It's my fault. Redemption time. Thanks, saint John!

[Wheels Of Fyre]

Pure bullshit, FYRE. What a rambling clusterfuck of nonsense. Any chance they might have had is probably now gone. If they were trying to get into the "We have gay fans" HOF, this letter WOULD have been relevant. You continue to turn everything into some deep, life altering experience that it's not. Journey belongs in the HOF because they had master musicians, one of the all-time great frontmen, chemistry second to none and the world's greatest fans (except for you). Shit, the Perry-Schon chemistry ALONE should merit HOF induction.

I gave some thought to my pal saint John’s comments. He’s right (there ya go Dave – I’m finally admitting that I’m wrong).

It’s all my fault that JOURNEY’s not in the RnR HOF. It’s clear that my letter – and my letter alone squashed any chances JOURNEY had of induction. God. What was I THINKING? Clearly I was on drugs OR am in dire need of some.

Anyway, I decided to try and make things right. I sat down and edited my letter accordingly.

Dear Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

This is my redemption. I’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake. It’s certain that you recall my letter – my rambling, clusterfuck of nonsense letter – that I sent asking you to consider JOURNEY for induction. A good friend recently pointed out that my letter is the reason why you’ve black-listed JOURNEY. Upon consideration I must agree with him. I now see that my bullshit letter is gay and that it echoes the thoughts of gay fans - not that there’s anything wrong with them. While I don’t claim to speak for the gay community nor the gay fans of JOURNEY I can understand why you would find my letter revolting. After all, it’s not the “We have gay fans HOF”. It’s a macho, kick-ass, RnR HOF with the unwritten code: “NO GAYS ALLOWED”.

Now that I’ve come to my senses and found my manhood I’d like to clarify my letter.

What I said:
It’s with a burning passion that I’m writing this appeal to induct into your halls a Rock nnd Roll band of a lifetime: JOURNEY.

What I should’ve said:
It’s with a good amount of wood and a blue-balled sac that I’m writing this demand to put JOURNEY into their rightful fucking place.

What I said:
Rock and Roll music is perhaps the eminent vehicle for human expression. It encompasses the entire spectrum of human experience from rebellion, angst and politics to love, peace and happiness. When it comes to love, peace and happiness, JOURNEY has been graciously serving Rock and Roll fans since 1973.

What I should’ve said:
Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY is the shit of the shit. They’re the shittiest shit. No other band can touch their shit. Shit – fans have rocked to their shit since 1973.

What I said:
JOURNEY is an expression of virtue – a voice of hope. This was evident in the beginning when they proclaimed on their first album, “We’ve been waiting so very long to play some music and have some fun - bring some happiness to everyone.” The JOURNEY vision was as clear then as it is today.

What I should’ve said:
Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

What I said:
JOURNEY carries a message of love. Of course, love is the greatest of human experiences and JOURNEY's message is accessible to all regardless of age, sex or color. Love is an endless experience and JOURNEY has captured the bitter and the sweet of it. While traveling up and down the roller coaster of love, JOURNEY’s music has taken fans to higher places and been the harness that’s safely held them during the bitter times.

What I should’ve said:
JOURNEY is about fucking. Nothing’s better than fucking. Young and old know what I’m talking about. Everybody loves to fuck and JOURNEY’s songs make for awesome fucking. I’ve even fucked on a roller coaster to them!

What I said:
JOURNEY's message has given generations of Rock and Roll fans a reason to feel alive. Not only is this a contribution to Rock and Roll music by making it a more diverse and rounded art form; it’s a most important service to humanity. Like no other band, JOURNEY fills the need for love, peace and happiness.

What I should’ve said:
I can’t speak for others but JOURNEY gives me wood. This brings me back to my point – sorry to have digressted. No other band gives me as much wood and primes me for fucking like JOURNEY does.

What I said.
I invite you to please consider for induction this Rock and Roll band of a lifetime.

What I should’ve said:
Stop fucking around and let them in!

What I said:
Sincerely,
John W. Lute
JOURNEY fan since 1978

What I should’ve said:
John
Fucking to JOURNEY since 1978

[Red13JoePa]

Way too much work.


Cut this down to like 3 lines and we'll read.

