Deen's interview

[conversationpc]

I thought this comment from Deen was very interesting...

"I enjoy Jeff. He's so much fun to watch and he does play off of me, we play off each other which is really cool. And I play off of Neal of course and when Neal's smiling and he's happy I know we're good. You know, if Neal's not happy usually the band's not doing so well. He's content now. I think for the first time in many many years. And it's nice, it's nice to see".

I also like this story at the end of Deen's interview...

You know what happened to me in Atlanta. Two people, a wife and a husband; I was singing Open Arms and they came right to the front of the stage and they pointed at me and did like this (makes animated hand gestures) you know, like I was lip syncin'.
Oh I got upset.
I found them in the crowd. I had my sister go out there and find them. I said, 'you think I was lip syncing'. The guy said 'yeah dude, you sounded just like Perry. That wasn't even your voice, that was Perry'.
I said, come back stage, I want you to meet the whole band. With all the guys from Def Leopard. I said you pick five Journey songs. I'll sing in front of you, OK, is that a deal? He says 'yeah'. I take him and his wife, go back there, he goes 'Open Arms'. Nailed it. He looked at me and said 'Faithfully'. He started getting sheepish then.
I did Faithfully, BOOM. He says, 'I am so sorry man, I had no idea'. I said, 'you go on a website, any website and you tell them that I do not lip sync. I have never lip synced. I will NEVER fucking lip sync'.
Tell them. I said 'any other ones?' He says, 'no dude, I'm so sorry. I am so sorry'. I said, 'no come on pick another one. Come on, I'll do any of 'em, come on, let's go'.
He was so embarrassed, he was so fuckin' embarrassed because he and his wife were up there going 'you're lip syncing'.
You can go on record with that – you print that!

[journeywoman]

I was so moved by this interview.He was so upset being accused of this and had to prove it to these people. Not only that how he stated about the negative threads about him or one of the others. Almost afraid it would pull him down and hurt him.What I got out of it, you never know, the band members,that they are reading this stuff

[tammy]

That was a great read...Deen's story had me laughing, "I will never fuckin' lip synch!"...this is a guy I like - sensitive, caring & yet "he ain't no wuss" -- brilliant!

[conversationpc]

That was a great read...Deen's story had me laughing, "I will never fuckin' lip synch!"...this is a guy I like - sensitive, caring & yet "he ain't no wuss" -- brilliant!

Of all the interviews I've read since the band came back in '98, I've enjoyed his interviews the most. He seems like a genuinely nice guy and funnier than hell.

[Tom Jrnyfn]

"I will never fuckin' lip synch!"




You think their was a subliminal message ?

I do..

Deen is a cool cat..

[NealIsGod]

"I will never fuckin' lip synch!"




You think their was a subliminal message ?

I do..

Deen is a cool cat..

Seems like the only reason that story was stuck in there. Didn't really flow with the interview.

[Tom Jrnyfn]

"I will never fuckin' lip synch!"




You think their was a subliminal message ?

I do..

Deen is a cool cat..

Seems like the only reason that story was stuck in there. Didn't really flow with the interview.

Yep..

[zino]

Seems kindda funny that nobody has talked to SA! Guess they werent too concered were they.

[Melissa]

I enjoyed his interview the most.

[Abitaman]

No wonder Deen doesn't read forums, everyone puts something into what is said, whether it needs to said or not -ERIC

[heardonthestreet]

The shame was that all the allegations had to brutally brought to light instead of being handled behind closed doors. Now the band will always be scrutinized by anyone who read about the allegations. Apparently lots of bands use enhancements and Journey just had the misfortune of having the possibility brought to the surface.

[Red13JoePa]

"I will never fuckin' lip synch!"




You think their was a subliminal message ?

I do..

No doubt about it. There is simmering animosity, most evident in of all people, Deen's interview.

[jrnysc]

I found the statement odd. Not in him saying he wouldn't do it, but I had a good friend who was at the last show when he had to take over lead. My buddy also told me Deen put his arm around Steve as they walked off stage, and Steve layed his head on his shoulder. I always thought those two were close. Maybe not?

[ArnelRox]

I found the statement odd. Not in him saying he wouldn't do it, but I had a good friend who was at the last show when he had to take over lead. My buddy also told me Deen put his arm around Steve as they walked off stage, and Steve layed his head on his shoulder. I always thought those two were close. Maybe not?

Maybe back then, they were. Things change u know, especially during litigation.

[jrnysc]

I found the statement odd. Not in him saying he wouldn't do it, but I had a good friend who was at the last show when he had to take over lead. My buddy also told me Deen put his arm around Steve as they walked off stage, and Steve layed his head on his shoulder. I always thought those two were close. Maybe not?

