JJ/JP interview..thanks Andrew

by **Perrydise** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:04 pm

Interview was great thanks Andrew.....

One thing, is Jimi looking at doing a country cd? And will that be where "Come Dancin" will show up? Jimi sings it incredibly.

Thanks again.

by **Ehwmatt** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:04 am

Yep, great interview. Whoever's at that World Stage show is in for a treat...

JP wrote:JP- Dave is great. I just spoke with him. He's going to be on the show on Thursday. We're doing Somewhere In America, which is a real oldie that is from the very first record. We're doing it because it was like a hit in Chicago. We're doing Summer Nights. We're doing The Eye of The Tiger, of course, Dave's singing it. This is gonna be a blast. Jimi and Dave are gonna go up there and do a duet—something—I haven't figured out what yet.

Two of my all-time faves!

by **Tito** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:01 am

ABOUT TIME! :lol:

Just kidding. Good interview and well worth the wait. I don't think they like Francis too much.

by **Joe Vana** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:17 am

Tito wrote:ABOUT TIME!

Just kidding. Good interview and well worth the wait. I don't think they like Francis too much.

These two excerpts really struck me.....first JP recognizes FS's guitar prowess and what I have been thinking and saying for years about FS, he sings with his guitar and it's why we can remember every note of his solos.....and he puits FS ahead of Mike A and Joel for leads........and I think they are both great players and great guys.....but FS has that thing that can't be taught....soul and feel for days....and tone to die for....

And the second passage about how JP really wanted to front Survivor, and that's why he left....I am so happy to finally see this in print....no more conjecture or misquoting or rewriting of history.....this interview is SPOT ON....Andrew gets FOUR GOLD STARS for this interview, he hit ALL the points everyone on here has been talking about for some time...and I see NO bad FS vibe....a week for the vocals is not much time on Reach, but who knows what schedules and politics were in place at the time....

Great Interview....

JP- No offense to Mike or Joel but they're fast and they're technical but sometimes you can't sing the lead parts. Frankie's talent was playing leads that you can sing; I was trying to pick up from that.

JP- Yeah, there were a lot of frustrations with Survivor. One of them was that there was only room for one guitar player on that stage and it was Frankie. You know, as a vocalist, it's public record, I really, really missed singing. When I first started with Dave Bickler, it was supposed to be kind of like a duets thing but other people had other visions and that's the way it went. I don't regret because we had a huge success but it was frustrating as a musician

by **Tito** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:19 am

Joe Vana wrote:JP- Yeah, there were a lot of frustrations with Survivor. One of them was that there was only room for one guitar player on that stage and it was Frankie. You know, as a vocalist, it's public record, I really, really missed singing. When I first started with Dave Bickler, it was supposed to be kind of like a duets thing but other people had other visions and that's the way it went. I don't regret because we had a huge success but it was frustrating as a musician

I wish JP played more guitar in Survivor. Not necessarily lead but rhythm guitar. Switch (depending on the songs) between guitar and keyboard ala Jon Cain.

You could tell on the first Survivor record that was the plan to switch off lead vocals as well. Even though the plans changed, at least they left us with "Love Has Got Me" and "Whatever it Takes." Good tunes.

I still wonder, if they would've kept the 38 Special songs in house and assuming those would've been Peterik sung songs or even if Bickler had sang those, where Survivor could've been. If you combine Survivor's and (Peterik penned) 38 Special songs that's an impressive catalog.

by **Tito** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:31 am

Not to hijack the thread or start another what if/Survivor reunion thread but I'm starting to like the vibe I'm getting from everyone. This was a good interview and like Joe Vana said, it's good Peterik got that out in public that he wanted to sing and that sounds like the reason he left Survivor. Throw in the fact that Bickler on VH1's Top 100 show, basically told the story publicly why he left in '83 and again in a print interview (that is linked in his new website). It sounds like a lot of cleansing is going on. Everybody is getting the stuff out there and clearing the air hopefully.

