Frontiers

[tammy]

Yes, I've heard Jeremey sing on the youtube clips over the years...but, what else are we suppose to think? He is in a JRNY tribute band, doesn't that make him a tribute singer? And, should he get the lead singer position he will only be singing JRNY songs, right?
I just don't think this is a smart move on JRNY's part - of course, what has been for the most part? I felt JSS helped redeem them after the "lip-synching fiasco"...but, too much is too much. Passion for this band has waned for me - I'll stick with the untarnished past. I don't want to hear a Perry sound-a-like in concert...and, NOBODY sings Perry's songs better than Perry - geez!

[Wally_Hatchet]

What is this shit about Jeremey just being a "tribute" singer..Jesus H Christ..have u heard the guy..he can outsing Perry, JSS or Augeri..with consumate ease!!

[McNeil]

If this is Journey's new lead singer - count me out. This band will then officially become a joke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEio5ky ... 14&index=7

I'd rather watch my old DVD's

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU ASSWIPE.... there is no better singer of aor around at the moment..I hope all you asswipes who are suddenly jealous of Jeremeys possible success, choke on your own vomit.... you should be ashamed...one of our own maybe joining the band... and some mean spirited pricks are tryin to spoil the party

[Gibby]

I never got the chance to see a SP era show. Jeremey would do the catalogue the most justice since SP sang the songs himself. That is something I would enjoy hearing. What an opportunity he has to live the dream - good luck Jeremey!

[piecesofeight]

How was Jeremey dragged into this? We make our own choices rather to be a part of something or not.
We all have principles. It's simple for me..join and you are supporting Journey and not Jeff.
You are saying who they are is ok.
Everyone is saying that there is no way Jeremy knew about any of this for so long now, because he's not that sort of person and would tell the truth. Well already some who seem to know are saying he's in, while he's says he's not.
If he has such great character as many as saying, the same who are saying Neil and Jon are shitholes now, how is these two things mix to become something?
I don't get it, you support Jeremey, but not Journey. If he is fullfilling a dream and a chance to be financially better, it's ok to join these people you now think are scum?
I'm not trying to be an asshole. I have read and read and read through these post today, and it doesn't mix.
If you are going to just post to defend Jeremey again and what a great character he is and all that, then explain why it's ok.
Many of the people who support Jeremey are the same one's who say they have 'known'
If you found out from Jeremey, then he is lieing in his post-great way to fit in right away.
Since he chose to post, then people have a right to address him.
You won't support Journey, but you will support him with Journey?
I guess for me, it's just black or white.
I know nothing about the character of this man, except for what I read here, but I have to make my own decisions if he's officially in.

[piecesofeight]

If this is Journey's new lead singer - count me out. This band will then officially become a joke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEio5ky ... 14&index=7

I'd rather watch my old DVD's

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU ASSWIPE.... there is no better singer of aor around at the moment..I hope all you asswipes who are suddenly jealous of Jeremeys possible success, choke on your own vomit.... you should be ashamed...one of our own maybe joining the band... and some mean spirited pricks are tryin to spoil the party

If this guy didn't sound like Perry, and didn't have friends here, he'd be getting run through the ringer by almost everyone here for even thinking of joining these wankers.
Just because the guy can sing and has friends here, it's ok to join. How will his character not change by joining people who many think are assholes. I just don't get it.

[Ridge]

If this is Journey's new lead singer - count me out. This band will then officially become a joke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEio5ky ... 14&index=7

I'd rather watch my old DVD's

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU ASSWIPE.... there is no better singer of aor around at the moment..I hope all you asswipes who are suddenly jealous of Jeremeys possible success, choke on your own vomit.... you should be ashamed...one of our own maybe joining the band... and some mean spirited pricks are tryin to spoil the party

YES!!! Damn good post! Simply put, Jeremey is awesome. Count me in! "If" Jeremey is the man, I'll bet Journey will be just fine. Mark my words, they will do great with this guy..."if" he is the one.

