Steve's Voice

[Onestepper]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Upon reading this again, and not to tear a new poster down, cause I'd say this if anyone posted that stuff...I am so tired of people doing the whole "I know someone" or "My sources tell me this..". If you can't post where you got the info, you have zero credibility to post such BS. Furthermore, when challenged on the whole HH collaboration issue, you immediately backed down to 'well, I'm not sure..just what I heard'. You either know it or you don't. And if you do, post where you got the info, or keep it to yourself, because it's speculation that is no more reliable than anything else people surmise on this board about. And please don't follow up with 'well, I could get my source in trouble'. If that is the case, you should respect them enough not to risk the leak.

Again, not trying to slam you..just venting frustration with this whole mentality that it's okay to make outright statements of truths, without anything to back it up whatsoever.

[Esc]

Good post OP. Let me help the thread life by starting a fire.

Perry would never have toured with them again. He would have kept them waiting ad infinitum or however long it took until they gave up and reformed Bad English. They did the right thing forging ahead.

Crack that stone baby!

schon on perry: "fuck him!"
was that good enough SC?

[artist4perry]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Are you pregnant? say it aint so

How can he be preggers if he is a guy?

[Esc]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Are you pregnant? say it aint so

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o shit.. i think shes pissed.

[Michigan Girl]

Good post OP. Let me help the thread life by starting a fire.

Perry would never have toured with them again. He would have kept them waiting ad infinitum or however long it took until they gave up and reformed Bad English. They did the right thing forging ahead.

Crack that stone baby!

schon on perry: "fuck him!"
was that good enough SC?

[stevew2]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Are you pregnant? say it aint so

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Talk about misspelling

[artist4perry]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Are you pregnant? say it aint so

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Talk about misspelling

Nope, just trying to add something new. I cannot figure it out so I erased it!

[stevew2]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Are you pregnant? say it aint so

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Talk about misspelling

Nope, just trying to add something new. I cannot figure it out so I erased it!

Okay, try harder, Misspelling is one of my quirks

[Jana]

That's right, watch it. SteveW is a stickler on those kinds of things.

[peridactyl]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Hey madsplash!
Welcome from another newbie and SP fan.
I admire your courage in posting your feelings about Steve. So many people are burned out on im and rather hostile about it, so I appreciate your guts!!
As for the great one's voice, I mean, what can one say? It was "one in a million" for me, at every era. High and sexy, warm and emotional, raspy, mature and wise.
As for the man, well, let's say I think he is complex. Definitely not easy to know nor easy to work with, but a great talent.

Just have to ask where you got the inside scoop about his having his chords worked on? I've read lots of rumors of a comeback (which I take with a HUGE bucket of salt!! ) but I've not heard the surgery thing before.....

[stevew2]

Long time lurker, first post. Be gentle
I'm a male "loon". Nothing sexual(I'm married, with child), I just am completely awestruck and inspired by the man's gift and legacy.

That being said, I know I'm in the minority, but I PREFER Steve's voice from Frontiers and after. To me, it gained texture and emotion. I've been listening to TBF recently and think that "Don't Be Down On Me Baby" is my favorite ballad performance of his.

I've also read about some of the reviews fron the FTLOSM tour. When I saw him in Pittsburgh, his voice was great. Some of the songs were lowered a half-step, and most were not.

Anyway, I'm happy to be posting on this forum with so many fans that love Journey and Steve as much as I do. As for the whole new version of the band, obviously I prefer the band with Steve, but since we'll never see that again(or will we?), I'm just glad that they continue on with Arnel. Those songs are so great, they deserve to be heard live by new generations, as well as ours.

When the reunion happened in 96, I was thrilled. The huge album debut, then the let down when the tour never happened was horrible. We all have our opinions as to what happened, but if Steve needed time to have his hip fixed, I can't imagine why the others couldn't have waited for him. They had just waited 9 years, what's another one? Who knows? Maybe the people who say that Steve knew he couldn't tour those songs are right.

Thanks for letting me have my long-winded post and I look forward to continuing to read and post on this great place!

