Bad Company did it. Why not Journey?

[Free]

Everyone seems to think that Journey is done if they get rid of Augeri. Why? Look at Bad Company for example. Their orignal lead singer left then they got a 2nd lead singer. He left then they got a 3rd that sounded almost identical to the original lead singer.

Then the original members reunited and did a one off tour and recorded 4 new songs.

Why can't Journey do this?

And please.......I know Perry was not the original lead singer. You know what I mean.

[Monker]

Why can't Journey do this?

Becaue Paul Rogers can still sing and Perry can't.

[Free]

Why can't Journey do this?

Becaue Paul Rogers can still sing and Perry can't.

Fair enough. But I would want to hear Perry sing one last time even though his voice is not good now.

[Monker]

Fair enough. But I would want to hear Perry sing one last time even though his voice is not good now.

Ain't gonna happen - cuz Perry doesn't sing lead vocals any longer.

Paul Rogers never stopped....cuz his voice never went to hell like Perry's.

[Shadowman]

Wrong again, Monker. I'm a huge BadCo fan, and I saw them a number of times a few years back. Rogers' voice is shot to hell. Did you hear him with "Queen"? Come on. Call us when the shuttle lands, Monker.

[verslibre]

Paul Rodgers should be hung at high noon for singing Queen songs — in front of an audience, to boot!!!!

Brian May's nuts. He's got so much money he should float me 10K just for the helluvit. It's not like he'd notice. That's a small fine to pony up for letting a guy with such limited vocal range attempt to cover songs once performed by the one of the greatest voices in rock.

[Monker]

Wrong again, Monker. I'm a huge BadCo fan, and I saw them a number of times a few years back. Rogers' voice is shot to hell. Did you hear him with "Queen"? Come on. Call us when the shuttle lands, Monker.

I have no interest in hearing Queen with Paul Rogers.

I don't care how you feel about Roger's voice. The fact that he IS singing lead proves that he is better - cuz Perry simply does NOT DO IT ANY LONGER...And, he hasn't done it since "I Stand Alone".

[Angiekay]

Everyone seems to think that Journey is done if they get rid of Augeri. Why? Look at Bad Company for example. Their orignal lead singer left then they got a 2nd lead singer. He left then they got a 3rd that sounded almost identical to the original lead singer.

Who is the third? They have only had Paul Rodgers and Brian Howe. I thought Rodgers sounded GREAT with Queen!

[Vladan]

I did read somewhere Paul Rogers had some vocal things going on, but I am finding that VERY hard to believe after watching the new DVD with him singing LIVE. He is still an acting frontman, and to one of the most legendary melodic and rock bands ever, Queen. Who in the world is going to replace Freddie Mercury? it was never ever going to be done while Mercury was alive, and even when Mercury was dying - still had a voice.

I have seen the LIVE DVD with Rogers and Queen, and Rogers sounds pretty darn good if you ask me, atleast he sounds better than Perry today. Rogers can't touch Mercury though, not even close.

[Paul_UK]

He did indeed have vocal problems on tour with Queen...I saw them 3 times myself, twice this was very apparent. However when the band played in London's Hyde Park Paul's voice was back to full strength and he ripped thru those songs!

There's only one Freddie Mercury, the band now he can never be replaced and that's why they add the "+ Paul Rodgers" at the end of their name instead of just calling themselves Queen.

Rodgers is still one of the best rock vocalists in the business and is probably the greatest white boy ever to sing the Blues!

[TRAGChick]

Y'know what would be REALLY insane??

Having Paul R. front Journey

I posted this a while ago....SP lists Paul as one of his influences...just listen to "Silver Blue and Gold" or "Satisfaction Guaranteed"....hell, even "Radioactive".

In Steve's lower range, it's really apparent (well, IMHO, anyway.... ).

[*Laura]

Paul Rodgers is such a great singer.He's got some unique pipes and he certainly does a great job with Queen."The Return Of The Champions" is one of my top 5 favourite live shows.I heard an interview with him awhile ago and he was so humble and classy --among other things he said the main reason why he and Queen got together was because of the great chemistry they had the minute they started playing together and the pleasure of singing.It really shows if you ask me!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DOWH53oqmiE&search=Paul%20rodgers

the greatest white boy ever to sing the Blues

True!

[TRAGChick]

Paul Rodgers is such a great singer.He's got some unique pipes and he certainly does a great job with Queen."The Return Of The Champions" is one of my top 5 favourite live shows.I heard an interview with him awhile ago and he was so humble and classy --among other things he said the main reason why he and Queen got together was because of the great chemistry they had the minute they started playing together and the pleasure of singing.It really shows if you ask me!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DOWH53oqmiE&search=Paul%20rodgers

the greatest white boy ever to sing the Blues

True!

Thanx, Shania

That was great!!

This is yet another example of a different singer taking on an "iconic melody", making it his/her own, and breathing new life into an established song.

