So, Who's Willing?

[SusieP]

I think I would be a better friend and advise him to avoid a situation that could cause him more pain than reward. I am sorry but a friend is someone who is looking out for your best interest - even when you cannot see it yourself.

Sorry. No matter how tempting something is - if the potential outcome is disastorous as this one looks to be I would move heaven and earth to protect my friend. Thats how much I care for my friend.

I don't let my kids play in the street no matter how fast their reflexes might be. Its still dangerous.

I've warned him to watch his back as have several others. This is a man getting the chance to live his dream. Rafting the Colorado River, climbing Mt Everest and sky diving are dangerous too, but sometimes a person's gotta so what a person's gotta do.

....and if he doesn't get the job someone else will.
So why shouldn't he have a crack at it.
He has been warned by many of us to watch his back.
And he's a grown man.
He's a member of this board and just as aware of what the Gruesome Twosome are capable of as the rest of us.

If he covers himself legally, and makes sure the workload doesn't strain/injure his voice, he'll be ok.
And if there is no new music, people will still go to the live shows.
Maybe not many people who post here, but enough will buy tickets to keep them all off the welfare line.

[LucyFurr]

I am DONE WITH JOURNEY. I dont care if Perry is up there, Augeri, Jeff, Jeremy, The Pope, .........nobody. It doesn't matter. Their music up to Jeff will get listened to, but I refuse to pay another dime to that entity. 3 out of 4 members are lying, two faced, fucksticks that hurt the one person that trusted in their friendships. I know for sure Perry and Soto are too intelligent to get involved with that "band" anymore. I hope Jeremy doesn't, but that's his call.

They showed what they were made of with Perry. I gave them a chance with Augeri and they still couldnt convince me until JSS came along. To repeat history for a third time is just too much for me. My wallet says DIE JOURNEY.

[LucyFurr]

I am DONE WITH JOURNEY. I dont care if Perry is up there, Augeri, Jeff, Jeremy, The Pope, .........nobody. It doesn't matter. Their music up to Jeff will get listened to, but I refuse to pay another dime to that entity. 3 out of 4 members are lying, two faced, fucksticks that hurt the one person that trusted in their friendships. I know for sure Perry and Soto are too intelligent to get involved with that "band" anymore. I hope Jeremy doesn't, but that's his call.

They showed what they were made of with Perry. I gave them a chance with Augeri and they still couldnt convince me until JSS came along. To repeat history for a third time is just too much for me. My wallet says DIE JOURNEY.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Not sure...

If it is a tribute band singer - no. I wouldn't pay money to see a tribute band, so why would I want one in Journey?

Why can't a man with a tenor naturally well-suited to Journey partake in singing in a tribute band for kicks?
It's not like someone with a melodic voice stands a chance at making it in the music biz today.
Jeremey is a top-shelf singer who just so happened to also front a tribute band.
And, unlike Perry and Augeri, at least he was being musically active in some capacity.

[Torch]

Jeremey's a local guy and I support him. I wish him all the best, but the other guys have just failed us all.

Very well put, Greg (I wish there were an applause emoticon!). I posted in this thread before doing a little more in depth reading. Not feeling so conflicted anymore. Pissed is a little more accurate, really. Not only was the way they treated Jeff morally questionable, its just bad business.

[purpleplanet10]

i dont know.. i came "back on board" durring the Trial by Fire, & Arrivial cd. I loved Generations I have only ever seen jorney live with Jeff. I saw Jeff with Soul SirkUs. and he blew my mind live (with SS & JRNY). Perry might be cool, Steve A would be cool back in as well. But Jeff renergized the band and took them to a new place Live and sonicly (were you lestining Mr. Cain). Now its a case of well we dont wanna move forward we wanna go back and live in 70's & 80'. and that is sad. Jeff i know whould have helped turn many heads and possibly cold have helped redefine JRNY. So unless Jeff is back at the helm. i will keep listening to Dream Theater, and all of Jeff's solo stuff as i always have been. Journey died once. very few bands get a really good second chance after they go away especially replacein the "voice of the band" Stve A did a very good job, but was always in Perry's shadow. Jeff broke right on through and shined like the star that he is. Neal and Johnathon have been in the spot light of the band for 10 years, once Jeff came in all eyes and ears were on some one else and people loved it. they didnt. i love the board, loved what once was, but its over.. im getting married in september and going to vegas for my honeymoon... maybe i'll see them there or find them a nobody singer.. cause it seem that what they want... im still mad as i write this... THIS SUCKS! F*&K!!!

ok, im better.... YOU ROCK JEFF, come to OHIO we'll be there to see you on your own journy.