[NealIsGod]

It's Friday. I have a headache and I need beer.

[conversationpc]

It's Friday. I have a headache and I need beer.

I nominate this for quote of the day.

[Saint John]

Much better, FYRE. How does it feel to finally have balls?

[TRAGChick]

"What I should’ve said:
Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile."

**wiping tears from eyes**

Oh my GOD ~ thanx so much for that!

With all the junk I've been thru lately, it felt good to just LMAO!!

Thanx again!

[*Laura]

Wow. Fyre,with this I guess you can consider yourself inducted into the HOS.Hall Of Shit,that is.

[conversationpc]

Dear Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

This is my redemption. I’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake. It’s certain that you recall my letter – my rambling, clusterfuck of nonsense letter – that I sent asking you to consider JOURNEY for induction. A good friend recently pointed out that my letter is the reason why you’ve black-listed JOURNEY. Upon consideration I must agree with him. I now see that my bullshit letter is gay and that it echoes the thoughts of gay fans - not that there’s anything wrong with them. While I don’t claim to speak for the gay community nor the gay fans of JOURNEY I can understand why you would find my letter revolting. After all, it’s not the “We have gay fans HOF”. It’s a macho, kick-ass, RnR HOF with the unwritten code: “NO GAYS ALLOWED”.

Now that I’ve come to my senses and found my manhood I’d like to clarify my letter.

It’s with a good amount of wood and a blue-balled sac that I’m writing this demand to put JOURNEY into their rightful fucking place.

Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY is the shit of the shit. They’re the shittiest shit. No other band can touch their shit. Shit – fans have rocked to their shit since 1973.

Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

JOURNEY is about fucking. Nothing’s better than fucking. Young and old know what I’m talking about. Everybody loves to fuck and JOURNEY’s songs make for awesome fucking. I’ve even fucked on a roller coaster to them!

I can’t speak for others but JOURNEY gives me wood. This brings me back to my point – sorry to have digressted. No other band gives me as much wood and primes me for fucking like JOURNEY does.

Stop fucking around and let them in!

John
Fucking to JOURNEY since 1978

Hmmm....This sounds like something Deano would write. Deano, have you taken over John's account or somehow otherwise possessed him?

[Wheels Of Fyre]

Dear Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

This is my redemption. I’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake. It’s certain that you recall my letter – my rambling, clusterfuck of nonsense letter – that I sent asking you to consider JOURNEY for induction. A good friend recently pointed out that my letter is the reason why you’ve black-listed JOURNEY. Upon consideration I must agree with him. I now see that my bullshit letter is gay and that it echoes the thoughts of gay fans - not that there’s anything wrong with them. While I don’t claim to speak for the gay community nor the gay fans of JOURNEY I can understand why you would find my letter revolting. After all, it’s not the “We have gay fans HOF”. It’s a macho, kick-ass, RnR HOF with the unwritten code: “NO GAYS ALLOWED”.

Now that I’ve come to my senses and found my manhood I’d like to clarify my letter.

It’s with a good amount of wood and a blue-balled sac that I’m writing this demand to put JOURNEY into their rightful fucking place.

Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY is the shit of the shit. They’re the shittiest shit. No other band can touch their shit. Shit – fans have rocked to their shit since 1973.

Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

JOURNEY is about fucking. Nothing’s better than fucking. Young and old know what I’m talking about. Everybody loves to fuck and JOURNEY’s songs make for awesome fucking. I’ve even fucked on a roller coaster to them!

I can’t speak for others but JOURNEY gives me wood. This brings me back to my point – sorry to have digressted. No other band gives me as much wood and primes me for fucking like JOURNEY does.

Stop fucking around and let them in!

John
Fucking to JOURNEY since 1978

Hmmm....This sounds like something Deano would write. Deano, have you taken over John's account or somehow otherwise possessed him?

The Devil made me do it!

[Wheels Of Fyre]

Much better, FYRE. How does it feel to finally have balls?

Fucking awesome!

[RunningAlone Pgh]

The Devil made me do it!

See, told you that damned Numerology would eventually get 'ya!

[Rockindeano]

Much better, FYRE. How does it feel to finally have balls?

Fuck. He doesn't have balls.

