Yep, this confirms Steve was never the problem.

@princelexvlogs

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and I think they are also insecured by Steve Perry's talent and well-produced musics. He can do music on his own without Journey. Look at him now. He is free in doing what he likes when it comes in composing and singing his own sound.

@user-bk1kc5kw9d

Жыл бұрын

He played his part. Why fire drummer n Valory for studio 🎙️ dudes.

@user-bk1kc5kw9d

Жыл бұрын

@@princelexvlogs actually Steve can't do it on his own. He need s Jonathan n Schon.

@emmahowells8334

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, I've heard to many people blaming Steve, getting fed up of it, shows it's the other two original members who are still in it.

@emmahowells8334

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@user-bk1kc5kw9d He's had solo albums so that's not true at all. Journey wouldn't be where they're are now if it wasn't for the new sound that Steve brought to the band when he joined the band.

The fact that the wife has the nerve to say someone forgot where they came from is flabbergasting. She hasn't played a single note in the band and has only reaped the rewards earned by all of the current and former members. She's forgotten where she came from.

@smee8851

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%! “Yoko Schono” needs to keep her nose out of band biz! That’s right, she was a Fake (cheating) Housewife of D.C.

@___Anakin.Skywalker

Жыл бұрын

Well it's true Journey saved him. Arnel was living like a poor rat waiting to die from starvation when he got plucked by Journey. He needs to stop being arrogant because hed be dead by now from extreme poverty and famishment if he wasn't given a chance

@davelate4148

Жыл бұрын

Google up Paula White, Cain's wife..... she's the problem

@israeltelen9011

Жыл бұрын

So true!!!!

@brudahdreysadventuresMA

Жыл бұрын

Facts

That's crazy! I've met Arnel away from a music venue, he is hands down the nicest guy, super down to earth. The fact that he's saying stuff on social media tells how bad the issue are. Wow!

I saw them last night and when Neal and Jonathan came out people cheered but when Arnel came out the place erupted like I’ve never heard, people like him and they should realize he’s worth saving if they wanna continue.

@pjextra2430

29 күн бұрын

After that documentary came out, they had a whole new market. He sings just as good a Steve Perry, but in the Philippines there are so many amazing singers.

Arnel is such an awesome singer and a good dude. It would be great to see him get in another band with continued success.

@shavingdave1

Жыл бұрын

A new band for Arnel would be good. Change is good!

@15scottie

Жыл бұрын

Cain joined a cult & now no one wants anything to do with him.

@shavingdave1

Жыл бұрын

@@15scottie Great point!

@timothya.olmeda7299

Жыл бұрын

It’s better than mimicking someone else’s art.

@timothya.olmeda7299

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisc9200 Nobody is claiming that mimicking or impersonating a legendary singer is a “cake walk” but yourself. He is a hired gun to mimic the best. He did not contribute to the band in anyway that would come close to Perry’s own contributions to the band during his tenure. He needs to move on and create his own stamp. Otherwise, he will be forgotten in a very short time. If you had seen both live you then could compare the different, but obviously you haven’t, except on video, which is not the same. And I have every right to voice my opinions. Now, start singing Chris.

I understand why Steve doesn't want to come back

@Markothunder

Жыл бұрын

Same here

@mr.potter4661

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I said on another post.

@rachelbyrge3469

Жыл бұрын

yep im sure his stress level is so much better without the drama

@JenniferRowanPsychicMedium

Жыл бұрын

Probably since he doesn't want to put up with this b.s. Who would?

@billhyland2712

Жыл бұрын

Would you want to be near the dumpster fire that is Neal & Jon?

Neal Schon married one of the 'real housewives'. That's all you really need to know about him. Also props to Jeff Scott Soto...always a class act.

Arnel once said he’d love to see Journey reunite with Steve Perry. He’d gladly step aside. This guy has no bad blood. Journey is lucky to have found him.

@minavamp2811

7 ай бұрын

that will never happen. by the time steve was 40 he could no longer sing like when he was in his 30's. arnel at 56 can still sing journey songs in its original key for the last 16 years day in day out.

@gamersinger5118

5 ай бұрын

@@minavamp2811 Not true. Arnel never really possessed the full vocal capabilities of Steve Perry in his prime. Why do you think he gets Deen to sing Mother, Father along with a few others instead of doing them himself? Arnel is an outstanding vocalist but there is only one "Steve Perry" and nobody will be able to sing with that soulful wonder the way he was able to.

@gamersinger5118

5 ай бұрын

@@dougprentice1363 I must be missing something. That post showed on the video never mentioned Arnel from what I could tell so why did he think he was the one being accused?

@minavamp2811

5 ай бұрын

@@gamersinger5118fact is fact. steve voice was good when he was in his 30's. in his 40's his voice has regressed significantly. you can hear a clear different in his voice when he did his last album with journey in 1986 (at 37) and came back to journey in 1997 (at 47) his voice no longer has the clarity and the range. by then he could no longer sing journey earlier songs. amel now at 56 can still sing journey entire song catalog live day in day out on tour in original keys. steve can never do that.

