Journey will regret this tour line-up.

[Don]

I saw them at Morongo with Mickey Thomas and Bobby Kimball as openers. They rocked it. Even their ballads come of a bit edgier, probably why the European audiences dig them also. Kelly came up with Hurricane, a band a bit more heavier than Styx, Foreigner, Journey, etc. so he has an advantage there along with that Skanky old rocker look that the crowd loves.

[DrFU]

I saw them at Morongo with Mickey Thomas and Bobby Kimball as openers. They rocked it. Even their ballads come of a bit edgier, probably why the European audiences dig them also. Kelly came up with Hurricane, a band a bit more heavier than Styx, Foreigner, Journey, etc. so he has an advantage there along with that Skanky old rocker look that the crowd loves.

He looks like Steven Tyler did before Tyler turned into somebody's maiden aunt.

[Red13JoePa]

I saw Styx last week in Erie. They're really, really, really good as of late, and they've always been good. They're going to upstage Journey and Foreigner. No doubt about it. It'll be really anti-climactic since it seems that Styx will be playing first. I saw United in Rock this summer and Styx blew Foreigner away. I'm so glad that they played last or Foreigner would have seemed even more dull. Styx was better than REO and Journey in 2003 on the Main Event tour.

I saw Kansas, Styx and Foreigner in Omaha this past 4th of July and Foreigner absolutely destroyed the place. They had at least 90% of the 80,000 people on their feet going nuts. Kansas got about 1/10th of them on their feet and Styx about 1/3rd. Foreigner was, by far, the best band that night.

They are great now. Wish Cant' Slow Down had performed a little better for them retail but still a decent overall showing.

[Don]

Another thing I like about Kelly is that he owns his position. When ever the band is interviewed , Hansen definitely comes across as a leader figure. He pimps the group continuously and gives the impression that he has been in Foreigner since day one. He is really comfortable when dealing with the media.

[Andrew]

Checking the UK rock sites, the fans are really excited for Foreigner and Journey, not so much Styx. Foreigner seems to be getting the most love but they have toured the hell out of that place with Kelly so I'm not surprised.

Foreigher are seriosuly tight live with this line up...and heavy. VERY cool and Kelly rules.

[Ehwmatt]

I saw them at Morongo with Mickey Thomas and Bobby Kimball as openers. They rocked it. Even their ballads come of a bit edgier, probably why the European audiences dig them also.

Exactly what I said earlier in the thread.

[timstar78]

I saw Foreigner last December and they were fantastic. The band was very tight. And Kelly Hansen was very energetic and really sang well...he really owned the stage. Love their latest album, "Can't Slow Down." I think it's a great package and hope it makes it to the U.S. (Though Styx would be the only act on this bill that wouldn't excite me.)

[Arkansas]

Journey and Foreigner will come in with monstrous reviews and Styx will get a token pat on the back. That's my prediction.

Probably so. And btw, Journey will love this simply because they don't have to worry about the crowd's reception to new music. They've got the time-constraint excuse to not play anything but the DD/catalogue. They'll get a huge Euro surge in selling their back catalogue - their money makers.

This new 'concept' album is much like a solo project...just something they want to do for themselves. (If there was true demand for it, they wouldn't be taking an entire year+ to work on it.) Commercial success to the new album will probably be the far east market. And, maybe that's all they're going for at this time. Who knows.

I still want to think that this is all prep for some eventual reunion thing. Not saying that they were ever as big as KISS, or The Eagles, but the financial success of a classic lineup reunion thing has to be on many minds as they age.


later~

[Deb]

Checking the UK rock sites, the fans are really excited for Foreigner and Journey, not so much Styx. Foreigner seems to be getting the most love but they have toured the hell out of that place with Kelly so I'm not surprised.

Foreigher are seriosuly tight live with this line up...and heavy. VERY cool and Kelly rules.

Agreed, and I have mad respect for them for not going the soundalike route. Kelly's a great frontman, and without sounding just like Gramm definitely does the songs justice........ That Was Yesterday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZNr5QiIeSE

[tanga]

Kelly Hansen is the man. Can't Slow Down is a very good album...