[SusieP]

I am DONE WITH JOURNEY. I dont care if Perry is up there, Augeri, Jeff, Jeremy, The Pope, .........nobody. It doesn't matter. Their music up to Jeff will get listened to, but I refuse to pay another dime to that entity. 3 out of 4 members are lying, two faced, fucksticks that hurt the one person that trusted in their friendships. I know for sure Perry and Soto are too intelligent to get involved with that "band" anymore. I hope Jeremy doesn't, but that's his call.

They showed what they were made of with Perry. I gave them a chance with Augeri and they still couldnt convince me until JSS came along. To repeat history for a third time is just too much for me. My wallet says DIE JOURNEY.

I now have this image in my mind of the Pope singing Don't Stop Beleiving.

[Wally_Hatchet]

Not sure...

If it is a tribute band singer - no. I wouldn't pay money to see a tribute band, so why would I want one in Journey?

Why can't a man with a tenor naturally well-suited to Journey partake in singing in a tribute band for kicks?
It's not like someone with a melodic voice stands a chance at making it in the music biz today.
Jeremey is a top-shelf singer who just so happened to also front a tribute band.
And, unlike Perry and Augeri, at least he was being musically active in some capacity.

I have nothing against anyone being in a tribute band. I am in a cover band just for kicks and extra cash.

I just wouldnt pay money to see a tribute band, especially when the band they are paying tribute to are still active.
It just doesn't interest me.

Nothing personal against Jeremy. Once again, he is very talented and seems like a nice dude, and whatever happens I wish him well.

[Scarab Pilot]

I think I would be a better friend and advise him to avoid a situation that could cause him more pain than reward. I am sorry but a friend is someone who is looking out for your best interest - even when you cannot see it yourself.

Sorry. No matter how tempting something is - if the potential outcome is disastorous as this one looks to be I would move heaven and earth to protect my friend. Thats how much I care for my friend.

I don't let my kids play in the street no matter how fast their reflexes might be. Its still dangerous.

I've warned him to watch his back as have several others. This is a man getting the chance to live his dream. Rafting the Colorado River, climbing Mt Everest and sky diving are dangerous too, but sometimes a person's gotta so what a person's gotta do.

....and if he doesn't get the job someone else will.
So why shouldn't he have a crack at it.
He has been warned by many of us to watch his back.
And he's a grown man.
He's a member of this board and just as aware of what the Gruesome Twosome are capable of as the rest of us.

If he covers himself legally, and makes sure the workload doesn't strain/injure his voice, he'll be ok.
And if there is no new music, people will still go to the live shows.
Maybe not many people who post here, but enough will buy tickets to keep them all off the welfare line.

Eh...maybe - if it was 10 years ago. The Journey ship has sailed. They will be doing state fairs, casinos, masonic lodges and coffee houses. If Jeremey thinks thats living his dreams - then more power to him.

He's better off staying in Frontiers and enjoying some the EXCITEMENT that life provides - being a daddy. Stay close to home, work the Frontiers gig and help raise a beautiful child who has both parents around to guide it through the trials of life.

Let Journey retire...

[ohsherrie]

Not sure...

If it is a tribute band singer - no. I wouldn't pay money to see a tribute band, so why would I want one in Journey?

Why can't a man with a tenor naturally well-suited to Journey partake in singing in a tribute band for kicks?
It's not like someone with a melodic voice stands a chance at making it in the music biz today.
Jeremey is a top-shelf singer who just so happened to also front a tribute band.
And, unlike Perry and Augeri, at least he was being musically active in some capacity.

as usual. I guess people think he should have been wasting his talent instead of using it in the available way that he liked best.

[SusieP]

I think I would be a better friend and advise him to avoid a situation that could cause him more pain than reward. I am sorry but a friend is someone who is looking out for your best interest - even when you cannot see it yourself.

Sorry. No matter how tempting something is - if the potential outcome is disastorous as this one looks to be I would move heaven and earth to protect my friend. Thats how much I care for my friend.

I don't let my kids play in the street no matter how fast their reflexes might be. Its still dangerous.

I've warned him to watch his back as have several others. This is a man getting the chance to live his dream. Rafting the Colorado River, climbing Mt Everest and sky diving are dangerous too, but sometimes a person's gotta so what a person's gotta do.

....and if he doesn't get the job someone else will.
So why shouldn't he have a crack at it.
He has been warned by many of us to watch his back.
And he's a grown man.
He's a member of this board and just as aware of what the Gruesome Twosome are capable of as the rest of us.

If he covers himself legally, and makes sure the workload doesn't strain/injure his voice, he'll be ok.
And if there is no new music, people will still go to the live shows.
Maybe not many people who post here, but enough will buy tickets to keep them all off the welfare line.