@gamersinger5118

5 ай бұрын

@@minavamp2811 I was referring to when Steve Perry was at his peak obviously. Of course Arnel has lasted longer. A different time and Arnel doesn't push himself the way Steve always did back in the 80's. There was too much money on the line back then and no way around it. Steve often even sang when he was sick. Of course that would break a voice down. I was comparing prime to prime. You can't compare a 50 something year old to a 70 something year old. 20 years is a big difference. Touring is handled quite a bit differently these days compared to those that Steve and Journey toured in. Deen Castronovo has a better conditioned voice than both at this point if we are being honest and he is older than Arnel by a few years.

Arnel, remind them where they were when they found you!! You are a kind, sweet spirit that spreads smiles. Don’t sacrifice that for no one.

@fleatactical7390

Жыл бұрын

IKR. I really don't follow this band anymore, so it's weird recalling hearing about how they found this guy and it was a life-changing experience for him, and them. Fast forward 20(?) years later, he's had enough of them.

@edrohrbacher1678

Жыл бұрын

They can also remind him where he was when they found him. Ever visit the Philippines?

@kennytaylor2738

Жыл бұрын

@@edrohrbacher1678 they did and still are. That’s why I made the comment. Both sides needed each other and now pride is ripping them apart!

@fleatactical7390

Жыл бұрын

@@edrohrbacher1678 I'd say they owe him as much as he owes them. I doubt they would have had the recent resurgence they've enjoyed with anyone else's voice but Pineda's or Perry's himself.

@edrohrbacher1678

Жыл бұрын

@@fleatactical7390 I saw them on multiple tours with Steve Augeri in packed arenas, so I'm going to disagree. Also, Deen Castronovo sings better.... While playing the drums

yeah Arnel is a huge heart of inspiration for the whole world !!!

@veronicazawodniak561

Жыл бұрын

Arnel needs to break away from such degrading nonsense. Form his own talented band. HE DOESN'T NEED THEM!!!

@jessicaal415

Жыл бұрын

@@veronicazawodniak561 I feel he is fine playing local in the PH tbh. He’s not money hungry and appreciate being a part of Journey. He would be content playing for a small venue, at home.

@veronicazawodniak561

Жыл бұрын

@@jessicaal415 Whatever makes him joyous! I don't know or met him. But, he seems to have a beautiful soul. Along with a beautiful voice. He doesn't need that constant disrespect on his soul. God bless him

Arnel is such a good guy, it's a shame to see him get dragged into the middle of all this. He deserves better.

@mikejones5364

Жыл бұрын

Arnel is a dime a dozen back in the Philippines,

@rickfortine7454

Жыл бұрын

@@mikejones5364 -- Dime a dozen ? In what way ? How so Im curious !

@mikejones5364

Жыл бұрын

@@rickfortine7454 Go to any Karoke club at night or someone birthday party or better yet a club where most have people covering US Songs from the 70 to 90's era, they sound just like US Singer. I have seen a guy called Phil Albit he sounds just like Kenny Rogers, there was a blind chick who sounded just like Karen carpenter, they are excellent at memic US singers.

@rickfortine7454

Жыл бұрын

@@mikejones5364 Thanks for the feedback

@cynbea7797

Жыл бұрын

He should've been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I also remember during their rock n roll hall of fame inductee they never acknowledged arnel or even thank him for what he does for journey. but only steve perry and steve smith who acknowledged arnel.

@aclau7

Жыл бұрын

That goes to show how ungrateful they are.

@bubzylegaspi5968

Жыл бұрын

So true!

@tutubee507

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Amerika Arnel, where they will even teach you about spirituality, while they count their money. 🇺🇸🤑🇺🇸

@priyonjoni

Жыл бұрын

Not saying this is the absolute metric, but Neal has 61.2 thousand Twitter followers while Arnel has 1.7 million.

@thetruthchannel349

Жыл бұрын

Id never play a gig or be in a band with Schon.

Arnel Pineda such an Awesome person full of humbleness inspite of his success,he remains down to earth....God bless you always

@joesmith8398

Жыл бұрын

Unlike Neil, who is a turd.

Arnel does a great job. Great voice, energy and interaction with the audience. We loved him when we saw Journey.

@lorenacabrejos7203

Жыл бұрын

Hé sounds like Miles Kennedy…

@kylesalmon31

Жыл бұрын

Saw him last night and he was amazing!

@garylefevers

9 ай бұрын

True, he does an excellent job.

@cynthiagonzalez658

9 ай бұрын

Great voice and energy. Hard worker and no drama. Too bad he doesn't have sex appeal. Then again, neither did Perry.

@c.c.6930

3 ай бұрын

@@cynthiagonzalez658 Oh course Steve Perry had loads of sex appeal! Are you out of your mind?

Steve and Arnel should form a new band called "Destination..." , singing power duets. it's not the journey it's the "Destination..!"

@fridz66

Жыл бұрын

Now that would be awesome.

@janasali821

Жыл бұрын

That would rock my world

@flintrock8433

Жыл бұрын

Stupid idea. The two sound the same with no contrast. Perry would write the hits and Arnel would just follow him like now.

@lizasalvador2599

Жыл бұрын

Why not? 😊

@jakobmuire2355

Жыл бұрын

Naaaaa Steve is outstanding

Arnel has been a Godsend to Journey and us all for years! The show I saw at the Hollywood Bowl a decade ago was unbelievable, what a compliment and talent like none other 🙌🏻⚡️❤️🎶🙏🏻

@shazzye5920

Жыл бұрын

They’re so incredibly short sighted, they’ll never find another guy like Arnel. Hope they like retirement.

