Elvis, Marilyn, Madonna, and.....Steve Perry??

[TRAGChick]

I just saw a thing on YouTube with "Evolution" ~ a Journey tribute band:

here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he8KcC7MBTE

It got me thinking:

Has that era of Journey - with Steve P. at the helm - gone the way of "impersonators", such as those I've listed above??

Seriously - does that give respect to or hinder the whole genre of Journey's music...and Steve Perry, as a Singer?

I'd love to read your thoughts on this....and Lora & Cyndy...if you're out there:

What do YOU GUYS think of this?

[ohsherrie]

Nora, that's a seriously interesting question. I'm going to have to give it more thought, but it has definitely provoked thought for me.

Right off hand, I'm thinking that for Steve's sake I hope he is that iconic, but for Journey's and Jeff's sake it may not be all that good. Wow, like I said, thought provoking.

Good thread idea. I hope lots of people give us some input.

[Crazie Scarab]

Personally, I'll stick with the real deal. The real deal revolves around Neal.

As for the respect or hinder question.. Hmmm. I'd have to go with respect, as Evolution doesn't make a mockery of Journey in any way. I believe they have full respect for the band named Journey.

[larryfromnextdoor]

i dont understand the question,, madonna?

[TRAGChick]

i dont understand the question,, madonna?

Y'know....people that just "stand out", are unique (in their own way) and are memorable (for good and/or bad)....that's why I named Elvis, Marilyn, and Madonna.

[larryfromnextdoor]

i dont understand the question,, madonna?

Y'know....people that just "stand out", are unique (in their own way) and are memorable (for good and/or bad)....that's why I named Elvis, Marilyn, and Madonna.

i love it, i call it respect.. i have a good friend starting a Cheap Trick tribute band,, he loves the music , people want to re-live their younger days,, who else will play elvis songs? an elvis impersonator..it just goes to show how important our band, journey is to its fans, a very very diversified group at that ,, we talk about it , play it,, and i would dig on seeing a band cover those tunes..

[ohsherrie]

Lar, you're just too cool. I luv ya man.

[larryfromnextdoor]

Lar, you're just too cool. I luv ya man.

ditto molly..

[ohsherrie]

Lar, you're just too cool. I luv ya man.

ditto molly..

Aw geez, ya had to pull up the most tear jerking movie of all right? Now I'm all teary.

[Crazie Scarab]

i dont understand the question,, madonna?

Y'know....people that just "stand out", are unique (in their own way) and are memorable (for good and/or bad)....that's why I named Elvis, Marilyn, and Madonna.

i love it, i call it respect.. i have a good friend starting a Cheap Trick tribute band,, he loves the music , people want to re-live their younger days,, who else will play elvis songs? an elvis impersonator..it just goes to show how important our band, journey is to its fans, a very very diversified group at that ,, we talk about it , play it,, and i would dig on seeing a band cover those tunes..

Well, there it is.. respect! There's a low chance of my seeing Evolution, but I do respect their efforts.

[treetopovskaya]

I just saw a thing on YouTube with "Evolution" ~ a Journey tribute band:

here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he8KcC7MBTE

It got me thinking:

Has that era of Journey - with Steve P. at the helm - gone the way of "impersonators", such as those I've listed above??

Seriously - does that give respect to or hinder the whole genre of Journey's music...and Steve Perry, as a Singer?

I'd love to read your thoughts on this....and Lora & Cyndy...if you're out there:

What do YOU GUYS think of this?

hugo scares me. };C))

[*Laura]

hugo scares me. };C))

Ever seen him live?After the first moments of shock,you start enjoying the show.
However,it IS scary the way he emulates Escape-Perry and you start wondering how many hours has he spent watching SP/Journey recordings or in the mirror to reach that "cloning" level....

On topic,I think it's respect what these tribute bands/singers are paying.
Imitation is a form of flattery,so I guess it's their way to say how much they admire & love the originals.Plus they feel like re-living the good old times and give that chance to the people as well.

[roknroseville]

Does it really matter? Somebodys got way too much time on there hands.......