The Legacy

[Don]

Bottom line:

Without Steve Perry, Journey doesn't matter.

Without Journey, does Steve Perry matter? Not sure, but HH didn't come calling on THEM to make HIM famous. He came calling on HIM to make THEM famous.

Every show THEY do is a tribute to HIM. Deal with it. Ask Arnel and see what he says.

One thing I do truely respect about Arnel is that he does recognize and has made reference to SP and the fact that there will only be one SP in this world. Fortunately, Arnel is above all the petty crap that goes around. He knows he is no SP and he isn't trying to be him. He only wants to help retain the sound Journey is famous for, while at the same time bringing his own unique style and voice, which is clearly embraced by the fans as you listen to their reactions when he comes on the stage. Listening to Arnel lately, it's become clear to me that he is shedding SP's shadow fast, singing in his own unique register. He does write music and has for his previous albums. We will see what he contributes to Journey shortly....if Friga will have it.

Steve Augeri said when you write with Neal and Jon, you have to bring your A-Game or don't even bother. Does Arnel have an A-game? You're right, we'll find out.

[stevew2]

Bottom line:

Without Steve Perry, Journey doesn't matter.

Without Journey, does Steve Perry matter? Not sure, but HH didn't come calling on THEM to make HIM famous. He came calling on HIM to make THEM famous.

Every show THEY do is a tribute to HIM. Deal with it. Ask Arnel and see what he says.

One thing I do truely respect about Arnel is that he does recognize and has made reference to SP and the fact that there will only be one SP in this world. Fortunately, Arnel is above all the petty crap that goes around. He knows he is no SP and he isn't trying to be him. He only wants to help retain the sound Journey is famous for, while at the same time bringing his own unique style and voice, which is clearly embraced by the fans as you listen to their reactions when he comes on the stage. Listening to Arnel lately, it's become clear to me that he is shedding SP's shadow fast, singing in his own unique register. He does write music and has for his previous albums. We will see what he contributes to Journey shortly....if Friga will have it.

Steve Augeri said when you write with Neal and Jon, you have to bring your A-Game or don't even bother. Does Arnel have an A-game? You're right, we'll find out.

Id watch my A game around Leonard

[SherriBerry]

. Journey was successful because of all the parts.

agree .Journey as a whole has always greater than the sum of its individual " parts" , regardless of how exceptionally good those "parts" actually were

+100.

Completely agree.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Not bothered about the broken english - just the fact that people cannot at least give him the props for being the voice that made those songs what they are. Arnel is good, but his fans must realise that without Perry, Arnel would probably still be slugging it out in the bars, even tho he is talented.

Anyway, i'm biased too - i can still remember the first time i heard Perry sing and i tell you - it stopped me in my tracks, and, sometimes it still does.

[jrny84]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Not bothered about the broken english - just the fact that people cannot at least give him the props for being the voice that made those songs what they are. Arnel is good, but his fans must realise that without Perry, Arnel would probably still be slugging it out in the bars, even tho he is talented.

Anyway, i'm biased too - i can still remember the first time i heard Perry sing and i tell you - it stopped me in my tracks, and, sometimes it still does.

Yup I know exactly what you you mean. First time I heard Perry's voice I had to find out who the heck that guy was, I had never heard such a strong voice with had that kind of range!

[portland]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Not bothered about the broken english - just the fact that people cannot at least give him the props for being the voice that made those songs what they are. Arnel is good, but his fans must realise that without Perry, Arnel would probably still be slugging it out in the bars, even tho he is talented.

Anyway, i'm biased too - i can still remember the first time i heard Perry sing and i tell you - it stopped me in my tracks, and, sometimes it still does.

You got my point - its the fact they don't even understand that without Steve Perry, AP would not have the songs he is singing. They act as though he was just a singer and should be treated a such......and I know they don't get it, but man it's a hard thing to sit and watch.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

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You got my point - its the fact they don't even understand that without Steve Perry, AP would not have the songs he is singing. They act as though he was just a singer and should be treated a such......and I know they don't get it, but man it's a hard thing to sit and watch. [/quote]


For every negative quote about Perry on youtube - there is at least 20 talking about what an incredible talent that voice was.....

Don't let it ruin your day my friend - WE know the TRUTH - its all that matters.

[portland]

PEACE!!!

[journey361]

There's a reason why AP looks, sounds and walks like SP.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

There's a reason why AP looks, sounds and walks like SP.

Er, good career move?

[journey361]

Perry should start his own band and do cover songs from the Zoo. They could open for Journey, wouldn't that be a hot ticket:

[portland]

Perry should start his own band and do cover songs from the Zoo. They could open for Journey, wouldn't that be a hot ticket:

WTF

[journey361]

LOL:

[portland]

LOL:

I am not laughing........

[Michigan Girl]

I am not laughing........

This ^ made me laugh!!!

[portland]

I am not laughing........

This ^ made me laugh!!!

