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[Playitloudforme]

Andrew, I know this need to push away from the table. I used to moderate a forum at one time, and when it got to the point when I was losing sleep over the crap that people pulled, I had to step away as well. There's absolutely no way to control what people's opinions are or their actions, so do be gentle on yourself. This forum has it right, the ability to speak your mind, right or wrong is great. Put your feet up man, you've earned it.

[Granny]

Drew, your site is wonderful for news and making friends with other Journey fans...
You did not make any mistakes, it was your interview to do with what you wanted..
You had the right to choose whoever you wanted to proof-read your interviews..

You should not let those FEW run you off of your own site...
I will miss you!
Hurry back to us soon...
Post once in awhile to let us know how u are doing.....

[Abitaman]

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The proof readers were supposed to be anonymous, but Deano rarely passes up an opportunity to promote himself and did so with this tidbit of info.
It most definitely offended the Augeri fans, who felt that I had clearly shown who’s side I was on and saw this as somewhat of a reward bestowed by me upon Dean for what happened in 2006.
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What happened happened. Yea, deano had something do with Augeri, but letting read your article shouldn't matter. I am a HUGE Augeri fan, and I have no problem with Deano reading it. Everyone should move on-ERIC

[larryfromnextdoor]

this is all very strange, but i can say T-Bone is cool and has a most rockin guitar collection... big into music .. and we know he has a delete button..

[Deb]

Dont people have more important things to do in this world than obsess over the "Augeri-wiggle", Steve Perry's coat tails, who fired what, slept with who, etc. I swear to god, somethings wrong when people get their shorts in a wad over the pettiest of things and unleash with a virtriol that should only be reserved for a mass murderer or something like that.

Personally I don't mind Deano myself. He's the kind of guy that if he's going to knife you, he'll knife you from the front rather than the back. I admire that as that seems to be a rare quality in the two faced, backstabbing world we live in. I have much more respect for him (despite the fact that I might disagree or find him too abrasive) than half these other people who would just assume unleash hell over something that shouldn't even have that kind of an impact on your life.

Does whoever that sings lead on Journey impact my day to day life? no
Does Journey pay my bills? no
Is Journey a required expense? no

So with all that in mind, I have to wonder about people who act like that. I can't imagine what its like to deal with this nor do I want to. But the bad attitudes at the host need to stop. As Jonathan Cain said to those same fans once... "Get a life."

SeanB

Couldn't agree more! Andrew, take a well deserved break and thanks for all you do for this whole site........and good luck T-Bone.

[Natalie]

.. and we know he has a delete button..

And he knows how to use it!!!

[tammy]

Andrew, don't leave for good! Don't let those negative post get to ya...they are always gonna be like that - finding something to bicker about & make themselves look "superior". It is easy to hide behind fake names, sitting at a computer, blasting away - but, it is cowardly. Also, take everything with a big grain of salt...what some people may post may be the opposite of what they deep down believe to be true...but, probably they won't admit it. Who knows? Some people definitely get their jollies from arguing over everything & put downs, 'tho. This happens on a lot of forums, not just here...I don't particularly like it & I don't understand it. There are more things to pour your energy into outside of the computer and it is more satisfying to lift up than to tear down.

We can tell you are a sensitive, honest guy & actually that is good that you did get bothered by some things (it shows you aren't calloused & uncaring) - and, NOBODY wants their job, their livelihood to be criticized - that is understandable. I like reading your interviews - I think the guys seem relaxed with you & let themselves be vulnerable - we are all human, we all make mistakes & that is what we learn from & do it differently.

Besides, nobody but the actual people involved directly with 'tapegate' knows what brought it all about and they aren't gonna ever talk....so, the fans will always be left to their own theories & conclusions - there's nothing you can do about that.

I find it hard to understand why some angry fans think you weren't objective in your interviews? You didn't add your own words or anything and neither did the ones proofreading. Their anger is misdirected & they seem to believe in some ridiculous conspiracy that you, Dean & Neal were trying to "get rid of SA 'cuz JSS is waiting in the wings"!! lol! Journey Soap Opera.