Maybe back then, they were. Things change u know, especially during litigation.

Very good point. Boy wouldn't it be a story to hear!!

[Red13JoePa]

Yea, I don't imagine they're sharing eggnog fight now, not with Deen saying "I never need to sing to cover Jeff's ass" and things to that nature.

[junky]

I found the statement odd. Not in him saying he wouldn't do it, but I had a good friend who was at the last show when he had to take over lead. My buddy also told me Deen put his arm around Steve as they walked off stage, and Steve layed his head on his shoulder. I always thought those two were close. Maybe not?

The way I read it is Augeri's failings became Deen's burdens.
Of course Deen is going to comfort his bandmate, because that's the way Deen is.
But I think after the fact he realized that Augeri put him on the spot that night. He had to have known how scared shitless Deen was, yet he still asked him to front the band. Maybe it was the final straw.

And then here comes Jeff, a true professional, who takes the burdens off Deen yet respects his vocal contributions, so Deen sees even more how Augeri was taking advantage of him. Oh, and I bet some of the band members helped him see the light.

[ArnelRox]

The way I read it is Augeri's failings became Deen's burdens.
Of course Deen is going to comfort his bandmate, because that's the way Deen is.
But I think after the fact he realized that Augeri put him on the spot that night. He had to have known how scared shitless Deen was, yet he still asked him to front the band. Maybe it was the final straw.

And then here comes Jeff, a true professional, who takes the burdens off Deen yet respects his vocal contributions, so Deen sees even more how Augeri was taking advantage of him. Oh, and I bet some of the band members helped him see the light.

That sounds about right to me. & let's not forget that Deen did have some vocal surgery too during the time he was covering for Augeri. Also, Deen has been working w/Neal for a long long time. There has to be some mutual respect there between those guys. Something that bothers or upsets Neal would most likely have the same effect on Deen.

[Lula]

The way I read it is Augeri's failings became Deen's burdens.
Of course Deen is going to comfort his bandmate, because that's the way Deen is.
But I think after the fact he realized that Augeri put him on the spot that night. He had to have known how scared shitless Deen was, yet he still asked him to front the band. Maybe it was the final straw.

And then here comes Jeff, a true professional, who takes the burdens off Deen yet respects his vocal contributions, so Deen sees even more how Augeri was taking advantage of him. Oh, and I bet some of the band members helped him see the light.

That sounds about right to me. & let's not forget that Deen did have some vocal surgery too during the time he was covering for Augeri. Also, Deen has been working w/Neal for a long long time. There has to be some mutual respect there between those guys. Something that bothers or upsets Neal would most likely have the same effect on Deen.

Well said Junky and Rox

[Barb]

I found the statement odd. Not in him saying he wouldn't do it, but I had a good friend who was at the last show when he had to take over lead. My buddy also told me Deen put his arm around Steve as they walked off stage, and Steve layed his head on his shoulder. I always thought those two were close. Maybe not?

The way I read it is Augeri's failings became Deen's burdens.
Of course Deen is going to comfort his bandmate, because that's the way Deen is.
But I think after the fact he realized that Augeri put him on the spot that night. He had to have known how scared shitless Deen was, yet he still asked him to front the band. Maybe it was the final straw.

And then here comes Jeff, a true professional, who takes the burdens off Deen yet respects his vocal contributions, so Deen sees even more how Augeri was taking advantage of him. Oh, and I bet some of the band members helped him see the light.

I think there is probably a lot of truth in your comments.

[larryfromnextdoor]

The shame was that all the allegations had to brutally brought to light instead of being handled behind closed doors. Now the band will always be scrutinized by anyone who read about the allegations. Apparently lots of bands use enhancements and Journey just had the misfortune of having the possibility brought to the surface.

it seems to be ok to lyp sync.. as long as your tape never messes up ,, then a small circus errupts... janet jackson on leno last year.. paaaaaathetic... j.lo on the music awards a few years back,, same thing,, perfect vocals , while shes dancing ect... terrible.. then little billy gilman comes out and sings LIVE ,, no light show, or huge production,, showed all the "stars" how to do it.. britney , madonna,, its ok , just dont get caught,,

[junky]

The way I read it is Augeri's failings became Deen's burdens.
Of course Deen is going to comfort his bandmate, because that's the way Deen is.
But I think after the fact he realized that Augeri put him on the spot that night. He had to have known how scared shitless Deen was, yet he still asked him to front the band. Maybe it was the final straw.