@richcampbell6808

Жыл бұрын

Without Journey Arnel would still be broke. Journey made him rich. Arnel has never had a hit alone. Just sings Steve's Journey songs.

@whatevergoesforme5129

Жыл бұрын

@@richcampbell6808 Well, wasn't he grateful enough? I saw old interviews of him saying how lucky he was for getting this job and was grateful.

@Arthurian.

Жыл бұрын

​@@richcampbell6808 what point are you trying to make? The fans love Arnel.

@richcampbell6808

Жыл бұрын

@@whatevergoesforme5129 Hes old now and lost most of his voice . Using autotune. Time for a new singer .

The problem here is Niel’s wife butting in and instigating drama. Musicians should never let their GF’s or wives become involved with the band’s personal business. Hopefully these guys can sort all their issues and continue making/playing music.

@LSwick-ss6nm

Жыл бұрын

When I was in the army I had a friend who was discharged because he didn't salute the wife of an officer. She was driving his car with the officer's rank on the window. While it is true that the rule was to salute the rank, he saw it wasn't the officer who was driving. She stopped the car and got his info. Clearly she was an entitled little tyrant who thought his rank extended to her. This sounds very similar. Mind your place if you're not the person who earned it.

@greengrass1072

Жыл бұрын

It’s what brought about the end of Supertramp and kept them from ever reuniting. Rick Davies’ wife as manager.

@jb-yi4di

Жыл бұрын

So Journey are essentially being Yoko'd?

@dianekeller7534

Жыл бұрын

Just like a man blame the women for what a man dose

@marksc1929

Жыл бұрын

@@dianekeller7534 History shows 99% of the time woman are the problem…. they’re never content.

Journey has been at each other's throats for decades. Arnel is a kind soul and deserves 0% of this shite storm he's been dragged into. During the 80's Journey had infighting problems, they would mend fences the go right back at it.

@martymcpeak4748

Жыл бұрын

@@razamatazfirzam5724 Yes Sir, Arnel is an awesome vocalist

@emmahowells8334

Жыл бұрын

Its the two original members who is still there seem to be the issue I think.

Arnel joining Journey back then unfolded like a dream-come-true story. Sad that it's come to this.

I saw them in concert last month in Savannah, GA. They were amazing!! Come on guys, get it together and quit fighting.

the fact that Steve doesn't want a reunion decades ago and Jeff supported Arnel not to mention that they already have 5 different vocalist means only one thing. This band's management had serious issues.

@princelexvlogs

Жыл бұрын

I am actually thinking about that. Despite of their downfalls and huge success, there always having issues within their fences. And I think you're right on that point.

THANKS ARNEL for stepping up too the mic,and keeping the music alive,you know how STEVE FEELS,you know,your vocals are in the groove,nite after nite,the show went on because of you,the man on the mic IS THE MAN

Saw them live tonight and Arnel did AMAZING!

You don’t owe them nothing, you gave your sincere heart and good soul to the band, you’ve done a great great job Arnel. What ever happens we believed in you and we will support you. We love you and thank you for showing your talent to the whole world❤️🇵🇭

I'm not familiar with the new singer but have heard from all accounts that he's amazing in his own right. It's good to hear Jeff Soto support him. He's always been a fantastic talent in my opinion and good to see his good character. Sad what some people do to others. We need more people like Jeff and Arnel

@ritzz3238

Жыл бұрын

Loudeeeer ❣️❣️❣️❣️

@richardcurtis2688

Жыл бұрын

He's not exactly new. He's been with the band for ages.

@craighermle7727

Жыл бұрын

The "new" singer has been with Journey for at least 15 years

@ericandrews1661

Жыл бұрын

@@craighermle7727 that probably tells you how old I feel. Lol

@rositamanarang6104

Жыл бұрын

Your Absolutely right

Journey had a resurgence with Arnel and helped immensely with their new found popularity in Asia. Sad to see disrespect done to him.

@richcampbell6808

Жыл бұрын

ARNEL is a millionaire because of Journey. He was broke before Journey found him and gave him a job as he stated in a documentary

@crigonalgaming1258

Жыл бұрын

@@richcampbell6808 nah.

@borisbogart3288

Жыл бұрын

@@richcampbell6808 you mean Arnel got paid millions for making Journey popular again

@richcampbell6808

Жыл бұрын

@@borisbogart3288 Journey could get any Steve perry sound alike. Easily replaced

@borisbogart3288

Жыл бұрын

@@richcampbell6808 then why cant they fire him?

Arnel has such an amazing voice he can be a star on his own!

Been a Journey fan since the late 1970's. Arnel has been the lead singer of the band the longest. He deserves respect and quite honestly, his voice is the only thing that is keeping the current journey lineup alive. Without him Neal can blow it out his ass. If I was Arnel, I would retire a rich man and live the rest of my life back in the Philippines. He did a great job.

@paullupo4419

Жыл бұрын

Yes; he’s good but Greg Rollie started the Band with Neal while still playing with Santana!! Co-Founders should never be dismissed!! Greg played with Steve his 1st year!! Let’s face it Neal is a Heavier Rock Guitarist & to me one of the Best I have ever seen live 🎸🎵

@cba4389

Жыл бұрын

Steve was 1977-1998 and Arnel is 2007-2023. Steve is still longer so you need to correct your comment right now, apologize , and never let it happen again.

