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Postby stevew2 » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:45 pm

i know you had to get laid there, i wont tell the misses
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Postby Rip Rokken » Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:43 pm

stevew2 wrote:i know you had to get laid there, i wont tell the misses


"Leid" is the word -- we were met at the airport by the Dept. of Tourism and they gave us each one. I still have mine.

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Postby steveo777 » Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:12 pm

Who's that nice woman next to that freak? :lol:
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Postby Rip Rokken » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:13 pm

steveo777 wrote:Who's that nice woman next to that freak? :lol:


LOL... She was with the Dept. of Tourism. She greeted us and took care of all our entry paperwork, so we didn't have to do much of anything except pick up our bags and head out. Very, very nice favor for us from a good friend at AP's site.
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Postby Lula » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:35 am

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Liam wrote:Are you people fucking kidding me???? Jesus H Christ. Why the FUCK to people think that AP is the 2nd coming? He's not. Don't get me wrong...he's got a good voice...but he is NO Steve Perry. Steve Perry could SPEAK English.
As far as Rip being "The ambassador"...YEA...ok...y'all keep dreaming.

This site really has turned to shit. Andrew...you've GOT to see the difference from, let's say, 2 years ago. If you DON'T see it...you're as stupid as these fucking lemmings.


just saw a movie last night.
there was a segment there saying something about, "...trying to balance the equation."
its a rough route you have chosen dude. but from what ive observed here, you're not alone.


People should balance the equation by talking about and supporting the artists they prefer, instead of slamming the ones others enjoy, as well as the people who like them. That's the difference between being a constructive member of a message board community and just being a troll.


well said rip! i am not diggin the journey of present, but so what? there are so many things in life to be passionate about, why waste energy on negativity and hate? sad really.

glad to read of your adventure and extremely envious of your pic behind deen's kit!!! love to you and your girls
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Postby stevew2 » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:42 am

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steveo777 wrote:Who's that nice woman next to that freak? :lol:


LOL... She was with the Dept. of Tourism. She greeted us and took care of all our entry paperwork, so we didn't have to do much of anything except pick up our bags and head out. Very, very nice favor for us from a good friend at AP's site.
Did she take care of anything else?{if ya know what i mean Ps :turn your tag around you retard
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Postby Rip Rokken » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:08 am

stevew2 wrote:LOL... She was with the Dept. of Tourism. She greeted us and took care of all our entry paperwork, so we didn't have to do much of anything except pick up our bags and head out. Very, very nice favor for us from a good friend at AP's site.
Did she take care of anything else?{if ya know what i mean Ps :turn your tag around you retard[/quote]

Hahahahaha.... No, nothing else. That's actually a passport wallet around my neck, not a tag. I was thinking I'd look goofy sporting one of those, but I noticed several people using them. I carried my passport, boarding passes, etc. in it and it made it a whole lot easier to keep them at hand.
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Postby bluejeangirl76 » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:21 am

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stevew2 wrote:i know you had to get laid there, i wont tell the misses


"Leid" is the word -- we were met at the airport by the Dept. of Tourism and they gave us each one. I still have mine.

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Rip, did you cut your hair?

And don't kill me, but I swear, with the hair and the glasses, you remind me of Geddy Lee. :lol:



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Postby artist4perry » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:35 am

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stevew2 wrote:i know you had to get laid there, i wont tell the misses


"Leid" is the word -- we were met at the airport by the Dept. of Tourism and they gave us each one. I still have mine.

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Rip, did you cut your hair?

And don't kill me, but I swear, with the hair and the glasses, you remind me of Geddy Lee. :lol:



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That is a very nice picture Rip.

Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! Poet and didn't know it............ :lol: :lol: :lol: :roll:
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Postby Deb » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:46 am

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stevew2 wrote:i know you had to get laid there, i wont tell the misses


"Leid" is the word -- we were met at the airport by the Dept. of Tourism and they gave us each one. I still have mine.

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Rip, did you cut your hair?

