MR

Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have been the targets of much criticism following their decision to proceed forward as Journey, absent Steve Perry.

Likewise, Steve Perry has been criticized by many for his decision to not return to the band.

I must admit that I have been disappointed with all of them over the past 20+ years; primarily because I enjoyed their excellent music and like many others, was starved for more!

But it suddenly struck me last night, as I was jogging with my ipod on shuffle, that I have been exposed to musicians and enjoy music, which I would most likely have never been exposed to otherwise.

For example:

1. Gregg Rolie (Gringo)
2. The Storm's 2 CD's
3. Bad English's 2 CD's
4. Steve Perry's solo work (Street Talk, FTLOSM and possibly more someday)
5. Steve Augeri and his contributions to Arrival, Red 13 & Generations
6. Tall Stories debut album and upcoming release
7. Jeff Scott Soto's work, including Lost in Translation and his upcoming release
8. Deen Castronovo's talents as both drummer and vocalist

These are all pieces of the, sometimes elusive, Silver Lining emanating from the dark cloud which has hovered over Journey for far too long.

They say wisdom comes with age...maybe they're right.

Suddenly, I'm not so disappointed anymore!

Is it Mardi Gras yet?

E5C4P3ING wrote:
Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have been the targets of much criticism following their decision to proceed forward as Journey, absent Steve Perry.

Likewise, Steve Perry has been criticized by many for his decision to not return to the band.

I must admit that I have been disappointed with all of them over the past 20+ years; primarily because I enjoyed their excellent music and like many others, was starved for more!

But it suddenly struck me last night, as I was jogging with my ipod on shuffle, that I have been exposed to musicians and enjoy music, which I would most likely have never been exposed to otherwise.

For example:

1. Gregg Rolie (Gringo)
2. The Storm's 2 CD's
3. Bad English's 2 CD's
4. Steve Perry's solo work (Street Talk, FTLOSM and possibly more someday)
5. Steve Augeri and his contributions to Arrival, Red 13 & Generations
6. Tall Stories debut album and upcoming release
7. Jeff Scott Soto's work, including Lost in Translation and his upcoming release
8. Deen Castronovo's talents as both drummer and vocalist

These are all pieces of the, sometimes elusive, Silver Lining emanating from the dark cloud which has hovered over Journey for far too long.

They say wisdom comes with age...maybe they're right.

Suddenly, I'm not so disappointed anymore!

WOW...this is a great post!!!

I concur with MG - great post. And I would never have found either SA or JSS not for Journey. And I would never have found Journey without SP, so it all comes down to his VOICE!

E5C4P3ING wrote:
1. Gregg Rolie (Gringo)
!

gregg is going to be in hobbs , new mexico friday night ..along with peter noone( i love hermans hermits!!)

just a few hours from me.. might be great..

Michigan Girl wrote:

E5C4P3ING wrote:
Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have been the targets of much criticism following their decision to proceed forward as Journey, absent Steve Perry.

Likewise, Steve Perry has been criticized by many for his decision to not return to the band.

I must admit that I have been disappointed with all of them over the past 20+ years; primarily because I enjoyed their excellent music and like many others, was starved for more!

But it suddenly struck me last night, as I was jogging with my ipod on shuffle, that I have been exposed to musicians and enjoy music, which I would most likely have never been exposed to otherwise.

For example:

1. Gregg Rolie (Gringo)
2. The Storm's 2 CD's
3. Bad English's 2 CD's
4. Steve Perry's solo work (Street Talk, FTLOSM and possibly more someday)
5. Steve Augeri and his contributions to Arrival, Red 13 & Generations
6. Tall Stories debut album and upcoming release
7. Jeff Scott Soto's work, including Lost in Translation and his upcoming release
8. Deen Castronovo's talents as both drummer and vocalist

These are all pieces of the, sometimes elusive, Silver Lining emanating from the dark cloud which has hovered over Journey for far too long.

They say wisdom comes with age...maybe they're right.

Suddenly, I'm not so disappointed anymore!

WOW...this is a great post!!!

Good thing I bumped it than, huh?

Thanks!

Good OP.

-wech

Gunbot wrote:

Michigan Girl wrote:

E5C4P3ING wrote:
Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have been the targets of much criticism following their decision to proceed forward as Journey, absent Steve Perry.

Likewise, Steve Perry has been criticized by many for his decision to not return to the band.

I must admit that I have been disappointed with all of them over the past 20+ years; primarily because I enjoyed their excellent music and like many others, was starved for more!

But it suddenly struck me last night, as I was jogging with my ipod on shuffle, that I have been exposed to musicians and enjoy music, which I would most likely have never been exposed to otherwise.

For example:

1. Gregg Rolie (Gringo)
2. The Storm's 2 CD's
3. Bad English's 2 CD's
4. Steve Perry's solo work (Street Talk, FTLOSM and possibly more someday)
5. Steve Augeri and his contributions to Arrival, Red 13 & Generations
6. Tall Stories debut album and upcoming release
7. Jeff Scott Soto's work, including Lost in Translation and his upcoming release
8. Deen Castronovo's talents as both drummer and vocalist

These are all pieces of the, sometimes elusive, Silver Lining emanating from the dark cloud which has hovered over Journey for far too long.

They say wisdom comes with age...maybe they're right.

Suddenly, I'm not so disappointed anymore!

WOW...this is a great post!!!

Good thing I bumped it than, huh?

GB, on the job! Great post!!

E5C4P3ING wrote:
4. Steve Perry's solo work (Street Talk, FTLOSM and possibly more someday)

Wouldn't be a bad title either, "More Someday".