New Interview Recaps My Time W/Journey, Never Walk Away, Etc

[Jeremey]

Hey ho,

Just wanted to share this in depth interview I did with Ross Muir earlier this week...We cover a lot of ground including some background on my new CD, my name "change (LOL)", a recap of the events leading up to my offer to sing for Journey and what happened after, as well as a chance to talk about singing in general, the toll that constant touring can take on a singer, and where I am in my voice rehab.

Many thanks to Ross for being patient and asking the right questions. Hope you all check it out, along with my new CD, which is not a Journey copycat CD

Interview:
http://www.fabricationshq.com/jeremey-f ... -2012.html

Listen to the whole CD and buy a copy here:
www.music.jeremeyfrederick.com

Have a great weekend!

[Michigan Girl]

Not done ...great thus far, but stopped to listen to
the song you wrote for Quinn ...


Absolutely gorgeous, touching, beautiful song ...the melody,
the lyrics ...he will cherish this forever. I love it!!!

[Archetype]

I like this part:

So when Neal pulled this eleventh hour, "woah, let's just wait until later in the year and get back together and discuss things," I knew what it was.
And I just couldn't believe that after all of my doubts, after all of my fear that this thing would fall apart, and having made it through to being actually offered the job and discussed salary and tax forms and start dates and everything, this guy was going to pull this shit.
So I did it, I played my hand and I called Jonathan Cain and I said, "You reneged on the deal. You offered me everything, you made me jump through every hoop and I passed every test with flying colours, and then you pull this shit."
And the funny thing is… nobody in the band knew that Neal had done this.
Come to find out – in the ultimate irony – it was pretty much Neal's girlfriend the whole time that was pulling the strings on this situation.
She didn't like how my wife and I got along, plain and simple. Like I said, for a long time I really thought this was all Neal's doing, but about a year ago, I found out that yeah, this girl of Neal's at the time pretty much was getting him all worked up about things, and she was actually kind of proud of her role in the whole situation.

Neal really is turning out to be quite a shitty person.

[FamilyMan]

Haven't heard this much candor from any of the recent Journey singers about their experience. Fascinating for us to hear the saga. But difficult to have gone through for you, I'm sure.
Thanks for sharing, Jeremey. Sounds like talking about it was cathartic for you. Hope so. Wishing you the best of health.

[YoungJRNY]

"Every Little Thing" is a GREAT tune. I'll be purchasing this album. Sounds to be a great effort, Jeremey. Rock on bro!

[brywool]

Good read Jeremey. Hope your chords are on the mend.

[Jeremey]

Thanks for checking out the interview, folks...Glad you like that tune MG, it's one of my favorites! Thank you FamilyMan as well, let's book something for a sunday morning segment, I'm available! LOL - & Thanks YJ & Bry, things are going slowly but in the right direction, so just looking forward to getting on stage again.

[Argus]

I like this part:

Come to find out – in the ultimate irony – it was pretty much Neal's girlfriend the whole time that was pulling the strings on this situation.
She didn't like how my wife and I got along, plain and simple. Like I said, for a long time I really thought this was all Neal's doing, but about a year ago, I found out that yeah, this girl of Neal's at the time pretty much was getting him all worked up about things, and she was actually kind of proud of her role in the whole situation.

Neal really is turning out to be quite a shitty person.

Sounds very familiar think I know at least 3 other people that had a similar situation occur.

[slucero]

that Lori chick was a real lame move on Neal's part...

[Archetype]

I like this part:

Come to find out – in the ultimate irony – it was pretty much Neal's girlfriend the whole time that was pulling the strings on this situation.
She didn't like how my wife and I got along, plain and simple. Like I said, for a long time I really thought this was all Neal's doing, but about a year ago, I found out that yeah, this girl of Neal's at the time pretty much was getting him all worked up about things, and she was actually kind of proud of her role in the whole situation.

Neal really is turning out to be quite a shitty person.

Sounds very familiar think I know at least 3 other people that had a similar situation occur.

Who are those people?

[Argus]

I like this part:

Come to find out – in the ultimate irony – it was pretty much Neal's girlfriend the whole time that was pulling the strings on this situation.
She didn't like how my wife and I got along, plain and simple. Like I said, for a long time I really thought this was all Neal's doing, but about a year ago, I found out that yeah, this girl of Neal's at the time pretty much was getting him all worked up about things, and she was actually kind of proud of her role in the whole situation.

Neal really is turning out to be quite a shitty person.

Sounds very familiar think I know at least 3 other people that had a similar situation occur.

Who are those people?