@Primevals33

Жыл бұрын

@@cba4389 nooooo your wrong. Steve was not the lead singer all those years straight, He was replaced in between those years by other singers. So get your shit straight

@MegaSammy70

Жыл бұрын

According to the internet Arnel Pineda has a net worth right now of 20 million...He certainly could afford to retire and live like a king in the Philippines if he wanted to.

@eleazarsinahon6038

11 ай бұрын

Exactly❤

Never a Journey fan until Arnel joined. It was such a great story and he turned out to be a nice guy along with his talent. Journey has some of my money now just because of Arnel.

Arnel is such a down-to-earth, humble and very likeable person. Without his saying or claiming it, it was Arnel's golden voice and character that resurrected the Journey band. Neil came across Arnel in 60 youtube videos covering songs of various artists/bands, namely: Journey, Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Toto, Guns and Roses, Chicago, Survivor, Aerosmith, Leed Zeppelin, Police, Air Supply, Eagles, Steve Miller Band, Kenny Loggins, Stryper, Roxette, Cheap Trick, Skylark, Heart, etc. Arnel has established a foundation in the Philippines, helping a lot of people. Also, he has made investments that he'll secure his long-term financial independence, and one of them is his Rockville resto which consistently attracts large crowds. I believe that he can make a world tour singing all by himself or with a few of of the best Filipino singers, and make it big. If offered to be the front man man old an famous band that wants to get back on the world stage, he'll probably accept it if the terms are right and fair.

Steve Perry was not only the most talented guy in the band, but also the coolest one.

@franksrockintoyreview2711

Жыл бұрын

He was the most talented. People liked his songs he released without Journey. What songs did they release without him that anyone cares about?

@janasali821

Жыл бұрын

Well they found an incredible replacement. He’s the only one who ever came close there the legend Perry

@Raptorian100

Жыл бұрын

We all love Steve Perry but at this point, even if he is still with the band, I don’t think he can carry out the load of singing all those high note songs day in day out, especially when they are on tour.

@cdglasser

Жыл бұрын

@@franksrockintoyreview2711 After All These Years did quite well, and Revelations as a whole is a great album.

@erixxxblue2698

Жыл бұрын

well, he left a long long long long time ago...lol

Neil Schon is the biggest problem, it’s his ego and controlling nature that has got Journey into its present turmoil. Arnel has done a fabulous job and gave Journey a new lease of life when he joined.

@CoCoGardner

Жыл бұрын

Worthy comment!

@minicosmooh

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! EGO just like the late Glenn Frey from the Eagles

@antoniobanderas9769

Жыл бұрын

He had the same problems with Carlos Santana band too.

@scottarhart6094

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Is the tour really called Neal Schön & Journey 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour? If so, good grief. Given their situation at the time, despite the circumstances, Schön owes a lot to Arnel for giving the band another chance.

@RyanG13

Жыл бұрын

And wasn't Neil Schon also the problem for Steve Perry!?? Seems like he needs to take it down several notches.

I've only recently discovered Arnel as Journey's vocalist and he's great. Sucks so much that so many of these older bands just vitriolically hate each other for something that probably happened 30 years ago.

@stevenmillan9220

Жыл бұрын

This has been going on with the current line-up of Journey over political divisity issues,with half of the band members being Donald Trump fans(/supporters) and Neal Schon being anti-Trump as they should focus more on their celebration tour and their music instead of their personal beliefs(both political and personal) and their personal feelings.

@Ignan_42069

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenmillan9220 And Neal Schon being Donald Trump hater (anti-trump).

@yamahakid450f

Жыл бұрын

@Ignacio Butassi He already said that, why are you tagging him and repeating his own words back to him? That added nothing, less than nothing...

@AT-bt2co

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I didn’t know Journey still toured until last year let alone had a new vocalist. I bought tickets and saw them last year. He sounded amazing live to my surprise. This is very sad to hear he’s quitting. 😢

@eternal_traveller1

Жыл бұрын

@@AT-bt2co He's not new though as he's now been with them for 16 years, great singer! I'm looking forward to them coming back to the UK so I can see them again.

Terrible Grown men have to act like that nothing but spoiled Brats Arnel is definitely a down to Earth person from his past and doesn't take anything for Granted stay Strong Arnel

@timothya.olmeda7299

Жыл бұрын

What do you expect, he is a baby compared to the other guys and their experiences. He is better off doing his own thing.

Arnel deserves great things. He’s got a hell of a voice and he has the charisma. He’s a wonderful performer, he deserves much much better. Too bad to see this happening to him after all this time and all the bs with the other singers. Arnel is a 1 in a billion chance, the odds of them finding a guy as good as he is was slim to start with.

Neil Schon's wife has a nerve!!!! Girl, why can't you just be a refined, educated, and decent human being, and just enjoy what JOURNEY BAND provides for you??? UNGRATEFUL!!!!!

Such a shame that Arnel has to be put threw this, no offense to any of the past and present members but Arnel was a guy doing what he does and that's perform and Neal found him on KZread performing with his band. He legitimately brought Journey back and made it what it is today. It took a gifted individual to fill the shoes of Steve Perry and Arnel did so much more. If I'm not mistaken when Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Steve mentioned Arnel in his speech, maybe one other member did if not but that's just the respect that Steve has for Arnel. Whatever happens I'm sure Arnel has plenty of opportunities in the rock community.

