wikipedia on Journey's lead singer change

[Abitaman]

In July, 2006, Steve Augeri began experiencing problems with his voice and was forced to step down. He announced he was temporarily leaving the tour due to a throat infection which required that he rest his vocal cords.[7] The band hired Jeff Scott Soto, of Talisman, to fill in for him. In addition, Deen Castronovo, who had long been supplying background vocals and even backing up Augeri on lead, performed the lead vocals during power ballads like "Faithfully" and "Open Arms". On December 19, 2006, the band issued a statement on their official website naming Soto their new permanent lead singer. [1] Then, in an about-face, on June 12, 2007, Journey announced that Soto is no longer the lead singer, and said that they were looking to move in a new direction. [2]

The brief tenure of Jeff Scott Soto as lead singer resembled the equally brief tenure of Robert Fleischman in that position in 1977, out of which came the decision to hire Steve Perry. Fan speculation hinted that the band was seeking the same formula thirty years later.

As of November, 2007, a new lead singer had yet to be named. Longtime friend of the band and former Storm frontman, Kevin Chalfant, had been considered a strong candidate for the position. The band briefly gave serious consideration to 36-year-old Jeremey Hunsicker of Roanoke, Virginia, the frontman for the Journey tribute band Frontiers, but Hunsicker soon turned down the position.[3] Other conjectures included Hugo Valenti, the frontman for the New York-based Journey tribute band Evolution. In September, a picture surfaced of the band with little-known Filipino singer Arnel Pineda, from the former cover band Zoo (now performing original material).[4] Accompanying articles stated that Pineda had been invited to the United States to audition for the position of lead singer, and that MelodicRock.com's Andrew McNiece, who had been the first to accurately predict the departures of Steve Perry and Jeff Scott Soto, was now predicting Pineda's having been hired by the band.[5] (As reality sometimes mirrors fiction, the possible hiring of tribute-band lead vocalists is the plot of the 2001 film Rock Star starring Mark Wahlberg, coincidentally a film in which Jeff Scott Soto provided vocals for the original vocalist in the fictional band Steel Dragon.)

Steve Perry himself could not be ruled out for the position. Although Perry had stated numerous times that he would not return, he had been quoted repeatedly saying "never say never" in regards to returning to the band.[6][7] This possibility seemed highly unlikely after June 21, 2007, when Steve posted a message on Fanasylum.com squashing these rumors, saying that he had "no such plans whatsoever to do that."


Pulled from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_%28band%29
Looked up to see what they said was going on-ERIC

[journeyrock]

I find it extremely interesting that there would be a NEED for a wikipedia entry for Lead Singer change in Journey. Seems as though there is quite a bit of material available for a detailed account for the history books, I guess

[Rockindeano]

You guys do know anyone can write that. My guess is Cj from Backtalk did this. Or Azoff Mgt. I should write it, or rewrite it, to ensure accuracy. This is a load of shit.

[journeyrock]

You guys do know anyone can write that. My guess is Cj from Backtalk did this. Or Azoff Mgt. I should write it, or rewrite it, to ensure accuracy. This is a load of shit.

I wish you would Deano, we really need the truth.

I know anyone can write it, it just seems odd to me that someone would feel the need to separate it into it's own entry and not part of Journey's entry. Why would they want to draw attention to this idiotic debacle or the fact they're on their third replacement singer in two years? I can't imagine that there would be anyone out there that is pissed off at them.

[Rhiannon]

If you edit it, for Ed's sake, mention Kamala.

[larryfromnextdoor]

You guys do know anyone can write that. My guess is Cj from Backtalk did this. Or Azoff Mgt. I should write it, or rewrite it, to ensure accuracy. This is a load of shit.

ACE is back !

[Rockindeano]

Remember that shit? Cj getting loose, pretending to be someone else. I caught her sorry ass. "Ace" was threatening me with lawsuits and all this shit. I had them and still do, over the barrel. Fuck em. They are all classless over there. Every band member, every support staffer and everyone at Azoff Mgt.

Fuck all of them.

PS- for truth, stay right here. Between Andrew and others here, you shall always get the truth. BT was a Fantasyland for Journey housewives.

Fuck em.

