During a new conversation with Rolling Stone, Journey singer Arnel Pineda talked about the possibility to bring back former singer Steve Perry and he is very opened to this idea.
Arnel said:
“I posted on Instagram that I had waited 35 years for that. It was dreamy. I couldn’t believe I met him since he’s very reclusive and he avoids people.
“He didn’t want to get interviewed, at least until he released his new record [‘Traces’] and then suddenly he was out there, going to radio stations and accepting interviews.
“I was really surprised that he agreed to meet me. It’s one of the most special things that happened in my life. He’s one of my heroes when it comes to singing. I remember back in the ’80s, I would sleep on the bus with my Walkman on in my ears as his voice sang all these favorite songs from Journey.”
Asked more:
I do, but if he came back, that would mean…
“I know, but I miss them so much together. Every now and then, I watch their videos together. It’s always them with Steve Perry that I watch. I mean, no offense to Adam Lambert. He’s an amazing performer and he has an amazing voice, but I still watch the old [Queen] ones with Freddie Mercury.
“That’s why when people say things like, ‘No Perry, No Journey,’ I understand it. Where I come from, we’re so influenced by Western music. We loved the originals, if you know what I mean.”
His return would put you out of a job.
“That would be OK to me! I’m telling you. That’s how much I adore him and I adore Journey and how much I adore Steve Perry. Back in 2005, I resigned from my job in Hong Kong because I lost my voice due to acid reflux.
“I was telling my friends back then that my only regret was I lost my voice before I had the chance to sing side-by-side with Steve Perry. I was joking with them, but then a different situation happened.
“I just wish that one show with him… it would change my life forever. It’s been 30 years now and the band keeps changing my life in ways nobody would ever guess would happen.”
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Journey is not Journey without Steve Perry! ❤️❤️
Not all bands are able to recover from a lead singer especially with a voice as acoustically well know as Steve’s. Arnel has done a phenomenal job. I think it would be great if they both toured together.
You can go to karaoke and see the same
You’re an idiot for that comment
Arnel is a good man with a great voice.
And willing to loose his job for Perry’s return
Yes, I think your together or let him keep doing it
Calling someone an idiot and misspelling lose in the same comment. That’s gold right there.
I agree. Arnel is remarkable. Steve Perry has mentioned that himself.
You’re 💯 correct. Not just having a great voice, but he’s truly a humble man. Which in my eyes, is amazing.
He’s Definitely a humble man
Exactly he wasn’t the reason for the split!!!??
Lose*
Lose has one “O”.
More people need to learn this.
“Loose” means something is Loose like a loose bolt.
And that’s one to grow on.
Steve I think won’t go back, heis doing fine by himself , this is just my observation.
Steve Perry made Journey, nothing against Ariel, but Journey not the same without Steve
I agree. Freaking idiot. And remember Steve was not Journeys first singer. Arnel saved them at a time nothing was working for the band. Great voice and so much talent and empathy/humble to give an interview like this.
Sometimes people just cannot hide their stupidity if only for a moment !
Journey Band? hahaha! PATAWA kayo!!! 🤣😂 😝Do you think you’re still famous and matter? That band is obsolete man, and if not for ARNEL PINEDA, those precious songs would be gone in the wind and only drunk people would remember, and the speculation there is that the old lead vocal is afraid to be forgotten by the fans or He is very jealous to the new lead vocal of the band because the fans love him so much, that’s why he came back hahaha #UngratefulBeing #CallousFace
I don’t need Parnel to help me remember. I don’t even need the radio for that. I heard Journeys music first had at the original times and I can hear it in my head. It was branded into my sole. I can never forget the originals.
Dude.. your comment about only drunk people listening Journey songs that are or would be gone in the wind is absurd. Journey has sold over 100 million albums. 25 million more than Van Halen Their Iconic just like Van Halen. You’re probably a WILCO fan.. 🤣🤣. I think he sold 500 thousand albums. It’s all music that will be played and streaming well after we leave this earth.
What a ridiculous comment… journeys songs are iconic, and drunk or not every generation before and after Steve Perry love those tunes.