[Rick]

If this is Journey's new lead singer - count me out. This band will then officially become a joke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEio5ky ... 14&index=7

I'd rather watch my old DVD's

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU ASSWIPE.... there is no better singer of aor around at the moment..I hope all you asswipes who are suddenly jealous of Jeremeys possible success, choke on your own vomit.... you should be ashamed...one of our own maybe joining the band... and some mean spirited pricks are tryin to spoil the party

If this guy didn't sound like Perry, and didn't have friends here, he'd be getting run through the ringer by almost everyone here for even thinking of joining these wankers.
Just because the guy can sing and has friends here, it's ok to join. How will his character not change by joining people who many think are assholes. I just don't get it.

Well he does sound like Perry, and he does have friends here. I don't know what your problem is, but every time I click a thread, there you are bashing Jeremey.

[7 Wishes]

If this guy didn't sound like Perry, and didn't have friends here, he'd be getting run through the ringer by almost everyone here for even thinking of joining these wankers.
Just because the guy can sing and has friends here, it's ok to join. How will his character not change by joining people who many think are assholes. I just don't get it.

You, sir, are an asshole.

[stevew2]

Watch your old DVDs You might be a dickhead check yourself

[LucyFurr]

Thanks for checking in Jeremey. Hope you and your family are doing well.
As Donna said, alot of people are just hurt and angry with what's going on with Journey and are just venting with emotion (myself included).

We just hate to see another lead singer, regardless of who it is, get dragged into Journey's "flavor of the month" club.

Your a fantastic musician and we all here wish you the best.

I completely understand and agree with everyone's emotions around Jeff's dismissal with the band, and I am wanting to stay completely clear of that.

I'm wanting to focus more along the lines of specific comments made that Journey+tribute band singer=Joke.

I really want to gain some insight into that, because I know that movies such as "Rockstar" etc made fun of that situation, but as a fan, I still would have to imagine that a band would not scrap one idea midstream for another without really putting a lot of thought into what they were doing. Whether they hire Bono or an extra from "Hairspray," I'd have to be intrigued about what their motivations were.

You want honesty? Here is mine:
I just for the first time clicked a link and heard you sing. You are incredible. If I didnt know better, I'd think your Perry. Here's the problem: #1, your too good to work with those backstabbers. #2, Your going to confuse the crap out of those "fans" out there that didnt already know that Perry was gone while they saw the tour this year. #3, what about your band? #4, You've been highly regarded on this board as a good person, and I do NOT doubt that for one second, but is a few months of fame worth the shit storm you will likely go through later on? Sure, your name will be more popular, but I'm telling you, come out to the West Coast and perform here. You wont "need" Journey long to get the recognition you deserve. You've worked hard to be who you are, and your obviously a loyal Perry fan. I've a bad taste in my palet regarding Schon and Cain (wasn't Cain the one who killed his brother Able)...but I digress...I couldn't pay to see you in Journey, because like my earlier post, I'd pay for a seat right in front of Neal and stand there with a foam "fuck you" finger glaring at Neal all night and miss your talent. It is what it is. I'd rather see you stick with Frontier, come to the West Coast and give us a taste of your medicine, and I think you'd be better off.

Just one persons opinion. For the record: I am in awe of your talent. Great job.

[LucyFurr]

And with that, I'm at work, and I have to get back to my TPS reports.[/quote]

Now there is some personality! Great movie, and good to see you still have a bit of humor through all of this!

[ArnelRox]

How was Jeremey dragged into this? We make our own choices rather to be a part of something or not.

Let's just speculate a bit. We do that well here, right? Let's say Jeremey was told Jeff was stepping down & asked if he would like the job. He had no idea Jeff was being fired. Now he learns that is not the case. But the thing is, he has already told family & friends that he will be taking the job. He has gotten everyone excited. Now what? Turn it down & look like an idiot for turning down the opportunity of a lifetime? (Maybe u think it's not an opportunity, but the way it was presented to him, maybe it seemed like it.) Jeremey is now in the middle of a mess if my speculation is anything like the truth, right? That's being "dragged into it"!

join and you are supporting Journey and not Jeff.

Ok if he knew about Jeff being fired I could see ur point. But read my speculation above. Now, how do u feel about it?

If he has such great character as many as saying, the same who are saying Neil and Jon are shitholes now, how is these two things mix to become something?