If I told you, I would have to kill you I'm pretty sure Andrew knows .. one has signed a NDA and the others just think it is not worth repeating or too painful. [although they were accused of telling tales right after it happened ]

[steveo777]

I like this part:

Come to find out – in the ultimate irony – it was pretty much Neal's girlfriend the whole time that was pulling the strings on this situation.
She didn't like how my wife and I got along, plain and simple. Like I said, for a long time I really thought this was all Neal's doing, but about a year ago, I found out that yeah, this girl of Neal's at the time pretty much was getting him all worked up about things, and she was actually kind of proud of her role in the whole situation.

Neal really is turning out to be quite a shitty person.

Sounds very familiar think I know at least 3 other people that had a similar situation occur.

Who are those people?

If I told you, I would have to kill you I'm pretty sure Andrew knows .. one has signed a NDA and the others just think it is not worth repeating or too painful. [although they were accused of telling tales right after it happened ]

The only women with those kinds of constraints are usually tied with silk neck ties on my 4 poster bed.

[Michigan Girl]

If I told you, I would have to kill you I'm pretty sure Andrew knows .. one has signed a NDA and the others just think it is not worth repeating or too painful. [although they were accused of telling tales right after it happened ]

The only women with those kinds of constraints are usually tied with silk neck ties on my 4 poster bed.

...gagged and drugged unconscious after being stalked, kidnapped at gunpoint and tortured.

[Adikeo]

Jeremy, you are so fortunate to have dodged that Journey bullet! You were entirely right to question what effect such an association would have on your family. How much worse for you had you joined, gone out on tour, used until no longer needed, then been fired for no apparent reason. Probably via a third party in an oh by the way manner. Which is exactly what would have happened. That's how this band operates again and again. Decent musicians. Horid people.

[xflajrnylvr]

Great Read Jeremy

Love the album

[The_Noble_Cause]

With Augeri's vox already on a demo of WDILYL, you would think it would've made the cut for Generations. That cd needed as much strong material as possible.

Jeremey's cd is very ecclectic and diverse. Not sure if he's the missing songwriting ingredient, but Schon/Cain could use a talented third party to shake things up.

[Gideon]

With Augeri's vox already on a demo of WDILYL, you would think it would've made the cut for Generations. That cd needed as much strong material as possible.

Jeremey's cd is very ecclectic and diverse. Not sure if he's the missing songwriting ingredient, but Schon/Cain could use a talented third party to shake things up.

He definitely has that in spades. I'm pleasantly surprised.

[tater1977]

Just received my KS package. The CD sounds great. The handwritten lyrics book is a treasure.
Now I see why your hand was tired lol....
Thanks for signing the CD & book.
The songs & lyrics what can I say but...GO BUY THE CD....
Thanks

[steveo777]

If I told you, I would have to kill you I'm pretty sure Andrew knows .. one has signed a NDA and the others just think it is not worth repeating or too painful. [although they were accused of telling tales right after it happened ]

The only women with those kinds of constraints are usually tied with silk neck ties on my 4 poster bed.

...gagged and drugged unconscious after being stalked, kidnapped at gunpoint and tortured.

You never miss. Made me laugh my ass off!

I seriously hope you don't think I'm like that!

[Michigan Girl]

If I told you, I would have to kill you I'm pretty sure Andrew knows .. one has signed a NDA and the others just think it is not worth repeating or too painful. [although they were accused of telling tales right after it happened ]

The only women with those kinds of constraints are usually tied with silk neck ties on my 4 poster bed.

...gagged and drugged unconscious after being stalked, kidnapped at gunpoint and tortured.

You never miss. Made me laugh my ass off!

I seriously hope you don't think I'm like that!

I seriously do not know, nor am I judging ...I just feel certain
it doesn't happen often! ha ha

[SusieP]

Wow, Jeremey, I knew about the Journey stuff because you posted on here at the time and I warned you that to accept a job offer was to drink from a poisoned chalice - so I knew all that stuff that happened to you then,

but I didn't know about your vocal problems!

I really hope you have sorted it out now. Don't take ANY chances. Don't talk or whisper. Write notes to everyone.
I guess you are past that stage now though.
Just get well, mate.

A singer needs his voice so he can stay sane.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.





Will the CD be available on amazon uk?

[Ehwmatt]

This line cracked me up

In fact, I flubbed a line in ‘Where Did I Lose Your Love’ and put the wrong accent on the word "emotion" and the same misplaced emphasis is on the studio version of the song from Revelation. Maybe that's a coincidence, who knows…

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[Abitaman]

Been a busy week, mother in law passed away and grand son born....I have been looking forward to this release. Just walked in the door a little bit ago, car unpacked. Downloading now, then about to mut on my player and go lay down and crank it up...... Good night my friends.

[Abitaman]

Had a look at your booklet while loading on to my player...
What is with the pizza..
and is that the MemphiPyramidid? If it is, it sucked for live music...10 second echo in the building and that was after the improvement. Plus saw a roadie die there. Fell from lightning structure. Was at the Bryan Adam/The Storm show..

