STORY_TELLER wrote:Depends on whether the "new generation of fans" are fans of Journey because of the music or because of nationalistic reasons. I mean seriously, where were these "fans" before Pineda became lead singer? You're going to tell me those that travelled from out of state to see Journey in Vegas would have done so even if Perry were there? No way.
It's a plus for the band in terms of revenue, but lets not kid ourselves. It has little to do with the band or its music ..
What difference does it make WHY they showed up, eh?
Once they see Journey on stage, as a band and not just Arnel, they're in it for life.
...and all the little Perry detractors who are floating around Youtube claiming Arnel is better are pushing a political agenda.
If they're looking to sway long time fans of the band and its music to support Arnel, that is the wrong thing to do.
The best way to relieve them of any obnoxious ignorance is to make them REAL fans.
Once they see the band for what it is onstage, they can't avoid wanting more, and learning more.
Acknowledging and appreciating the past is their key to better enjoying the present and future.
Babies make a lot of noise and stink, are demanding, and they look NOTHING like adults.
They're needy, and appreciate milk more than the true love lavished upon them.
Doesn't mean we shun babies. On the contrary, we nurture them and forgive them incessantly.
We guide them too, so that they grow up right, and a new generation can carry on.
We were all babies once, too.
So let 'em come in.
Nurture them.
Once they're old enough to learn... teach them about discipline,
and drop kick every one of the little fuckers that won't shape up.
wech