As far as Steve Perry missing the lime light well he must have missed it for 35 years in near seclusion…he may have just needed a break from his Megastar status…which has to be exhausting…and no older he wants to try something new…and it would be something new….Kudos to Steve’s stand in but honestly he was just doing cover tunes…damn God job I can say and I’m sure it was a dream come true for him…. however with Steve back think of the possibility for great new tunes…Rock on Steve, it’s time.
Obsolete? You’re an idiot. They are still touring! Journey is everywhere. There is no creativity today that even remotely compares.
Dude, you angry?
You are ridiculous is your name SHLEPROCK 😵💫😵🥴🥴🥴
Wow hateful much. Ever stop to think that maybe some people’s life circumstances don’t give them a choice when they want/can start or stop certain aspects of their lives. And as far as those precious songs go, original journey songs with Steve Perry and Neal Schon will never be obsolete regardless of who is currently singing in the band. Steve Perry (the old singer) has nothing to be jealous of beings how he is the original voice for the original songs. #Traces
Stupid comment.. you’ve never seen a karaoke singer like Arnel…
Stupid comment from John Sammer. Hahhaha
What an ignorant comment. You’re obviously talking out of your arse and lack musical knowledge.
why dont you do it then buddy
I don’t know. Steve’s voice isn’t what it was back then. I don’t think he can hit the high notes or jags the energy Arnel had
your 100% correct!
WRONG!! I WACHED A SPECIAL ON HIM AND HE WENT TROUGH SOME HEALING TIME BUT HE’S STILL BETTER THAN THE REST!!!
This is a case of Arnel prolly sounds more like Steve than Steve,BUT,there is only oneSteve Perry so there is a solid reason for both.Let em both tour and reap all the benefits
i think the same thing, i already remark that Perry began to have a different voici ( some kinda raunchy voice when he hits high notes) in the album in 1986 ….
life’s goes on … and the show must go on as well. stop living in the past …✌🏻
Love you Steve keep rocking you inspire everyone attached to your Band Journey I follow you
So true, Mr. Perry. You are, however, one hard act to follow.
Old music 🎶 or new, I enjoy your voice. Take of of yourself.
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You’re right, the show must go on. At first I was angry you left, and the rest of the band went on without you. I didn’t want to have anything to do with Arnel, but now I understand you got burned out. I haven’t seen Journey since you left, but I am no longer opposed to it. I’ve heard Arnel sing. He does a great job and I will give him a chance, but please know, you will always be the face of Journey even Arnel knows that. What a gracious guy. Thank you for getting me through some difficult times with your songs and your voice,
Steve, you are absolutely amazing! Please do not listen to some of these people. I have heard tour singing recently and it was so great to hear your voice again, you have been missed by many people!
Steve Perry is a living legend. I saw journey with Bryan Adams and also with Lover boy back in the ’80s and their live shows were incredible. I admit that Steve’s only fault is being a Giants fan (go blue!) but I appreciate all of the great memories and incredible music sooo much that I can forgive him such a slight shortcoming. On the other hand, Arnel Pineda has taken the reigns and has had phenomenal success with the band as well. In my opinion, the band should just try to incorporate them both in their new endeavour. This would be a time capsule for the lifelong fans and afterall, it’s supposed to be about the music. Not the fame. Giving the fans a chance to watch both performers would be graceful and joyous for us all.
I agree. Hope Steve Perry is up for it.
It would be great when they join together in one show, Steve is Steve and Arnel is Arnel, as well with Journey is Journey. Put them together and its Amazingggggg….,
That be awesome
Arnold voice I’m sure a nice guy but people his voice can’t compare to perry,nowhere near close
Eric the new singer of Skid Row is incredible!
I hope Arnel gets to stay with Journey. He’s done a phenomenal job as lead singer. No offense to Steve but his time with Journey has passed.
I agree with you. Together may not be good, at not permanently. I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAD INTERACTIONS WITH Steve back in the day and they say he was anythingng but humble. I HEARD Arnel right after he joined and he not only had a phenomenal job but was a great showman
STEVE LEFT THE BAND WITHOUT A WORD ,BASICALLY DESERTED THEM. They are going to do what they’re going to do. I THINK IT WOULD BE A MISTAKE TO BRING steve back permanently but, this kind of stuff happens all the time in music. Arnel will be OK either way.