There is a lot of neat info & discussion on this board (if you overlook the gross & insulting postings) and you have a wealth of music related info to share. Take a break from it all, breathe in nature & let it rejuvenate you and then let it all go - move on and enjoy what is your passion.
tammy

[Ratgirl]

Andrew, ignore the people who are talking shit about you & your choices. You did not make any mistakes. As you stated YOU were INVITED to do the feature & interviews. This is your site, those are your interviews, your feature, & it's nobody's business why you chose who you did to help you out with the proofing & such. They all, DEAN included, did a wonderful job IMO. Please don't let the nit-pickers get to you like this.

And for those stating this place is "pro JSS", why don't you find someplace else to go then.

Yup.. Melissa hit right on the nose.

Andrew.. we all think you are doing kick ass job and appreciate all the hard work you have done for this site. Maybe a "small" break is needed, just dont stay away too long. We'll miss you. Take care and we'll try to behave ourselves for T-Bone.

[tammy]

I'll do what I can here for a while, but I'm not so "up" on the Journey gossip as MANY of the other posters here. Intelligent discussion and debates I'm fine with, but I don't much care for personal attacks because of someones "Opinion",...... those threads will be ixnay'd It'll be nothing personal towards anyone here so hopefully no one will take it that way, but I'm sure there'll be some turds in the punchbowl

lol! That's one of the things I like about this forum - there are some very funny & witty things people say...it just catches ya off guard & makes you laugh.

[bionic]

Andrew i am distressed at the fact that some of your enjoyment of this website has been spoiled If you lived near enough i would be on my way over with a few beers and a evening of rock chat and reminders of what a exellent web site you run.
You must understand that the Augeri psycho fans will hate Dean for ever and anyone who even speaks with him! In regard to the fact he proof read your interview....SO WHAT? These fans are not into music but blind god like worship of Augeri and feel the pain of reality hitting them hard! They must blame someone if only to vent there anger,look at the fact Dean Castronovo had not spoke to Augeri in the interview with him....outrage poured on him.
Take it easy mate

[NealIsGod]

You know you're doing something right if you are pissing people off.

You are on Top of the Rock, Drew.

When people try to push you down,

tell 'em to sit on this, and take a spin around.

[T-Bone]

I've actually been on this site for a long time, I just don't really post alot. I know what a shitstorm the Journey forum can be, especially with the various opinions and feelings towards the band and the decisions they make. When the day is done, they're still their own band and don't really have to consult anyone regarding what they decide to do or not do. People just need to remember that. Sure everyone will have their favorite version or era, but that doesn't mean that others are wrong in their opinions. It's just like religion... no one is right and no one is wrong... we just need to tolorate and keep our own beliefs to ourselves and quit pushing it on to others, and the world may be a better place.

I'm not the Iron Fist type of person, but I have little tolorance for bullshit, or stupidity for that matter. Those threads wil either be deleted or locked and bossman can decide from there what to do. I have faith that "most" people can play in the sandbox nice. I guess we'll have to see

[conversationpc]

It's just like religion... no one is right and no one is wrong... we just need to tolorate and keep our own beliefs to ourselves and quit pushing it on to others, and the world may be a better place.

Music is totally different from religion. I agree that music is totally subjective and that, in the end, it all comes down to opinion.

[larryfromnextdoor]

You know you're doing something right if you are pissing people off.

You are on Top of the Rock, Drew.

When people try to push you down,

tell 'em to sit on this, and take a spin around.

great relevant reference!

It ain't easy, speakin' out
Some people take it to heart
And if you ain't standin' on top of the rock
They'll try and tear you apart ....

[larryfromnextdoor]

I've actually been on this site for a long time, I just don't really post alot. I know what a shitstorm the Journey forum can be, especially with the various opinions and feelings towards the band and the decisions they make. When the day is done, they're still their own band and don't really have to consult anyone regarding what they decide to do or not do. People just need to remember that. Sure everyone will have their favorite version or era, but that doesn't mean that others are wrong in their opinions. It's just like religion... no one is right and no one is wrong... we just need to tolorate and keep our own beliefs to ourselves and quit pushing it on to others, and the world may be a better place.

I'm not the Iron Fist type of person, but I have little tolorance for bullshit, or stupidity for that matter. Those threads wil either be deleted or locked and bossman can decide from there what to do. I have faith that "most" people can play in the sandbox nice. I guess we'll have to see

can you please generate a better title than Roadie!!! ???how about TOP MOD, uh, no,, or maybe THE DELETER!!! i like that ,, or administrator ..i guess

[AR]

this is all very strange, but i can say T-Bone is cool and has a most rockin guitar collection... big into music .. and we know he has a delete button..