@isaiahmarquez9717

Жыл бұрын

Another one. Smh. STEVE AUGERI brought Journey back, not Arnel. Arnel replaced him, not Steve Perry. Journey was already “brought back.”

@LuckRunsOut13

Жыл бұрын

@Isaiah Marquez I understand what your saying and I did fail to mention him. I'm just saying that Arnel has given them recognition as well.

@mr.sidecomments9278

Жыл бұрын

@@isaiahmarquez9717 That's true if we're going to talk about Journey literally reforming after their hiatus. But it seems that what everyone really meant when they say Journey "returned" or "rose from the ashes" is that they were back to that same level of hype and relevance they had in the 80's with Steve Perry when Arnel finally joined them.

@PrincePryce

Жыл бұрын

@@isaiahmarquez9717 daddy chill.

@anitarikard5941

Жыл бұрын

I don't know why the other steve left before Steve perry but I do know from what I read Steve perry wrote and co wrote most of there hits songs and managed there but he never had a life all the other members want to do was tour 24/7 no rest no breaks he got fed up

I can't believe that this is happening to Journey they are one of the best bands on earth. Arnel deserves better than this he's one of a kind I hope they can work things out before things really go bad

@trendmassacre8423

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately when bands get up there in years, members start bickering back and forth about something, especially when there are still original members or long time members of said band.

@krazykozey2259

Жыл бұрын

Greed and jealousy.....

@veronicazawodniak561

Жыл бұрын

Sadly it's already there. They destroyed their legacy by Greed! So sad...they made plenty of money. Arnel should break away gracefully. And start a new band with Steve Perry.

@xbotLife

Жыл бұрын

They were one of the best bands, but when Steve Perry left, it’s been all downhill since. Without Steve Perry, there is no journey.

I was an 80's teenager and I'm shocked at the teenage shit that these bands go through. Then again, we all know why it happens, right? Ego and narcissism, period!!!

No band should ever share their dirt on social media. They need to grow up or call it quits

I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one tired of all of Journey's petty back and forth drama! I feel vindicated now that Arnel has even come to that point.

If fired, at this point, Arnel could form his own Journey tribute band and keep touring and playing to decently-sized crowds for the next 10 years. He'd be his own boss and could create a positive atmosphere for his whole band.

@timothya.olmeda7299

Жыл бұрын

How about creating your own unique brand and sound. Or isn’t he talented enough for such a feat?

@Dozereyes

Жыл бұрын

Arnel needs to grow his hair back, he looked pitiful at the show I saw. VERY AWKWARD

@alexanderlyon

Жыл бұрын

@Timothy A. Olmeda Yeah, that would be great too, even better. He already releases his own music as is. My point was that he's set up well to be his own boss for a post-Journey career if he does get fired. I'm baffled at why you'd read into my comment and imply that what I really meant was that Arnel lacked talent. It sounds like you're just picking a fight. I'm a big fan and supporter of Arnel and I'm sure virtually everybody reading my first comment and this one would understand that. Your comment sounds like it's coming out of left field.

@timothya.olmeda7299

Жыл бұрын

@@alexanderlyon Funny, I wasn’t implying anything about your comment other than he should just go about on his own. Though I don’t think he would fair well because he has yet to prove himself a great songwriter, though that could be arranged by an outside source. My personal experiences with his singing has nothing to do with your opinions at all. It has nothing to do with “picking a fight” no more than you praising him for his particular talents. It’s called an opinion. My opinion stems from the experience of witnessing every singer Journey has had, except for the years Greg Rolie was their sole vocalist for the album’s Journey, Look into the Future, and shared vocals with Perry on his debut on the Next album, Infinity, Evolution and Departure. Those whom have witnessed the band during these years would have the best understanding of whom actually was the better singer, the best replacement, and whether someone is as great as people claim. Experience means everything. I was lucky enough to capture these performances, whether it was my intentions or not. At the same time, I haven’t been seriously into the band once Steve Perry left, and it died even more when Greg Rolie left, even more so after Steve Smith left, and eventually when Ross Valory had left. The eventual slow death process of elimination of Journey has definitely changed the essence of what Journey was, and has only become a heart monitor awaiting its final tick. The band could only truly reestablish itself once again to that status with a true reunion like it had done before, and with a well deserved retirement along with it. On the bands 50th anniversary this year, based on the rumors and lawsuits, this most likely will not take place. What a shame.

@alexanderlyon

Жыл бұрын

@@timothya.olmeda7299 Fair enough. I misunderstood.

The original Journey before Steve Perry was the same story. Steve Perry put Journey on his back and carried them to the fame they have period. The original members always seemed to be jealous of Perry and now I see that continues. They need to get over themselves and be thankful to have had the careers they have had and be glad they owe it to others.

@paulal.o.aplaylist6234

23 күн бұрын

Neil and John seemed to be quietly jealous of Steve's brilliance. They especially Neil always wanted to be the focus of attention. Not classy like Steve always was.

Arnel is such a talented artist/singer. He doesn't need journey, they need him.!!

@zodvillan5100

Жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@bobbowie9350

Жыл бұрын

Lol.

@mikejones5364

Жыл бұрын

Dude like him are a dime a dozen in the Philippines. Hard part is just getting a visa for a person to come to USA.

