Neal Schon at PRS WNAMM 2010

[fredinator]

I noticed Neal posts on Myspace fairly regularly too:

"Been writing the last 3 days and its shakin....Yes it is...~"

This is pretty exciting... .

[SherriBerry]

YES!! Neal is planning on releasing both Schon & Hammer albums! The only problem is that if everything else is grouped into and downloads like a boxed set, I'll have to repurchase all of the music I already paid for in CD format. It will be worth it to have more of Neal's music, but I had better start saving for it now!

It's doubtful I can travel to LA/San Francisco, but I really hope I get a chance to see Neal on tour under his own name, playing his own music - what an awesome experience! How about it Jana, are you heading for LA this spring?

[parfait]

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

[Chubby321]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

[steveo777]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

[Chubby321]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

I'll die.


He is leaving for the US. If Neal said April, then it's probably true.

[JohnH]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

Agreed..It's a given that the biggest blunder in Journey history was Perry jettisoning that star rythym section, the drummer of which is still on drumming magazine covers yearly. What's with all the anti Ross artillery on this board lately? Insane. Ross kicks ass!!! Always has and always will!

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

seriously, lay off Ross. he is part of what makes Journey Journey. back up your bus and re park it elsewhere besides in his fan forum. sheesh call me. 1-800-ROSSROCKS

Neal's got all he needs in Marco Mendoza for side gigs.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

Finally actually watched the clip... say what you want about the man, it's hard not to get downright infected with his love of guitar, music, and creating.

exactly.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

ya know, he told me a lot of this stuff- I just didnt have a mic or someone filming. ImaDork.

he didnt mention I on U. i wonder who owns that.

rerecorded Piranha Blues? absolutely. he is so buried in that mix.

on the road solo. alrighty then. I have waited my entire adult life for this. I cant even comprehend this yet...

[Saint John]

I'm pretty sure Neal does the bass lines for Journey now. I remember reading that he did them for Revelation.

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

I'm pretty sure Neal does the bass lines for Journey now. I remember reading that he did them for Revelation.

no way. seriously?

[Don]

I'm pretty sure Neal does the bass lines for Journey now. I remember reading that he did them for Revelation.

no way. seriously?

Seriously.

[Carlitto H@kk]

I'm pretty sure Neal does the bass lines for Journey now. I remember reading that he did them for Revelation.

no way. seriously?

Seriously.

I'm calling BULLSHIT on this one until some concrete evidence or quotes are posted.

[parfait]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

Seriously though; Ross has always been the weakest link. Herbert said it too. And that Neal lays the bass lines doesn't surprise me one bit.

[strangegrey]

OH....he's rereleasing the Schons...

You're gonna run out and buy one, aren't you, Frank?

Actually no. I always thought those guitars were fucking ugly as shite...

I just find it interesting that someone's going to release them with his name on them...

[strangegrey]

I'm pretty sure Neal does the bass lines for Journey now. I remember reading that he did them for Revelation.

If that's the case...then a few thoughts. First, that might further explain why Revelation sounds a bit 'off' to me.

Second...if he's doing that. Then he's no fucking better than Eddie Van Halen (not in any musical sense, but personal)...and that's not good company to be with. Just when I thought I would start listening to the fucker, that little midget starts pulling this shit! Ugh!

[G.I.Jim]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

Seriously though; Ross has always been the weakest link. Herbert said it too. And that Neal lays the bass lines doesn't surprise me one bit.

So now you make fun of people with Down's syndrom? Not cool man.

[parfait]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

Seriously though; Ross has always been the weakest link. Herbert said it too. And that Neal lays the bass lines doesn't surprise me one bit.

So now you make fun of people with Down's syndrom? Not cool man.

Geez. It's a joke, man!:wink: Seriously, this is what I want you to do:

Go to your bed. Lie down. Light some candles. Put on some Michael Bolton. Then take off your pants and lace panties, and... get all that sand outta your vag already!

[Ehwmatt]

OH....he's rereleasing the Schons...

You're gonna run out and buy one, aren't you, Frank?

Actually no. I always thought those guitars were fucking ugly as shite...

I just find it interesting that someone's going to release them with his name on them...

Those guitars are ugly, yes, but if they're more affordable than and have a similar feature set to the Schon LP I might think about it if funds are available...

