Kelly Hanson takes a little swipe at Arnel/Journey?

[Pacfanweb]

In the interview on the front page?

"I get compared a lot to Lou Gramm; it comes with the territory," Hansen comments. "But the band is not trying to be a previous version of itself. I came into the band as a singer with good reputation, not as someone just discovered on the Internet. I made a connection with Mick, who is such a vast talent of accomplishment and high standards, and great to work with. I can do my best with someone like that - because I know he's not going to accept second best."

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

[Michigan Girl]

In the interview on the front page?

"I get compared a lot to Lou Gramm; it comes with the territory," Hansen comments. "But the band is not trying to be a previous version of itself. I came into the band as a singer with good reputation, not as someone just discovered on the Internet. I made a connection with Mick, who is such a vast talent of accomplishment and high standards, and great to work with. I can do my best with someone like that - because I know he's not going to accept second best."

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

ha ha ...saw that quote in G~boy's sig and was going to ask him where it came from.
I just recently learned that I friggin' love Kelly Hansen, he is an incredible performer,
frontman, singer, star ...
I don't think he meant it as a jab, he just wants us/the fans to know he has credentials!!

[Majestic]

I guess Arnel's got credentials too. A platinum album under his belt, fronting one of the most succesful American classic rock bands ever...

Just sayin'

In the interview on the front page?

"I get compared a lot to Lou Gramm; it comes with the territory," Hansen comments. "But the band is not trying to be a previous version of itself. I came into the band as a singer with good reputation, not as someone just discovered on the Internet. I made a connection with Mick, who is such a vast talent of accomplishment and high standards, and great to work with. I can do my best with someone like that - because I know he's not going to accept second best."

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

ha ha ...saw that quote in G~boy's sig and was going to ask him where it came from
I just learned recently that I friggin' love Kelly Hansen, he is an incredible performer,
frontman, singer, star ...
I don't think he meant it as a jab, he just wants us/the fans to know he has credentials!!

[NoMoreTails]

In the interview on the front page?

"I get compared a lot to Lou Gramm; it comes with the territory," Hansen comments. "But the band is not trying to be a previous version of itself. I came into the band as a singer with good reputation, not as someone just discovered on the Internet. I made a connection with Mick, who is such a vast talent of accomplishment and high standards, and great to work with. I can do my best with someone like that - because I know he's not going to accept second best."

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

Yeah, I took it to be directed at Arnel and that he must be jealous he does have Arnel's pipes. If he did, he'd be doing Lou's money note on IWKWLI.

[Michigan Girl]

I guess Arnel's got credentials too. A platinum album under his belt, fronting one of the most succesful American classic rock bands ever...

Just sayin'

Sure ...after he was discovered on the youtubie ...just sayin'!!
We're talking about the highlighted quote!!

[DK23]

Yeah saw that Don has that as his quote since yesterday. Pretty funny

[Tito]

And I think took a swipe at Neal a couple of weeks ago on TMZ, when talking about the Neal/Michaele deal, (paraphrasing) he couldn't stand to be around one of those reality stars/wives for 5 minutes.

[Michigan Girl]

And I think took a swipe at Neal a couple of weeks ago on TMZ, when talking about the Neal/Michaele deal, (paraphrasing) he couldn't stand to be around one of those reality stars/wives for 5 minutes.

But this^^^commanded respect!!
Why would he want her to become the focal point
of their performances ...

[DrFU]

Both Jack Blades and Kelly said something to the effect of it being their "jobs" to "warm up" the audience during Night Ranger's and Foreigner's respective sets, which I thought was odd. Jack also said something to the effect of NR being the "new kids" because they'd only been performing 30 years and "just ask Neal."

Seems like there might be some wagging going on ...

[Michigan Girl]

Both Jack Blades and Kelly said something to the effect of it being their "jobs" to "warm up" the audience during Night Ranger's and Foreigner's respective sets, which I thought was odd. Jack also said something to the effect of NR being the "new kids" because they'd only been performing 30 years and "just ask Neal."Seems like there might be some wagging going on ...

no way ...

Did they come out (NR) and stand w/you guys up front after their set?!?
They stood w/us during Journey's set after they opened for them last tour ...
things were happy then!