And don't kill me, but I swear, with the hair and the glasses, you remind me of Geddy Lee. :lol:



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That's not Geddy Lee, that's Wixy?! :lol: :P
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Postby Rip Rokken » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:47 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:Rip, did you cut your hair?

And don't kill me, but I swear, with the hair and the glasses, you remind me of Geddy Lee. :lol:


Geddy Lee?!? If that is minus the adam's apple, then SWEET!!!!! Geddy Lee RULES!!!

I did cut my hair before the trip, but that picture is of me with major hat head after close to 20 hours on planes.
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Postby Majestic » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:23 pm

RIP,

I don't contribute much to this board, but I have to say you are my hero. So many people have complained about hearing the dirty dozen “yet again” (which I always thought was bizarre, because if that’s how you feel, who’s making you go anyway?) and you go see it in Manila. Manila! I’ve never even been there, but I don’t think even listening to Open Arms for the hundredth time could possibly sound exactly the same in a place like that!

A few years ago if somebody would have predicted Journey would be performing a concert in Manila with a Pilipino front man it would have sounded beyond ridiculous, but its true, and the band is absolutely smoking now, by the way. Judging from the youtubes I saw, that show was one of the most original and rocking shows Journey have done in a very long time, and you were there. That is so cool!

I also love your avatar. You know, I’d like to read your review of that show if you get around to it, but it’s clear that this experience was about a lot more than just a rock concert for you. I’m not one of those who believe that rock and roll can save the world, but if more people were getting out of it what you’re getting, then maybe it could. The way you went over there open to experience everything without preconception and without judging, and having a lot of fun and making new friends, I think you just might be on to something. If you’re some kind of weirdo now just for being about more than just 80’s rock bands, well…we all know what that is.

Anyone who’s questioned your sanity for flying half way around the world to watch Journey has clearly missed the point. When I first heard you were going there for a Journey show, I read you for an over the top fan with too much money and not enough to do. Now that I’ve seen your great pictures, and read about your experiences, I have to say that you are probably the least “over the top” and most down to earth guy on this board, and I mean that as a big compliment. The accusation of you cheerleading or posting “back talk” drivel, I just don’t see it.

I’ve loved Journey’s music for a long time, and as fan, I pretty much stay in the closet and listen to the songs, catch a show every once in awhile, and lurk on here sometimes. Like many, I haven’t been too proud of Journey lately since the Augeri and JSS debacles. That they had the courage to go with a guy like Arnel (even though vocally there is no risk) helped a lot, because I thing a talented guy like that deserves a break. At the end of the day though, it’s still only rock and roll. But dude, YOU make me proud to be a fan, and proud to be an American, because you are just a class act. Seriously. I may even given Dokken another listen.

You rock sir, hurry up with your concert review; I’d love to read it!
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Postby Deb » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:39 pm

Majestic wrote:RIP,

I don't contribute much to this board, but I have to say you are my hero. So many people have complained about hearing the dirty dozen “yet again” (which I always thought was bizarre, because if that’s how you feel, who’s making you go anyway?) and you go see it in Manila. Manila! I’ve never even been there, but I don’t think even listening to Open Arms for the hundredth time could possibly sound exactly the same in a place like that!

A few years ago if somebody would have predicted Journey would be performing a concert in Manila with a Pilipino front man it would have sounded beyond ridiculous, but its true, and the band is absolutely smoking now, by the way. Judging from the youtubes I saw, that show was one of the most original and rocking shows Journey have done in a very long time, and you were there. That is so cool!

I also love your avatar. You know, I’d like to read your review of that show if you get around to it, but it’s clear that this experience was about a lot more than just a rock concert for you. I’m not one of those who believe that rock and roll can save the world, but if more people were getting out of it what you’re getting, then maybe it could. The way you went over there open to experience everything without preconception and without judging, and having a lot of fun and making new friends, I think you just might be on to something. If you’re some kind of weirdo now just for being about more than just 80’s rock bands, well…we all know what that is.