Eh...maybe - if it was 10 years ago. The Journey ship has sailed. They will be doing state fairs, casinos, masonic lodges and coffee houses. If Jeremey thinks thats living his dreams - then more power to him.

He's better off staying in Frontiers and enjoying some the EXCITEMENT that life provides - being a daddy. Stay close to home, work the Frontiers gig and help raise a beautiful child who has both parents around to guide it through the trials of life.

Let Journey retire...

Would taking the Journey gig make this guy more money than he's making at present, though?
I'm assuming it would?
And if he has a family, maybe he's just thinking about that side of things? I dunno.
However, enough of us on here have warned him what else he could be letting himself in for to hopefully make him take off the rose coloured glasses.

[Wally_Hatchet]

Not sure...

If it is a tribute band singer - no. I wouldn't pay money to see a tribute band, so why would I want one in Journey?

Why can't a man with a tenor naturally well-suited to Journey partake in singing in a tribute band for kicks?
It's not like someone with a melodic voice stands a chance at making it in the music biz today.
Jeremey is a top-shelf singer who just so happened to also front a tribute band.
And, unlike Perry and Augeri, at least he was being musically active in some capacity.

as usual. I guess people think he should have been wasting his talent instead of using it in the available way that he liked best.

I never said that at all. If he is enjoying what he is doing, he SHOULD indeed use his talent in any way he chooses, no matter what I or anyone else thinks.

[Moon Beam]

I'm upset and heated now, sure.
Will I close my ear drums on any possible new music if it comes
into play?, can't say right now, I'll get back to you on that one.
I don't care to upset or topple the sinking ship so I will keep my
thoughts on speculative singers to my previous posts.

[Deb]

I'm so done!!

Ditto Lori!! Neal may still be a very talented guitarist, but the person behind that makes me want to puke in my mouth. I feel for Jeremey, it's unfair, but I won't be putting one more nickel in Schon/Cain's pocket again.

.........and what I wouldn't give to see this scenerio played out:

Would love to see Steve and Jeff get together and write some music. Whether Steve or Jeff sing it, either one. It would truly be a nice big to Neal and Jon to have the two best things that ever happened to Journey colaborate on a song together.

[Carlitto H@kk]

Would love to see Steve and Jeff get together and write some music. Whether Steve or Jeff sing it, either one. It would truly be a nice big to Neal and Jon to have the two best things that ever happened to Journey colaborate on a song together.

I keep telling everyone,
SOMEBODY needs to put together
that Bastards Of Journey Tour I dreamt
up and make it happen!!!

[chad]

regardless of who got the boot, and who's next in line....the sour taste I have is because of journey's intent and lack of principals.

from the start, they should have reinvented themselves. perry was too good of a vocalist, one-of-a-kind....emphasis on ONE...anything else is a vegas lounge act

journey's deathwish was when they enrolled SA.....it was as setup for failure from the very beginning (nothing against SA)....if you read brian may's options, see #4....this is why JSS was so well liked....he gave them a new sense of being....the perry comparisons were not close to what they were with SA....

not a single penny of mine has gone to this band since Perry left...

[ohsherrie]

Wally, my response to TNC was more about what his post said to all of the "tribute band singer" naysayers than about what you said.

I used to feel the same way about the tribute band thing and said so on this very board at one time. There are several reasons why I've changed my mind on that.

First of all, when I said that I really felt that Journey with Augeri was nothing but a (vocally lacking)tribute to their past because they were living on the catalog that was built on Perry's voice rather than doing anything new. I didn't want the insult to Perry of replacing him with just any tenor with a similar range and I really thought that when they failed with a supposed sound alike in there they would pack it in.

They didn't. Instead they brought in a fresh, fabulous new singer who had the potenetial to break them out of the nostagia/tribute mode and make them relevant again after their self-tribute years. It seems that the old guys were threatened by the power of the new blood. Now they're looking for another sound alike.

If they're detemined to tour on the catalog with a sound alike I damned sure want it the be the best one I've ever heard and that's Jeremey Hunsicker. I hope they'll also show the man the respect of letting him have some input into the songwriting and decisions so they can try some new material, but I really don't see that happening.

[piecesofeight]

If my very talented friend Jeremey gets a shot at this I'm giving him a chance. It won't be disloyalty to JSS because Jeremey had nothing to do with that and I'm not doing it to support F&F. I'm doing it for Jeremey who deserves his chance of a lifetime.

What a crock of shit. What the fuck's wrong with you?

Red 13 and NIG, I knew they would would follow. 13 is blind, but Sherrie, you really piss me off.

Jeremey already soured me, by lying to my face. I notice he isn't on here. Someone got in his ear.

I hope Journey fails.


I am done. Just sticking around to get my shots in.