Wrong I’ve met him and talked to him on a couple occasions and he is one of the most down to earth ,humble guys ever if you don’t know don’t make stuff up..
Steve did not leave the band high and dry, they gave him an ultimatum to eigher undergo hip surgery or they was going to replace him with another singer, and that’s that, steve did not Want to leave the band but they refused to wait for him to have his surgery so he could continue to perform afterwards
Arnel is a Great singer and has served journey very well . BUT maybe it is time too give the band back its original singer . So others can injoy the whole original Band .
Me also I would love to see Perry perform again wheels in the sky keep on turning
If they did Separate Ways together I think that would bring the house down?
AGREED 👍💯
This is such a stupid comment.
What do you mean? Expand on that if you would..
Why not?? They could do a duet for most of concert and one could do one song and the other could the next one. It be better their voices too.lLess strain. I mean Arnel has been in the band longer then Steve so I think he should be involved
You think that’s what people wanna see??? Seriously? Your an idiot!! The tribute guy has been around 20 years now! This would be the biggest rock reunion OF ALL TIME!!!! Putting a spot light on the tribute singer would be a waste of electricity!!! The 90k in the stadium would not be there to see him!! 🤦 my god the stupidity of some people never seem to amaze me! Even the dam current singer knows he would be out!!! Dam!
Not necessarily.
Arnel.Pineda should be included in the tour and receive a share…
Even if he doesnt sing.
That would be good business.
You sound like a discriminating idiot! You don’t have to put down the tribute singer that way show some respect.
Did you just say Arnel has been in the band longer than Steve?
Perry was vocals for Journey for a total of 15 years.
Pineda had been vials for Journey for 16 years now.
They are Steve Perry song no one better than the man who wrote them
I’ve seen Steve perform in the mid 80”s and he was amazing! I’ve seen Armel as well and he’s just as amazing !!!
Jefferson Starship recorded and toured with with 2 singers.
Steve Perry is iconic and yes his voice made journey what it was and what it is today. But Arnel has stepped in and done no wrong in fact he has complimented Perry’s work probably better than anyone ever could imagine or tried. And let’s not overlook Deen Castronovo..he has some pipes as well.
Your not a true journey fan are you
move on, just be happy with the success of others. SP cant hit the hi notes anymore. Give chance to others.
Exactly, the Steve Perry era is gone. Whether he is better than Arnel is debatable. Arnel has kept the cash coming in to reach the bands 50yr anniversay. As for entertainment, interaction with crowd, and stage personality, my vote goes to Arnel. I’ve never been a fan of Journey until Arnel
LOL!
A new singer hasn’t brought any new material in 20 years!! The Journey was over long before Arniel joined!! Just saying!! #juststopalready
Wow. I didn’t think anybody would prefer the new guy over Steve Perry. Smh
Then go away. Steve is and always was Journey. Without him they are just a cover band.
LOL…Arrnel copied Perry’s voice and inflection. He’d be nothing without Perry. Love Arnel’s humble attitude, but he really can’t say anything else as true Journey fans (obviously not you) allow him to remain because he sounds 90% like Perry, not because he sounds like Arnel. Anything against Perry and that would be the end for him and the band.
Yup Arnel!!
Same here. Look guys Steve Perry cannot sing the way he did during his tenure with the original Journey, this is a given since he is already advanced in years. They invested in Arnel for good measure because of the similarity of their voices. Journey could not have revived without Arnel with the band intact and money is flooding their way. The members who are manning the instruments have no problem getting into their senior years because their instruments do not get old and retire.
Steve just needs to be a hermit and stay home he ain’t got the pipes no more those days are long over with
Great on point Giddy! People just have to realize there’s no “all the way Perry” “all the way Pineda” here. Both guys worked on their merits & so both should be recognize on those terms! Someone suggested putting them together in one concert 🎵 & if ever that happens, it will be one of the most awesome & best collaborations ever in the rock band 🎸 history & era!
