We are all fans. This is about as as close as its going to get. Enjoy it while it lasts.. Think about it for a moment.. In 10 years (not a long time really) Perry will be almost 70.. 70 !!!!!
Yeah thats right 70...
This is the last hurrah folks. These guys are reaching the later half of the normal human life expectancy.. They are going to start declining in the next 10 years or so.... Neal is 54 and Jon is 58..
They will not be doing this in 10 years and 10 years ago some of you were on this board talking about Augeri !!! It will be over before you know it..
Perry isnt coming back ever. When they start pumping out concert dvd's twice a year get ready for retirement... Rush has been doing that as well as Yes... Rush is rumored to have maybe one album and tour left and Yes may be out now due to Jon Andersons health issues....
When the packages and special Dvd's come pouring out its the band getting every penny ready for retirement... Thats my opinion.
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by Liquid_Drummer » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:32 am
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by edcha » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:34 pm
Great objective comment, Carlitto H@kk. I'm just impressed because I can sense that you are "talking to" Journey from the heart..i.e. like you're part of their family. While initially, I was also a little worried about Arnel, having read stories about Journey's past lead vocalists---I was relieved after watching Journey's CBS interview.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0yzoQuf ... re=related
Of course some people may not have felt this (maybe it's just me)---But in that interview, I can sense the seemingly genuine, and growing "positive connection" between Neal, Deen, Jonathan, and Ross AND Arnel. I was really surprised that one of them PUBLICLY acknowledged that "Arnel made me a better guy". I don't know about you--but I believe it really takes a lot of MANLY GUTS for a well-known guy especially in this industry to say that! And to me, that is the ultimate compliment that any person can say about anybody! And Arnel have been with them for only 6 months! Arnel's overall life story has a positive impact on people--and I think it complements Journey and its music. I believe Arnel's sincerity and humility which seem to be deeply-rooted in his being will serve as the bond that will hold the Journey family together for a long time. He seems to be very unassuming---and I think he has no inclination to act like the "top dog"--however successful he becomes. And I hope and pray that Neal, Deen, Jonathan, and Ross will take care of their "little brother". Arnel is relatively young, and I believe that this "journey" will last if the whole group would take care of Arnel---and his vocal chords--as if their productive life depends on them (that may be a little bit of exaggeration, but I'm just thinking out loud). Of course, they need to take care of each other.
They need Arnel, and Arnel needs them. At this point in their careers, ALL OF THEM NEED EACH OTHER. While it's unlikely that people will stop reminiscing the great past Journey experience---it may be prudent to focus on the present and the future. As Liquid_Drummer said, "enjoy it while it lasts."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0yzoQuf ... re=related
Of course some people may not have felt this (maybe it's just me)---But in that interview, I can sense the seemingly genuine, and growing "positive connection" between Neal, Deen, Jonathan, and Ross AND Arnel. I was really surprised that one of them PUBLICLY acknowledged that "Arnel made me a better guy". I don't know about you--but I believe it really takes a lot of MANLY GUTS for a well-known guy especially in this industry to say that! And to me, that is the ultimate compliment that any person can say about anybody! And Arnel have been with them for only 6 months! Arnel's overall life story has a positive impact on people--and I think it complements Journey and its music. I believe Arnel's sincerity and humility which seem to be deeply-rooted in his being will serve as the bond that will hold the Journey family together for a long time. He seems to be very unassuming---and I think he has no inclination to act like the "top dog"--however successful he becomes. And I hope and pray that Neal, Deen, Jonathan, and Ross will take care of their "little brother". Arnel is relatively young, and I believe that this "journey" will last if the whole group would take care of Arnel---and his vocal chords--as if their productive life depends on them (that may be a little bit of exaggeration, but I'm just thinking out loud). Of course, they need to take care of each other.
They need Arnel, and Arnel needs them. At this point in their careers, ALL OF THEM NEED EACH OTHER. While it's unlikely that people will stop reminiscing the great past Journey experience---it may be prudent to focus on the present and the future. As Liquid_Drummer said, "enjoy it while it lasts."
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by YoungJRNY » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:47 pm
I just feel so good for these guys, I mean really, what better of happenings could have happened? If there were any question about what would be the best for this band today, THIS would be it. They are on a roll, and just showing what they have been since Creation...Simply Amazing!
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by StoneCold » Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:53 pm
Liquid_Drummer wrote:We are all fans. This is about as as close as its going to get. Enjoy it while it lasts.. Think about it for a moment.. In 10 years (not a long time really) Perry will be almost 70.. 70 !!!!!
Yeah thats right 70...
This is the last hurrah folks. These guys are reaching the later half of the normal human life expectancy.. They are going to start declining in the next 10 years or so.... Neal is 54 and Jon is 58..
They will not be doing this in 10 years and 10 years ago some of you were on this board talking about Augeri !!! It will be over before you know it..
Perry isnt coming back ever ...
Excellent summarization. Perry did come back, 95/96. I agree, the only way these Perry will be on stage with these guys again is accepting a RORHOF award.
Everybody likes a comeback kid and cinderella story. These two combined may give the impetus to push them into the HOF in the next couple years. If we're lucky, they'll put out another cd or two before wrapping it up. I just hope they're at least as good as Revelation is.
As LD said, enjoy it while it lasts. My guess is 5 years.
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