You got Jamison and Peterik working together, Bickler is getting active again, and the three of them sound like they are willing to work together. Who knows, maybe one day Frankie is going to get a knock on the door. It may not happen soon but in another year or two?

by **bulldog** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:30 am

I thought the interview was awesome too.

I wonder why Frankie Sullivan stopped trying to make music and release cds for so many years . Someone with a talent like that not working regardless of past success is puzzling to me. Spot touring really doesn't keep you in the general publics eye. Survivor is just a name . Regardless of what they do they wil never create the magic that was once lived with that lineup.

Jimi & Jim may not have the Survivor name and in 2009 it really doesn't matter anyway. I think everyone that was a fan knows who had the passion behind the music . These guys did a awesome job and should be proud of their work.

Dave Bickler getting back into the game is exciting.

You have to respect Peterik . He has been in music making records for 40 years. He isn't stuck in the 80's . He is a stylist.

by **Red13JoePa** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:27 pm

Joe Vana wrote:JP really wanted to front Survivor, and that's why he left....I am so happy to finally see this in print....no more conjecture or misquoting or rewriting of history

What?

Stretching it there. It indicates that he had some whimsical early aspirations about sharing lead vox and later possibly some fantasys about singing lead but at nowhere do I see him say "I LEFT SURVIVOR BECAUSE I WANTED TO SING LEAD."

by **Slander** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:23 am

Red13JoePa wrote:
Joe Vana wrote:JP really wanted to front Survivor, and that's why he left....I am so happy to finally see this in print....no more conjecture or misquoting or rewriting of history

What?
Stretching it there. It indicates that he had some whimsical early aspirations about sharing lead vox and later possibly some fantasys about singing lead but at nowhere do I see him say "I LEFT SURVIVOR BECAUSE I WANTED TO SING LEAD."

No where is JV implying that!

by **Red13JoePa** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:10 am

Slander wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote:
Joe Vana wrote:JP really wanted to front Survivor, and that's why he left....I am so happy to finally see this in print....no more conjecture or misquoting or rewriting of history

What?
Stretching it there. It indicates that he had some whimsical early aspirations about sharing lead vox and later possibly some fantasys about singing lead but at nowhere do I see him say "I LEFT SURVIVOR BECAUSE I WANTED TO SING LEAD."

No where is JV implying that!

Indeed, nothing implied about it.
He said it outright.

by **Joe Vana** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:35 am

Red13JoePa wrote:
Slander wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote:
Joe Vana wrote:JP really wanted to front Survivor, and that's why he left....I am so happy to finally see this in print....no more conjecture or misquoting or rewriting of history

What?
Stretching it there. It indicates that he had some whimsical early aspirations about sharing lead vox and later possibly some fantasys about singing lead but at nowhere do I see him say "I LEFT SURVIVOR BECAUSE I WANTED TO SING LEAD."

No where is JV implying that!

Indeed, nothing implied about it.
He said it outright.

And I still do.....JV

by **Red13JoePa** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:57 am

Yea but were exactly did Peterik say it? If you mean he always wanted to but new he could never be a Bickler/Jamison/McCauley like frontman, then we're on the same page.

by **Slander** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:01 am

Red13JoePa wrote:Yea but were exactly did Peterik say it? If you mean he always wanted to but new he could never be a Bickler/Jamison/McCauley like frontman, then we're on the same page.

I stand corrected but if I read JP correctly, it doens't sound like he wanted to be the main guy but a chance to share the duties once in awhile. Nonetheless what's done is done.

by **Joe Vana** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:09 pm

Red13JoePa wrote: If you mean he always wanted to but new he could never be a Bickler/Jamison/McCauley like frontman, then we're on the same page.

Then we are NOT on the same page.....JV

by **Slander** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:24 am

Joe Vana wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote: If you mean he always wanted to but new he could never be a Bickler/Jamison/McCauley like frontman, then we're on the same page.

