stevew2 wrote:Hey Bud, I ve been reading this post for a while,and thought I would respond. I stirred up some shit about 3 weeks ago{not intentionally} ,but I could not beleive Steve a was lipping at all ...never.I was cussed up and down, and some nice people here showed me the evidence. I said I would keep an open mind. I ve met Jeremey before,and got the clips ,and heard it for myself also. It hurt, but it is true. The sooner you can accept it, the sooner you can deal with it and move on.. I am still dealing with it in my own way,and I am still trying to move on. Steve A . rocked with Journey. The 4 years worth of concerts that my daughter and I went to,some of them, alot or all this last year was lipped. That really sucks, but that is the truth.I am checkin out boots on my own, just to see how long I was fooled. Yes, I had a good time,but thats not the point.Keep checking it out on your own also,but most of these people here are honest. They have fought about this issue long before I started posting here. I didnt know until now Deano got threatened, and all the other stuff that went on.Anyway, I hope if there are any Backtalkers lurking,like I used to, check out the truth and move on.Dont blame these people here for what happened. They did nothing wrong,other than reacted to the truth. Try to find some peace about it .I ve made some really good freinds,and been to some really cool places, because of Journey. Thats not a bad thing at all. Journey might have some cool things down the road that we can share. Give it some time,I know I will. Peace,and Happy New Year!!
That is a very nice post, Steve. I'm sure it has been difficult for you. Most of the people here with any knowledge (I am not one of them, BTW) are being straight up about it. Their reaction to some of the non-believers (IMO) is now based on frustration that not only is there taped evidence available for anyone interested in finding it, but also that the actions of the band and the failure of Steve A. to respond to any of this (if he is in fact innocent of what he is accused of) somewhat prove their argument. You were big enough to look past emotions and search for the truth, and accept it when it's presented to you.
Now, having said that, if these allegations were ever made about Steve Perry, I can't guarantee that I wouldn't feel the same way, defending him as Augeri's fans have defended their guy. I just don't know. But what I do know is that
this leg of the Journey is over, and we're off on a new adventure. And I'm ready for a WILD RIDE!!!
