Could John Schlitt or Geddy Lee sing Perry high notes?

[Rip Rokken]

"Road to Zion" and "More Power to Ya" are also two pretty good acoustic tracks. "Mary's Song" from "Washes Whiter Than" is another one that comes to mind.

Thanks for the tip -- I'll have to check them out!

[Voyager]

I played in a band with John Schlitt's brother Jeff for several years. He sings a lot like John and plays a mean keyboard. He probably could have taken over for John as Head East's lead vocalist, but I guess there were some issues that prevented Jeff from having any interest. Jeff played in a band called Johnny, which was John's band post-Head East and pre-Petra.

John Schlitt has always been one of my favorite vocalists, right next to Steve Perry in my book. He did some great solo stuff on an effort called "Shake" that sounded similar to old school Head East in their heyday. But alas, John will only sing Christian music - so Journey is out of reach.

I wish I could find some YouTube links to some old Head East songs such as Dance Away Lover. That song really shows John's range. I have it on CD, but no (legal) way of posting it for you to hear.

Check John out on this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o71-KBT7BuU

[stevew2]

I like the music of rush,I f you ever head someone running there nails down a chalk board then you heard Geddy Lee sing

[Voyager]

I like the music of rush,I f you ever head someone running there nails down a chalk board then you heard Geddy Lee sing

That's absolute nonsense. You must be tone deaf.

[LazzMan]

I played in a band with John Schlitt's brother Jeff for several years. He sings a lot like John and plays a mean keyboard. He probably could have taken over for John as Head East's lead vocalist, but I guess there were some issues that prevented Jeff from having any interest. Jeff played in a band called Johnny, which was John's band post-Head East and pre-Petra.

John Schlitt has always been one of my favorite vocalists, right next to Steve Perry in my book. He did some great solo stuff on an effort called "Shake" that sounded similar to old school Head East in their heyday. But alas, John will only sing Christian music - so Journey is out of reach.

I wish I could find some YouTube links to some old Head East songs such as Dance Away Lover. That song really shows John's range. I have it on CD, but no (legal) way of posting it for you to hear.

Check John out on this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o71-KBT7BuU

Check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLvB45Yygs

This was live a couple of years ago. Not bad for a 57-year-old dude. I'll say it again, one of the best EVER. Very much underrated because he is a Christian artist rather than secular. What a shame his talent hasn't been exposed to the big stage.

[LazzMan]

Oh yeah, I forgot...since Petra is retired, John is selling real estate in Nashville right now.

Here's another one from the most musically-talented real estate agent in Tennessee.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k54i00BSIdo

[stevew2]

[quote="Voyager"][quote="stevew2"]I like the music of rush,I f you ever head someone running there nails down a chalk board then you heard Geddy Lee sing[/quote]

That's absolute nonsense. You must be tone deaf.

:roll:[/quote] I tune pianos for a living,i am not tone deaf, and he is on key for sure,it is his tone,{the sound of his voice} that annoeys me, I do like Rush though. If he would sing a Journey song, I would puke.Then again no one could sing for Rush Like him.

[Voyager]

Here's one from John's "Shake" album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFi-je7nufU

Here's a great cut from Petra back in 1986:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYHHmiuldGQ

The man has the goods.

[Voyager]

I do like Rush though. If he would sing a Journey song, I would puke.

I agree with you there.

[conversationpc]

Here's a great video of Schlitt's testimony...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stzkZkuouDQ

[marco17]

Oh yeah, I forgot...since Petra is retired, John is selling real estate in Nashville right now.

Here's another one from the most musically-talented real estate agent in Tennessee.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k54i00BSIdo

Just a heads up... John is not retired, just retired from Petra the "rock" band. He and Bob Hartman [Petra guitarist] are still playing together doing acoustic shows and put out a new album called "Two guys from Petra" last year. His new solo album is also almost ready to be released. Just thought I'd pass the info on since not too many people probably know about this since he's a Christian singer.

On a side note, I have met John on a couple occassions. He is one great guy and a pleasure to talk to.

[Rip Rokken]

Just a heads up... John is not retired, just retired from Petra the "rock" band. He and Bob Hartman [Petra guitarist] are still playing together doing acoustic shows and put out a new album called "Two guys from Petra" last year. His new solo album is also almost ready to be released.

Thanks for the info! I didn't realize they had already done something. I e-mailed Bob over a year ago and he responded, saying that he and John intended to work together again. I'll have to look for it!