P.S. The new album is going to happen. Not if, but when. I know a couple people who say that Steve did indeed have work done on his chords and that he sounds as good as the Frontiers era. I guess we'll see!

Are you pregnant? say it aint so

How can he be preggers if he is a guy?

He said "Im married with child" men can do anything nowadays

[Angel]

He said "Im married with child" men can do anything nowadays

True, but only special men can do THAT. {if ya kno what i mean]

[Purrkat]

I am the last person who would want to "stir the pot" but I agree with another poster that if someone has viable information and hints at it, then they should be more open about it rather than beat around the bush.

I have seen a lot of forums become chaotic because of others who blantanly lie about information that they have "heard" from their "resources".

Let's be totally honest about the facts. The only person who really knows what Steve Perry has or has not done is Steve Perry.
If he wants it to be known, then HE will tell us.

Just saying....................

[artist4perry]

That's right, watch it. SteveW is a stickler on those kinds of things.

Aw.....Stevew2 knows I would never take the mispelling title from him! LOL! He knows I like him too much to do that!

[artist4perry]

Let's keep in mind this thread is from a new poster, and refrain from becoming too harsh. Though I think most are being respectful!

[artist4perry]

He said "Im married with child" men can do anything nowadays

True, but only special men can do THAT. {if ya kno what i mean]

If what you mean is we are to expect a little SW2 darling from you! Congrads! Hey guys! We need a baby shower for SW2!

[stevew2]

He said "Im married with child" men can do anything nowadays

True, but only special men can do THAT. {if ya kno what i mean]

If what you mean is we are to expect a little SW2 darling from you! Congrads! Hey guys! We need a baby shower for SW2!

Im moving to west virginia

[artist4perry]

He said "Im married with child" men can do anything nowadays

True, but only special men can do THAT. {if ya kno what i mean]

If what you mean is we are to expect a little SW2 darling from you! Congrads! Hey guys! We need a baby shower for SW2!

Im moving to west virginia

We could always forward the gifts!

[whirlwind]

My son heard Arnel on the radio singing AATY this morning and said "Hey, this guy sounds like Steve Perry!" It was the first time that I heard it on the radio. I was surprised that he made the connection as he is not a Journey fan and has not heard their new music.
Arnel is great with that song but I think that the band sucks. They could have really used Smitty on that song.
I think that down the road, Arnel will be what Journey is all about and Schon will be taking a back seat again. Just an opinion.

[PowerChords]

My son heard Arnel on the radio singing AATY this morning and said "Hey, this guy sounds like Steve Perry!" It was the first time that I heard it on the radio. I was surprised that he made the connection as he is not a Journey fan and has not heard their new music.
Arnel is great with that song but I think that the band sucks. They could have really used Smitty on that song.
I think that down the road, Arnel will be what Journey is all about and Schon will be taking a back seat again. Just an opinion.

I beg to differ. Arnel is grounded and also just grateful to be given the opportunity to front one of his favorite bands. I just don't see him riding a seperate tour bus, hook up w/ a stunning blonde chick, come up w/ a solo album while in the band, bat for Baruck's dismissal, fire Deen and Ross from the band, take an 8 year break from the band, bring the drummer and bass player back w/ the band, produce a successful comeback album, have them wait for an unspecified time before they can tour and then get fired from the band for refusing to call back Neal et al.
I don't think it will happen.

[Jana]

whirlwind. I love Deen on drums. You didn't like him on that song?

Anyway, I don't think Neal will be taking a backseat EVER again and especially not with Arnel. Arnel looks up to Neal and will always be grateful. Arnel is definitely the focus because of being the frontman, but he definitely shares the spotlight on stage with the other members in his own way. You can see how in awe he is of these guys. And, besides, Neal on stage is something to behold. Neal and Jon make the major decisions and it's not going to change.

[peridactyl]

I am the last person who would want to "stir the pot" but I agree with another poster that if someone has viable information and hints at it, then they should be more open about it rather than beat around the bush.