Anyone who’s questioned your sanity for flying half way around the world to watch Journey has clearly missed the point. When I first heard you were going there for a Journey show, I read you for an over the top fan with too much money and not enough to do. Now that I’ve seen your great pictures, and read about your experiences, I have to say that you are probably the least “over the top” and most down to earth guy on this board, and I mean that as a big compliment. The accusation of you cheerleading or posting “back talk” drivel, I just don’t see it.

I’ve loved Journey’s music for a long time, and as fan, I pretty much stay in the closet and listen to the songs, catch a show every once in awhile, and lurk on here sometimes. Like many, I haven’t been too proud of Journey lately since the Augeri and JSS debacles. That they had the courage to go with a guy like Arnel (even though vocally there is no risk) helped a lot, because I thing a talented guy like that deserves a break. At the end of the day though, it’s still only rock and roll. But dude, YOU make me proud to be a fan, and proud to be an American, because you are just a class act. Seriously. I may even given Dokken another listen.

You rock sir, hurry up with your concert review; I’d love to read it!


Great post Majestic, and I totally agree with it. I love Rip's passion for the music he likes! And I totally understand it. :D
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Postby artist4perry » Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:50 pm

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Majestic wrote:RIP,

I don't contribute much to this board, but I have to say you are my hero. So many people have complained about hearing the dirty dozen “yet again” (which I always thought was bizarre, because if that’s how you feel, who’s making you go anyway?) and you go see it in Manila. Manila! I’ve never even been there, but I don’t think even listening to Open Arms for the hundredth time could possibly sound exactly the same in a place like that!

A few years ago if somebody would have predicted Journey would be performing a concert in Manila with a Pilipino front man it would have sounded beyond ridiculous, but its true, and the band is absolutely smoking now, by the way. Judging from the youtubes I saw, that show was one of the most original and rocking shows Journey have done in a very long time, and you were there. That is so cool!

I also love your avatar. You know, I’d like to read your review of that show if you get around to it, but it’s clear that this experience was about a lot more than just a rock concert for you. I’m not one of those who believe that rock and roll can save the world, but if more people were getting out of it what you’re getting, then maybe it could. The way you went over there open to experience everything without preconception and without judging, and having a lot of fun and making new friends, I think you just might be on to something. If you’re some kind of weirdo now just for being about more than just 80’s rock bands, well…we all know what that is.

Anyone who’s questioned your sanity for flying half way around the world to watch Journey has clearly missed the point. When I first heard you were going there for a Journey show, I read you for an over the top fan with too much money and not enough to do. Now that I’ve seen your great pictures, and read about your experiences, I have to say that you are probably the least “over the top” and most down to earth guy on this board, and I mean that as a big compliment. The accusation of you cheerleading or posting “back talk” drivel, I just don’t see it.

I’ve loved Journey’s music for a long time, and as fan, I pretty much stay in the closet and listen to the songs, catch a show every once in awhile, and lurk on here sometimes. Like many, I haven’t been too proud of Journey lately since the Augeri and JSS debacles. That they had the courage to go with a guy like Arnel (even though vocally there is no risk) helped a lot, because I thing a talented guy like that deserves a break. At the end of the day though, it’s still only rock and roll. But dude, YOU make me proud to be a fan, and proud to be an American, because you are just a class act. Seriously. I may even given Dokken another listen.

You rock sir, hurry up with your concert review; I’d love to read it!


Great post Majestic, and I totally agree with it. I love Rip's passion for the music he likes! And I totally understand it. :D


Heck, if I won the publishers clearinghouse, I would go to as many shows as I could. What is wrong, if you have the funds and means to go? Shoot I wish I could go with him! But meanwhile back on the farm, I am happy he shares his experiances so I can live vicariously through his life, which is by far more fun than mine for the present! :oops:
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Postby Rip Rokken » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:18 am

Majestic wrote:RIP,

I don't contribute much to this board, but I have to say you are my hero. So many people have complained about hearing the dirty dozen “yet again” (which I always thought was bizarre, because if that’s how you feel, who’s making you go anyway?) and you go see it in Manila. Manila! I’ve never even been there, but I don’t think even listening to Open Arms for the hundredth time could possibly sound exactly the same in a place like that!

