Challenge to Steve Augeri

[Saint John]

I am gonna have to agree with the NIGster...

Though I was pissed that I was being ripped off by a lead vocalist who, um, doesn't sing live, I think the crucification should cease...give the guy a break...yeah, he screwed up...but dont we all sometimes..??

Leave him alone, enjoy the current lineup with JSS ( I am trying, really I am..sure I'll get there soon ).

SA aint comin back.

JSS is here to stay.

Perry is NOT goin' back to Journey or vice versa.

And that folks, is that.

Let's learn to live with it.



Cheers

Ray

OK, I'm gonna try this. I will not say anything mean or rude about Augeri starting right now. And you're right, he probably has been crucified enough. Let's see how many people are willing to do this, or at least give it a try.

[knox]

Okay, St. John - I am on board as well.

[conversationpc]

Yeah, the people who continue to harp on this and crucify Augeri relentlessly just for their own sick fun need to take a long, hard look at themselves.

Initially, I don't think that was the case but, yeah, it seems that some have kinda turned it into that now. I don't have a problem with speculating on whether or not JSS is in the band for good or if Augeri will return. But heaven forbid if you should mention that you think Augeri will return OR just hope he will return and your ass is nailed to the wall. Screw that stuff. Let's talk about the music, share boots, have a good laugh at each other, and shoot the crap.

[conversationpc]

OK, I'm gonna try this. I will not say anything mean or rude about Augeri starting right now. And you're right, he probably has been crucified enough. Let's see how many people are willing to do this, or at least give it a try.

I'm up for that.

[Rockindeano]

Oh Hell no. I won't go after him, until I get pissed off enough.

If this joker wants to come back, I am firing up the blog again. Hear that? NO way he is coming back and fucking up a good thing.

[Abitaman]

Oh Hell no. I won't go after him, until I get pissed off enough.

If this joker wants to come back, I am firing up the blog again. Hear that? NO way he is coming back and f**king up a good thing.

He didn't mess it up, someone else ruined it for everyone -ERIC

[Rockindeano]

Oh Hell no. I won't go after him, until I get pissed off enough.

If this joker wants to come back, I am firing up the blog again. Hear that? NO way he is coming back and f**king up a good thing.

He didn't mess it up, someone else ruined it for everyone -ERIC

Oh, so I ruined it? Hey jackass, I am not the one who lipped. Augeri deserves anything he gets.

[ArnelRox]

Oh Hell no. I won't go after him, until I get pissed off enough.

If this joker wants to come back, I am firing up the blog again. Hear that? NO way he is coming back and fucking up a good thing.

Why did u take the blog down anyway? Bcoz they went live?

[Rockindeano]

Oh Hell no. I won't go after him, until I get pissed off enough.

If this joker wants to come back, I am firing up the blog again. Hear that? NO way he is coming back and fucking up a good thing.

Why did u take the blog down anyway? Bcoz they went live?

Yep. That and I still love Neal...and that's all I ever wanted...I never wanted them to be torn down conpletely.

[ArnelRox]

Oh Hell no. I won't go after him, until I get pissed off enough.

If this joker wants to come back, I am firing up the blog again. Hear that? NO way he is coming back and fucking up a good thing.

Why did u take the blog down anyway? Bcoz they went live?

Yep. That and I still love Neal...and that's all I ever wanted...I never wanted them to be torn down conpletely.

Just sucked that Rolling Stone did the story & the blog they linked to was gone by then.

[Rockindeano]

I told RS to forget it. Yep, I said "no."

I could have done it, got paid, and for what? They did all I wanted them to do...go live. And looky here? They are the best they have been since 86.

[ArnelRox]

I told RS to forget it. Yep, I said "no."

I could have done it, got paid, and for what? They did all I wanted them to do...go live. And looky here? They are the best they have been since 86.

I am dying to hear how JSS sounds & if it is better than the other boots. I think w/more rehearsal time it will be much better.

[NealIsGod]

I told RS to forget it. Yep, I said "no."

I could have done it, got paid, and for what? They did all I wanted them to do...go live. And looky here? They are the best they have been since 86.

I haven't heard evidence of that yet. Augeri's tenure from 1998-2004 way better than the 1986 era.

[Matthew]

I told RS to forget it. Yep, I said "no."

I could have done it, got paid, and for what? They did all I wanted them to do...go live. And looky here? They are the best they have been since 86.

I haven't heard evidence of that yet. Augeri's tenure from 1998-2004 wa better than the 1986 era.

[Carlitto H@kk]

I haven't heard evidence of that yet. Augeri's tenure from 1998-2004 wa better than the 1986 era.

I totally agree. From the studio, Augeri gave us the goods on 2 1/2 great albums. I was just never "Blown Away" with him live after seeing him 3 times pre-2006... but I enjoyed it all more than the ROR years for sure

[Rockindeano]

I haven't heard evidence of that yet. Augeri's tenure from 1998-2004 wa better than the 1986 era.

IF you are saying you didn't like what and how everything went down in 86, then I agree...however, to say Augeri years are better than anything Perry did, well then you need to check yourself in. It's not comparable.

Neal is better for sure, and Deen is definitely an improvemnet over Baird, but Cain is Cain, who cares about the bass player, and of course Perry blows Augeri away.

[NealIsGod]

I haven't heard evidence of that yet. Augeri's tenure from 1998-2004 wa better than the 1986 era.

IF you are saying you didn't like what and how everything went down in 86, then I agree...however, to say Augeri years are better than anything Perry did, well then you need to check yourself in. It's not comparable.

Neal is better for sure, and Deen is definitely an improvemnet over Baird, but Cain is Cain, who cares about the bass player, and of course Perry blows Augeri away.