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Debatable??? Lol! Perry is king!
Journey sucks bigtime
Hahahahaha!
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I listen to all kinds of music and played an instrument for almost 8 years and know music.But I have to say Journey is one of the all time greatest bands.As time and the years go by music changs and not alot of bands can adapt to the times and record songs of the time.Stones went from decade to decade and go from you can’t always get what you want in the 60-70’s to miss you in the 80’s .Just because you don’t like Journey you can’t rag on the band.They have the same line up all these years.
So, you know all about “sucking” huh?
That was totally uncalled for
Says the guy reading article about Journey ..
They both deserved it
BIG BIG time
For me I’d like Arnel’s dream to come true…by singing with the legend himself before he steps out & Steve comes in back with the band. It would be a great reunion concert for Journey. Arnel did his part so I guess he’ll be happy to welcome back the original lead singer of the group. Kudos to Steve, Arnel & Journey!
i totally agree, i think Arnel held it down for the group for so many years. if Arnel wasn’t around to help keep Journey relevant, Steve would have nothing to come back to.
i say let them keep Arnel and bring Steve back.
love Journey, love Steve and really appreciate and adore the admiration, professionalism and humbleness shown by Arnel.
Steve Perry is not the original singer.
I agree that Journey is not Journey without Steve Perry. Just like Survivor is not Survivor without Jimi Jamison.
I agree too, FOREIGNER,LYNYRD SKYNARD and QUEEN is hard replace a lead vocals or frontman it sounds TRIBUTE BAND no originality in the group you never expecting sounds the same anymore.
Journey was Journey long before Steve Perry. They are still Journey without him. He’s the one that left the band. They didn’t replace him to fire him. He left them high and dry.
They were , but steve brought the band into the limelight
listening to a bunch of AARP discount getting dustys is like listening to biden chirping
Steve Perry does not have the pipes he used to have. I have been in love with Journey since Steve started. It pains me to say it but alas it is true.
Journey was Journey for its first three albums before Steve arrived on the scene. Gregg Rolie was their original lead vocalist. Robert Fleischmann was brough on board but wasn’t in the band long enough to appear on the Infinity album. That was when Steve came into the picture. You probably know the part of the band’s history that included Steve Perry, and hopefully you know the reasons he left. His first replacement, Steve Augeri, was an amazing vocalist but had to leave due to health issues. Jeff Scott Soto came next, but he very quickly grew tired of being booed onstage when he was merely trying to do his job. Neal Schon found arnel Pineda singing Journey tunes on Youtube, and ultimately Neal picked him to be the next vocalist. Journey is still very much Journey. Steve has not been a part of present-day Journey since 1999. He is very much a part of the band’s history, just like Dennis DeYoung left Styx at about the same time Steve left Journey. Styx has become an even tighter band with the addition of Larry Gowan and Todd Sucherman. The whole band gets along great, something they couldn’t say when Dennis was in the band. Let them be who they are and stop wishing for something that, realistically, is highly unlikey to happen.
Journey was a great band before Steve and a great band after Steve. Yes, I loved the Steve Perry days, but they most definitely ARE Journey with or without Steve Perry!
life’s goes on … and the show must go on as well. stop living in the past …✌🏻
Wrong Journey is not Journey with Greg Rolli
U r crazy Arnel sings Steve Perry better than Steve perry
Indeed!
Your tone deaf lol!
💖💖so true.
Where is Steve Perry now? His a great singer ,no doubt about it. But hey, journey band is everywhere now because
Of Arnel Pineda. Give the credit to where is due.
Journey was Journey before Steve Perry
Journey remains Journey 17 years when Steve Perry left. If Arnel Pineda had not selected to joined, probably been disbanded, end of the Journey, hehehe. Just respect both vocalist, they been both admires fairly by their fans, don’t make any comparison.
I like Journey more with Steve Perry and went to many of their 80s tours but we want Steve Perry and Journey of the 80s and I think if Steve come back it’s not going to be the old 80s Steve anymore. Don’t be disappointed because many of us are hopeful and even longing for the old…
Not not even true, Journey became successful even without Steve Perry.