He is fuckin weird.

[Cate]

Dear Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

This is my redemption. I’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake. It’s certain that you recall my letter – my rambling, clusterfuck of nonsense letter – that I sent asking you to consider JOURNEY for induction. A good friend recently pointed out that my letter is the reason why you’ve black-listed JOURNEY. Upon consideration I must agree with him. I now see that my bullshit letter is gay and that it echoes the thoughts of gay fans - not that there’s anything wrong with them. While I don’t claim to speak for the gay community nor the gay fans of JOURNEY I can understand why you would find my letter revolting. After all, it’s not the “We have gay fans HOF”. It’s a macho, kick-ass, RnR HOF with the unwritten code: “NO GAYS ALLOWED”.

Now that I’ve come to my senses and found my manhood I’d like to clarify my letter.

It’s with a good amount of wood and a blue-balled sac that I’m writing this demand to put JOURNEY into their rightful fucking place.

Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY is the shit of the shit. They’re the shittiest shit. No other band can touch their shit. Shit – fans have rocked to their shit since 1973.

Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

JOURNEY is about fucking. Nothing’s better than fucking. Young and old know what I’m talking about. Everybody loves to fuck and JOURNEY’s songs make for awesome fucking. I’ve even fucked on a roller coaster to them!

I can’t speak for others but JOURNEY gives me wood. This brings me back to my point – sorry to have digressted. No other band gives me as much wood and primes me for fucking like JOURNEY does.

Stop fucking around and let them in!

John
Fucking to JOURNEY since 1978

Hmmm....This sounds like something Deano would write. Deano, have you taken over John's account or somehow otherwise possessed him?

The Devil made me do it!

The chairman of the RRHOF Jann Wenner is as gay as they come !!!!!

[RedWingFan]

The chairman of the RRHOF Jann Wenner is as gay as they come !!!!!

You said, "gay as they come"

[Wheels Of Fyre]

Much better, FYRE. How does it feel to finally have balls?

Fuck. He doesn't have balls.

He is fuckin weird.

Shit. I'm fuckin "supernatural".

[Cate]

The chairman of the RRHOF Jann Wenner is as gay as they come !!!!!

You said, "gay as they come"

[Wheels Of Fyre]

The Devil made me do it!

See, told you that damned Numerology would eventually get 'ya!

I was safe in Numerology. It's MR.com that opened the door!

[Matthew]

Don't go changing Fyre....even though your post was a most amusing piss-take. I hope to see you back to your old metaphysical self tomorrow...

[ohsherrie]

Don't go changing Fyre....even though your post was a most amusing piss-take. I hope to see you back to your old metaphysical self tomorrow...

No Matt, no, please say you didn't mean it.

[Wheels Of Fyre]

Don't go changing Fyre....even though your post was a most amusing piss-take. I hope to see you back to your old metaphysical self tomorrow...

Thanks, Matt. I'm not cut out for that shit - er...stuff. You can't say that I didn't give it my best shot, though.

[Crazie Scarab]

[Wheels Of Fyre]

Pure bullshit, FYRE. What a rambling clusterfuck of nonsense. Any chance they might have had is probably now gone. If they were trying to get into the "We have gay fans" HOF, this letter WOULD have been relevant. You continue to turn everything into some deep, life altering experience that it's not. Journey belongs in the HOF because they had master musicians, one of the all-time great frontmen, chemistry second to none and the world's greatest fans (except for you). Shit, the Perry-Schon chemistry ALONE should merit HOF induction.

I gave some thought to my pal saint John’s comments. He’s right (there ya go Dave – I’m finally admitting that I’m wrong).

It’s all my fault that JOURNEY’s not in the RnR HOF. It’s clear that my letter – and my letter alone squashed any chances JOURNEY had of induction. God. What was I THINKING? Clearly I was on drugs OR am in dire need of some.

Anyway, I decided to try and make things right. I sat down and edited my letter accordingly.