[G.I.Jim]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

Seriously though; Ross has always been the weakest link. Herbert said it too. And that Neal lays the bass lines doesn't surprise me one bit.

So now you make fun of people with Down's syndrom? Not cool man.

Geez. It's a joke, man!:wink: Seriously, this is what I want you to do:

Go to your bed. Lie down. Light some candles. Put on some Michael Bolton. Then take off your pants and lace panties, and... get all that sand outta your vag already!

Dude, what are your boundaries? Do you HAVE any??? First you talk down to overweight people (like you are better than them), and now you make fun of handicapped people? Then you tell me to "get the sand outta my vag"??? I'm sorry, but you are a prime example of why many Americans think that the french are assholes!

And for the record... I think I have a great sense of humor! I also happen to have a sense of "right and wrong".

[tammy]

Finally actually watched the clip... say what you want about the man, it's hard not to get downright infected with his love of guitar, music, and creating.

That is true...he always seems excited, with a child-like wonder about it all, even 'tho he himself is a master. I'm definitely gonna try to see the new band (please don't be on a frickin' school night!)...happy to hear Marco is in.

[parfait]

Ngek, Arnel is not leaving for the US in May. I was wrong.

When Chubby, April? Or does this mean he's not leaving for USA at all this year?

A concept album sounds awesome; now is probably the perfect time to fire Valory's ass. Hire a session player instead. Leeland Sklar or Nathan East would kick ass, and they would be able to be included in a possible DVD too. You all know Valory is far to frail to have both camera's and light on him. He'd jsut crumble into ashes after the pressure of trying to hide his mediocre playing with funny faces became just too much to handle.

Seriously though: I'm looking forward to the album. Sounds cool.

Howabout Journey fire you as a fan instead? You know, if some egomanic lead singer hadn't entervened, Ross Valory would have been as fortunate as Schon and been able to play on every Journey album. I've gotta call you off base on that whacked out idea.

Seriously though; Ross has always been the weakest link. Herbert said it too. And that Neal lays the bass lines doesn't surprise me one bit.

So now you make fun of people with Down's syndrom? Not cool man.

Geez. It's a joke, man!:wink: Seriously, this is what I want you to do:

Go to your bed. Lie down. Light some candles. Put on some Michael Bolton. Then take off your pants and lace panties, and... get all that sand outta your vag already!

Dude, what are your boundaries? Do you HAVE any??? First you talk down to overweight people (like you are better than them), and now you make fun of handicapped people? Then you tell me to "get the sand outta my vag"??? I'm sorry, but you are a prime example of why many Americans think that the french are assholes!

And for the record... I think I have a great sense of humor! I also happen to have a sense of "right and wrong".

I iz soo sorry monsieur, but what iz this word you... How I say it... Boundary? I iz not known with ze word.

[maverick218]

I've always wanted a Schon guitar- sounds like I might finally get my chance.

[RocknRoll]

Another NAMM interview with Neal

"a little bit artsy"

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

[Don]

Another NAMM interview with Neal

"a little bit artsy"

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

Uh oh, is he already trying to ween off of the harder rocking angle? What ever they're coming up with, he has been pretty consistent about stating it's not going to be made for radio. I'm sticking with my theory that he goes to digital release with people who need hard copies getting them from the Journey website.

Neal: "We have enough hits already"

[steveo777]

Another NAMM interview with Neal

"a little bit artsy"

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

Whatever the hell that implies.

Neal seems pretty happy.

[Don]

If this new release comes off sounding more like a Neal Schon solo album, I won't be disappointed.

[RocknRoll]

If this new release comes off sounding more like a Neal Schon solo album, I won't be disappointed.

Nah! I want a Schon album and a Journey album. I remember some interview way back where Schon was trying to write and it kept ending up sounding like Journey music. I think that was when they decided to reform the band. I think the new Journey will still basically sound like Journey. I don't think he and Jon can do otherwise.

[steveo777]

If this new release comes off sounding more like a Neal Schon solo album, I won't be disappointed.

Nah! I want a Schon album and a Journey album. I remember some interview way back where Schon was trying to write and it kept ending up sounding like Journey music. I think that was when they decided to reform the band. I think the new Journey will still basically sound like Journey. I don't think he and Jon can do otherwise.

They won't stray too far from the Journey sound, lest the fans throw beer bottles. Schon understands this possibility first hand.