And then here comes Jeff, a true professional, who takes the burdens off Deen yet respects his vocal contributions, so Deen sees even more how Augeri was taking advantage of him. Oh, and I bet some of the band members helped him see the light.

That sounds about right to me. & let's not forget that Deen did have some vocal surgery too during the time he was covering for Augeri. Also, Deen has been working w/Neal for a long long time. There has to be some mutual respect there between those guys. Something that bothers or upsets Neal would most likely have the same effect on Deen.

Yes, Deen and Neal's mutual respect been apparant for a while. It is only this past interview with Deen that made me realize how much a burden Augeri had become to Deen.

[Red13JoePa]

The only time I could see it becoming a "burden ( )" to Castronovo was on the disaster in North Carolina.

However, the burden of having to sing some notes and full songs lately also opened him up to a TON of praise that he DESERVES as a vocalist.


Not sure what to make of the complaints that SA never came to visit him b/c he was too busy working the crowd either....sorta what a front man has to do.

[ArnelRox]

it seems to be ok to lyp sync.. as long as your tape never messes up ,, then a small circus errupts... janet jackson on leno last year.. paaaaaathetic... j.lo on the music awards a few years back,, same thing,, perfect vocals , while shes dancing ect... terrible.. then little billy gilman comes out and sings LIVE ,, no light show, or huge production,, showed all the "stars" how to do it.. britney , madonna,, its ok , just dont get caught,,

In all fairness, there's a huge difference between Journey, a band that was always known for their brilliant live performances & soaring vocals, & Janet Jackson, JLo, Britney, Madonna, etc. who were always known for their dancing, jiggling & shock tactics.

[heardonthestreet]

From what I noticed at the concert I attended, was that JSS does clown around with the band members a lot. He plays to all the guys. At one time, he wiped the sweat off Ross's face, then wiped his own and then danced over to Schon and fanned Neal with the cloth. EWWWWWwwwwww! Augeri did work the crowd more just as JSS works the guys.

When Augeri had to leave the stage in such humiliation, I felt that the band had lost their last vestige of class in allowing that to happen. Journey is not a classy act anymore, imo. The feeling is elemental, overall.

[NealIsGod]

When Augeri had to leave the stage in such humiliation, I felt that the band had lost their last vestige of class in allowing that to happen. Journey is not a classy act anymore, imo. The feeling is elemental, overall.

Yeah, you have always been such a huge fan of Augie.

[heardonthestreet]

it seems to be ok to lyp sync.. as long as your tape never messes up ,, then a small circus errupts... janet jackson on leno last year.. paaaaaathetic... j.lo on the music awards a few years back,, same thing,, perfect vocals , while shes dancing ect... terrible.. then little billy gilman comes out and sings LIVE ,, no light show, or huge production,, showed all the "stars" how to do it.. britney , madonna,, its ok , just dont get caught,,

In all fairness, there's a huge difference between Journey, a band that was always known for their brilliant live performances & soaring vocals, & Janet Jackson, JLo, Britney, Madonna, etc. who were always known for their dancing, jiggling & shock tactics.

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The key work being WAS known for............ Anymore, there isn't that much difference.

[ArnelRox]

it seems to be ok to lyp sync.. as long as your tape never messes up ,, then a small circus errupts... janet jackson on leno last year.. paaaaaathetic... j.lo on the music awards a few years back,, same thing,, perfect vocals , while shes dancing ect... terrible.. then little billy gilman comes out and sings LIVE ,, no light show, or huge production,, showed all the "stars" how to do it.. britney , madonna,, its ok , just dont get caught,,

In all fairness, there's a huge difference between Journey, a band that was always known for their brilliant live performances & soaring vocals, & Janet Jackson, JLo, Britney, Madonna, etc. who were always known for their dancing, jiggling & shock tactics.

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The key work being WAS known for............ Anymore, there isn't that much difference.

I disagree. Journey once again has a powerhouse vocalist. The last 8 yrs, they didn't tho.

[heardonthestreet]

When Augeri had to leave the stage in such humiliation, I felt that the band had lost their last vestige of class in allowing that to happen. Journey is not a classy act anymore, imo. The feeling is elemental, overall.

Yeah, you have always been such a huge fan of Augie.

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That has nothing to do with the issues.

[NealIsGod]

When Augeri had to leave the stage in such humiliation, I felt that the band had lost their last vestige of class in allowing that to happen. Journey is not a classy act anymore, imo. The feeling is elemental, overall.

Yeah, you have always been such a huge fan of Augie.

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That has nothing to do with the issues.

Sure it does. Now that Augie is out, you can attack the band. When he was in, and esp. during tapegate, you stood right next to Deano firing away at him. Whatever suits your agenda.