What guitars does T-Bone have?

Here's mine:

Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunburst)
Ibanez PS-10 II
Fender Strat American Standard (rare red headstock ltd edition)
Ovation Elite Standard (acoustic electric)
Ovation Standard Balladeer (12 string)
Epiphone Casino
Mexican Telecaster
Cheapo Yamaha (1st guitar)

[conversationpc]

this is all very strange, but i can say T-Bone is cool and has a most rockin guitar collection... big into music .. and we know he has a delete button..

What guitars does T-Bone have?

Here's mine:

Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunbirst)
Ibanez PS-10 II
Fender Strat American Standard (rare red headstock ltd edition)
Ovation Elite Standard (acoustic electric)
Ovation Standard Balladeer (12 string)
Epiphone Casino
Mexican Telecaster
Cheapo Yamaha (1st guitar)

This is mine...Fender HM Strat, 1988, I believe...

[larryfromnextdoor]

this is all very strange, but i can say T-Bone is cool and has a most rockin guitar collection... big into music .. and we know he has a delete button..

What guitars does T-Bone have?

Here's mine:

Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunbirst)
Ibanez PS-10 II
Fender Strat American Standard (rare red headstock ltd edition)
Ovation Elite Standard (acoustic electric)
Ovation Standard Balladeer (12 string)
Epiphone Casino
Mexican Telecaster
Cheapo Yamaha (1st guitar)

ive got all non showroom workhorses... ,,

gibson les paul custom black beauty 1979. .11lbs...beat up!
gibson les paul standard cherry sunburst like yours .1992
2 larry cutom shop built by larry american strats..
guild acoustic 1974. ..
ovation hard body electric 1985, this version bombed,, im holding out for big money
harmony rocket with microphone picups 1962,, fun , but not very useful

the strats are frankenstein'd big time.. i used to tear them apart and then just look and try to get a wiring diagram,, one time i sodored my pinkie to new pot .. so now i have a guy fix them.. id really really like to play on that PS10!! THAT would be cool,, i hope t-bone posts his crazy collectors collection.. i think hes a b.c. rich nut..

[larryfromnextdoor]

this is all very strange, but i can say T-Bone is cool and has a most rockin guitar collection... big into music .. and we know he has a delete button..

What guitars does T-Bone have?

Here's mine:

Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunbirst)
Ibanez PS-10 II
Fender Strat American Standard (rare red headstock ltd edition)
Ovation Elite Standard (acoustic electric)
Ovation Standard Balladeer (12 string)
Epiphone Casino
Mexican Telecaster
Cheapo Yamaha (1st guitar)

This is mine...Fender HM Strat, 1988, I believe...

dave!!! the heavy metal strat!! greg howe's guitar.. i love them ,, purists strat dudes dont,,but i think those guitars really rock,, i think they have been out of production for about 13 years now.. good find..

[conversationpc]

This is mine...Fender HM Strat, 1988, I believe...

dave!!! the heavy metal strat!! greg howe's guitar.. i love them ,, purists strat dudes dont,,but i think those guitars really rock,, i think they have been out of production for about 13 years now.. good find..

I don't play much at all, really. I probably know more ABOUT guitars, guitar playing, and guitarists than any actual playing skill.

I paid about $700 for that thing back in, I think, 1992. It sounds good but it doesn't stay in tune like it should. I haven't played enough recently to justify spending the money to get it looked at to see what might be wrong with it. It stays in tune okay as long as I don't use the tremelo bar very much. If I had known better at the time, I probably would've saved up my money and bought a standard Strat.

[AR]

I don't play much at all, really. I probably know more ABOUT guitars, guitar playing, and guitarists than any actual playing skill.

Same here really.

I bought a lot of guitars back in 95, and it did keep my interest while I was single.

These days I know a whole lot of riffs, but not many complete songs. Putting in a cd, playing barre chords and singing along amuses me enough these days.

Still love having them around, and I have a lot of friends who play a lot so it makes for some fun jam sessions in my basement.

[AR]

I paid about $700 for that thing back in, I think, 1992. It sounds good but it doesn't stay in tune like it should. I haven't played enough recently to justify spending the money to get it looked at to see what might be wrong with it. It stays in tune okay as long as I don't use the tremelo bar very much. If I had known better at the time, I probably would've saved up my money and bought a standard Strat.