Dear Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

This is my redemption. I’ve made a terrible, terrible mistake. It’s certain that you recall my letter – my rambling, clusterfuck of nonsense letter – that I sent asking you to consider JOURNEY for induction. A good friend recently pointed out that my letter is the reason why you’ve black-listed JOURNEY. Upon consideration I must agree with him. I now see that my bullshit letter is gay and that it echoes the thoughts of gay fans - not that there’s anything wrong with them. While I don’t claim to speak for the gay community nor the gay fans of JOURNEY I can understand why you would find my letter revolting. After all, it’s not the “We have gay fans HOF”. It’s a macho, kick-ass, RnR HOF with the unwritten code: “NO GAYS ALLOWED”.

Now that I’ve come to my senses and found my manhood I’d like to clarify my letter.

What I said:
It’s with a burning passion that I’m writing this appeal to induct into your halls a Rock nnd Roll band of a lifetime: JOURNEY.

What I should’ve said:
It’s with a good amount of wood and a blue-balled sac that I’m writing this demand to put JOURNEY into their rightful fucking place.

What I said:
Rock and Roll music is perhaps the eminent vehicle for human expression. It encompasses the entire spectrum of human experience from rebellion, angst and politics to love, peace and happiness. When it comes to love, peace and happiness, JOURNEY has been graciously serving Rock and Roll fans since 1973.

What I should’ve said:
Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY is the shit of the shit. They’re the shittiest shit. No other band can touch their shit. Shit – fans have rocked to their shit since 1973.

What I said:
JOURNEY is an expression of virtue – a voice of hope. This was evident in the beginning when they proclaimed on their first album, “We’ve been waiting so very long to play some music and have some fun - bring some happiness to everyone.” The JOURNEY vision was as clear then as it is today.

What I should’ve said:
Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

What I said:
JOURNEY carries a message of love. Of course, love is the greatest of human experiences and JOURNEY's message is accessible to all regardless of age, sex or color. Love is an endless experience and JOURNEY has captured the bitter and the sweet of it. While traveling up and down the roller coaster of love, JOURNEY’s music has taken fans to higher places and been the harness that’s safely held them during the bitter times.

What I should’ve said:
JOURNEY is about fucking. Nothing’s better than fucking. Young and old know what I’m talking about. Everybody loves to fuck and JOURNEY’s songs make for awesome fucking. I’ve even fucked on a roller coaster to them!

What I said:
JOURNEY's message has given generations of Rock and Roll fans a reason to feel alive. Not only is this a contribution to Rock and Roll music by making it a more diverse and rounded art form; it’s a most important service to humanity. Like no other band, JOURNEY fills the need for love, peace and happiness.

What I should’ve said:
I can’t speak for others but JOURNEY gives me wood. This brings me back to my point – sorry to have digressted. No other band gives me as much wood and primes me for fucking like JOURNEY does.

What I said.
I invite you to please consider for induction this Rock and Roll band of a lifetime.

What I should’ve said:
Stop fucking around and let them in!

What I said:
Sincerely,
John W. Lute
JOURNEY fan since 1978

What I should’ve said:
John
Fucking to JOURNEY since 1978

I recently made my "last" post here. I say "last" because as a fan of the music I'll still check in from time to time and probably get back into things IF and ONLY if JOURNEY ever get back together. Even then I can't be too sure how much I'll get back into them - depending on who they bring in to sing. If it's a Perry imitator or sound-a-like then I'll more than likely puke and be on my merry way.

Sorry, Jeremey (if indeed you're the next guy) - while it may make good $$$ for you and JOURNEY to continue the nostalgic tour to beat all nostalgic tours - it's artistically BANKRUPT and as an artist myself I can't stomach SHIT being shoveled for ART. As an actor I NEVER - and I mean NEVER FUCKING EVER shoveled SHIT. It is the creed of a thespian to "Act well your part - there all the honor lies." On the stage the script is a guide. You take what the playwright has sketched out and you create a character according to YOUR ORIGINALITY - your TALENT. It's your HONOR to bring something original - YOURSELF - to your character. You are to enliven your character and GIVE it to your audience. That's ACTING. Rock music is NOT acting. A rock band is NOT supposed to use their catalog like a script for a singer to create an impression of the original NOR to try and "sound like" the original. That is NOT art. It's SHIT.