I have seen a lot of forums become chaotic because of others who blantanly lie about information that they have "heard" from their "resources".

Let's be totally honest about the facts. The only person who really knows what Steve Perry has or has not done is Steve Perry.
If he wants it to be known, then HE will tell us.

Just saying....................

Purrkat:

I have such mixed feelings about posted rumors about SP. I agree with you and yet I find that even the most meager of hints lifts my spirits and hopes and I get somewhat excited. I would hate to never hear anything encouraging again. But we all know it means nothing solid because after all, SP is the master of mysterious comments. I suspect he will never be candid with most people and maybe he doesn't even know what he'll do tomorrow. He isn't under contract and he seems sorta paralyzed in indecision, from his behavior over the years. So even the best source, even if they spoke to SP directly, won't have any certain information. EXCEPT if he really has "worked on his chords", I mean, that would be a tangible change that would mean he has plans, wouldn't it?????

By the way, such a cute avatar. Little poopie kittykat. Adorable.
(OK I'll stop being nauseating...... )

[whirlwind]

My son heard Arnel on the radio singing AATY this morning and said "Hey, this guy sounds like Steve Perry!" It was the first time that I heard it on the radio. I was surprised that he made the connection as he is not a Journey fan and has not heard their new music.
Arnel is great with that song but I think that the band sucks. They could have really used Smitty on that song.
I think that down the road, Arnel will be what Journey is all about and Schon will be taking a back seat again. Just an opinion.

I beg to differ. Arnel is grounded and also just grateful to be given the opportunity to front one of his favorite bands. I just don't see him riding a seperate tour bus, hook up w/ a stunning blonde chick, come up w/ a solo album while in the band, bat for Baruck's dismissal, fire Deen and Ross from the band, take an 8 year break from the band, bring the drummer and bass player back w/ the band, produce a successful comeback album, have them wait for an unspecified time before they can tour and then get fired from the band for refusing to call back Neal et al.
I don't think it will happen.

You don't think but you don't know. He may do bigger and better things.

[alesson]

:shock:

WOW....this is one HELLUVA opening salvo!!
Welcome to the most fun & craziest site!! You'll have a great time here!


Thanks for the welcome. The only other little tidbit that someone I trust has at least SOME inside knowledge told me, was that SP's new project could actually involve someone with the initials H.H.

That'd be a hell of a twist. I think there has at least been some communication. Time will tell us.

Not doubting you directly, but honestly..SP seems to hold grudges more than most people. Considering how much HH has nuked Perry in numerous interviews, I just don't see that happening. The two main guys from the band haven't said nearly the stuff HH has about Perry, and he won't even take their phone calls. Also, remember Perry was the driving force of the band firing HH, and literally taking millions out of his pocket. Lots of baggage there to overcome for one solo project to some how fix.

Maybe it's Herbie Hancock...

Welcome MadSplash..great post.

Why I am having the feeling that your INSIDER tidbits seems to be so true and accurate?
(Complete with HH trivia.)

We are all waiting for Steve's latest foray and it seems your heads up and sudden urged to post is not a coincidence?

All you need now is to give us the release date.

[Jana]

PowerChords, I think you meant fire Steve Smith and Ross, not Deen.

[Michigan Girl]

My son heard Arnel on the radio singing AATY this morning and said "Hey, this guy sounds like Steve Perry!" It was the first time that I heard it on the radio. I was surprised that he made the connection as he is not a Journey fan and has not heard their new music.
Arnel is great with that song but I think that the band sucks. They could have really used Smitty on that song.
I think that down the road, Arnel will be what Journey is all about and Schon will be taking a back seat again. Just an opinion.

I beg to differ. Arnel is grounded and also just grateful to be given the opportunity to front one of his favorite bands. I just don't see him riding a seperate tour bus, hook up w/ a stunning blonde chick, come up w/ a solo album while in the band, bat for Baruck's dismissal, fire Deen and Ross from the band, take an 8 year break from the band, bring the drummer and bass player back w/ the band, produce a successful comeback album, have them wait for an unspecified time before they can tour and then get fired from the band for refusing to call back Neal et al.
I don't think it will happen.