A few years ago if somebody would have predicted Journey would be performing a concert in Manila with a Pilipino front man it would have sounded beyond ridiculous, but its true, and the band is absolutely smoking now, by the way. Judging from the youtubes I saw, that show was one of the most original and rocking shows Journey have done in a very long time, and you were there. That is so cool!


Hi, Majestic -

You are more than kind, and I appreciate you. The show was very special, and yes they definitely breathed new life into a few of the "Dirty Dozen" classics. Even more incentive to see them on tour now or buy the DVD from Manila when it comes out! :) AP has worked very hard and definitely deserves credit for everything he's done. He's been a whole lot more to the band than just the "next singer".

Majestic wrote:I also love your avatar. You know, I’d like to read your review of that show if you get around to it, but it’s clear that this experience was about a lot more than just a rock concert for you. I’m not one of those who believe that rock and roll can save the world, but if more people were getting out of it what you’re getting, then maybe it could. The way you went over there open to experience everything without preconception and without judging, and having a lot of fun and making new friends, I think you just might be on to something. If you’re some kind of weirdo now just for being about more than just 80’s rock bands, well…we all know what that is.

Anyone who’s questioned your sanity for flying half way around the world to watch Journey has clearly missed the point. When I first heard you were going there for a Journey show, I read you for an over the top fan with too much money and not enough to do. Now that I’ve seen your great pictures, and read about your experiences, I have to say that you are probably the least “over the top” and most down to earth guy on this board, and I mean that as a big compliment. The accusation of you cheerleading or posting “back talk” drivel, I just don’t see it.


Thanks, and the avatar makes me smile too. I'm proud of all my friends, no matter where they are. Maybe it bothers a few people, but it's not about exchanging old friends for new -- we are always in the process of making new friends, or at least we should be -- that's the way I choose to look at it. The important thing is that life beats us all up enough as it is without us having to be hateful to each other on top of it, and with the economy and the state of the world in general, we all need the mutual support with our friends more than ever.

Yes, the trip was much more than a concert for sure. A special concert I didn't want to miss, but not enough to go to that expense to travel to the other side of the planet. Learning to get outside of my world here has really opened up my eyes, and I hope to do a lot more of it in the future. I'm working on another trip out of the country for next year, and also a return to the Philippines as soon as I can.

Haha.... Hey, listen. I definitely don't have too much money, and I also have wayyyyy too much to do. I wish I had enough money that I didn't have to work as hard as I do for what I do have. That is a goal someday. :) I'm just learning to actually use my vacation time these days, because we have to take care of ourselves so we don't burn out. I don't want to look back and my life only have memories of working my buns off. None of us should.

I wasn't around during the Back Talk days, and nobody tells me what to think or say... LOL. I think the "cheerleader" accusation is used unfairly to criticize people who still like and enjoy the band. Now, THAT is the attempt to control freedom of speech, not those who speak freely and choose to be positive. MR is anything but a cheerleader site, and I love the different opinions here. I just don't enjoy the misguided hatred by a few, I doubt that Journey, Arnel or even Rip Rokken is responsible for any of it. Some people just have problems with themselves.

About the official site(s), I think website owners (especially those with a commercial interests at stake) have every right to control the content of their sites. People are free to think or say whatever they feel, but the website owners aren't obligated to give them a place to bash them, ya know? That's not squelching freedom of speech at all -- that's just common sense, so people need to drop that argument. And I've said for a long time that people get way too worked up over issues of band business, which is really none of anyone else's business unless it involves us or people close to us, and at that point, it's really a personal concern and not a public one. Just my opinion. I love the band and love the music, and that's where I choose to draw the line.

Thanks again for your thoughts on all this.

Majestic wrote:I’ve loved Journey’s music for a long time, and as fan, I pretty much stay in the closet and listen to the songs, catch a show every once in awhile, and lurk on here sometimes. Like many, I haven’t been too proud of Journey lately since the Augeri and JSS debacles. That they had the courage to go with a guy like Arnel (even though vocally there is no risk) helped a lot, because I thing a talented guy like that deserves a break. At the end of the day though, it’s still only rock and roll. But dude, YOU make me proud to be a fan, and proud to be an American, because you are just a class act. Seriously. I may even given Dokken another listen.

