that now. :roll:

by **Liz22562** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:40 pm

I have my tickets for the July 11th show in Tampa and I have every intention of having a great time attending the Journey concert. I have a few JSS songs in my ITunes collection and think the guy has a great voice. At least I still get to enjoy Jon, Ross, Deen & Neal (and seeing my first concert with JSS). That being said...

I'm disappointed that Steve Augeri will not be fronting the show, but I'm glad he's going home to take care of his illness. I hate to think that he could destroy his amazing voice by not taking care of himself.

Steve Augeri - get well soon and take care of yourself bro - we love ya!

Here's to an amazing summer of Journey music!

~Peace to all~

by **jrnyman28** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:21 am

I gotta tell ya, I was listening to the Shepherds Bush Empire boot of SS and JSS is really good. He may not sing Journey like Perry or Steve, but he sings it well. And this definately would be the type of vocalist that can affect change in the band.

I am going to miss Steve, but I think it is going to be a good show. I feel so bad for him but it is a good move. I think I would feel better if they had just cancelled and "stood by" Steve. This tour will now test the waters to see if people are willing to stick by Journey through another lead singer change AND to see if they can change to a completely different style of singer.

by **Citygirl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:22 am

I still think there's a lot more to the story than we'll ever know.

by **Abitaman** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:31 am

A Fire Inside wrote:Well, this sucks. I don't want to see JSS when I go to a show this summer. Why can't they just have Deen sing?

That is what I was hoping for. JSS sucks

by **Abitaman** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:32 am

Andrew wrote:
Memorex wrote:
So I wonder what step one is.

If you are anywhere near the band...go see a show. Wish I could

Sell you my ticket-ERIC

by **Abitaman** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:33 am

NealIsGod wrote:I'll bet Chalfant is kicking himself for joining Shitting Star.

Nah, I am sure Neal had JSS on speed dial...

Kevin would have been the far far far better choice. Sounds more like Perry at times than Perry, plus is his own singer and writer-ERIC

by **Abitaman** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:34 am

JDouglee wrote:Maybe they could toss a SOUL SIRKUS tune into the set!

That would be cool.

hope not, this is a Journey show

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:34 am

Abitaman wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:I'll bet Chalfant is kicking himself for joining Shitting Star.

Nah, I am sure Neal had JSS on speed dial...

Kevin would have been the far far far better choice. Sounds more like Perry at times than Perry, plus is his own singer and writer-ERIC

I don't agree. I think Deen sounds more like Perry than Chalfant.

by **JrnySuxBalls** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:37 am

Abitaman wrote:
JDouglee wrote:Maybe they could toss a SOUL SIRKUS tune into the set!

That would be cool.
hope not, this is a Journey show

What do you care? You're selling your tickets!

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:42 am

Liz22562 wrote:I have my tickets for the July 11th show in Tampa and I have every intention of having a great time attending the Journey concert. I have a few JSS songs in my ITunes collection and think the guy has a great voice. At least I still get to enjoy Jon, Ross, Deen & Neal (and seeing my first concert with JSS). That being said...

I'm disappointed that Steve Augeri will not be fronting the show, but I'm glad he's going home to take care of his illness. I hate to think that he could destroy his amazing voice by not taking care of himself.

Steve Augeri - get well soon and take care of yourself bro - we love ya!

Here's to an amazing summer of Journey music!

~Peace to all~

Keep that mind open, Liz. Let us know what you think of the show.

by **Abitaman** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:47 am

JDouglee wrote:
Abitaman wrote:
JDouglee wrote:Maybe they could toss a SOUL SIRKUS tune into the set!

That would be cool.
hope not, this is a Journey show

What do you care? You're selling your tickets!

What do I care, Journey is one of the best bands out there, and one of my favorites, that is what I care-ERIC

by **Playitloudforme** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:55 am

Mark & Brian sited the vocalist change this morning, mentioning Melodicrock.com. They also said 'maybe that's why they were using tapes'.