[mikemarrs]

Had a look at your booklet while loading on to my player...
What is with the pizza..
and is that the MemphiPyramidid? If it is, it sucked for live music...10 second echo in the building and that was after the improvement. Plus saw a roadie die there. Fell from lightning structure. Was at the Bryan Adam/The Storm show..

All the money they spent building the Pyramid arena in Memphis and the place opened in 1991 i saw one of the first concerts there i think it was Metallica when they toured the black album.Anyway within not even a decade or a little over a decade the building was being shut down to make way for the FedEx Forum.Yeah there were horror stories about how bad the sound was in the and the echo issues there in the Pyramid.I do have fond memories of the Mid South Coliseum i saw a lot of good concerts in that building.

[Jeremey]

Wow, Jeremey, I knew about the Journey stuff because you posted on here at the time and I warned you that to accept a job offer was to drink from a poisoned chalice - so I knew all that stuff that happened to you then,

but I didn't know about your vocal problems!

I really hope you have sorted it out now. Don't take ANY chances. Don't talk or whisper. Write notes to everyone.
I guess you are past that stage now though.
Just get well, mate.

A singer needs his voice so he can stay sane.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.





Will the CD be available on amazon uk?

Thanks Susie, the CD is available to ship to the UK from my site (I've shipped about a dozen overseas the past 2 weeks with no problems at all)...You also get an immediate download of the CD from my site while you wait for the CD!

Voice is getting better, speaking voice is really improved and singing wise I'm not back to Jeremey strength yet but it's coming along!

[Jeremey]

Had a look at your booklet while loading on to my player...
What is with the pizza..
and is that the MemphiPyramidid? If it is, it sucked for live music...10 second echo in the building and that was after the improvement. Plus saw a roadie die there. Fell from lightning structure. Was at the Bryan Adam/The Storm show..

Ha, that was the largest slice of pizza I'd ever seen - From Godfather's Pizza in Lexington KY of all places. Pretty amazing.

Yes, that was Memphis, not that we actually played there but we were about to cross over the Mississippi River and snapped that shot.

Hope you like the tunes!

[SusieP]

Wow, Jeremey, I knew about the Journey stuff because you posted on here at the time and I warned you that to accept a job offer was to drink from a poisoned chalice - so I knew all that stuff that happened to you then,

but I didn't know about your vocal problems!

I really hope you have sorted it out now. Don't take ANY chances. Don't talk or whisper. Write notes to everyone.
I guess you are past that stage now though.
Just get well, mate.

A singer needs his voice so he can stay sane.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.





Will the CD be available on amazon uk?

Thanks Susie, the CD is available to ship to the UK from my site (I've shipped about a dozen overseas the past 2 weeks with no problems at all)...You also get an immediate download of the CD from my site while you wait for the CD!

Voice is getting better, speaking voice is really improved and singing wise I'm not back to Jeremey strength yet but it's coming along!

Then I shall look forward to receiving the CD I just ordered.


You must have been shitting yourself when you knew you had a serious vocal problem!

Do you know how it was caused?
Was it straining to hit high notes over time and then singing when you should have been resting?
When you get the all clear to sing again, do the Docs think your voice will sound different?

Bloody hell, I can't imagine.
I get suicidal when I have laryngitis from a cold.

Don't take any chances. Don't sing until the Docs say you can - and even then, wait two more weeks.


You didn't give up your day job did you?
If so [ sorry this has turned into 20 questions!!!] - I hope you are managing to keep your head above water financially.

[Abitaman]

Hope you like the tunes!

Last night I was asleep by the second song, no reflection on the music, I was was just beat! Today I have gave it the first full listen, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt, my favorite release this year.....beating out Styx, Bruce among a few I have bought this year.

Plus thanks for the booklet, I never by a physical CD anymore, wish more artist would do that.

[Abitaman]

All the money they spent building the Pyramid arena in Memphis and the place opened in 1991 i saw one of the first concerts there i think it was Metallica when they toured the black album.Anyway within not even a decade or a little over a decade the building was being shut down to make way for the FedEx Forum.Yeah there were horror stories about how bad the sound was in the and the echo issues there in the Pyramid.I do have fond memories of the Mid South Coliseum i saw a lot of good concerts in that building.

Sidney Slinker or something like that was the guys name, he took Memphis for a ride on that project....Only saw a handful of shows at the pyramid, but saw many many more at the Mid South Coliseum. 3 Journey tours, 2 Styx, 4 Rush, REO, Foreigner, Heart and on and on it goes. Saw a bunch at Mud Island and two tours at the Liberty Bowl (?) And they all had the Pyramid beat!!!