My Take On JSS

[Just Mindy]

Beautifully said, TVL. I completely agree with you.

Odessa, I love what you said, the Soto sound...bring it on

[Glenn]

After much research and having had a chance to chat with him, here is my perspective on Jeff Scott Soto... He is the definition of class, in my book. He know's who he is, know's his capabilitie's and his limit's. He does'nt make excuses and does'nt try to make you like him. He's a man who stand's on his own 2 feet and pull's no punches. He's in touch with who he is and know's his talent.... So many people hold themselve's back in life, from achieving all they can. For many reason's; lack of belief in their own talent, failed attempt's, thinking it's too late for them, bad break's, to a lack of support by other's. The biggest reason to me is a lack of passion and drive to get the best out of themselve's.... This is what really make's JSS shine, is his passion. He's still striving and has the drive that so many lose by mid-life. Maybe because he has'nt reached the pinnacle of his career yet, or it could be that he understand's that you have to keep setting goal's to maintain that passion... Perry had the drive and determination to pull the best out of himself and let his passion and soul show in his voice. I believe that Jeff has this same quality after much time spent listening to his music. No, he does'nt sound like SP, he's not a clone, he has his own persona and voice. Can it still be the Journey sound? I believe it can, a different sound, yes, but the same style. Again, not a clone of the past.... I don't presume to speak for JSS, and my apology's to him if I've assumed to much here. The man can definately speak for himself. I think he would rather prove his abilitie's through his music, though.... I will alway's cherish the past and the gift's that SP gave us, but he's not coming back to Journey. If JSS and the band decide to move forward together, I am excited to the prospect's of the future. This is my all just my take, my 2 cent's worth of opinion.

Perfectly said!

Excellent thread.

[Blueskies]

Thank you all so much for your response's!