Again see above & add this. Jeremey read all Jeff said about Frig & Fro & they seemed like stellar guys. He hears Jeff is leaving & has this potential opportunity to join stellar guys, live his dream, perform on bigger stages than ever before, most likely make more money than ever before. This is not Jeremey's fault.

If he is fullfilling a dream and a chance to be financially better, it's ok to join these people you now think are scum?
I'm not trying to be an asshole. I have read and read and read through these post today, and it doesn't mix.
If you are going to just post to defend Jeremey again and what a great character he is and all that, then explain why it's ok.

Dude I am trying my best to explain this. I have never met Jeremey in person but everything I have known about the man is that he's a stellar stand up guy. I don't know what went down. But I know that if I was offered the job of singing w/my favorite band, if that was my lifelong ambition, if I had the chance to perform on bigger stages, in front of bigger crowds, make more money, & I was told it was kosher b/c their lead singer was leaving, Id be over it like white on rice. If after I believed in it, I was told something else went down, I'd be devastated. But if I had a kid on the way, I might still take the job. I dont know. Ive never been in those shoes. But Ive thought about it this past few days & this is where I'm at.

Many of the people who support Jeremey are the same one's who say they have 'known'

"Known" might mean hearing it somewhere else & at the same time hearing Jeff quit & thinking it was all a rumor. Later discovering Jeff didnt quit. That's all.

If you found out from Jeremey, then he is lieing in his post-great way to fit in right away.

I can honestly say I believe what Jeremey wrote on these forums & that is all I know.

Since he chose to post, then people have a right to address him.

Sure but do they have the right to attack him & call him "a joke"? I dont think that is fair.

You won't support Journey, but you will support him with Journey?

If this went down any other way, I'd be sitting in the front row if Jeremey gets the gig. Right now I can't fault Jeremey for taking the gig if he's offered but I can't support Journey whether he or someone else gets it.

[Rockindeano]

What is this shit about Jeremey just being a "tribute" singer..Jesus H Christ..have u heard the guy..he can outsing Perry, JSS or Augeri..with consumate ease!!

The stupidest, dumbest, most refuckindiculous post ever written, period. Stupid bastard.

[Liquid_Drummer]

Jeremy is going to do what is best for his future and his family. If they offer him the job they will wave some big piles of green at him and like a good husband (and father?) he will accept it. He might be able to pay his house off after one tour and you can only imagine how much easier life would be with no house payment !! IF he is offered the gig I am sure he would accept because the benefits to his family would be too great even if he has to walk through miles of shit to do it. JUst do us all a favor Jeremy.... They need you obviously and they know you are about the only guy out there besides Jason Kelty that can do the job they way they want it done so make sure you dictate the terms. You have a job with benefits etc they have nothing without a good singer. You might have some weight to throw around ya know. Play hardball with them like they do everyone else because in the end they may even respect you for it.

I have an idea Jeremy... Contact Herbie Herbert and see if he will manage you !!! You would walk out smelling like roses no matter how much shit they threw on you.... Again we all seem to be painting Jon and Neal as pure evil here and we have no idea what is really going on do we ? It is their band and they have the right to dictate how they want to sound. They have been in the buisness for a long time and I find it hard to belive they are as stupid as it seems but I guess it is possible as huge egos and good decisions do not go hand in hand. Everyone knows the buck does not stop with Cain or Neal. I would bet it stops at Azoff or whatever the hell his name is....

[EightyRock]

Jeff had years of experience and even though he was stoked to join the band, probably tried to look out for his interests the best he could and still get the gig. If you think Jeremey or anyone else with LESS experience in the biz is gonna do any better...yer wrong. Friga and Fro will have them for lunch.

[ohsherrie]

If this guy didn't sound like Perry, and didn't have friends here, he'd be getting run through the ringer by almost everyone here for even thinking of joining these wankers.
Just because the guy can sing and has friends here, it's ok to join. How will his character not change by joining people who many think are assholes. I just don't get it.

Well he does sound like Perry, and he does have friends here. I don't know what your problem is, but every time I click a thread, there you are bashing Jeremey.

I've been noticing that too Rick. Besides that, why shouldn't Jeremey being our friend who sounds a lot like Perry influence our feelings toward him?