Well glad I could help - for the love of christ what to hell is he/she talking about

[portland]

[
You got my point - its the fact they don't even understand that without Steve Perry, AP would not have the songs he is singing. They act as though he was just a singer and should be treated a such......and I know they don't get it, but man it's a hard thing to sit and watch.

For every negative quote about Perry on youtube - there is at least 20 talking about what an incredible talent that voice was.....

Don't let it ruin your day my friend - WE know the TRUTH - its all that matters.[/quote]

The voice was or is....we are really not sure at this point are we?

[stevew2]

I am not laughing........

This ^ made me laugh!!!

Im glad you are laughing sweety

[portland]

I am not laughing........

This ^ made me laugh!!!

Im glad you are laughing sweety

its me who is not laughing - wires got crossed

[Carla777]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Agree i don't like the unrespectful comments about Steve Perry and also for AP, pissed me off too...about the broken english..ehmm well no comments about it

Not intended to offend sorry....

I'm not offend don't worry, i was kidding

[stevew2]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Agree i don't like the unrespectful comments about Steve Perry and also for AP, pissed me off too...about the broken english..ehmm well no comments about it

Not intended to offend sorry....

I'm not offend don't worry, i was kidding

You can kid all you want you vixen

[Carla777]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Agree i don't like the unrespectful comments about Steve Perry and also for AP, pissed me off too...about the broken english..ehmm well no comments about it

Not intended to offend sorry....

I'm not offend don't worry, i was kidding

You can kid all you want you vixen

haha gracias, eres dulce!

[stevew2]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Agree i don't like the unrespectful comments about Steve Perry and also for AP, pissed me off too...about the broken english..ehmm well no comments about it

Not intended to offend sorry....

I'm not offend don't worry, i was kidding

You can kid all you want you vixen

haha gracias, eres dulce!

i like whatever you said foxo

[steveo777]

It it just me - or does anyone else get frustrated with going to you tube and having people with broken english shit all over Steve Perry? I mean for me this is my legacy of Journey, why do I have to accept these comments?

Not bothered about the broken english - just the fact that people cannot at least give him the props for being the voice that made those songs what they are. Arnel is good, but his fans must realise that without Perry, Arnel would probably still be slugging it out in the bars, even tho he is talented.

Anyway, i'm biased too - i can still remember the first time i heard Perry sing and i tell you - it stopped me in my tracks, and, sometimes it still does.

Keep in mind this is the Philippines. Those people live on islands and frankly, this is a big deal to them...a rabid fan big deal. He's become a huge, larger than life figure to them and I doubt that many of them realize what the legacy is all about. Hell, many, even though they knew the songs Open Arms and Faithfully, really didn't know where they orginated, since so many have been singing it Karaoke and listening to cover bands for years. I don't fault them for that, but I can hope that they will now do some research, before disrespecting the history and the past lead singers of the band. Arnel should make a statement, but I'm not so sure he sees what is going on...on this side this side of the fence. (USA)

[EightyRock]

The voice was or is....we are really not sure at this point are we?

The Voice "was" and that's all we need to know. It's what makes today's band called Journey able to tour with some success and sell through Walmart.

[portland]

The voice was or is....we are really not sure at this point are we?

The Voice "was" and that's all we need to know. It's what makes today's band called Journey able to tour with some success and sell through Walmart.

Is that a good thing????

[steveo777]

The voice was or is....we are really not sure at this point are we?

The Voice "was" and that's all we need to know. It's what makes today's band called Journey able to tour with some success and sell through Walmart.

Is that a good thing????

More bux to Journey and none to Sony. Yes, that's a good thing for the band. The downfall is in not marketing thru Itunes. Had they done that, I believe Revelation would have been wildly more successful.

[Don]

The voice was or is....we are really not sure at this point are we?

The Voice "was" and that's all we need to know. It's what makes today's band called Journey able to tour with some success and sell through Walmart.

Is that a good thing????

More bux to Journey and none to Sony. Yes, that's a good thing for the band. The downfall is in not marketing thru Itunes. Had they done that, I believe Revelation would have been wildly more successful.

Actually Sony has made money indirecty off the Journey machine lately as Journey's Greatest Hits went platinum again during the Revelation tour, and DSB making what has become an annual jump up the Itunes chart, this time after the Superbowl.

[Jubilee]

Actually Sony has made money indirecty off the Journey machine lately as Journey's Greatest Hits went platinum again during the Revelation tour, and DSB making what has become an annual jump up the Itunes chart, this time after the Superbowl.

GAWD! Is that not the greenest of all evergreens? That thing never ever goes away. I wonder how much Journey is making off that one song alone.

[portland]

Actually Sony has made money indirecty off the Journey machine lately as Journey's Greatest Hits went platinum again during the Revelation tour, and DSB making what has become an annual jump up the Itunes chart, this time after the Superbowl.

GAWD! Is that not the greenest of all evergreens? That thing never ever goes away. I wonder how much Journey is making off that one song alone.

I do have to say, I get sick of hearing it sometimes.....I know it is the song that they are identified with, but there are sooooo many others that make them great!