@barriebland8765

Жыл бұрын

@Mike Jones But don't have the same passion about Journey and singing their songs

@richardjames4090

Жыл бұрын

They've been doing this for 50 years. I think it's safe to say they don't need anyone......I'm sure they are all set for life and if they never did another show, they'd be fine.

Awesome job Jeff Scott Soto!👍

It’s not Journey. Without “ Steve Perry “. That’s me. Saw them in 83. Great band great songs. Miss you Steve. !!!!!!!!!!!

@hendrikom

9 ай бұрын

Well I saw them in 2009 and I loved that performance! Pineda and Castronuovo are good singers. Steve left unfortunately.

@marshallguerra1353

9 ай бұрын

@@hendrikom Yes , that is a fact. Not saying that the other singers were bad. I have seen them perform and their vocals were very good.

Hang in there Arnel. We love you! Don't let these band mess get to you. - from the Philippines

@eljimenea3032

Жыл бұрын

i believe its okay. its normal on every band. if arnel have to part ways and go tour either solo or new band well thats how it goes

Neal Schon's wife sounds like she needs to know her place. I mean she was on Real Housewives of D.C. That should tell everybody something. She and her former husband crashed a state dinner at the White House causing an uproar. It seems this woman is just a troublemaker. Maybe Neal should put on his big boy pants and stop letting his wife cause such consternation.

@tangerinerose3724

Жыл бұрын

He's no better....

@conniesison4250

Жыл бұрын

His wife need an Spiritual b.s not Arnel!

@erockscott1184

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Yeah he is no better thats true...he stole her from her husband he doesnr respect anyone else.

Journey died a long time ago when Steve Perry left. Arnel revived them. Without Arnel, Journey is dead. Never to return.

That’s the most rock n roll statement Arnel has given by far

Camp Schon and Camp Cain should be ashamed of themselves bringing the level down to that of a 2 year old. They don’t appreciate the fans or their lead singer who took on the impossible task to sing Steve Perry material. It’s a disgrace to see them air their dirty laundry in public. Keep the Yoko Ono’s of it away from it all, zip it and cut the BS to bow to the fans of 50 years. Is that simple task too damn hard on Schon and Cain?

Don't Stop Believing Arnel!!! ❤️👍🙏

Arnel is too good for Journey. He deserves his own success

@TooSkinnyKenny

Жыл бұрын

if he was capable of that he would have been successful before now. Journey's classic songs are what brought him fame.

@lareoke5685

Жыл бұрын

Too bad these issues happen in bands, Arnel is a very good singer! He is not however Steve Perry, he was a great kareoke singer who got very lucky when discovered by Neal Schon. If he does quit the band I wish him the best.

@pattymattes7124

Жыл бұрын

@@robbiddlecombe8392 I don't know. I heard Steve not long ago. Sounds pretty good to my ears.

@lareoke5685

Жыл бұрын

@@robbiddlecombe8392 obviously you don't know much about his past Rob, look it up he was a kareoke singer. I also stated he is a very good singer.

@petergunn3614

Жыл бұрын

@@robbiddlecombe8392 I've seen both as well, and Arnell does sound exactly like Steve 90% of the time. If you listen to Steve's versions of certain songs that require the highest notes at certain points in the songs and then listen to Arnel's versions....Arnel can't quite hit that highest note that Steve could in his prime. Of course Steve couldn't hit it now either.

Arnel is such a great vocalist. I remember seeing all the viral videos when he was first found. It is sad that he is getting caught up in all this old drama between the other bandmates.

I went to one of their shows and you can’t even hear Arnel sing because Neal has to have his guitar playing be the main focus. It was so bad we walked out after the 2nd song. I’ll never waste my money again.

@bradcrosier1332

Жыл бұрын

Which is rather ironic, because back in high school (first half of the 1980's - Journey's high water mark), when I listened to their music and before I really knew their history I enjoyed them, but certainly never thought the guitar player was anything exceptional. To me they were an extremely successful pop group with some cool musical flourishes that set them apart from their pop contemporaries - but the guitar was an obligatory afterthought; I was much more impressed with the vocals and Steve Smith on drums (I am a drummer though, so I recognize my own bias there). Sure, they guitar leads were tasty and fit in well, but compared to other much more guitar-heavy bands of the era Journey was just average. As I've gotten older, I certainly appreciate Schon's talent and contributions much more than I did then. That said, to play armchair psychiatrist (with all of the qualifications normally associated with that position - none, to be specific) but I truly think he suffers from his own ego and the fact that Journey was originally created largely to be a vehicle for him - that it didn't really pan out that way (despite or perhaps because of their tremendous mainstream success) he's in someways a bit insecure and as such overcompensates by being something of a control freak. It's too bad, because when I finally saw them (probably six or seven years ago), they really played well, it's unfortunate that egos so often drive the trajectories of bands.

@theresamariegoesplaces9688

3 ай бұрын

Was he doing that awful bobble head thing? I saw them last month, it was painful

@daryls212

Ай бұрын

​@@bradcrosier1332 Wow, you read it the way I did too. Neil is a decent guitar player, but without a Steve, or an Arnel, to reproduce that "sound", he's just another one of many guitar players. I'm not sure the word 'humble' is in his vocabulary.

Neal Schon’s wife was the woman who snuck into a whitehouse dinner uninvited with her husband then left him the min Neal looked her way. That should tell you all you need to know about those people.