When someone quits a replacement works fine with me. It’s a band not a lone singer
Arnel Pineda is a class act! I remember watching his band at Cal Jams in Sunoco! Fantastic band! I wish Arnel all the best! He’s a very special talent!
Absolutely correct
Although a lot of people like myself were Journey fans in the Steve Perry era, I am also a fan of the Arnel Pineda era as well. He comes off not just as a terrific singer, but also humble and gracious. That’s something that we don’t see everyday.
Journey….Greg Rollie, Neal Schon, Aynsley Dunbar, George Tickner, and Ross Valory were awesome before Perry. Just sayin’
Diana Getz, Let’s hear you sing!
about that, there’s a question we have to ask us : is Perry is always able to sing his very high pitch old songs ?
I don’t think you have to worry Arnel. I hardly doubt that Steve would ever return to Journey. He loves his life the way it is but we love you too Arnel! Keep doing a great job! ♥️♥️
I thought so, as well. My daughter and son in law bought us tickets to see Journey in Savannah, but when I found out that Steve Perry was no longer with them, I was really disappointed. HOWEVER, when I went to the concert and saw Arnel, IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! No regrets! I think it would be amazing to have Steve and Arnel together with Journey…mind blown!!!
Amen!!!!!” I say if neil ever gets off his high horse and steve was willing id say let steve sing the old jorney hits, during the 1st half of the show then let arnel do the new sh*t during the 2nd part of the show💯😃😃😃😃😃
I agree, but without Arnel, Journey would have disappear completely. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Arnel Pineda live and let me tell you that, as far as his voice, his energy and his endurance are concerned, it’s close enough to the original if you ask me. Also, Steve Perry is clearly not capable of signing his own song anymore, let alone night after night. They would have to change the keys of the songs dramatically. The dream I have is the one of a Journey with Arnel’s voice and Steve’s incredible talent in songwriting. But it’s a dream…
Your 100% right ! I love Steve Perry but they would have to lower the key at least a half a step I think it would have to be a one night only gig . This is a true statement
haha 1/2 a step… yeah, more than that for sure, but the thing is, that is ok – I mean, who wouldn’t want to see Journey with Steve back in the band? – Billy Joel sings everything down about a minor 3rd or so, but he still sells out MSG – People know the band by Steve Perry – I pray that he has become much more humble compared to the 80’s and 90’s lol – I have personal accounts of his tude back then… He seems to have “seen the light” – so, while he is still alive, I say full steam ahead – no matter what shape his voice is in… there was only ONE SP…
Exactly. I understand people love original singers, so when he/she departs its huge problem for the band to find replacement which will sound as the first one. In Journey’s case they were so Lucky to find Arnel. He helped bend to survive, and band helped him to become a star. With all respect to mr Perry, Ariel’s contribution to the band was enormous, and it shouldn’t be forgotten.
Honestly speaking I never heard music or album whatever of Journey whoever is the lead singer,unless I found out that Arnel is coming here with the invitation of Neil Scion so to make story short Arnel never come back to Philippines anymore because he was chosen to be the lead singer then after that I always listen to the Journey.
Journey owe everything to Arnel being alive again and the fans had been doubled in numbers because of him Arnel .
All over the world most fans especially the filipinos are going to his concer.
So proud of you Arnel…..
Arnel is a class act. We just saw them in Atlanta with Toto. They will never be the original journey but of all the bands in history that have changed singers I think Journey has done the best.
Phil Collins would disagree with you.
Steve Perry has an angelic voice, but it’s not what it used to be back in the day. The truth is Steve is 73 now and his voice has changed with age… like it does for everyone. Steve couldn’t hit the highs and melodic tones that he did in the 70’s and 80’s, and I’m sure that trying to do so would wreck his voice after the first few shows. Even Arnel isn’t able to carry a tune like he did 10 years ago. I’m in no way bashing Steve. I’m just telling you why any fantasies of the band reuniting for a tour won’t happen. A studio reunion? Maybe… But I don’t see Steve being cool with using auto-tune.
true..lets just celebrate their old age singing even they cannot hit the high notes anymore.. I’d love to watch them being together as their reunion…peace ✌️
PS..we must admit during their era in their young age..Steve and Arnel is wowed/awesome singers on their own❤️🫰🏽
I would love for Journey to do a cover of the song El Pipiripau!