You rock sir, hurry up with your concert review; I’d love to read it!


You hit the nail on the head man -- it's only rock and roll (to us). And to them, it's business. There is a phrase somewhere that says something like "Don't ever meet your heroes." What they mean is that when we have the chance to really get to know someone you admire so much, we risk shattering illusions we have of them because they are just real people with real flaws, just like us. (Except for maybe Steve Augeri and JSS of course-- they actually are perfect). :) Seriously, when I go to a concert or listen to a CD, I want to enjoy a performer doing what he does best, instead of seeing what is behind the curtain. I just want to be entertained, that's all. I enjoy music because it takes me away from the problems I have to deal with every day, so the last thing I want to do is worry about their problems.

Sorry if I got a little preachy. You opened up some great topics, and I just got on a soapbox. Greetings to Russia, and hope we meet at a show someday. Take care!
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artist4perry wrote:Heck, if I won the publishers clearinghouse, I would go to as many shows as I could. What is wrong, if you have the funds and means to go? Shoot I wish I could go with him! But meanwhile back on the farm, I am happy he shares his experiances so I can live vicariously through his life, which is by far more fun than mine for the present! :oops:


If they end up approving a lottery here, I'll buy your tickets for you. That way if you win big, I can come back after the fact and hit you up for 50%.

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Postby Rip Rokken » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:23 am

Deb wrote:Great post Majestic, and I totally agree with it. I love Rip's passion for the music he likes! And I totally understand it. :D


Love ya Deb, and love your avatar too! I need to learn how to create those.
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Postby Rip Rokken » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:11 pm

Majestic wrote:I may even given Dokken another listen.


I totally forgot to mention, you definitely should sir! Let me know if I can help in any way.

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Postby Saint John » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:23 pm

Outstanding creativity on the avatar, Rip. It rocks.
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Saint John wrote:Outstanding creativity on the avatar, Rip. It rocks.


Hey, thanks. A few goodies in there -- here's the large version for your viewing pleasure.

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Postby stevew2 » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:07 pm

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Saint John wrote:Outstanding creativity on the avatar, Rip. It rocks.


Hey, thanks. A few goodies in there -- here's the large version for your viewing pleasure.

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Postby la michelona » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:37 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
Majestic wrote:RIP,

I don't contribute much to this board, but I have to say you are my hero. So many people have complained about hearing the dirty dozen “yet again” (which I always thought was bizarre, because if that’s how you feel, who’s making you go anyway?) and you go see it in Manila. Manila! I’ve never even been there, but I don’t think even listening to Open Arms for the hundredth time could possibly sound exactly the same in a place like that!

A few years ago if somebody would have predicted Journey would be performing a concert in Manila with a Pilipino front man it would have sounded beyond ridiculous, but its true, and the band is absolutely smoking now, by the way. Judging from the youtubes I saw, that show was one of the most original and rocking shows Journey have done in a very long time, and you were there. That is so cool!


Hi, Majestic -

You are more than kind, and I appreciate you. The show was very special, and yes they definitely breathed new life into a few of the "Dirty Dozen" classics. Even more incentive to see them on tour now or buy the DVD from Manila when it comes out! :) AP has worked very hard and definitely deserves credit for everything he's done. He's been a whole lot more to the band than just the "next singer".

Majestic wrote:I also love your avatar. You know, I’d like to read your review of that show if you get around to it, but it’s clear that this experience was about a lot more than just a rock concert for you. I’m not one of those who believe that rock and roll can save the world, but if more people were getting out of it what you’re getting, then maybe it could. The way you went over there open to experience everything without preconception and without judging, and having a lot of fun and making new friends, I think you just might be on to something. If you’re some kind of weirdo now just for being about more than just 80’s rock bands, well…we all know what that is.