[Rip Rokken]

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

I suspected this was not really the case, and did some research last night. Turns out I was correct - the comment was taken from an old interview Kelly had done soon after joining Foreigner, which I'm guessing would have been 2005 or early 2006. I know that Arnel and Kelly are personal friends, and that both think very highly of each other. This was nothing but an issue of unfortunate timing, and I believe it will be made well very soon.

[DrFU]

Both Jack Blades and Kelly said something to the effect of it being their "jobs" to "warm up" the audience during Night Ranger's and Foreigner's respective sets, which I thought was odd. Jack also said something to the effect of NR being the "new kids" because they'd only been performing 30 years and "just ask Neal."Seems like there might be some wagging going on ...

no way ...

Did they come out (NR) and stand w/you guys up front after their set?!?
They stood w/us during Journey's set after they opened for them last tour ...
things were happy then!

Saw Jack standing at the side of the stage with, um, herself in Austin ... that was all.

I'm sure things are cool; the warmup comment was just weird from both other bands.

[Ehwmatt]

Reading jabs into a comment about "warming up the crowd?" This is playing semantics at its worst. If anything, I read the comment as a statement of humility, implying "We're opening for the band with the most-downloaded track of all time, so it's our job to get the party going."

[NoMoreTails]

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

I suspected this was not really the case, and did some research last night. Turns out I was correct - the comment was taken from an old interview Kelly had done soon after joining Foreigner, which I'm guessing would have been 2005 or early 2006. I know that Arnel and Kelly are personal friends, and that both think very highly of each other. This was nothing but an issue of unfortunate timing, and I believe it will be made well very soon.

Cool, thanks for the clarification.

[NoMoreTails]

Both Jack Blades and Kelly said something to the effect of it being their "jobs" to "warm up" the audience during Night Ranger's and Foreigner's respective sets, which I thought was odd. Jack also said something to the effect of NR being the "new kids" because they'd only been performing 30 years and "just ask Neal."

Seems like there might be some wagging going on ...

I believe he and Neal have been friends for 30 years, he is just saying they are the new kids as compared to Neal's 40 years in the music biz.

[Don]

I took it as Kelly saying he had a career in the industry before Foreigner. The guy had a Top 40 hit with Hurricane, he didn't just didn't come off the boat six years ago. Hanson's stage presence alone makes it clear that the guy is a veteran of the rock world.

[DrFU]

Reading jabs into a comment about "warming up the crowd?" This is playing semantics at its worst. If anything, I read the comment as a statement of humility, implying "We're opening for the band with the most-downloaded track of all time, so it's our job to get the party going."

I've been to hundreds of concerts and don't ever recall an opening act referring to it being their job to warm up the crowd. To have both bands do it at all three concerts this weekend seemed strange to me.

But then, I tend to over-code everything, so who knows?

[Michigan Girl]

Reading jabs into a comment about "warming up the crowd?" This is playing semantics at its worst. If anything, I read the comment as a statement of humility, implying "We're opening for the band with the most-downloaded track of all time, so it's our job to get the party going."

I've been to hundreds of concerts and don't ever recall an opening act referring to it being their job to warm up the crowd. To have both bands do it at all three concerts this weekend seemed strange to me.

But then, I tend to over-code everything, so who knows?

Not true ...I'm distracted by the shiny objects ..."how long has that ferris wheel
been there ?!?"...and you grab the meat!!

[DrFU]

Reading jabs into a comment about "warming up the crowd?" This is playing semantics at its worst. If anything, I read the comment as a statement of humility, implying "We're opening for the band with the most-downloaded track of all time, so it's our job to get the party going."

I've been to hundreds of concerts and don't ever recall an opening act referring to it being their job to warm up the crowd. To have both bands do it at all three concerts this weekend seemed strange to me.

But then, I tend to over-code everything, so who knows?

Not true ...I'm distracted by the shiny objects ..."how long has that farris wheel
been there ?!?"...and you grab the meat!!

You should have seen Mimi in Austin ... her bling had bling!