Do your tuners slip at all? My Ibanez used to go out of tune a lot until I replaced the stock tuners with a set of Grovers.

[McNeil]

Andrew... see ya man!!

Ive hardly posted anything for weeks,so cannot be named in this shambles that has occured.... the "hiatus" before the news item finally was printed, seemed to kill people off here!

Didnt even know Deano had proof -read, but it reinforces what most thought, that he was somehow protected and priviledged here, and typically, he always turns out to be about "self-promotion" ..all your guilty of Andrew, is being a poor judge of character.. you gave him many many many chances, but he always slapped you in the face. I took him on for a while, because I knew he was a loser.... but I soon gave up, as he had a small bunch of fellow losers around him, like vultures feeding off his scraps.... he was the court jester, and they were his fools... running to his defence. Afew of us knew the real truth... hello Moose, and others....who kept it real....

Keep the main site going man... thats where its at

regards

Neil

[AR]

Andrew... see ya man!!

Ive hardly posted anything for weeks,so cannot be named in this shambles that has occured.... the "hiatus" before the news item finally was printed, seemed to kill people off here!

Didnt even know Deano had proof -read, but it reinforces what most thought, that he was somehow protected and priviledged here, and typically, he always turns out to be about "self-promotion" ..all your guilty of Andrew, is being a poor judge of character.. you gave him many many many chances, but he always slapped you in the face. I took him on for a while, because I knew he was a loser.... but I soon gave up, as he had a small bunch of fellow losers around him, like vultures feeding off his scraps.... he was the court jester, and they were his fools... running to his defence. Afew of us knew the real truth... hello Moose, and others....who kept it real....

Keep the main site going man... thats where its at

regards

Neil

[Voyager]

It's just like religion... no one is right and no one is wrong... we just need to tolorate and keep our own beliefs to ourselves and quit pushing it on to others, and the world may be a better place.

Sounds like you've got what it takes Bro. Happy moderating!!!

[conversationpc]

I don't play much at all, really. I probably know more ABOUT guitars, guitar playing, and guitarists than any actual playing skill.

Same here really.

I bought a lot of guitars back in 95, and it did keep my interest while I was single.

These days I know a whole lot of riffs, but not many complete songs. Putting in a cd, playing barre chords and singing along amuses me enough these days.

Still love having them around, and I have a lot of friends who play a lot so it makes for some fun jam sessions in my basement.

Yeah, I know a few riffs, basically just the standards, you know..."Smoke on the Water", "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Smokin'", etc., etc. I have managed to come up with some solos that I like but they're not difficult to play at all. Of course, I'm not good enough to come up with something off the cuff, though.

Do your tuners slip at all? My Ibanez used to go out of tune a lot until I replaced the stock tuners with a set of Grovers.

It's been a while since I've even taken a good look at it, so I couldn't tell you.

[larryfromnextdoor]

Do your tuners slip at all? My Ibanez used to go out of tune a lot until I replaced the stock tuners with a set of Grovers.

It's been a while since I've even taken a good look at it, so I couldn't tell you.

the black strat has double locking nuts.. ,, something is wrong with the floyd rose.. when u tune it up , put a rag under the back of the floyd rose then tune it up ,tighten everything down , u should be good,, might need to take a spring off the back , or to tighten up the screws on the springs,, very fixable,, the bad part is that the metal strats have lost thier value, great playing guitar yes.. but folks just didtn take to it ,, its has a pink sister too.. you would have to be tough to play her though..

[lbeau12]

90's Start utra plus with Ebony fretboard. Used to have a tobacco sunburst one in 90's also had 72 LP Custom Taboco sunburst sold it for 1000 to go to school. I just noticed something T-BONE is from Minnesota isn't that where Neal is building a house. Hmm... something fishy. LOL
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[lbeau12]

90's Start utra plus with Ebony fretboard. Used to have a tobacco sunburst one in 90's also had 72 LP Custom Taboco sunburst sold it for 1000 to go to school. I just noticed something T-BONE is from Minnesota isn't that where Neal is building a house. Hmm... something fishy. LOL
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shit i should have gotten someone to proof read my post. can't type worth a shit.

[Concert Queen]

Andrew,
I am so sorry things are in the shitter here for you but know we really do appriciate all you do for us here! May your time away be peaceful and we will look forward to see you here again soon!

P.S. Is there any plan to reopen Melodic Rock Radio? I really loved your music!

Ronda