MTV|VH1 Unplugged: Attention Journey

[7 Wishes]

Sorry...I minored in European history...

[Red13JoePa]

JSS: Since you always need advice from people like me ( ) Calmly but firmly get up in the grills of Irv/Schon/Cain and suggest we try to make something like this happen.

[AR]

This is rather timely:

http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/archive.php?id=1620

"Unplugged" Specials With The Police, John Mayer, More To Break Out Across MTV, VH1, CMT

The Police, Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Mary J. Blige and John Mayer are among the multi-genre artists planned to break out the critically acclaimed “Unplugged” music franchise for new audiences across MTV, VH1 and CMT. The intimate acoustic performances will roll out in a number of upcoming “Unplugged” specials that could appear on nearly every MTV, VH1 and CMT screen – from the television to the Web to the mobile phone – providing maximum exposure for artists and the ability to cross musical generations and boundaries by connecting with diverse audiences. As legend has it, the first “Unplugged” was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora’s acoustic performance at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.

The new multi-network, multi-genre incarnation of the Grammy Award-winning “Unplugged” will take full advantage of the world’s three premier music brands in MTV, VH1, and CMT, as well as their broad number of platforms. Bon Jovi, whose newest album, “Lost Highway” releases June 19, 2007, will kick off the first cross-network “Unplugged” on consecutive nights beginning June 22, 2007, with each airing tailored for the specific audiences of MTV, VH1 and CMT. Each of the shows will then be available respectively on MTV.com, VH1.com and CMT.com after the on air premiere.

“When ‘Unplugged’ first premiered, it ushered in a new era of intimacy between artists and fans,” said Van Toffler, President of MTV Networks’ Music, Logo & Films Group. “Today, ‘Unplugged’ will be customized across our music channels – MTV, VH1 and CMT – as well as our multiple platforms, including online, mobile, VOD, and radio.”

“When we first did the MTV awards show, we thought the only way to impact an audience of our peers, fans and the industry was to simply lay it all out there naked – stripped of all the pomp and production,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “So it came down to two guys, and two guitars. It was Dick Clark who said to do two songs. At the end of the day it was and is all about the song in its purest form. A lot of great performances followed. Thanks MTV.”

In addition to uniting with “Unplugged,” MTV’s successful “The Leak” franchise will now become a staple of all three music brands, making it the premier destination for discovering artists’ unreleased tracks and albums online before their availability for purchase anywhere. The first cross brand “The Leak,” will be on MTV.com and VH1.com, featuring Kelly Clarkson’s newest release, “My December.” Fans can stream the audio of the upcoming album a full week before its June 26th release.

MTV's "Unplugged" concert series first debuted in 1989 and is credited with starting an "acoustic revolution" among musicians. Unplugged has received critical acclaim, spotlighting artists including Eric Clapton who won six Grammys including Album of the Year for his Unplugged, Nirvana who won the Best Alternative Album Grammy for their Unplugged release, and Tony Bennett whose cross-generational Unplugged earned him Album of the Year honors. Other memorable “MTV Unplugged” performers include: R.E.M., Sting, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, KoRn, Neil Young, Elton John, Bob Dylan, The Cure, Don Henley, LL Cool J, Duran Duran, Alanis Morissette, Jay-Z, , Rod Stewart , Lauryn Hill and Paul McCartney.

The three different versions of “Bon Jovi Unplugged” will premiere on Friday, June 22nd on MTV; Saturday, June 23rd on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD: Music High-Definition; and on Sunday, June 24th on CMT. Each music brands’ audience will help inform where the upcoming “Unplugged” specials will appear. All of them will air in high-def on MHD: Music High-Definition.

Dave Sirulnick will serve as Executive Producer. Alex Coletti is Producer and Director.

posted June 01, 2007

[tammy]

If Journey doesn't get the VH1 Rock Honors something is seriously wrong. Forget the R&R Hall of Fame from what I understand about it. On the Rock Honors Journey has to perform right? And, who will sing tribute to them?

Which reminds me...did anyone catch the Hall & Oats special recently on VH1 called, "Our kind of soul"? I like some of their songs, but I never knew Hall had so much soul in his voice - they sang covers that were pretty amazing - it was really a good show.

[summergirl]

If Journey doesn't get the VH1 Rock Honors something is seriously wrong. Forget the R&R Hall of Fame from what I understand about it. On the Rock Honors Journey has to perform right? And, who will sing tribute to them?