Anyone who’s questioned your sanity for flying half way around the world to watch Journey has clearly missed the point. When I first heard you were going there for a Journey show, I read you for an over the top fan with too much money and not enough to do. Now that I’ve seen your great pictures, and read about your experiences, I have to say that you are probably the least “over the top” and most down to earth guy on this board, and I mean that as a big compliment. The accusation of you cheerleading or posting “back talk” drivel, I just don’t see it.


Thanks, and the avatar makes me smile too. I'm proud of all my friends, no matter where they are. Maybe it bothers a few people, but it's not about exchanging old friends for new -- we are always in the process of making new friends, or at least we should be -- that's the way I choose to look at it. The important thing is that life beats us all up enough as it is without us having to be hateful to each other on top of it, and with the economy and the state of the world in general, we all need the mutual support with our friends more than ever.

Yes, the trip was much more than a concert for sure. A special concert I didn't want to miss, but not enough to go to that expense to travel to the other side of the planet. Learning to get outside of my world here has really opened up my eyes, and I hope to do a lot more of it in the future. I'm working on another trip out of the country for next year, and also a return to the Philippines as soon as I can.

Haha.... Hey, listen. I definitely don't have too much money, and I also have wayyyyy too much to do. I wish I had enough money that I didn't have to work as hard as I do for what I do have. That is a goal someday. :) I'm just learning to actually use my vacation time these days, because we have to take care of ourselves so we don't burn out. I don't want to look back and my life only have memories of working my buns off. None of us should.

I wasn't around during the Back Talk days, and nobody tells me what to think or say... LOL. I think the "cheerleader" accusation is used unfairly to criticize people who still like and enjoy the band. Now, THAT is the attempt to control freedom of speech, not those who speak freely and choose to be positive. MR is anything but a cheerleader site, and I love the different opinions here. I just don't enjoy the misguided hatred by a few, I doubt that Journey, Arnel or even Rip Rokken is responsible for any of it. Some people just have problems with themselves.

About the official site(s), I think website owners (especially those with a commercial interests at stake) have every right to control the content of their sites. People are free to think or say whatever they feel, but the website owners aren't obligated to give them a place to bash them, ya know? That's not squelching freedom of speech at all -- that's just common sense, so people need to drop that argument. And I've said for a long time that people get way too worked up over issues of band business, which is really none of anyone else's business unless it involves us or people close to us, and at that point, it's really a personal concern and not a public one. Just my opinion. I love the band and love the music, and that's where I choose to draw the line.

Thanks again for your thoughts on all this.

Majestic wrote:I’ve loved Journey’s music for a long time, and as fan, I pretty much stay in the closet and listen to the songs, catch a show every once in awhile, and lurk on here sometimes. Like many, I haven’t been too proud of Journey lately since the Augeri and JSS debacles. That they had the courage to go with a guy like Arnel (even though vocally there is no risk) helped a lot, because I thing a talented guy like that deserves a break. At the end of the day though, it’s still only rock and roll. But dude, YOU make me proud to be a fan, and proud to be an American, because you are just a class act. Seriously. I may even given Dokken another listen.

You rock sir, hurry up with your concert review; I’d love to read it!


You hit the nail on the head man -- it's only rock and roll (to us). And to them, it's business. There is a phrase somewhere that says something like "Don't ever meet your heroes." What they mean is that when we have the chance to really get to know someone you admire so much, we risk shattering illusions we have of them because they are just real people with real flaws, just like us. (Except for maybe Steve Augeri and JSS of course-- they actually are perfect). :) Seriously, when I go to a concert or listen to a CD, I want to enjoy a performer doing what he does best, instead of seeing what is behind the curtain. I just want to be entertained, that's all. I enjoy music because it takes me away from the problems I have to deal with every day, so the last thing I want to do is worry about their problems.

Sorry if I got a little preachy. You opened up some great topics, and I just got on a soapbox. Greetings to Russia, and hope we meet at a show someday. Take care!