Now that I've got that off my chest I wanted to get back to why I responded to this. I was updating my Dream JOURNEY Project - several of the pages contain my letter above to the RnR HOF. I then remembered this thread. I immediately felt the need to edit it once again in light of the recent JSS dismissal.

Dear Rock And Roll Hall of Fame:

I’ve made yet another terrible mistake. I'm sure you recall my original letter and also my letter of redemption that I sent asking you to consider JOURNEY for induction. Considering their recent dismissal of Jeff Scott Soto I've had a slight change of heart.

Please allow me to once again clarify my letter.

What I said:
It’s with a good amount of wood and a blue-balled sac that I’m writing this demand to put JOURNEY into their rightful fucking place.

What I should've said:
It's with a Jon Friga-ROR-homo-style keytar shoved up my ass - sideways - that I'm writing this request to throw every JOURNEY fan letter supporting them into the nearest incinerator.

What I said:
Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY is the shit of the shit. They’re the shittiest shit. No other band can touch their shit. Shit – fans have rocked to their shit since 1973.

What I should've said:
Rock music is the shit. JOURNEY makes me want to shit. Their shit is enough to gag a maggot. No other band gives their fans as much shit. Shit - fans have choked on their shit since 1973.

What I said:
Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

What I should've said:
Since their first album JOURNEY's shit together all over their fans. We're now buried under a fucking mountainous pile.

What I said:
JOURNEY is about fucking. Nothing’s better than fucking. Young and old know what I’m talking about. Everybody loves to fuck and JOURNEY’s songs make for awesome fucking. I’ve even fucked on a roller coaster to them!

What I should've said:
JOURNEY is about fucking their fans. I don't mean the kind of fucking that we all apperciate. I'm talking about being violated - violated in ways that only truly disturbed minds with absolutely no conscience could conceive (please refer to my keytar comments above).

What I said:
I can’t speak for others but JOURNEY gives me wood. This brings me back to my point – sorry to have digressted. No other band gives me as much wood and primes me for fucking like JOURNEY does.

What I should've said:
I can't speak for others but JOURNEY has given me shit for the last time. This brings me back to my point. No other band has given me as much shit and fucked me like JOURNEY has.

What I said:
Stop fucking around and let them in!

What I shuold've said:
Keep up the good work!

What I said:
John
Fucking to JOURNEY since 1978

What I should've said:
John
Fucked by JOURNEY since 1978

[Andrew]

It's Friday. I have a headache and I need beer.

Yep...I'm sitting here with a lovely migraine and they've all come out of the woodwork today. sigh.

[Wheels Of Fyre]

It's Friday. I have a headache and I need beer.

Yep...I'm sitting here with a lovely migraine and they've all come out of the woodwork today. sigh.

You know something, I've had back pain my whole life. I had corrective surgery when I was 28 - steel plates and screws. I irked something the other day and for the last few days I've been in AGONY to the point of tears. I'll see your migraine and raise you an aching back!

If I could type all of that in the pain I'm currently in the least you could do is read it!

[donnaplease]

This has got to be WITHOUT A DOUBT the funniest thing I've ever read on MR!!!!

[JrnySuxBalls]

Since their first album JOURNEY’s had their shit together. It’s now a fucking mountainous pile.

THAT'S the Quote of the Day.

[Wheels Of Fyre]

This has got to be WITHOUT A DOUBT the funniest thing I've ever read on MR!!!!

DANG!!! I need to take pain meds more often then because I was in Never-Never Land when I wrote it! I'm glad to see that you get where I'm coming from! You've made my day - I may not need the pain meds today after that nice compliment.

[Perry86fan]

It's Friday. I have a headache and I need beer.

Yep...I'm sitting here with a lovely migraine and they've all come out of the woodwork today. sigh.

[Wheels Of Fyre]

It's Friday. I have a headache and I need beer.

Yep...I'm sitting here with a lovely migraine and they've all come out of the woodwork today. sigh.

A very limited sense of humor.

[Saint John]

This has got to be WITHOUT A DOUBT the funniest thing I've ever read on MR!!!!

DANG!!! I need to take pain meds more often then because I was in Never-Never Land when I wrote it! I'm glad to see that you get where I'm coming from! You've made my day - I may not need the pain meds today after that nice compliment.

Told ya your original post sucked.