Which reminds me...did anyone catch the Hall & Oats special recently on VH1 called, "Our kind of soul"? I like some of their songs, but I never knew Hall had so much soul in his voice - they sang covers that were pretty amazing - it was really a good show.

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

[Jeremey]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

Wow, where did you hear that from?

[summergirl]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

Wow, where did you hear that from?

From someone who was involved in the discussions.

[nikki]

Jeff has to be the one that is constantly in the bands' ears going "come on guys we gotta get out there in the public eye and ram ourselves down their throats until Journey becomes a household name again" Otherwise I see Azoff just sitting on his ass collecting his tour royalties like he did for the past 8 years.

Totally in agreement. Jeff's done lots of acoustic sets with Talisman and the JSS Band, so it should come easy for him to do it with Journey. He should parlay some of that enthusiam he has onstage into geting the rest of the guys psyched into doing something like this. Everyone would benefit (especially the fans!).

[nikki]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.[/quote]

How sad that some are going the way of the Van Halen bunch and disappointing fans instead of putting aside their pride snd giving them what they want.

[Rick]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

Wow, where did you hear that from?

I don't know, but she has knowledge, I hope she stays!

[Rockindeano]

Steve refused? Wow, that's not like Steve. Are you sure he didn't want to?

[summergirl]

Steve refused? Wow, that's not like Steve. Are you sure he didn't want to?

positive!

[Ms_M]

Steve refused? Wow, that's not like Steve. Are you sure he didn't want to?

[Rockindeano]

I was being SARCASTIC summergirl.

[summergirl]

I was being SARCASTIC summergirl.

no kidding.
so was I.

[Rosebud]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

[Rick]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

I think he's afraid to sing because he's a perfectionist, and his voice isn't perfect anymore.

[summergirl]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

[Rosebud]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

That's unfortunate for us. I hope he changes his mind some day. thanks for the 411.

[tammy]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

Wow, where did you hear that from?

From someone who was involved in the discussions.

I guess then that's the end of that idea.

[Ms_M]

This would be another great opportunity... Hate to see it go down the toilet.

[ohsosoto]

an accoustic version would be awesome. i know, but the vh1 of hall and oates was great. it shows the true talent of voice and not so much the fake shit.

[Henley]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

Maybe there was a miscommunication with your source. Didn't happen, for the record.

[summergirl]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

Maybe there was a miscommunication with your source. Didn't happen, for the record.

You are wrong about that.

[Deb]

As legend has it, the first “Unplugged” was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora’s acoustic performance at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.

I have that performance, it was Great! Living on a Prayer and Wanted Dead or Alive. I have uploaded it if anybody wants it.

http://download.yousendit.com/9E8F0048263597A0

[Henley]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

Maybe there was a miscommunication with your source. Didn't happen, for the record.

You are wrong about that.

I believe first hand knowledge trumps a source. Please be fair and and be sure before you post something like that. That's how rumours get started. Too many of those floatin' around as it is.

[summergirl]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

Maybe there was a miscommunication with your source. Didn't happen, for the record.

You are wrong about that.

I believe first hand knowledge trumps a source. Please be fair and and be sure before you post something like that. That's how rumours get started. Too many of those floatin' around as it is.

I don't know where you're coming from - I am sure, 100% sure, there is no question about it. It happened exactly the way I said it.

[Cate]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

Maybe there was a miscommunication with your source. Didn't happen, for the record.

You are wrong about that.

I believe first hand knowledge trumps a source. Please be fair and and be sure before you post something like that. That's how rumours get started. Too many of those floatin' around as it is.

She is CORRECT. She has first hand knowledge .

[Henley]

VH1 did go after Journey for this year's Rock Honors, but wanted Steve to do it, and he refused.

So, yo, hey, are you saying he didn't want to sing with Journey, or sing period?

He was asked to reunite with Journey for that specific event, and declined.

Maybe there was a miscommunication with your source. Didn't happen, for the record.

You are wrong about that.

I believe first hand knowledge trumps a source. Please be fair and and be sure before you post something like that. That's how rumours get started. Too many of those floatin' around as it is.

I don't know where you're coming from - I am sure, 100% sure, there is no question about it. It happened exactly the way I said it.

I'm sure you have good intentions. I'm telling you 100% it didn't happen. First hand. Honestly. If you want to believe something else have at it.

[summergirl]

I don't have any intentions. I do have first hand information. And you are 100% wrong. It did happen. So maybe you should check your source. And believe what you want.