3 questions you would ask Neal Schon, given the chance?

[mistiejourney]

Given the chance to interview the elusive Neal Schon what would be your top 3 questions?

Here are mine:

1. Having work with different vocalists from Robert F., Gregg R, Steve Perry, Steve Augeri,
JSS and Arnel Pineda - what did they bring to the table and how did it change/influence
Journey's music?

2. With Arnel Pineda being your "discovery", how did the other Journey members/management
take the news that you are getting an unknown Filipino singer to front your band, when
you could have anybody? And who was the hardest to convince in hiring Arnel?

3. How do you react when people say negative things about your handling of your lead singers?

I am sure that there are more things to ask but these are what's on top of my mind.
What's your top 3?

1. Do you notice a change in your guitar style/do you change your style (however subtle) depending on who is singing lead for Journey?

2. Which Journey song is the most difficult to play live?

3. Have you ever had issues with cramping, carpal tunnel or any other physical issues that would affect your playing and if so, how did you handle them?

4. What song of your solo material is your favorite?

Okay, I snuck one in : )

[7 Wishes]

What do you suppose the odds were in Vegas, prior to Neal's cathartic YouTube moment, that Journey would find a new lead singer quite a bit shorter than Schon?

[mistiejourney]

Hey you guys, I took those questions seriously!

Hell, I don't care if he's a douchebag, I wanna know about his playing...guitar, that is!

[7 Wishes]

I don't think he's a douchebag, I'm in awe of the man.

[Perrydise]

What do you suppose the odds were in Vegas, prior to Neal's cathartic YouTube moment, that Journey would find a new lead singer quite a bit shorter than Schon?

That was the first requirement!

[stevew2]

Did Friga try to slide his hands inside you tight jeans?

[7 Wishes]

SteveW, whatever you've been smoking the past 30 years...please put it down! I never, ever understand WTF you're talking about or whom you're addressing!

[StoneCold]

Did Friga try to slide his hands inside you tight jeans?

[stevew2]

SteveW, whatever you've been smoking the past 30 years...please put it down! I never, ever understand WTF you're talking about or whom you're addressing!

I was responding to the thread,what are you smoking ?

[Since 78]

SteveW, whatever you've been smoking the past 30 years...please put it down! I never, ever understand WTF you're talking about or whom you're addressing!

I was responding to the thread,what are you smoking ?

Frighteningly, I understood completely

[stevew2]

You me and Friga are one now. Who wants to join us?? Dont be shy

[Since 78]

You me and Friga are one now. Who wants to join us?? Dont be shy

Sorry, but I Like my AV the way it is.

[stevew2]

Thats cool , why are they all wearing shades? I hate that, If im talking to somebody, and i cant see there eyes, than WTF are they lookin at when they are talking to you?Neal always pissed me off hiding behind dollar store sungalsses

[Rhiannon]

1.) Why do you (in pictures) always look like you just ripped ass and are wofting your vapors?

2.) How can you go through the day normally, knowing what a bad ass motherfucker you are?

3.) How's Miles?

[stevew2]

1.) Why do you (in pictures) always look like you just ripped ass and are wofting your vapors?

2.) How can you go through the day normally, knowing what a bad ass motherfucker you are?

3.) How's Miles?

Who is Miles???

[Rhiannon]

Who is Miles???

Miles Schon, his son.
Try to keep up here, SW2.

[stevew2]

Miles davis was on my mind, but he died

[mistiejourney]

Thats cool , why are they all wearing shades? I hate that, If im talking to somebody, and i cant see there eyes, than WTF are they lookin at when they are talking to you?Neal always pissed me off hiding behind dollar store sungalsses

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but he's wearing sunglasses so he can see! Those are prescriptions.

[stevew2]

Thats cool , why are they all wearing shades? I hate that, If im talking to somebody, and i cant see there eyes, than WTF are they lookin at when they are talking to you?Neal always pissed me off hiding behind dollar store sungalsses

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but he's wearing sunglasses so he can see! Those are prescriptions.

Why sunglasses? I wear contacts and can see fine,and people can make eye contact with me when I look at them. I use sun glasses at the beach,or driving. Wearing sunglasses dosent make you cool, and it might be hiding bags under your eyes. thats problablly why .

[DrFU]

3. Have you ever had issues with cramping, carpal tunnel or any other physical issues that would affect your playing

frequent brain cramps; especially severe during press interviews...

and if so, how did you handle them?

liberal use of the F word...



Sorry, Kim, just couldn't pass it up.

[Sarah]

1) why are you kind of a jerk every time I meet you?

[Shadowsong]

I don't give Neal much if any thought
but if I did this would suffice...

I would be curious...
How the heck does he sleep at night?

Reminding him
"You reap what you sow."

[mistiejourney]

3. Have you ever had issues with cramping, carpal tunnel or any other physical issues that would affect your playing

frequent brain cramps; especially severe during press interviews...

and if so, how did you handle them?

liberal use of the F word...

Sorry, Kim, just couldn't pass it up.

[musicfan17]

1. Which musician/artist would you most like to work with?

2. How much longer do you see Journey and touring lasting?

3. Besides yourself...what current living guitarist do you most admire/respect?

[SusieP]

1) The Separate Ways video.............what the Hell were you thinking???????????

2) Why don't you think of the consequences of your words/actions before you act? For example, why didn't you wait a bit before you announced JSS as permanent lead singer? Then when you changed your mind about him, it could have been handled better.

3) Why did Journey not play in England or the rest of Europe for all those years? We wanted you to come over. Forget punk, pop, new romantics and all that stuff which was happening at the time......we wanted Journey. And we waited...............and waited.

[jrnyjunky]

I would ask Neal:

1) Honestly, do you miss Steve? His singing, his dirty sense of humor, just talking to him? Anything?

2) Why do you keep getting married? Apparently you are not a quick learner. Stop getting married and having kids. You are an old guy.

3) Do you really like Jon?

Of course he would probably tell me to fuck off, but these are things that I would like to know. But since I will never meet Neal, I really don't have anything to worry about.

[mikemarrs]

woah! so neal schon and vince neil almost came to blows.where and how did that almost happen?

[80s man]

1) The Separate Ways video.............what the Hell were you thinking???????????

2) Why don't you think of the consequences of your words/actions before you act? For example, why didn't you wait a bit before you announced JSS as permanent lead singer? Then when you changed your mind about him, it could have been handled better.

3) Why did Journey not play in England or the rest of Europe for all those years? We wanted you to come over. Forget punk, pop, new romantics and all that stuff which was happening at the time......we wanted Journey. And we waited...............and waited.

Perry was not keen to tour outside of the colonies.

[Tomulator]

Here are mine.

1) What were the initial "jam sessions" for TBF like with Perry and Smith back? Was the "magic" still there and could Perry sing the "hits" worth a darn?

2) Why don't you just plug your Les Paul straight into an old Marshall and be done with it?!

3) What would you say to Steve Perry if he called you up today and wanted to "reform"?



Think Neal reads these?

[CatEyes]

Just one question:

"WTF were you thinking?????"

It applies across the years.

Cat