Then we are NOT on the same page.....JV

Hi JV. A couple of questions: 1. Was JP supposed to sing more when the Voyager Project idea was first bounced around and 2. When is the new Mecca 2 coming out? I can't wait.

by **Joe Vana** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:48 am

Slander wrote:
Joe Vana wrote:
Red13JoePa wrote: If you mean he always wanted to but new he could never be a Bickler/Jamison/McCauley like frontman, then we're on the same page.

Then we are NOT on the same page.....JV

Hi JV. A couple of questions: 1. Was JP supposed to sing more when the Voyager Project idea was first bounced around and 2. When is the new Mecca 2 coming out? I can't wait.

I don't know how much....but they had Dave F'n Bickler!!! anybody wanting to sing while he is in the band would be nuts....agree??? :-0

by **kgdjpubs** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:37 pm

bulldog wrote:
You have to respect Peterik . He has been in music making records for 40 years. He isn't stuck in the 80's . He is a stylist.

Actually, I thought he was in need of one.... *ducking*

by **Eyeof** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:24 am

JV...can't agree more...with Bickler there, I really can't think of a reason for anyone else to sing lead vocal and especially JP...no offense to JP, but he's voice is okay at times at best, while Bickler is a vocal legend.

by **Joe Vana** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:50 am

Eyeof wrote:JV...can't agree more...with Bickler there, I really can't think of a reason for anyone else to sing lead vocal and especially JP...no offense to JP, but he's voice is okay at times at best, while Bickler is a vocal legend.

Absolutely perfectly stated....you can insert Jamo's name for Bickler as well....

Survivor was the luckiest/smartest band out there......they had Jamo AND Bickler....

JV

by **Andrew** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:42 pm

Seems someone is't happy with me regarding this interview....

by **Ehwmatt** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:43 pm

Andrew wrote:Seems someone is't happy with me regarding this interview....

Is that so?

by **Slander** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:44 pm

Andrew wrote:Seems someone is't happy with me regarding this interview....

Great interview Andrew. Also I hope everything is okay with you and your family.

by **Red13JoePa** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:52 am

Andrew wrote:Seems someone is't happy with me regarding this interview....

Why is Frankie mad and what'd he say Andrew?

by **Eyeof** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:00 am

hell someone's never happy!

by **Eyeof** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:00 am

you can always just call him up on that cell phone number he gave you that doesn't work!

by **axecrew** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:25 am

Why would St. sullivan be mad???? After all remember he's above reproach and the signature sound that makes survivor go. The mere fact that Jim and Jimi spoke their minds is of no consequence, they are just liars and jealous that sullivan has kept the band alive all this time. To hell with the fact that they've told essentially the same story at different times....they made it all up. Maybe they are trying to be on a "reality" show with this stuff....maybe call it survivor. Nahhh nobody'd ever watch it.

by **axecrew** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:26 am

Eyeof wrote:you can always just call him up on that cell phone number he gave you that doesn't work!

Better be careful.....he might sue you for speaking ill of him like that and implying that he did something deceitful.

by **Perrydise** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:53 am

axecrew wrote:
Eyeof wrote:you can always just call him up on that cell phone number he gave you that doesn't work!

Better be careful.....he might sue you for speaking ill of him like that and implying that he did something deceitful.

It's kind of funny how "guilt" comes out in certain ways and how jealousy can make one cry foul louder. The truth always prevails.

Again Andrew great interview with JJ and JP.

by **Andrew** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:41 am

Let me just say that I will address the issue witht he unhappy camper and perhaps all will be well. No offence was intended from the interview and I was surprised to hear of an issue....but all shall be fine in the end.

by **Tito** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:47 am

Andrew wrote:Let me just say that I will address the issue witht he unhappy camper and perhaps all will be well. No offence was intended from the interview and I was surprised to hear of an issue....but all shall be fine in the end.

Are you going to ever tell us? If not, just PM me the answer.

Thanks.

I'll hang up and wait for my response.

MR

JJ/JP interview..thanks Andrew

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