Fuck You Journey.

For me, if I support the new singer, I am supporting all the assholes. It would get to a point where it was more that I'd feel like shit because I would be suporting the assholes, if I support the new singer, then being disloyal to Jeff. Support the singer, you put money in the assholes pockets.

[brywool]

Not sure...

If it is a tribute band singer - no. I wouldn't pay money to see a tribute band, so why would I want one in Journey?

Why can't a man with a tenor naturally well-suited to Journey partake in singing in a tribute band for kicks?
It's not like someone with a melodic voice stands a chance at making it in the music biz today.
Jeremey is a top-shelf singer who just so happened to also front a tribute band.
And, unlike Perry and Augeri, at least he was being musically active in some capacity.

TNC-
Great post.
If they'd gone for Hugo (who also does the tribute band thing) I don't think people would be making these comments (outside of the Jss stuff) because Hugo's done some decent albums. Jeremy's untested waters. It COULD actually be a rebirth of the band...

Not that I believe that, but there's always a chance.

Even so, I just don't want to support Schon or Cain in any way.

[ArnelRox]

I'd only check out anything in the furture from
them if Perry were involved...
So I guess that's a Big NO

I'm with Carl. It wont happen so NO.

[piecesofeight]

More to my 'story'. I couldn't believe so many supported the assholes after tapegate, INCLUDING myself...I did it for Jeff. I am a big speecher about 'guilty my association', and I won't do it twice. Not far to the new singer, but that's it.

[ohsherrie]

.........and what I wouldn't give to see this scenerio played out:

Would love to see Steve and Jeff get together and write some music. Whether Steve or Jeff sing it, either one. It would truly be a nice big to Neal and Jon to have the two best things that ever happened to Journey colaborate on a song together.

Oh that would be ironic and poetic justice Deb. I would love it.

I keep telling everyone,
SOMEBODY needs to put together
that Bastards Of Journey Tour I dreamt
up and make it happen!!!

Nah, sorry Carl, but I don't want any Augeri anywhere near my Perry/Soto collaboration.

[ArnelRox]

Nah, sorry Carl, but I don't want any Augeri anywhere near my Perry/Soto collaboration.

Maybe u should wait & hear his new stuff before u decide that.

[Rockindeano]

Sherrie,

Your posts make me absolutely fucking sick. Fuckin ill.

[ohsherrie]

Sherrie,

Your posts make me absolutely fucking sick. Fuckin ill.

I'm truly sorry about that Dean, but I'm posting what I'm feeling. What else am I supposed to do, lie?

[Rockindeano]

Sherrie,

Your posts make me absolutely fucking sick. Fuckin ill.

I'm truly sorry about that Dean, but I'm posting what I'm feeling. What else am I supposed to do, lie?

You feel bullshit. You love Jeremey because he sounds like Perry, and this is not a follow up to Perry. You had your period of time where Augeri came in, and did do a decent job, but you felt as if it was robbing from SP. A few changes later, and the fact Jeremey is from Virginia and you have met him, now instills a certain "push" to get him in Journey. Whatever. You're fuckin sad.

I got news for you. Being in Journey isn't a very good thing anymore. Go ahead, wave the pom poms. The chance is gone. Jeff could write, mix, produce, whatever. You won't have that chance anylonger. I can't wait til you unload on Bitch and Squirt for not writing anything new. By hiring Jeremey, that is what they are telling you. NOTHING NEW.

Hell, had I known they were never going to put something new out, or wanted to for shit's sake, I would have kept my mouth closed about tapegate and we could still be hearing the GH nightly.

[Tom Jrnyfn]

Personally I'm tired of shitty production, promoting, etc..

1.you're lucky to get back to back shows with good sound.
2. The lighting and stage production suck. I went to see a Christian band called The News Boys and they blew Journey's production out of the water. Hell, the blew Journey out of the water.
3. The website is an embarrassment. I've seen bar bands with better sites.
4. Other than i tunes, no promoting of their music on line.
5. No new music or DVD's. Shit put out ROR tour

[ohsherrie]

Dammit Dean I'm not, and I haven't in any way taken anything away from Jeff in supporting Jeremey. I was completely behind Jeff in Journey and I'll continue to be behind him in whatever he does. I adore the man.

I'm not turning my back on Jeremey though. If I can't post what I think here without having to put up with your ranting I'll just stop posting.

I love you and miss you Jeff.

I'm not deserting you Jeremey.

Now, night all.

[Lea]

I was never in, only paid them a bit of attention because Jeff joined, so now I'm not "no-longer a Journey fan", I'm just a very pissed off Jeff fan!

[Rockindeano]

Oh for fucks sake, don't play the victim card. You big baby,