I don’t know this people comparing SP and AP now’they don’t even know that SP is already old and Arnel is a new comer and it sounds like SP but not originally.if Steve can go back on tour the question is can he sing the same pitch now? I watch the reunion of my favorite band in the 80s also Air Supply I really regret that is not really the same as original.for my opinion it is better to have old or the same musician with new lead vocals like Arnel Pineda with high energy and we don’t need angelic voice now coz we are on the 20th century..
I first saw Arnel in 1987 in a club called Caljam in Olongopo City, Phillipines. He was the singer for a group called Amo Band. He absolutely blew me away with his vocal range. Think he does well with Journey? You should hear his “Highway Star”! I went back the next night but their engagement was over. I met my wife soon after, she was a musician in a band from Manila and I asked her if she knew anything about Amo Band or the singer but she hadn’t seen them. I never forgot that performance but I never knew his name. Fast forward to when he was ‘discovered’ on YouTube and tapped to take the lead vocals for Journey. I heard the story of the new Filipino singer and thought to myself this has got to be the same guy. So after reading more about him – sure enough he had fronted Amo Band back in the 80’s and I knew I now had a name to go with the incredible voice. Most importantly now my wife knew why I had always spoken so highly of that one performance I had saw those many years before.
this comment leverages things another notch
Wow, incredible comment thats what you called “Journey”…
I also loved the Amo Band. They performed in Olongapo and Manila in the 80s. There was a “battle of the bands” at the Araneta Coliseum and Amo (fronted by Arnel) blew the competition away—including recording stars.
Thanks for sharing! Arnel is indeed a serious talent! So happy that he was
discovered and now all Journey fans benefited.
Steve perry and arnel should sing togther thay kind of sound a like i would love to meet both singer my addess is 4910 j street omaha nebraska 68117
Perry’s voice/ability has significantly declined with age. Enjoy the recordings of his heydays. Arnel Pineda is a wonderful talent and makes a current Journey concert magnificent.
It would be a dream to have Arnel and Steve and the rest of the band sing together one time. I would travel wherever they was at if I had to Travel across the United States to see them I would. I have seen journey so many times and I love them I love them I’ve seen them twice in the past 6 months and I traveled from Ohio to Las Vegas both times. I hope this happens
They could manage Steve return as Helloween did.
Arnel is awesome in his own right, but steve IS Journey
Arnel is journeys saviour they would have disappeared without a doubt. It seem both singers respect each other and if the feelings there why not do what Halloween did deliver great shows with two singers it’s easy to say bring back the original but all you have for reference is a time capsule on vinyl cd what Ever time moves of voices change what is for real is arnel appeared in journeys darkest hour to save the day
He would not lose his job. Steve Perry would not be able to do more than a few songs each night.
In the 80s Journey was my first concert and I’ve been a huge Steve Perry Journey fan ever since. Arnel is a great singer but truthfully the experience is just not the same for me. Now I prefer watching and listening to old live Journey concerts with Steve Perry.
I commend Arnel on his support of Steve Perry coming back to Journey but as much as it pains me to say, he is 73 now and he can never be the the Steve Perry he once was.
In an industry with huge egos, Arnel is an exception. I’ve been so impressed with his humility and gratitude for his opportunity with Journey. As a result, I believe it is the primary reason the band continues to have so much success. I would love to see Journey reunite with Steve Perry, but I don’t think it will ever happen.
Steve Perry has aged, and the energy has depleted, we all do appreciate him being the frontman of journey , he has the right to sing again… Journey to the tunes of Frank Sinatra
The first time I heard Arnel was right when the 2 disc set with the live DVD came out. Walmart was using the dvd to play on their TVs in the electronic department. I stood there in awe for a good 30mins just watching this guy. I’ll get hate for it, but he has smoother tones and a bigger range than Steve did, even in his prime. What a fairytale story for Arnel how things happened.