@MikeHart72

Жыл бұрын

Jonathan Cain’s wife is/was Trumps spiritual leader. You know the lady who was summoning angels from Africa…..that crazy lady lol If you don’t know what I’m talking about look up Paula White on KZread

@veronicazawodniak561

Жыл бұрын

I agree...trash is trash...

@carollamontagne6710

Жыл бұрын

That woman is toxic. Neal had Ross Vallory and Steve Smith fired from what I recall as well. He needs an ego check since he’s alienating everyone. What a douchebag.

@xmoomoo9158

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@xmoomoo9158

Жыл бұрын

Neal looks ridiculous with that black hair..😳

Now I understand why Steve walked away from journey. I took my 10 year old twins to see them on their 50th tour and I was blown away. It was so good I felt sad in the morning because it was over. I’m very excited that I got to see them in person and to share the experience with my boys. It’s unfortunate they are going down this pass. Honestly after this tour they should retire and enjoy life.

Arnel is an AMAZING vocalist and performer. They really hit the jackpot when they found him. A talent like his is literally one in a few million. They should hold on to him.

@Clyde-lb5fe

Жыл бұрын

More like one in a billion

@MsJimmysgirl

Жыл бұрын

no ...I beg to differ...Steve Perry was one in a million...Arnel is just someone trying to be Steve.

@503zzach

11 ай бұрын

Without Steve Perry old song of Journey Arnel would still be broke. Journey made him rich. Arnel has never had a hit alone. Just sings Steve Perry Journey old songs hits. Arnel NEVER has his own hit song!! I I NEVER heard of Arnel's song on the radio. LOL

The band flatlined without Steve. Arnel was a one in a million vocalist who not only could honors steve perry but had the balls to perform. Cain and Schon sound like they have some spirituality to catch up on. And btw, Going after a bandmate's spouse is a death kiss. I want to go see them on the 17th, I just hope they make it that long.

@nunyabusiness6691

Жыл бұрын

The drummer can sing like Steve. Look up Schon and Rolley in "Journey through time"

@isaiahmarquez9717

Жыл бұрын

I know you mean Steve Perry. Steve Augeri was already there before Arnel. Arnel didn’t start anything. He kept going what Steve Augeri started.

@joemartucci4786

Жыл бұрын

Mmm…going after someone’s spouse….I might be wrong but I think Neal’s wife from what I remember is a person that needs lots of attention kind of a whack job..anyway could be wrong but to all you musicians learn lessons from the past….stop binge drinking drugs & keep your wives out of band business…when they get involved nothing but problems….think Yoko…

@stevros48

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Arnel got on the phone to Neil after seeing the message from Neil and his wifes joint account ? I do wonder a bit why Arnel would even feel threatened or worried by a once off reunion with the original Journey singer. And I think it seems like Neil has probably taken Arnel for granted , i mean the guy has sung for them since 2007 , thats 15 plus years , he saved the band from fading into obscurity and yeah if hes not treated fairly and as an equal at this point then maybe it is time to part ways. SOunds like wifey might be causing alot of drama in that band espescially if she maybe doesnt get on with Arnel or something personally ? I mean its sad enough this dispute has gone out into the public instead of getting together and trying to sort it out as bandmates and friends...and also it sucks Arnel wasnt included in the rock n roll hall of fame as he happens to be the longest serving singers in the band.

@CinqueTerre558

Жыл бұрын

@@stevros48 Second class citizen treatment, maybe. Or NOT wanting to be reminded that Arnel Pineda SAVED the band from obscurity?!

Has anyone noticed or mentioned that all of this drama seems to have begun with the entrance of the 'infamous' white house crasher? She seems to be right at the center of everything.

@leahwestrum6875

Жыл бұрын

@Lisa Hodge her and Cain’s ‘pastor’ 😒wife are the origins and reasons of all of this drama. I am pro woman. But I’m also deeply pro human and pro art and music. ‘Wives’ and ‘girl-toys’ of musicians need to stay the hell out of the business. Period. That means recording studio, record company, and touring. Unless the woman is legit-straight-up knowledgeable in music, performing, set and costume design and or is in the business, she needs to stay in her lane.

@pamlatham7032

Жыл бұрын

@@leahwestrum6875 AMEN !! Yoko all over again! Anyone who comes from Houseeives of NJ and crashed White House events has a lot of balls but NO business lecturing anyone about Spiritual matters even if she is wife number 5! Stay off social media! As for Arnel, hang in there, they need you more than you need them! You go… and there’s no shoe!

@leahwestrum6875

Жыл бұрын

@Susan Hunter very true Susan; Schon and Cain need to tell their ‘girl-toys’ to sit down and STHU. These c*nts aren’t in the band, have not written or contributed any songs, music, or lyrics; have nothing to do and therefore have NO business in the Industry. And yet they feel the need to but in. Why, you say? Money, straight up. Greed is the ultimate destruction of all good alliances. As well as egos and entitled b*tch syndrome.

@flymommah

Жыл бұрын

true that! Her posts are BS to me, especially how she refer to Arnel as "the other guy in the band". Well, excuse me! That "other guy" is the reason why Journey is still able to cash in big bucks. If not for him, Journey is dead!

@vayabroder729

Жыл бұрын

WH squatters….reminds me of the current regime 🤣😂

First-time watch of your show for me. Nice job 👍

Appreciate your vocals Arnel.