[epresley]

I do think this lineup of Foreigner KILLS, but to say they'll blow Journey off the stage, is a reach. Neal can hold his own with ANYONE and despite mixed emotions some of you have about Arnel, the vast majority of "fans" that will see this show don't know the difference between one Journey vocalist and the other. They just want to hear the familiar songs the way they remember them.

[Michigan Girl]

I do think this lineup of Foreigner KILLS, but to say they'll blow Journey off the stage, is a reach. Neal can hold his own with ANYONE and despite mixed emotions some of you have about Arnel, the vast majority of "fans" that will see this show don't know the difference between one Journey vocalist and the other. They just want to hear the familiar songs the way they remember them.

I love you ...but very much disagree w/this. Most of them know!! Do you observe
your surroundings when you attend a Journey show?!? Be serious ...what are you lookin' at?!
I do agree w/the DD part ...new/casual fans want to hear those and only those!!

[SF-Dano]

I do think this lineup of Foreigner KILLS, but to say they'll blow Journey off the stage, is a reach. Neal can hold his own with ANYONE and despite mixed emotions some of you have about Arnel, the vast majority of "fans" that will see this show don't know the difference between one Journey vocalist and the other. They just want to hear the familiar songs the way they remember them.

I love you ...but very much disagree w/this. Most of them know!! Do you observe
your surroundings when you attend a Journey show?!? Be serious ...what are you lookin' at?!
I do agree w/the DD part ...new/casual fans want to hear those and only those!!

I think the point he was getting at was that this is a UK tour. The vast majority a fans there never saw a Steve Perry fronted Journey. For most there, it is all about the songs.

Again, I also agree that Foreigner is a solid band (as is Styx), but some of you are nuts if you think they will blow Journey of the stage. I understand some people's bias when it comes to Pineda. However, let us not forget that as musicians and performers, the members of Journey are truely some of the best.

[Michigan Girl]

I do think this lineup of Foreigner KILLS, but to say they'll blow Journey off the stage, is a reach. Neal can hold his own with ANYONE and despite mixed emotions some of you have about Arnel, the vast majority of "fans" that will see this show don't know the difference between one Journey vocalist and the other. They just want to hear the familiar songs the way they remember them.

I love you ...but very much disagree w/this. Most of them know!! Do you observe
your surroundings when you attend a Journey show?!? Be serious ...what are you lookin' at?!
I do agree w/the DD part ...new/casual fans want to hear those and only those!!

I think the point he was getting at was that this is a UK tour. The vast majority a fans there never saw a Steve Perry fronted Journey. For most there, it is all about the songs.

Again, I also agree that Foreigner is a solid band (as is Styx), but some of you are nuts if you think they will blow Journey of the stage. I understand some people's bias when it comes to Pineda. However, let us not forget that as musicians and performers, the members of Journey are truely some of the best.

lol ...I am missing sooo many points lately, 'sup w/that ...are you guys aiming properly?!?!
I've never seen this version of Foreigner, so I can't talk about nuts ...

Sorry, EP ...still love ya!!

[epresley]

I do think this lineup of Foreigner KILLS, but to say they'll blow Journey off the stage, is a reach. Neal can hold his own with ANYONE and despite mixed emotions some of you have about Arnel, the vast majority of "fans" that will see this show don't know the difference between one Journey vocalist and the other. They just want to hear the familiar songs the way they remember them.

I love you ...but very much disagree w/this. Most of them know!! Do you observe
your surroundings when you attend a Journey show?!? Be serious ...what are you lookin' at?!
I do agree w/the DD part ...new/casual fans want to hear those and only those!!

I think the point he was getting at was that this is a UK tour. The vast majority a fans there never saw a Steve Perry fronted Journey. For most there, it is all about the songs.

Again, I also agree that Foreigner is a solid band (as is Styx), but some of you are nuts if you think they will blow Journey of the stage. I understand some people's bias when it comes to Pineda. However, let us not forget that as musicians and performers, the members of Journey are truely some of the best.

lol ...I am missing sooo many points lately, 'sup w/that ...are you guys aiming properly?!?!
I've never seen this version of Foreigner, so I can't talk about nuts ...

