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Brian Damage · 12-06-2007, 11:11 AM

Rock legends Journey have found their new singer online. Bandmates Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo introduced Arnel Pineda to fans in a statement released late on Wednesday. He replaces Jeff Scott Soto, who quit the band earlier this year.

Journey discovered rocker Pineda after guitarist Schon stumbled upon tribute band The Zoo, while surfing the Internet, desperately trying to find a replacement for Soto.

The Zoo, who were fronted by Pineda, had become such a live favourite in the frontman's native Philippines they had financed a series of videos and posted them on community website YouTube.com.

The thrilled singer says, "It's so exciting to sing with one of the best bands in the world. It'll be a lot of hard work on my part and I'm actually looking forward to the scrutiny I'll get from the hardcore fans. I know they'll expect me to sound exactly like (original singer) Steve Perry, but that will never happen. I know there's only one Steve Perry in this world."

Schon is delighted with his discovery - because he came close to abandoning his talent search: "I was starting to think I was never going to find anybody. But then I found The Zoo and I watched a bunch of different video clips that they had posted."

The "Don't Stop Believing" hitmakers are working on a new album, which they hope to release next spring.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

catlover79 · 12-06-2007, 01:09 PM

Wow...whatever happened to Steve Augeri? Last I'd heard, he was still in the band. Of course, that was like 2 years ago.

I'm sorry, folks, but Journey without Steve Perry is just like Bewitched without Dick York. Steve Perry is THE MAN!!!

Zebra 3 · 12-06-2007, 02:32 PM

What she said...

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Steve Perry is THE MAN!!!

Dean Winchester · 12-06-2007, 04:22 PM

it's been ten years, isn't it time they patch up their differences with Perry?

88survivor · 12-06-2007, 05:20 PM

I agree. Steve Perry made Journey...'nuff said.

Ireneparalegal · 12-06-2007, 05:25 PM

No Perry, No band.

Dr. Thong · 12-06-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Wow...whatever happened to Steve Augeri? Last I'd heard, he was still in the band. Of course, that was like 2 years ago.

I'm sorry, folks, but Journey without Steve Perry is just like Bewitched without Dick York. Steve Perry is THE MAN!!!

Steve Augeri began having vocal problems on tour and left the tour last year and was replaced by a guy Neal Schon worked with called Jeff Scott Soto.

Originally, Soto was just an interim replacement, but it was announced a year ago that Augeri was permanently departing and Soto was officially a member of the band. Soto had gotten rave reviews from reviewers and fans for his strong voice and stage presence.

However, Soto was dumped last summer and the band decided to search for a new singer.

It's become a joke now: Journey should quit and retire, but there's too much money to be had playing the sheds in the summer.

catlover79 · 12-06-2007, 07:17 PM

^ Agreed. If they can't get Perry back, then they should pack it in. The guys could always start a new band, or they could re-form Bad English.

Dean Winchester · 12-06-2007, 07:32 PM

I think if they're staying together for the money, wouldn't they make even more money with Perry than they would with Augeri or whoever else since?

Ireneparalegal · 12-06-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

I think if they're staying together for the money, wouldn't they make even more money with Perry than they would with Augeri or whoever else since?

Of course, but that stupid male ego or pride or just the inability to be able to say those two words, "I'm sorry" is just way to hard to do. It is easier to hire an "unknown", work in shacks rather than come together as brothers and make a $$$$$.

AB · 12-06-2007, 08:17 PM

Are they worth seeing without Steve Perry? Not in my book. (lol!)

Dean Winchester · 12-06-2007, 08:21 PM

I think it'd be a different thing if they had a new singer who was a completely different type of vocalist. Kinda like how VH replaced Roth with Hagar. Augeri and the sort have all been poor substitutions for what Perry offered

BensonFan · 12-08-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

Wow...whatever happened to Steve Augeri? Last I'd heard, he was still in the band. Of course, that was like 2 years ago.

I'm sorry, folks, but Journey without Steve Perry is just like Bewitched without Dick York. Steve Perry is THE MAN!!!

Very true! Journey was my favorite band as a kid in the early to mid-'80s and Steve Perry kicked ass! That voice is irreplaceable!

Ireneparalegal · 12-08-2007, 01:51 AM

Hey, this thread reminded me of a long lost member JRNYGRL...where the hell is she? I haven't seen her for a long time now.

Dean Winchester · 12-08-2007, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Hey, this thread reminded me of a long lost member JRNYGRL...where the hell is she? I haven't seen her for a long time now.

I was wondering that too, I was waiting to see her post her opinion on this, I always liked her

12-06-2007, 11:11 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Journey Find New Singer Online Rock legends Journey have found their new singer online. Bandmates Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo introduced Arnel Pineda to fans in a statement released late on Wednesday. He replaces Jeff Scott Soto, who quit the band earlier this year. Journey discovered rocker Pineda after guitarist Schon stumbled upon tribute band The Zoo, while surfing the Internet, desperately trying to find a replacement for Soto. The Zoo, who were fronted by Pineda, had become such a live favourite in the frontman's native Philippines they had financed a series of videos and posted them on community website YouTube.com. The thrilled singer says, "It's so exciting to sing with one of the best bands in the world. It'll be a lot of hard work on my part and I'm actually looking forward to the scrutiny I'll get from the hardcore fans. I know they'll expect me to sound exactly like (original singer) Steve Perry, but that will never happen. I know there's only one Steve Perry in this world." Schon is delighted with his discovery - because he came close to abandoning his talent search: "I was starting to think I was never going to find anybody. But then I found The Zoo and I watched a bunch of different video clips that they had posted." The "Don't Stop Believing" hitmakers are working on a new album, which they hope to release next spring. (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	No Perry, No band.
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12-06-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	it's been ten years, isn't it time they patch up their differences with Perry?

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88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	I agree. Steve Perry made Journey...'nuff said.

12-06-2007, 07:17 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ Agreed. If they can't get Perry back, then they should pack it in. The guys could always start a new band, or they could re-form Bad English.

12-06-2007, 07:32 PM	#9
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I think if they're staying together for the money, wouldn't they make even more money with Perry than they would with Augeri or whoever else since?

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AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Are they worth seeing without Steve Perry? Not in my book. (lol!)

12-06-2007, 08:21 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I think it'd be a different thing if they had a new singer who was a completely different type of vocalist. Kinda like how VH replaced Roth with Hagar. Augeri and the sort have all been poor substitutions for what Perry offered

12-08-2007, 01:51 AM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Hey, this thread reminded me of a long lost member JRNYGRL...where the hell is she? I haven't seen her for a long time now.