BRAVO, PAUL!!

[Abitaman]

Can't stand Paul Rodgers solo, and most of his Bad Company. Have to admit I like is Queen.
I like Bad Company, both versions without him-ERIC

[Free]

Can't stand Paul Rodgers solo, and most of his Bad Company. Have to admit I like is Queen.
I like Bad Company, both versions without him-ERIC

You are kidding. Right?

[Moon Beam]

I do not know a woman that doesn't
melt when hearing "Feel Like Making Love".
Paul Rodgers could melt an ice cube in under ten
seconds when singing.
I like what I have heard from Bad Company with him.
As for with Queen I can't......say me no heary yet.

[Angiekay]

I do not know a woman that doesn't
melt when hearing "Feel Like Making Love".

Well, you know one now, that song makes me want to throw up...seriously.




<---Still waiting for Free to tell me who the third Bad Co singer was.

[Free]

I do not know a woman that doesn't
melt when hearing "Feel Like Making Love".

Well, you know one now, that song makes me want to throw up...seriously.




<---Still waiting for Free to tell me who the third Bad Co singer was.

His last name was Hart. Not sure if I spelled it right. Don't remember his first name. There should be at least some on here that knows.

He sounded very similar to Paul Rodgers.

[Abitaman]

Can't stand Paul Rodgers solo, and most of his Bad Company. Have to admit I like is Queen.
I like Bad Company, both versions without him-ERIC

You are kidding. Right?

No.
The only reason I bought the Queen cd, was to see how bad Paul would be on them. To my surprise I liked it. It didn't try to sound like Freddie. which was a good thing for him, he would have ruined it then. But he brought a newness to the songs without being overbearing.-ERIC

[EightyRock]

Robert Hart. He sounded enough like Rodgers to be constantly compared, but not really a suitable replacement. Sound familiar?

[Angiekay]

Robert Hart. He sounded enough like Rodgers to be constantly compared, but not really a suitable replacement. Sound familiar?

No, not at all. He must have been on those two albums in 1995 and 1996 that no one has ever heard of and you can't find.

[EightyRock]

Company of Strangers in '95 or '96. I don't remember another he sang on.

[amaron]

Company of Strangers in '95 or '96. I don't remember another he sang on.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Company

Stories Told & Untold (1996)

[Angiekay]

Company of Strangers in '95 or '96. I don't remember another he sang on.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Company

Stories Told & Untold (1996)

I'll assume he also sang on Company of Strangers as well. He must not have been THAT memorable, obviously.

[Free]

Company of Strangers in '95 or '96. I don't remember another he sang on.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Company

Stories Told & Untold (1996)

I'll assume he also sang on Company of Strangers as well. He must not have been THAT memorable, obviously.

Actually he made bad company sound like bad company again. As I understand it, Mick Ralphs was tired of touring and that's why they broke up until the 4 orginial memebers reunited.

And yes I do agree that nobody could ever replace Paul Rodgers. But Robert Hart came a hell of a lot closer to him than Augeri ever could to Perry.

[Moon Beam]

Hey AngieKay what you said about Feel Like Makin Love
does the same feeling apply to Ready For Love?
I love that one to.

[ohsherrie]

Paul Rodgers is a great singer and I think he does a good job with Queen. However, I've never heard him do the vocal gymnastics that Steve Perry did for so many years. He never displayed the range or diaphragm control that Steve did to sing all those llllooooonnnngggg high notes that Steve used night after night. The Journey music style and versatility along with the arduous touring schedule are what got to Steve's voice, not just the singing. If Steve had the incentive or impetus to get his voice back in shape I have no doubt that he could sound as good, if not better than, Paul.

[Angiekay]

Hey AngieKay what you said about Feel Like Makin Love
does the same feeling apply to Ready For Love?
I love that one to.

No, I love Ready For Love! FLML is just SOOOO old for me and I never really liked it to begin with. My favorite Bad Co song has to be Electricland followed closely by Burning Sky and Do Right By Your Woman.

[Moon Beam]

Do Right By Your Woman is an amazing lil tune
ain't it......I sure like it.
Electricland is absolutely perfect to my ears.
Burning Sky is also a heavy weight in tunage.
Good choices

[Vladan]

Paul Rodgers is a great singer and I think he does a good job with Queen. However, I've never heard him do the vocal gymnastics that Steve Perry did for so many years. He never displayed the range or diaphragm control that Steve did to sing all those llllooooonnnngggg high notes that Steve used night after night. The Journey music style and versatility along with the arduous touring schedule are what got to Steve's voice, not just the singing. If Steve had the incentive or impetus to get his voice back in shape I have no doubt that he could sound as good, if not better than, Paul.

Yeah. as good as Paul is, Perry was a much more diverse singer with a broader range. Its interesting because alot of folk have said that Paul Rogers is "the voice". Its an interesting statement. I wonder why people think that.