Sorry, EP ...still love ya!!

Hey, no worries, you can disagree with me, I'm used to it!!! Usually I'm looking around and trying to spot any gal that decides to go topless, you know, so the concert is secondary to me......

[brywool]

Journey has the better song catalog, but Foreigner and Styx will blow them away live. Pineda is still raw and is not a polished lead singer. Styx and Foreigner
will get the better reviews.

You're on crack. Pineda is not a newbie.

That still doesn't change the fact that Pineda looks like a drugged up Duracell bunny on stage. He got no presence what so ever. Good voice, but that's about it.

a jumping one at that!

A jumping one is better than one that sits on its ass.

[Saint John]

I think it also needs to be mentioned that he shows up to the concerts, and performs, sober.

[Don]

I think it also needs to be mentioned that he shows up to the concerts, and performs, sober.

The dude was destitute and eating Lassie burgers at one point in his life. He's from a third world country, has no technical backround or advanced education, really no musical talents beyond actually singing. What other choice does he have but to show up and sing?

[Saint John]

I think it also needs to be mentioned that he shows up to the concerts, and performs, sober.

The dude was destitute and eating Lassie burgers at one point in his life. He's from a third world country, has no technical backround or advanced education, really no musical talents beyond actually singing. What other choice does he have but to show up and sing?

Doesn't mean that he couldn't hit the sauce before hitting the stage. He's the King now, man.

[maverick218]

Anyone know if this tour will be exclusive to the UK? Any chance we'll see it in the US?

I wouldn't mind either Foreigner OR Styx with Journey, but not both. I saw Styx a few years ago, and they were fantastic. I would probably prefer Foreigner- just because I haven't seen them with the new lineup.

[Don]

I think it also needs to be mentioned that he shows up to the concerts, and performs, sober.

The dude was destitute and eating Lassie burgers at one point in his life. He's from a third world country, has no technical backround or advanced education, really no musical talents beyond actually singing. What other choice does he have but to show up and sing?

Doesn't mean that he couldn't hit the sauce before hitting the stage. He's the King now, man.

The only sauce he needs is some Banana ketchup for that burger.

[SF-Dano]

I think it also needs to be mentioned that he shows up to the concerts, and performs, sober.

The dude was destitute and eating Lassie burgers at one point in his life. He's from a third world country, has no technical backround or advanced education, really no musical talents beyond actually singing. What other choice does he have but to show up and sing?

Doesn't mean that he couldn't hit the sauce before hitting the stage. He's the King now, man.

The only sauce he needs is some Banana ketchup for that burger.

Uhm , if that is made from Bananas, why is it red? And if they dye it that color, WHY?

[Don]

I think it also needs to be mentioned that he shows up to the concerts, and performs, sober.

The dude was destitute and eating Lassie burgers at one point in his life. He's from a third world country, has no technical backround or advanced education, really no musical talents beyond actually singing. What other choice does he have but to show up and sing?

Doesn't mean that he couldn't hit the sauce before hitting the stage. He's the King now, man.

The only sauce he needs is some Banana ketchup for that burger.

[img]

Uhm , if that is made from Bananas, why is it red? And if they dye it that color, WHY?

"...Banana ketchup or franz sauce is a popular Filipino condiment made from mashed banana, sugar, vinegar, and spices. Its natural color is brownish, so it is often dyed red to resemble tomato ketchup. Banana ketchup was made when there was a shortage of tomato ketchup during World War II, due to lack of tomatoes and a comparatively high production of bananas...."


If you have ever eaten Filipino Spaghetti, you have probably tasted banana ketchup.

[slucero]

Journey should just reunite with every member.... go out on one last tour...

1 - Neil
5 - singers
3 - drummers (sorry Larry - RIP)
2 - bass players
2 - keyboardists

and call themselves the Band or the Allman Bros or the Doobies or something...