[Perrydise]

In July, 2006, Steve Augeri began experiencing problems with his voice and was forced to step down. He announced he was temporarily leaving the tour due to a throat infection which required that he rest his vocal cords.[7] The band hired Jeff Scott Soto, of Talisman, to fill in for him. In addition, Deen Castronovo, who had long been supplying background vocals and even backing up Augeri on lead, performed the lead vocals during power ballads like "Faithfully" and "Open Arms". On December 19, 2006, the band issued a statement on their official website naming Soto their new permanent lead singer. [1] Then, in an about-face, on June 12, 2007, Journey announced that Soto is no longer the lead singer, and said that they were looking to move in a new direction. [2]

The brief tenure of Jeff Scott Soto as lead singer resembled the equally brief tenure of Robert Fleischman in that position in 1977, out of which came the decision to hire Steve Perry. Fan speculation hinted that the band was seeking the same formula thirty years later.

As of November, 2007, a new lead singer had yet to be named. Longtime friend of the band and former Storm frontman, Kevin Chalfant, had been considered a strong candidate for the position. The band briefly gave serious consideration to 36-year-old Jeremey Hunsicker of Roanoke, Virginia, the frontman for the Journey tribute band Frontiers, but Hunsicker soon turned down the position.[3] Other conjectures included Hugo Valenti, the frontman for the New York-based Journey tribute band Evolution. In September, a picture surfaced of the band with little-known Filipino singer Arnel Pineda, from the former cover band Zoo (now performing original material).[4] Accompanying articles stated that Pineda had been invited to the United States to audition for the position of lead singer, and that MelodicRock.com's Andrew McNiece, who had been the first to accurately predict the departures of Steve Perry and Jeff Scott Soto, was now predicting Pineda's having been hired by the band.[5] (As reality sometimes mirrors fiction, the possible hiring of tribute-band lead vocalists is the plot of the 2001 film Rock Star starring Mark Wahlberg, coincidentally a film in which Jeff Scott Soto provided vocals for the original vocalist in the fictional band Steel Dragon.)

May I have a small history lesson here? Is the above statement true?

Read how a listing on Wik is created. (esp paragraph 3)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:About

[Perrydise]

Remember that shit? Cj getting loose, pretending to be someone else. I caught her sorry ass. "Ace" was threatening me with lawsuits and all this shit. I had them and still do, over the barrel. Fuck em. They are all classless over there. Every band member, every support staffer and everyone at Azoff Mgt.

Fuck all of them.

PS- for truth, stay right here. Between Andrew and others here, you shall always get the truth. BT was a Fantasyland for Journey housewives.

Fuck em.

Another lesson pls. What in hell is BT?

[Rockindeano]

BT= is Back Talk, Journeys now shut down censored message board, err, cheering section.

Yes, the above regarding Andrew McNiece is true. However, there was more..a lot more to it.

[Andrew]

In July, 2006, Steve Augeri began experiencing problems with his voice and was forced to step down. He announced he was temporarily leaving the tour due to a throat infection which required that he rest his vocal cords.[7] The band hired Jeff Scott Soto, of Talisman, to fill in for him. In addition, Deen Castronovo, who had long been supplying background vocals and even backing up Augeri on lead, performed the lead vocals during power ballads like "Faithfully" and "Open Arms". On December 19, 2006, the band issued a statement on their official website naming Soto their new permanent lead singer. [1] Then, in an about-face, on June 12, 2007, Journey announced that Soto is no longer the lead singer, and said that they were looking to move in a new direction. [2]

The brief tenure of Jeff Scott Soto as lead singer resembled the equally brief tenure of Robert Fleischman in that position in 1977, out of which came the decision to hire Steve Perry. Fan speculation hinted that the band was seeking the same formula thirty years later.

As of November, 2007, a new lead singer had yet to be named. Longtime friend of the band and former Storm frontman, Kevin Chalfant, had been considered a strong candidate for the position. The band briefly gave serious consideration to 36-year-old Jeremey Hunsicker of Roanoke, Virginia, the frontman for the Journey tribute band Frontiers, but Hunsicker soon turned down the position.[3] Other conjectures included Hugo Valenti, the frontman for the New York-based Journey tribute band Evolution. In September, a picture surfaced of the band with little-known Filipino singer Arnel Pineda, from the former cover band Zoo (now performing original material).[4] Accompanying articles stated that Pineda had been invited to the United States to audition for the position of lead singer, and that MelodicRock.com's Andrew McNiece, who had been the first to accurately predict the departures of Steve Perry and Jeff Scott Soto, was now predicting Pineda's having been hired by the band.[5] (As reality sometimes mirrors fiction, the possible hiring of tribute-band lead vocalists is the plot of the 2001 film Rock Star starring Mark Wahlberg, coincidentally a film in which Jeff Scott Soto provided vocals for the original vocalist in the fictional band Steel Dragon.)

