The third man from the right IS Arnel Pineda

[Clasicrockldy]

I heard that to get Friga out, Neal would have to cough up alot of cash to buy him out, and you know where Neal's cash goes.......

[larryfromnextdoor]

I've had the displeasure of hearing several Jon Cain stories over the past few weeks. That said, I'm 100% convinced that any chances of a reunion with Perry would be exponentially greater if they did NOT involve Friga. Neal, while arrogant, immature and generally stupid, makes decisions based on his "on the road" unbringing. He's been part of a cut throat business for the better part of 40 years...he knows no better. And no matter what anyone says, I can hear adoration, admiration and respect when Neal stops and reminisces about Steve Perry and the time spent with him. And I hear the same in Perry's voice when referring to Neal. They fed off of, and complimented, one another. A truly dynamic combination. That combination was there before Cain and it should be there after Cain if that's what a reunion with Perry means. Friga, on the other hand, uses people. The guy seems like a cunningly evil genius. Neal is being taken for a ride. I suspect that Cain has at least, if not more, control of the band and its day to day decisions. Neal, wake the fuck up and send the princess packing. Anyone can play his keyboard parts and a reunion would be for the old hits only. Hire a great studio keys player, bring back Smitty and split those massive profits 4 ways. Let Tinkerbell go butcher more remakes of Faithfully.

that would work if they dont want to write anymore.. but neal is a guitar mastermind.. cain is a lyricist of equal talent.. (unless hes writing about what his kids are wearing),, this band has no leader,, and the ones they hire are givin no power.. they can hire arnel.. but they need someone to call the shots..

[Saint John]

They look great, Arnel is a monster on vocals, his accent when he talks is insignificantly small, invisible when he sings, and he looks like a good guy. If a guy with his talent from a poor country makes good, I got nothing against that!

I hope he gets the job as long as can create and not just cover the hits well.

The remarks against him for his accent and nationality are shallow and only reflect bad on you.

I wholeheartedly disagree. I, for one, have discussed his nationality in terms of how I think the general Journey ticket buying public will react, as have many others. That said, I think there will be a large group of hot dog eating, beer drinking American Journey fans that will reject Journey with Arnel as the singer. That's what many of us see as a pretty good hypothesis. Fair or not, that's how we see it. As far as his accent goes, he's a singer, and along with being a singer in a foreign band (for him), whether or not he can annunciate the words properly is a fair issue to bring up. While I agree with you that this would be a "feel good" story if he is chosen, I completely disagree with your assertion that his nationality and accent being discussed "reflect bad on" those that choose to discuss them. That is simply NOT true.

[Rhiannon]

I've had the displeasure of hearing several Jon Cain stories over the past few weeks. That said, I'm 100% convinced that any chances of a reunion with Perry would be exponentially greater if they did NOT involve Friga. Neal, while arrogant, immature and generally stupid, makes decisions based on his "on the road" unbringing. He's been part of a cut throat business for the better part of 40 years...he knows no better. And no matter what anyone says, I can hear adoration, admiration and respect when Neal stops and reminisces about Steve Perry and the time spent with him. And I hear the same in Perry's voice when referring to Neal. They fed off of, and complimented, one another. A truly dynamic combination. That combination was there before Cain and it should be there after Cain if that's what a reunion with Perry means. Friga, on the other hand, uses people. The guy seems like a cunningly evil genius. Neal is being taken for a ride. I suspect that Cain has at least, if not more, control of the band and its day to day decisions. Neal, wake the fuck up and send the princess packing. Anyone can play his keyboard parts and a reunion would be for the old hits only. Hire a great studio keys player, bring back Smitty and split those massive profits 4 ways. Let Tinkerbell go butcher more remakes of Faithfully.

That was a very accurate discourse on Friga.

[Saint John]

I've had the displeasure of hearing several Jon Cain stories over the past few weeks. That said, I'm 100% convinced that any chances of a reunion with Perry would be exponentially greater if they did NOT involve Friga. Neal, while arrogant, immature and generally stupid, makes decisions based on his "on the road" unbringing. He's been part of a cut throat business for the better part of 40 years...he knows no better. And no matter what anyone says, I can hear adoration, admiration and respect when Neal stops and reminisces about Steve Perry and the time spent with him. And I hear the same in Perry's voice when referring to Neal. They fed off of, and complimented, one another. A truly dynamic combination. That combination was there before Cain and it should be there after Cain if that's what a reunion with Perry means. Friga, on the other hand, uses people. The guy seems like a cunningly evil genius. Neal is being taken for a ride. I suspect that Cain has at least, if not more, control of the band and its day to day decisions. Neal, wake the fuck up and send the princess packing. Anyone can play his keyboard parts and a reunion would be for the old hits only. Hire a great studio keys player, bring back Smitty and split those massive profits 4 ways. Let Tinkerbell go butcher more remakes of Faithfully.

That was a very accurate discourse on Friga.

What the fuck did you expect?

[Rhiannon]

Let Tinkerbell go butcher more remakes of Faithfully.

That was a very accurate discourse on Friga.

What the fuck did you expect?

This, maybe?

[larryfromnextdoor]

am i out of my mind..?? .............