I'm pretty sure SP wasn't the one who made the first solo album and Deen?

[whirlwind]

whirlwind. I love Deen on drums. You didn't like him on that song?

Anyway, I don't think Neal will be taking a backseat EVER again and especially not with Arnel. Arnel looks up to Neal and will always be grateful. Arnel is definitely the focus because of being the frontman, but he definitely shares the spotlight on stage with the other members in his own way. You can see how in awe he is of these guys. And, besides, Neal on stage is something to behold. Neal and Jon make the major decisions and it's not going to change.

The song didn't sound like Journey on the radio, Jana. Drumming is supposed to set the beat and imo, they were off for a good part of the song. I didn't like Schon's garbled playing. Arnel was wonderful.

[Purrkat]

I am the last person who would want to "stir the pot" but I agree with another poster that if someone has viable information and hints at it, then they should be more open about it rather than beat around the bush.

I have seen a lot of forums become chaotic because of others who blantanly lie about information that they have "heard" from their "resources".

Let's be totally honest about the facts. The only person who really knows what Steve Perry has or has not done is Steve Perry.
If he wants it to be known, then HE will tell us.

Just saying....................

Purrkat:

I have such mixed feelings about posted rumors about SP. I agree with you and yet I find that even the most meager of hints lifts my spirits and hopes and I get somewhat excited. I would hate to never hear anything encouraging again. But we all know it means nothing solid because after all, SP is the master of mysterious comments. I suspect he will never be candid with most people and maybe he doesn't even know what he'll do tomorrow. He isn't under contract and he seems sorta paralyzed in indecision, from his behavior over the years. So even the best source, even if they spoke to SP directly, won't have any certain information. EXCEPT if he really has "worked on his chords", I mean, that would be a tangible change that would mean he has plans, wouldn't it?????

By the way, such a cute avatar. Little poopie kittykat. Adorable.
(OK I'll stop being nauseating...... )

LOL. It IS adorable isn't it? I just love kitties.
Anyway, it would be grand if Steve gave one last hurrah for us. But, like you said, it is up to him.

[madsplash]

Wow, I didn't mean to aggrivate anyone on my first post! I'm really sorry. The info that I have was told to my sister by her friend of 20+ years, who worked as a sound engineer in 2 studios in the San Fernando Valley. He said that he was told by 2 producers that they have been working with SP on new material in his home studio and in another local studio. He was also told by one of the producers that SP had work done on his voice and sounded better than he had in 25 years.

I'm just an SP/Journey fan like everyone else here who happens to be related to someone who has a friend in the industry. I trust it to be reliable, but until something happens, we won't know for sure.

I promise that I won't post anything else that I'm told unless I know it to be complete fact. I didn't meant to make anyone think that I was trying to give hints and not say more. What I said is the extent of what I know.

Again, sorry to any that I offended, I won't do it again. This is, by far, the most educated and enjoyable Journey forum around and I'm happy to be here.

[stevew2]

Wow, I didn't mean to aggrivate anyone on my first post! I'm really sorry. The info that I have was told to my sister by her friend of 20+ years, who worked as a sound engineer in 2 studios in the San Fernando Valley. He said that he was told by 2 producers that they have been working with SP on new material in his home studio and in another local studio. He was also told by one of the producers that SP had work done on his voice and sounded better than he had in 25 years.

I'm just an SP/Journey fan like everyone else here who happens to be related to someone who has a friend in the industry. I trust it to be reliable, but until something happens, we won't know for sure.

I promise that I won't post anything else that I'm told unless I know it to be complete fact. I didn't meant to make anyone think that I was trying to give hints and not say more. What I said is the extent of what I know.

Again, sorry to any that I offended, I won't do it again. This is, by far, the most educated and enjoyable Journey forum around and I'm happy to be here.

You re cool,dont pay any attention to 90 %of the knuckel heads on here. Just watch your spelling and you ll be fine