[Rip Rokken]

I've been to hundreds of concerts and don't ever recall an opening act referring to it being their job to warm up the crowd. To have both bands do it at all three concerts this weekend seemed strange to me.

But then, I tend to over-code everything, so who knows?

Think of all the shows where a well-known opener asks the crowd, "Are you guys ready for (headliner)?" To me it's sort of the same thing. I believe these bands are really grateful for the opportunity and not shy to acknowledge it.

[Don]

I guess Arnel's got credentials too. A platinum album under his belt, fronting one of the most succesful American classic rock bands ever...

Just sayin'

I'm pretty sure Kelly was talking about his career pre-Foreigner, not what he has accomplished since.

[Behshad]

Little dig at Arnel, and/or Journey? Did they all get along on the tour together? Or did he not mean anything by that? Sure seems curious, seeing how he was on tour this year with a band that found their previously-unknown singer on the internet.

I suspected this was not really the case, and did some research last night. Turns out I was correct - the comment was taken from an old interview Kelly had done soon after joining Foreigner, which I'm guessing would have been 2005 or early 2006. I know that Arnel and Kelly are personal friends, and that both think very highly of each other. This was nothing but an issue of unfortunate timing, and I believe it will be made well very soon.

So Andrew is feeding us news from 2005 ?!
It's great to see you stand up and defend your BFF though Kudos to you !

[Rip Rokken]

So Andrew is feeding us news from 2005 ?!
It's great to see you stand up and defend your BFF though Kudos to you !

Andrew only posted a press release as it was received. Nothing more. There is no fire behind this issue.

[Behshad]

So Andrew is feeding us news from 2005 ?!
It's great to see you stand up and defend your BFF though Kudos to you !

Andrew only posted a press release as it was received. Nothing more. There is no fire behind this issue.

Well then Drewsky needs to clarify the fact that this is old news. Glad you're keeping an eye out chief

[Rip Rokken]

So Andrew is feeding us news from 2005 ?!
It's great to see you stand up and defend your BFF though Kudos to you !

Andrew only posted a press release as it was received. Nothing more. There is no fire behind this issue.

Well then Drewsky needs to clarify the fact that this is old news. Glad you're keeping an eye out chief

He wasn't aware either, and it was only that little bit in the bio info - not the main portion of the article. You're welcome, btw.

[marco17]

Wow, everyone must really be bored with J right now if this is a topic for discussion. What happened to the old days???

[Rick]

Both Jack Blades and Kelly said something to the effect of it being their "jobs" to "warm up" the audience during Night Ranger's and Foreigner's respective sets, which I thought was odd. Jack also said something to the effect of NR being the "new kids" because they'd only been performing 30 years and "just ask Neal."

Seems like there might be some wagging going on ...

It is their jobs to warm up the crowd for the headliner. Evidently they're taking that job seriously because they're getting great reviews, which a lot of times, puts their sets being better than Journey. Good for them.

[AR]

I'm sure the comment was not directed at Arnel. He was in bands for years and was found - he didn't sing karaoke into a mirror to record it for some stupid contest.

You CAN direct it at the Home Depot nimrod singing for Boston and the recent Freddie Mercury contestant though as far as I'm concerned. If I had honed my craft for years like Kelly I'm sure these "discoveries" would tick me of as well.

[FormerJrnyFan]

Holy crap, give Kelly a break... who cares if he was referring to Arnel... Kelly is Foreigner now and Arnel is Journey (for now)...

JSS ROCKS!!!!

[Andrew]

The press release was new, but that comment was way old (I had heard it before).

Kelly called me at 3am this morning, quite upset that the PR person hired to do this job for him had taken some old quotes and banged out a new item for printing.
That person I am told by Kelly is no longer in such a role.

The comment did indeed come before Arnel and Kelly was saying to me, it came from a particularly bad interview where the interviewer had zero idea of Kelly's history before Foreigner and was being "an ass" about his credentials....hence his reply. Which has now been taken way out of context.

Journey are aware of the statement, management is aware, Kelly says he has been hanging with Arnel all tour and constantly giving him props about the great job he is doing. He is upset that anything could be made of this badly timed press release.

He may issue an updated statement himself, I am waiting to hear.