I am saying I prefer Journey from 1998-2004 over Journey 1986 (ROR era). ROR was a dark time for the band. An embarassment when you compare it to other eras. Journey 1998-2004 is far more preferable to me than the clownish ROR era. Just look at Matthew's avatar.

[conversationpc]

Journey 1998-2004 is far more preferable to me than the clownish ROR era. Just look at Matthew's avatar.

BTW, I agree. I'll take the the six years mentioned versus Journey in '86 as well.

[Carlitto H@kk]

Journey 1998-2004 is far more preferable to me than the clownish ROR era. Just look at Matthew's avatar.

What's up NIG, not part of the DAWG POUND?!?!?!?!?
I totally agree with you. No slap at the musicianship or even Perry's voice, just a really mediocre album and tour, in my opion.

[McNeil]

Journey 1998-2004 is far more preferable to me than the clownish ROR era. Just look at Matthew's avatar.

BTW, I agree. I'll take the the six years mentioned versus Journey in '86 as well.

Me too, the six years were far and away better......... more touring, and more music released, anyone who thinks otherwise is just being "Perry-headed"

[brywool]

I told RS to forget it. Yep, I said "no."

I could have done it, got paid, and for what? They did all I wanted them to do...go live. And looky here? They are the best they have been since 86.

I am dying to hear how JSS sounds & if it is better than the other boots. I think w/more rehearsal time it will be much better.

rehearsal ain't gonna fix notes that are out of the range. Rehearsal will fix missed lyrics. Missed breaks. Missed harmonies. But if the songs are out of the singer's range, more rehearsal is just going to aggravate an already stretched voice. I hope the guy took two weeks off and rested his throat.
Now, we'll be able to see if he indeed does have the pipes to pull it off.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Yeah, the people who continue to harp on this and crucify Augeri relentlessly just for their own sick fun need to take a long, hard look at themselves.

And why shouldn't they?
People have been using this place to mock Perry and his flaws for years.
On it goes....

[Matthew]

I haven't heard evidence of that yet. Augeri's tenure from 1998-2004 wa better than the 1986 era.

IF you are saying you didn't like what and how everything went down in 86, then I agree...however, to say Augeri years are better than anything Perry did, well then you need to check yourself in. It's not comparable.

Neal is better for sure, and Deen is definitely an improvemnet over Baird, but Cain is Cain, who cares about the bass player, and of course Perry blows Augeri away.

I am saying I prefer Journey from 1998-2004 over Journey 1986 (ROR era). ROR was a dark time for the band. An embarassment when you compare it to other eras. Journey 1998-2004 is far more preferable to me than the clownish ROR era. Just look at Matthew's avatar.

A dark time? An embarrassment? In 1986 Journey sold 2.5 million albums...had four hit singles...and had a big stadium tour...

That was in just one year. Compare that to the six years between 1998-2004....Arrival sold 250,000...Journey got dropped from their label...oh...I don't need to list all the indignities, do I?

Maybe it would be more accurate to say you don't like the mid-80s? Every band looked slightly ridiculous at that time - and as for Randy...well, his look might have been a little more...er, 'experimental' than say, Neal Schon's pink Miami Vice jacket...but 'clownish'?

[NealIsGod]

A dark time? An embarrassment? In 1986 Journey sold 2.5 million albums...had four hit singles...and had a big stadium tour...

That was in just one year. Compare that to the six years between 1998-2004....Arrival sold 250,000...Journey got dropped from their label...oh...I don't need to list all the indignities, do I?

You simply cannot compare 1986 to 1998 and beyond. It's a totally different musical environment.

[Matthew]

A dark time? An embarrassment? In 1986 Journey sold 2.5 million albums...had four hit singles...and had a big stadium tour...

That was in just one year. Compare that to the six years between 1998-2004....Arrival sold 250,000...Journey got dropped from their label...oh...I don't need to list all the indignities, do I?

You simply cannot compare 1986 to 1998 and beyond. It's a totally different musical environment.

Why did you introduce the comparison then?

[NealIsGod]

A dark time? An embarrassment? In 1986 Journey sold 2.5 million albums...had four hit singles...and had a big stadium tour...

That was in just one year. Compare that to the six years between 1998-2004....Arrival sold 250,000...Journey got dropped from their label...oh...I don't need to list all the indignities, do I?

You simply cannot compare 1986 to 1998 and beyond. It's a totally different musical environment.

Why did you introduce the comparison then?

You are comparing Billboard rankings and attendance. I am about the music.

[Matthew]

A dark time? An embarrassment? In 1986 Journey sold 2.5 million albums...had four hit singles...and had a big stadium tour...

That was in just one year. Compare that to the six years between 1998-2004....Arrival sold 250,000...Journey got dropped from their label...oh...I don't need to list all the indignities, do I?

You simply cannot compare 1986 to 1998 and beyond. It's a totally different musical environment.

Why did you introduce the comparison then?

You are comparing Billboard rankings and attendance. I am about the music.

...and the clothes.

[maverick218]

Maybe Im just "pissing In The Wind" here, time will tell

I think you are. He's gotta be legally bound to NOT say anything.

Yep- gag order...

[Red13JoePa]

Yeah, the people who continue to harp on this and crucify Augeri relentlessly just for their own sick fun need to take a long, hard look at themselves.

And why shouldn't they?
People have been using this place to mock Perry and his flaws for years.
On it goes....

Yep. And you and Co-Captain tapegate were the MAIN offenders of Perry mockery until you took up writing serials.

[ArnelRox]

Maybe Im just "pissing In The Wind" here, time will tell

I think you are. He's gotta be legally bound to NOT say anything.

Yep- gag order...

I tho't Andrew clearly said there is NO gag order on ANYONE in Journey past or present?