[WickedGail]

I saw Styx last week in Erie. They're really, really, really good as of late, and they've always been good. They're going to upstage Journey and Foreigner. No doubt about it. It'll be really anti-climactic since it seems that Styx will be playing first. I saw United in Rock this summer and Styx blew Foreigner away. I'm so glad that they played last or Foreigner would have seemed even more dull. Styx was better than REO and Journey in 2003 on the Main Event tour.

Saw the same show in Baltimore the week before you and STYX rocked on this Grand Illusion-Pieces of Eight Tour! My show was sold out too! Styx with the same constant lineup seems to get tighter and tighter each year. I just may need to take a ROAD TRIP to see this lineup. Hope they will be doing this Stateside!

[Michigan Girl]

I saw Styx last week in Erie. They're really, really, really good as of late, and they've always been good. They're going to upstage Journey and Foreigner. No doubt about it. It'll be really anti-climactic since it seems that Styx will be playing first. I saw United in Rock this summer and Styx blew Foreigner away. I'm so glad that they played last or Foreigner would have seemed even more dull. Styx was better than REO and Journey in 2003 on the Main Event tour.

Saw the same show in Baltimore the week before you and STYX rocked on this Grand Illusion-Pieces of Eight Tour! My show was sold out too! Styx with the same constant lineup seems to get tighter and tighter each year. I just may need to take a ROAD TRIP to see this lineup. Hope they will be doing this Stateside!

Everyone seems to have a different opinion concerning this line~up ...Journey's the best, Foreigner's the best ...blah, blah!!
Different opinions, different tastes, yeah, yeah ...makes it all sound that much better to me, we'll see!!

[Glenn]

Journey has the better song catalog, but Foreigner and Styx will blow them away live. Pineda is still raw and is not a polished lead singer. Styx and Foreigner
will get the better reviews.

You're on crack. Pineda is not a newbie.

That still doesn't change the fact that Pineda looks like a drugged up Duracell bunny on stage. He got no presence what so ever. Good voice, but that's about it.

a jumping one at that!

At least he can jump, seeing that your idol has a pretend hip and only shows up at Word Series games (White Sox, San Fran) to get himself noticed.

[Glenn]

Journey has the better song catalog, but Foreigner and Styx will blow them away live. Pineda is still raw and is not a polished lead singer. Styx and Foreigner
will get the better reviews.

Dumb...That's my review of your thread

[mr.v]

I saw Styx last week in Erie. They're really, really, really good as of late, and they've always been good. They're going to upstage Journey and Foreigner. No doubt about it. It'll be really anti-climactic since it seems that Styx will be playing first. I saw United in Rock this summer and Styx blew Foreigner away. I'm so glad that they played last or Foreigner would have seemed even more dull. Styx was better than REO and Journey in 2003 on the Main Event tour.

Saw the same show in Baltimore the week before you and STYX rocked on this Grand Illusion-Pieces of Eight Tour! My show was sold out too! Styx with the same constant lineup seems to get tighter and tighter each year. I just may need to take a ROAD TRIP to see this lineup. Hope they will be doing this Stateside!

I saw Styx in Nashville last night and it was incredable. The band is tight and it seems like doing the full Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight records have given them their fire back. These three bands together will kill but Foreigner and Journey had better bring their "A" game or else!

[Vladan]

First thing is first, Foreigner and Lou gramm go hand in hand. Journey and Steve Perry, same thing. And you could say the same thing for the Styx and Dennis.

Secondly Kelly Hanson, is your complete package. Look at the guy? he looks like your classic rock star pin up guy, he's got the hair, the looks, everything, and if that's not enough... check out his voice! complete professional, knows how to control the stage back to front, knows how to use his voice to it's full potenial, and sounds brilliant. So you won't find a better professional, there are guys as good, but hard to say better at what they do at the highest level of their craft. IMO Kelly Hanson is at the top of his game as a professional singer.

Thirdly, Arnel Pineda - as a professional singer, same thing, he's not new, he's a veteran, knows all the tricks of the trade. What he doesn't have, Arnel makes up for power, and solid singing, a strong vocalist.

It's pretty much a win win here folks.