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Journey Reunion? Steve Perry-Arnel Pineda-Who’s On First?

Charlie Huero

http://kool.cbslocal.com/2014/02/07/jou ... -on-first/


Can you say RUMORS?! There is a lot of “talk” out there right now about Journey. We all know they are coming to town to do a show on May 18th with The Steve Miller Band & Tower Of Power. So the recent talk has been that Steve Perry is now getting closer to rethinking his getting back together with the band. A recent report was out there that Steve had been talking with Neal Schon about getting back with the band. It turned out that it was Steve that was interested, but not Neal. They are fine with each other. There is no strained relationship. Neal basically said that the rumor of a reunion is not true and that things were taken out of context. Honestly, I wondered to myself, “Wow, I wonder how Arnel feels about all of this talk?” Arnel Pineda is the new lead singer of the group. He is amazing and sounds perfect for the group. (In fact sometimes I think he does a better “Steve Perry” than Steve Perry does Steve Perry!) So here comes a story today saying Arnel is rumored to want to get out of his contract with Journey. Wait, WHAT?

Apparently there are some sources saying that he is unhappy with Neal, and that the work schedule is taking a toll not only on his voice, but his family as well. He is a family man, and all of the touring and traveling is putting a strain on his family time. Now Neal has come out again to say his relationship with Arnel is “very solid” and that they are working hard on the upcoming tour with rehearsals and keeping the show fresh. AND they are not only doing this large tour in 2014, but discussing going through 2015!

Confused? Me too. Will I be at the show? YOU BET! Whatever happens, these are all truly talented people and I hope it works out for all involved. I would LOVE to see Steve Perry on stage with the boys again, NO DOUBT about it! I am also very excited to see Arnel with the band coming to town in May. I will see you at the show. In my 80′s garb. Holding up a lighter (or now cell phone lighter) to “Open Arms”! And that is how I welcome them all. Open arms.

"Can you say RUMORS?!"


Can you say "DUH."?

This rumor was talked about on Fox's Red Eye last night. I wish I could find a video, but they were quoting Classic Rock magazine and showed a picture of Steve and Neal.

Most interesting thing to come out of all these stories is that the band needs to rehearse 3 WEEKS to learn the dirty dozen.

FamilyMan wrote:Most interesting thing to come out of all these stories is that the band needs to rehearse 3 WEEKS to learn the dirty dozen.

They could play those songs with their eyes closed. Neal mentioned they are revamping a few things to keep it fresh. Remember how they changed it up a bit in Manila? I see it like them doing something like that.

Classic rock says sorry to me for falsely quoting in Journey piece - http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news ... are-solid/

FamilyMan wrote:Most interesting thing to come out of all these stories is that the band needs to rehearse 3 WEEKS to learn the dirty dozen.

I know you're attempting to be funny/sarcastic, but Neal said they were freshening up the set list. The last time they tweaked the dozen was for the Manilla concert dvd and the different solos/interludes were pretty cool. This should be fan catnip.

My guess is 3 weeks is what is needed for Arnel to get up to touring snuff. I can't imagine anyone else need more than a minor tune up to hit the set list.

Funny thing is if Arnel isn't doing his own work to stay in shape a lot more time is need, like three months running a 3 show a week pace to build up his vocal muscles. I bet he has a good routine that keeps him shape in the off season. If so, the 3 weeks is like a jack around session having fun as a team.

FamilyMan wrote:Most interesting thing to come out of all these stories is that the band needs to rehearse 3 WEEKS to learn the dirty dozen.

The_Noble_Cause wrote:

FamilyMan wrote:Most interesting thing to come out of all these stories is that the band needs to rehearse 3 WEEKS to learn the dirty dozen.

I know you're attempting to be funny/sarcastic, but Neal said they were freshening up the set list. The last time they tweaked the dozen was for the Manilla concert dvd and the different solos/interludes were pretty cool. This should be fan catnip.

You're right about my aim being humorous. But seriously -- the last time a Journey set felt "fresh" was the Generations/Evening With tour. I'll believe this when I see it.