1. Perry
2. Auguri
3.Arnel
In that order, period.
huh who is auguri never heard him sing
Augeri cannot even beat Arnel lol🤣
can you see it in Yutube and compare🫰🏽😁☺️
Arnel is good and thank you for your good voice I have seen u in Hawaii for 8 times so far including your own single concert as arnel Pineda
Arnel is a good impersonator for Steve Perry but he is not Steve Perry. Anyone who has seen him in concert can hear the difference. Yes Journey has continued because of him because everyone hungers for the original. If they were out in the road doing just their originals there would not be a Journey. Not one song has become a hit since Perry’s departure. Never will. I would like to see Steve Perry perform again for their 50th and would travel anywhere they had that concert. He couldn’t perform every night at his age and would probably have to compensate some.,,that being said one more show would be fantastic! They would sell out as soon as the tickets were released.
NOT TRUE, ROLLINGSTONES THE OLDEST GROUP STILL PERFORMING ALONG WITH THE BOSS, AGE IS NOTHING.
On another note. Steven Tyler!! Still great
The lack of a hit single is more because of the popular trends in radio now. Mainstream radio doesn’t play anything from classic bands, just pop and hip-hop.
but steve couldnt do it anymore thats why he left the group!….thats the truth!…
For me I’d like Arnel’s dream to come true…by singing with the legend himself before he steps out & Steve comes in back with the band. It would be a great reunion concert for Journey. Arnel did his part so I guess he’ll be happy to welcome back the original lead singer of the group. Kudos to Steve, Arnel & Journey!
I DEFINITELY AGREE AND THIS WILL COMPLETE HE IS TRULY A JOURNEY FAMILY BY DOING MANY DUETS WITH STEVE TO CREATE A NEW LAGACY FOR BOTH MEN AS JOURNEY.
Arnel and DEEN helped keep Journey alive……
Steve Perry will never take someone job away from them. Especially arneil job. This is only hear say Steve Perry is joining the band. Steve Perry may sing couple songs with journey, but Arniel would be the singer to finish the show.
Arnel is no Steve Perry, but he is the closest we can get. I think it is awesome, because Arnel is one of us…a fan of Journey, who is loving his dream job.
Thank God for Arnel, for keeping Journey alive!
WOW! I hope the band shows him the same class and has him along whether he’s lead or not , just to do a few songs here and there. He really has a respect for them and I hope they don’t just drop him like that. He’s a good, honest, and decent kid that deserves a chance to stay on and tour … even if he plays second fiddle to Steve in the band, I think he’d be fine with that,… just being. It’s the little things you need to take notice of guys and .. it may be little to you, but to him it would be the world it sounds like. Steve or no Steve, let him stay if he is open to the idea, and let him participate.. even if just for back round vocals. He’s earned it
Steve won’t be able to pull it off. Should keep Arnel around.
Steve was great back in the day with Journey for sure but he has since parted ways from the band. Arnel is amazing and has such awesome talent. Arnel was the come back of Journey without a doubt. It would be nice to have Steve come back and do a few shows together and have Arnel sing with his idol on stage for his dream to come true. Afterwards I think it would be awesome and a humble thing to do is to pass the torch to Arnel and give him the recognition he truly deserves. Arnel is the new life , the new heartbeat and the new sound for Journey now. Props and Kudos to Steve Perry as he should also be very appreciated and recognized for his era of being with Journey and giving us all some awesome music. I very much like them both equally. I think that Arnel should remain the lead singer from here on out for Journey. I have never been to a Journey concert but I sure would like to attend at least one.
Arnel is the man ..Steve perry is too old. Time to move on
If Steve can’t handle all the notes like he used to then don’t replace Arnel it’s that simple.
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Arnel is very humble but Steve will never never come back to journey because Steve can’t sing any more that’s why you never see him sing with this girl or with this guy or by himself. He was very great in the eighties and nineties but now it’s over. Steve will always be Journey but he is retired now cashing checks. I wished he would comeback and bring some back up singers too make a comeback bigger than Led Zeppelin in 2007 but Steve will only do talk shows now. But I think it’s his voice yes he can sing in the shower but not in front of a audience sorry guys but the curtain has dropped
Arnel has done a great job as the singer of Foreigner has done in place of Lou.Just glad people come along to cover these great singers
Okay folks let’s look at reality. Steve Perry himself does not want to come back to journey. End of story end of every thread and story and rumor because it’s not going to happen. This is a 2-year-old article so that’s that. Time to move on.
