Soto

[belar]

If the boys have some degree of success with their new CD, it will calm down some of the critics, but for some folks on the various message boards who like to pick at/analyze every single thing the band does, there will always be fodder for some criticism or another, deserved or not, unfortunately.

[donnaplease]

he has had an equal amount of criticism by the 'Wigglers'. I believe they are the ones that are commenting about his hair and wardrobe as criteria for how appropriate (or not) Jeff is as a member of Journey.

And let us not forget that some of these morons actually claimed Jeff was too fucking tall for Journey!!!!!! This is just one more reason that I find most Augeri fans to be completely USELESS! If you want to criticize a guy's voice, fine! But, "too tall"....MORONS, MORONS, MORONS!


John from Boston

Oh, yeah, forgot about that one. What idiots...

[donnaplease]

Donna, I am not sure if Wigglers are any worse than Loons. Both sides are a fucking disgrace.

Seriously.

Wigglers are dumber then dumb, and Loons are so close minded they can't see light. it's a toss up.

I'm not saying they are worse. Just saying they shouldn't be excluded from the 'microscope' discussion...

[lights1961]

This guy has come off the bench and into the starting lineup. He has been the shot in the arm this band needed. He has mostly received kudos and applause, but.....This is Journey you know. Nothing is ever perfect, nor is nothing ever smooth regarding this band.

Ok, let's recap. JSS is plugged into the band last July, cold, right off the waiver wire. He gets his feet wet, and surprisingly, does quite well. He has his naysayers, me included, but puts those critics to rest with strong performances in the next few weeks. There are still some jeers from the nosebleeds, but even those are quieting by the day.

Here's the question. The Journey future hangs on this guys shoulders. There is no disputing that. If Jeff and Journey fail to deliver a strong effort with their next release, I fear the band will most likely retire the name and go their separate ways, or at the very least, not perform as Journey anymore.

Steve Perry basically kicked ass every year he was with the band, and no one can dispute that guys talent. He was simply superior to anyone.

Steve Augeri was fucked before he even set foot onstage. That guy had to fill shoes he couldn't possibly fill, but did do an admirable job in trying. He also was the victim of a crossfire between avid perry Loons and newcomer Wiggler fans.

Also, Augeri was the singer when the internet was firmly entrenched into most houses. It made discussing and fighting amongst fans much easier and more fierce. Perry didn't have that problem to deal with. Now Soto does have that problem that Augeri had. However, it doesn't have to be a problem, It can be an asset. If Soto can kick ass, and quiet most of the critics (you can't shut up the Loons, as they are flatout fuckin' strange), but if he can do justice to the legacy, and put something out that does not embarrass (Generations), he can be the man.

Discuss

I voted perhaps...

JSS has the ROCK and ROLL attitude you have to have to be JOURNEY SINGER, his determination to be a household name at the end of the year is the reason he can handle any crossfires from loons or wigglers... that will also be a reason Journey will chart again with whatever new CD that comes out...
Dean your right that Augeri was screwed before he even started...Replacing the legened is like replacing Lombardi at Green Bay....it cant be done---it will be like replacing Favre when he retires...it cant be done with the first replacement to get back to super stardom...JSS WILL DO IT!! THE TIME IS RIGHT.

Rick

[lights1961]

This guy has come off the bench and into the starting lineup. He has been the shot in the arm this band needed. He has mostly received kudos and applause, but.....This is Journey you know. Nothing is ever perfect, nor is nothing ever smooth regarding this band.

Ok, let's recap. JSS is plugged into the band last July, cold, right off the waiver wire. He gets his feet wet, and surprisingly, does quite well. He has his naysayers, me included, but puts those critics to rest with strong performances in the next few weeks. There are still some jeers from the nosebleeds, but even those are quieting by the day.

Here's the question. The Journey future hangs on this guys shoulders. There is no disputing that. If Jeff and Journey fail to deliver a strong effort with their next release, I fear the band will most likely retire the name and go their separate ways, or at the very least, not perform as Journey anymore.

Steve Perry basically kicked ass every year he was with the band, and no one can dispute that guys talent. He was simply superior to anyone.

Steve Augeri was fucked before he even set foot onstage. That guy had to fill shoes he couldn't possibly fill, but did do an admirable job in trying. He also was the victim of a crossfire between avid perry Loons and newcomer Wiggler fans.

Also, Augeri was the singer when the internet was firmly entrenched into most houses. It made discussing and fighting amongst fans much easier and more fierce. Perry didn't have that problem to deal with. Now Soto does have that problem that Augeri had. However, it doesn't have to be a problem, It can be an asset. If Soto can kick ass, and quiet most of the critics (you can't shut up the Loons, as they are flatout fuckin' strange), but if he can do justice to the legacy, and put something out that does not embarrass (Generations), he can be the man.

Discuss

I voted perhaps...

JSS has the ROCK and ROLL attitude you have to have to be JOURNEY SINGER, his determination to be a household name at the end of the year is the reason he can handle any crossfires from loons or wigglers... that will also be a reason Journey will chart again with whatever new CD that comes out...
Dean your right that Augeri was screwed before he even started...Replacing the legened is like replacing Lombardi at Green Bay....it cant be done---it will be like replacing Favre when he retires...it cant be done with the first replacement to get back to super stardom...JSS WILL DO IT!! THE TIME IS RIGHT.

Rick

[Tarseea]

Only time will tell

[larryfromnextdoor]

Only time will tell

ASIA!!!!

[Rick]

Only time will tell

ASIA!!!!

LMAO!! You did it again!

[larryfromnextdoor]

Only time will tell

ASIA!!!!

LMAO!! You did it again!

hey man ,, i think your holding the fort down alone tonight!! i think everyone is passed out from all the booze and basketball today.. SNL stunk tonight , from what i saw,, and i really dig ELAINE... poor comedy ,,

[Rick]

Only time will tell

ASIA!!!!

LMAO!! You did it again!

hey man ,, i think your holding the fort down alone tonight!! i think everyone is passed out from all the booze and basketball today.. SNL stunk tonight , from what i saw,, and i really dig ELAINE... poor comedy ,,

Guess so, thanks for hangin with me bro.