I'm glad SA is getting the rest he needs, but I don't think JSS is going to be a permanent replacement. They need someone to handle the entire catalogue and to be able to hit the notes as close as possible to what's 'expected'. JMHO, I don't think JSS can. That said...this may be Neal's vehicle to take Journey to a less melodic place altogether. Definitely a wait and see.

Steve, rest up man and heal quickly.

and thanks to Dean for keeping them honest.

by **Monker** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:56 am

Ever get the feeling this was possibly gonna happen anyway?

In a way, yes...When Neal started devoting so much time to SS and basicaly ignoring Journey, I thought it was VERY possible that he would make SS his main thing and Journey the side project. Now he has basicaly turned Journey into SS.

by **Citygirl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:59 am

I'm gonna just be honest/a complete horror on here and say I don't think Steve will be back.

by **NealIsGod** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:00 am

Monker wrote:
Ever get the feeling this was possibly gonna happen anyway?

In a way, yes...When Neal started devoting so much time to SS and basicaly ignoring Journey, I thought it was VERY possible that he would make SS his main thing and Journey the side project. Now he has basicaly turned Journey into SS.

If Soto stays in the band. Reviews, fan reaction and chemistry with bandmates will probably dictate what happens here.

by **whocares** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:41 am

Les wrote:I'm gonna just be honest/a complete horror on here and say I don't think Steve will be back.

ya think?

Memorex, you are right, I simply wanted an answer as I stated many times. (as heated as things got and I was even involved in a few).

They still haven't REALLY answered and I'm very sure they won't now. I don't care what the official site people say about having a release Friday. Too much time has slipped by, and the press release that is on MR's front page is so poorly written that there's no reason for me to believe that S. A. is coming back at all. This is simply a convenience point for Management and the band to get out of talking about the allegations. Sad, very sad.

by **Memorex** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:57 am

Monker wrote:
Ever get the feeling this was possibly gonna happen anyway?

In a way, yes...When Neal started devoting so much time to SS and basicaly ignoring Journey, I thought it was VERY possible that he would make SS his main thing and Journey the side project. Now he has basicaly turned Journey into SS.

Bad Sirkus!

by **A Fire Inside** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:49 am

Monker wrote:In a way, yes...When Neal started devoting so much time to SS and basicaly ignoring Journey, I thought it was VERY possible that he would make SS his main thing and Journey the side project. Now he has basicaly turned Journey into SS.

I bet Jonathan is thrilled.

by **junky** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:02 am

Andrew wrote:
Memorex wrote:
So I wonder what step one is.

If you are anywhere near the band...go see a show. Wish I could

They should fly you out for a show for the superb way you handled this, Andrew.

Anyway, glad Steve is able to rest, glad the tour was not cancelled and I hope to catch JSS at some point.

Should be interesting to see the same tour with two different lead singers. Three, counting Deen.

by **junky** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:16 am

Andrew wrote:
Memorex wrote:
So I wonder what step one is.

If you are anywhere near the band...go see a show. Wish I could

They should fly you out for a show for the superb way you handled this, Andrew.

Anyway, glad Steve is able to rest, glad the tour was not cancelled and I hope to catch JSS at some point.

Should be interesting to see the same tour with two different lead singers. Three, counting Deen.

by **Adikeo** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:17 am

Let me get this straight....according to their own statement, Journey was aware of Steve's throat condition BEFORE the tour even started..................and they hit the road anyway?!

by **A Fire Inside** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:22 am

Adikeo wrote:Let me get this straight....according to their own statement, Journey was aware of Steve's throat condition BEFORE the tour even started..................and they hit the road anyway?!

This fact is what convinces me SA had little to do with the tape issue or the pressing on of Journey. It looks like he is not to blame, because he would be crazy to subject himself to such injury by choice.

by **Citygirl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:48 am

Let me get this straight....according to their own statement, Journey was aware of Steve's throat condition BEFORE the tour even started..................and they hit the road anyway?!

You can take what you want from that I suppose. It's been a weird set of events eh? Negativity online, all sorts of rumours, fans killing each other basically, then this happening.

I don't know what to make of it all.

MR

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