If that happens it will definitely sound like GNR
It’s true that steve Time with journey is done and that his voice is not what it was and that is ok . Arnel voice brings journey ´s music back and because off him Journey trives. No arnel journey is just a has been. So yes a duet with steve and arnel would be fantastique.
Don’t you worry Arnel, this is just a one-time show, Neal Schon & Perry are incompatible.
Journey should end the end of their road with his main voice!!
Arnel,my man will be very happy to join the tour, he will gladly take over in case Steve would lose his voice or get tired since he is 73 yrs old maybe he can’t perform night after night
Steve Perry’s voice.have changed just like most of the old Rock stars. Arnelstill has it. I don.t think SP will try to sing the high notes of the journey songs.It will be a disaster if he does that.
journey is dead
What i see removing AP in SP is big mistake for them to do.there’s only one SP but b4 he left them the reason is he can’t do it anymore.Sp know’s what he can n can’t do anymore.his days the voice he had is not there anymore.i dont think SP can sing for a tour at his age.its not there anymore does day are over.for jouney you can stil continue but AP out SP in your journey will end there.stop dreaming your getting old know your days is getting near the end.putting together is not a bad thing SP’s voice cant handle it anymore AP will continue the journey up to day when your jouney day come’s to end.just my opinion
This kid is a class act.
Journey is not the same without Steven Perry, however Arnel Pineda has done an absolutely super job filling such big shoes especially with his vocals!! I would love to see Steven back with the band, but not to remove Arnel entirely. I also commend this young man for his grace and understanding what this could mean for his future. I have even more respect for him.
Dak sucks at quarterback!
Deen Castronovo (Journey’s Drummer) sounds like Steve as well! https://youtu.be/acbyR1DiPC8?si=sM_K-kMK4zMIyRfk
I’m still holding out hope, Steve will come out of road retirement and do at least one more tour. His music, journeys music. Just to see him one more time. He is still on my bucket list to see all the greats from my past. And he is in the top 5. I know I’m not the only one!!??
Journey is a great band. As well Steve Perry has an iconic voice. It’s very difficult to compete with a lead vocalist that has such an iconic voice. Bands are remembered more for the iconic vocals then actually the band itself. You hear vocalists like Steve Perry, and you right away assume its Journey Any newcomer can never compete with such a legendary and iconic voices. I do agree that Adam Lambert is a great vocalist. But for his own music. He can never replace Fred Mercury in Queen. No matter how much he tries. Nor can he replace any other iconic voice. like all the other new vocalist can’t. They didn’t become legendary for no reason. instead of trying to replace all these iconic vocalists. they should start making their own voices iconic.
I have always loved the band Journey. I think Steve Perry had the most magical voice of all time. Journey was not Journey for me after his departure. But I honestly believe that Arnel is a awesome singer. He may not sing like Steve Perry, he sort of sounds like him. I think he is a great Entertainer I’m not going to discredit him at all. But to see Journey together again would be the most amazing thing.
I think, if you still have the chops and people want to see you, go for it!. On the other hand, if you can no longer sing your songs well, don’t embarrass yourself. Let people remember you for your great voice and songs. There will always be tribute bands that will keep that music alive.
It was the best music in my book. Grace Slick once said, no one wants to see old musicians trying to rock out. She then made her exit and never looked back.
Steve Perry’s voice is not what it was. He does not have the vocal range he once had.
Like many growing up listening to Journey with Mr Perry as lead vocals was just a massive part of our lives and that will always remain in our hearts. After a few trials with other vocalists it was a bit disappointing but then came along Arnel, Amazing! a brilliant singer in his own right and I so want to see them in concert. I had planned to see them in Glasgow but alas they cancelled for what ever reason sadly.
One day though I still jope to see them play out those amazing tunes.