[Calbear94]

He's two shots of botulism away from looking like the undead.

Botulism...LOL.

[STORY_TELLER]

Taken from another thread:

Just when in posts or anywhere did Andrew say this?

He is the man.

F*ck me...

Well, that's it peeps. This is officially my last post on the boards. No reason to continue now that Journey has taken a musical direction I can't get behind.

Good luck all-
ST

PS: so it sounds like T-Time's posts about Arnel being out was bullshit after all, huh?

[slucero]

They look great, Arnel is a monster on vocals, his accent when he talks is insignificantly small, invisible when he sings, and he looks like a good guy. If a guy with his talent from a poor country makes good, I got nothing against that!

I hope he gets the job as long as can create and not just cover the hits well.

The remarks against him for his accent and nationality are shallow and only reflect bad on you.

The only thing that looks bad is you continuing to bring the race card into this discussion....

[ohsherrie]

But now I'm wondering, do you think they'll let him sing "Oh Shellie"?

OMFG that would be the only thing that could make me change the nic I've used for almost 10 yrs. It's not a Journey song though, so not a chance.

[finalfight]

Photo looks great, thanks Laura. Who is the guy on the far left?

[Clasicrockldy]

Let Tinkerbell go butcher more remakes of Faithfully.

That was a very accurate discourse on Friga.

What the fuck did you expect?

This, maybe?

Yikes! My daughter has that poster on her bedroom door. Thank God it doesn't have Friga on it........

[strangegrey]

Has anyone noticed the fact that Friga is sporting a bit of a gut these days?

[Moon Beam]

Okay so if Arnel is the third guy from the right, who's the guy on the far left?
Are they auditioning for the next singer already?, was he the runner up?

[Clasicrockldy]

Has anyone noticed the fact that Friga is sporting a bit of a gut these days?

Ah no strangegrey.......... but I do make it a habit NOT to look at him..........

[Saint John]

Has anyone noticed the fact that Friga is sporting a bit of a gut these days?

Probably swallowed a gallon or two of semen.

[Saint John]

Okay so if Arnel is the third guy from the right, who's the guy on the far left?
Are they auditioning for the next singer already?, was he the runner up?

One of the funniest quotes ever!!!

[Moon Beam]

Okay so if Arnel is the third guy from the right, who's the guy on the far left?
Are they auditioning for the next singer already?, was he the runner up?

One of the funniest quotes ever!!!

Thank you, thank you.....shook meself silly on that one.

[stevew2]

That is gross,I am throwing up right now

[nikki]

Andrew is saying Arnel is the new guy.

http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... 7&start=30

[dcvader]

Guy in the far left the the bands official dry cleaner.

[Saint John]

Andrew is saying Arnel is the new guy.

http://forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/vie ... 7&start=30

As was Jeremey according to Andrew. Til he asked for time to think about it and they didn't wait. Probably had Perry flashbacks of "waiting."

[Aaron]

We can only hope ....

Saw that picture a couple of days ago...still say that's the last time you'll see Arnel on the same stage with them.

[squirt1]

It is too late for this band. They live in the minute i.e $$$$. Unless Jeff or Perry sings , we have a duty to inform local radio stations and casual friends of their demise and who is really in this whatever( cover band ). I am thoroughly disgusted. Bands w/o orig members is a huge problem in this country. Some have no orig members. Bl Ash pays BIG buck to bring in acts. It is my duty to tell them not to get the bands from name recognision but to go for the orig singer/songwriter. Sometimes it seems like fraud.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Everybody looking great,don't you think so? I like it.

I'm not sure on the specifics of Jeremey's audition, but from what I read in interviews w/ SA, his seemed to only include Jon and Neal.
The fact that ALL members are together here seems to indicate this has moved beyond the audition stage.

Hmm...perhaps they are rehearsing for a surprise kick-off performance in Chicago early next month?
I mean, afterall, nobody has shouldered the brunt of the band's recent stupid fuckups more than Andrew.
Then again, these circus grifters aren't quick to bail out even their own bandmates, so just what the fuck am I talking about?

[yak]

I hope he gets the job as long as can create and not just cover the hits well.

JSS was ready, willing, and able, as you put it, to "create." The asswipes threw that all away. What makes you think anything's changed?

[Deb]

Everybody looking great,don't you think so? I like it.

I'm not sure on the specifics of Jeremey's audition, but from what I read in interviews w/ SA, his seemed to only include Jon and Neal.
The fact that ALL members are together here seems to indicate this has moved beyond the audition stage.

Hmm...perhaps they are rehearsing for a surprise kick-off performance in Chicago early next month?

I mean, afterall, nobody has shouldered the brunt of the band's recent stupid fuckups moreso than Andrew.
Then again, these circus grifters aren't quick to bail out even their own bandmates, so what the fuck am I talking about?

LOL perfect! Since Harem Scarem has cancelled, the slot right before JSS is open. Journey opening for JSSB, love it!

[StoneCold]

So has it been confirmed or what?

If not, my guess its a done deal.

Why take a picture like that of the WHOLE BAND all smiley faced if he's not in?

Don't know but I think this is it.

[StoneCold]

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/N ... 0_Ripper_/