Yep, yep and yep. He's not a bad travelling companion, either, kids. :D My frequent flier miles are at the ready for another big adventure....I think humitas will be next on the menu. If you decide you want to join me on the little jaunt that I've got cookin' now, just let me know. Who knows what trouble I'm going to get into when left to my own devices. I may need some bail money, or some dokkplomacy. :wink:
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Postby Don » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:10 am

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Saint John wrote:Outstanding creativity on the avatar, Rip. It rocks.


Hey, thanks. A few goodies in there -- here's the large version for your viewing pleasure.

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Very nice, Ripster.
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Postby Rip Rokken » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:13 am

la michelona wrote:Yep, yep and yep. He's not a bad travelling companion, either, kids. :D My frequent flier miles are at the ready for another big adventure....I think humitas will be next on the menu. If you decide you want to join me on the little jaunt that I've got cookin' now, just let me know. Who knows what trouble I'm going to get into when left to my own devices. I may need some bail money, or some dokkplomacy. :wink:


HUMITAAAAASSSS!!!!! YUMMY!!!!

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Postby Rip Rokken » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:20 am

Gunbot wrote:Very nice, Ripster.


Thanks! The only thing that worries me as much as I love him, is the thought of Don Dokken carrying the nuclear football. If anyone could nuke the world, it would definitely be Don Dokken.

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Postby Carla777 » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:30 am

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la michelona wrote:Yep, yep and yep. He's not a bad travelling companion, either, kids. :D My frequent flier miles are at the ready for another big adventure....I think humitas will be next on the menu. If you decide you want to join me on the little jaunt that I've got cookin' now, just let me know. Who knows what trouble I'm going to get into when left to my own devices. I may need some bail money, or some dokkplomacy. :wink:


HUMITAAAAASSSS!!!!! YUMMY!!!!

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siiii Humitas on the menu for sure!!! :wink:
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Postby Don » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:39 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
Gunbot wrote:Very nice, Ripster.


Thanks! The only thing that worries me as much as I love him, is the thought of Don Dokken carrying the nuclear football. If anyone could nuke the world, it would definitely be Don Dokken.

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I'm really digging LSA, it rocks harder than what Asia and Journey put out on their last releases and might very well be on par with Good to be bad by WhiteSnake.

All my Dokken CDs are Japanese originals as that's where my fandom started. When LSA came out , is was only natural to go to Little Tokyo and get the import version.
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Postby la michelona » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:00 am

Carla777 wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
la michelona wrote:Yep, yep and yep. He's not a bad travelling companion, either, kids. :D My frequent flier miles are at the ready for another big adventure....I think humitas will be next on the menu. If you decide you want to join me on the little jaunt that I've got cookin' now, just let me know. Who knows what trouble I'm going to get into when left to my own devices. I may need some bail money, or some dokkplomacy. :wink:


HUMITAAAAASSSS!!!!! YUMMY!!!!

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siiii Humitas on the menu for sure!!! :wink:


y que más? a ver a ver a ver??? :lol:
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Postby Deb » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:29 am

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Deb wrote:Great post Majestic, and I totally agree with it. I love Rip's passion for the music he likes! And I totally get it. :D


Love ya Deb, and love your avatar too! I need to learn how to create those.


Right back at ya Rip. :) LOL don't even get started on that AV program my friend, it's friggin addictive. I've probably created way more AVs of my faves than I can even use. :lol: :lol:
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Postby Carla777 » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:41 am

la michelona wrote:
Carla777 wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
la michelona wrote:Yep, yep and yep. He's not a bad travelling companion, either, kids. :D My frequent flier miles are at the ready for another big adventure....I think humitas will be next on the menu. If you decide you want to join me on the little jaunt that I've got cookin' now, just let me know. Who knows what trouble I'm going to get into when left to my own devices. I may need some bail money, or some dokkplomacy. :wink:


HUMITAAAAASSSS!!!!! YUMMY!!!!

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siiii Humitas on the menu for sure!!! :wink:


y que más? a ver a ver a ver??? :lol:


Minos ricos exóticos como te gustan a ti LOL !!
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