May I have a small history lesson here? Is the above statement true?

Read how a listing on Wik is created. (esp paragraph 3)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:About

Well, I didn't predict the departure of Perry, but I was the first to state he was out and not too many believed me at the time until it was confirmed a week or two later. Got some cool hate mail that week

JSS - I knew what was happening, but didn't state publicly in advance.

[Ms_M]

Remember that shit? Cj getting loose, pretending to be someone else. I caught her sorry ass. "Ace" was threatening me with lawsuits and all this shit. I had them and still do, over the barrel. Fuck em. They are all classless over there. Every band member, every support staffer and everyone at Azoff Mgt.

Fuck all of them.

PS- for truth, stay right here. Between Andrew and others here, you shall always get the truth. BT was a Fantasyland for Journey housewives.

Fuck em.

Another lesson pls. What in hell is BT?

Back Talk - the "official" Journey forum on their website. It was closed down in June.

[Andrew]

BT= is Back Talk, Journeys now shut down censored message board, err, cheering section.

Yes, the above regarding Andrew McNiece is true. However, there was more..a lot more to it.

Saving it for my memoirs Deano

[Rockindeano]

Well, I didn't predict the departure of Perry, but I was the first to state he was out and not too many believed me at the time until it was confirmed a week or two later. Got some cool hate mail that week

We should compare hate mail. Remember tapegate, the apex of it? I got death threats and boxes delivered to my house. I should have saved it. I saved some, but not all.

[Rockindeano]

BT= is Back Talk, Journeys now shut down censored message board, err, cheering section.

Yes, the above regarding Andrew McNiece is true. However, there was more..a lot more to it.

Saving it for my memoirs Deano

I am writing that motherfucker! Give me the job you wascally cocksmoker!

[larryfromnextdoor]

BT= is Back Talk, Journeys now shut down censored message board, err, cheering section.

Yes, the above regarding Andrew McNiece is true. However, there was more..a lot more to it.

Saving it for my memoirs Deano

bubba ,, now is the time to cash in on that book.. $50 bucks.. cool shirt and a book ..

[Ms_M]

BT= is Back Talk, Journeys now shut down censored message board, err, cheering section.

Yes, the above regarding Andrew McNiece is true. However, there was more..a lot more to it.

Saving it for my memoirs Deano

Can't wait to see that one, Drew....

[Escape Artist]

"Back Talk" Journey's now defunct official message board.

[journeyrock]

"Back Talk" Journey's now defunct official message board.

With the word "official" used very loosely.

[Perrydise]

Ty Andrew and Deano for answering.

[Andrew]

BT= is Back Talk, Journeys now shut down censored message board, err, cheering section.

Yes, the above regarding Andrew McNiece is true. However, there was more..a lot more to it.

Saving it for my memoirs Deano

I am writing that motherfucker! Give me the job you wascally cocksmoker!

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

[Enigma869]

Another lesson pls. What in hell is BT?

Also known as JACKASS TALK!


John from Boston

[Escape Artist]

"Back Talk" Journey's now defunct official message board.

With the word "official" used very loosely.

that is for sure... I hope the POS never comes back!

[Rhiannon]

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

MR Fest II, and the MR Porn collection.

[Ms_M]

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

MR Fest II, and the MR Porn collection.

ROTFLMAO!!!!

[Andrew]

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

MR Fest II, and the MR Porn collection.

Actually MRF2 would be third behind these other 2 things.

MRF2 is a possibility...but not 2008, rather 2009 (depending on many things...)

[Rhiannon]

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

MR Fest II, and the MR Porn collection.

Actually MRF2 would be third behind these other 2 things.

MRF2 is a possibility...but not 2008, rather 2009 (depending on many things...)

And the Porn collection you totally didn't acknowledge, I see.

MRF2 will happen. 2009? No worries, if you start planning NOW...

[ohsherrie]

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

Me too.

[Andrew]

I have 2 other projects I will start first. I think you'll be very interested

MR Fest II, and the MR Porn collection.

Actually MRF2 would be third behind these other 2 things.

MRF2 is a possibility...but not 2008, rather 2009 (depending on many things...)

And the Porn collection you totally didn't acknowledge, I see.

MRF2 will happen. 2009? No worries, if you start planning NOW...

Ok, I can officially confirm no porn projects are in development

I was referring earlier to a couple of writing projects I want to do.

[Rhiannon]

Ok, I can officially confirm no porn projects are in development

I was referring earlier to a couple of writing projects I want to do.

On second thought, it might be best that way...

Writing projects you say??