Can you imagine being able to take over singing for your favorite band and tour the globe and they are so petty that you don’t care if you get fired or not?

@TheAgentAssassin

Жыл бұрын

They say never meet your heroes. I guess it's true.

@francismercado4620

Жыл бұрын

Imagine YOUR HEROES USING YOU

@ghostofyou6468

Жыл бұрын

happens to any band those who are not the original lineup would be probably be fired if they want to bring back the og singers

@judya8392

Жыл бұрын

The egos of the old members are sooooo massive I am shocked they haven't killed each other🤣

@judya8392

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAgentAssassin totally agree.

Rock Band 🎸 Rules #74 - No wives allowed in negotiations Period !!!

@mruncletheredge

Жыл бұрын

Exactly..,.. Sounds like a certain someone 's wife is the problem here....

@MrJohnnyace777

Жыл бұрын

Do I hear Yoko ?

@shawnray2941

Жыл бұрын

Would love to have seen Rolie instead of that putz they have standing around in the background. That being said, I will be firmly in Arnel's camp. The other two are idiots. This isn't about a credit card, it's about political leanings.....

@Why_U_Geh

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJohnnyace777 Do i hear Mrs Osbourne?

There is a reason they hired a singer that sounds like Perry. Perry's voice was Journey. I went to the Toto Journey concert last tuesday. Both bands were awesome. Its a shame they can't get along.

@SueKay-rq1lr

11 ай бұрын

Arnel does not sound like Steve Perry. Arnel has an accent or twang to his voice that Steve Perry didn’t have. My ears do not hear any similarities. 🙄🤔🤨

@kennelson5096

11 ай бұрын

@@SueKay-rq1lr agreed. Arnel is close as they could get.

The whole problems with Journey all along have always been Neill and Johnathan in one capacity or the other. That's why I didn't blame Steve for leaving or never wanting to perform with them again. Now, Arnel is finding out the hard way unfortunately.

@ItsCarlnotCarla

Жыл бұрын

I would say it would be Neil more than Jonathan he seems to not get along with anyone

@SM-bm6jo

Жыл бұрын

Steve leaving the band had nothing to do with this drama between Neal and Jonathan. Just when he was to go on tour Steve's hip went out. Steve made it clear to Neal not returning would be the consequence if Neal replaced him.

This is so embarrassing for all parties

AP is a warmhearted human...he's doing well!🍀

Come on guys! The fans are ready! Dont stop believing! ❤❤❤❤

The story of Arnel is amazing. How Journey found him on KZread. And then he gets to actually be part of the band. How cool is that. Don't know the full story of why Arnel says that - I just wish everyone could get along.

We love Journey ,we love Arnel he can live his own life.move on people.🎹🎶🙏

Imagine you've left the band back then, because of the same issue and then called you back and they asked for it because they want the band to be alive again and you forgive them about the past, and then they just repeat it. 🥶🥶🥶🥶

Excellent, mature responses from Arnel.

Arnel is such a humble dude. There was a documentary about him joining the band and the rest of the band all shared in the band’s success while Arnel was given a basic paycheck. They treated him like an employee. The whole reason they’re drawing a crowd is because they found Arnel and he’s singing his heart out.

Arnel has an incredible voice...it would be Journeys loss at this point.

@techminds1579

Жыл бұрын

Fergie Fredericksen would've been a perfect alternate Journey singer as well. Though it's a shame he's no longer with us

@marsha-madness-super-badness

Жыл бұрын

If they lose Pineda they're finished.

@techminds1579

Жыл бұрын

@@marsha-madness-super-badness You never know if they bring back Steve

@marsha-madness-super-badness

Жыл бұрын

@@techminds1579 That would definitely save them 🤔 But, barring that they're done without their current singer.

@marsha-madness-super-badness

Жыл бұрын

@@techminds1579 I'd pay big money to see Steve sing with them again...

I can honestly say as a drummer/ musician myself, when it comes to the original sound of the journey, ARNEL is doing his job and then some. JOURNEY will always be a great band and to try and continue a legacy the issue might be personal problems amongst the band because maybe they have a luxurious lifestyle. I personally have come a long way with work and life balance and one thing I have learned is that work life and personal life are 2 different things. I feel if ARNEL has done the best he can do and it is not good enough time for him to move on.

I love this band. I grew up listening to their songs. (Im 43 now). I wish i didnt know about all their issues and with little research found out they have had a lot over the decades. I just want to enjoy their music. I hope they are able to work it out and they have such great talents. I love Arnel too.

I’ve known Steve Perry for Foolish Heart and I liked him since then. Journey wasn’t known to me until Arnel Pineda became their soloist.

I stopped listening to journey in the early 80’s when I moved into listening to alternative, punk, post-punk music. With that said, to me journey will only be journey with Perry. All of their most iconic songs were sung by him. Glad to see the band continued on after he left but these grown men are acting like 12 year olds on the playground. Be grateful for what you have.

I was at JPJ last Sunday, it was awesome 🤘🤘👏

ARNEL....JUST CONTINUE TO BE THE WONDERFUL Filapino That You are...Im from Oklahoma City...living in Manila almost 5 years now...Stay Strong Arnel...YOU ARE LOVED AND A VERY TALENTED BROTHER...

yesterday was a good day, its feb 23 and got you on my mind, stay with me and never go away

Neal is always in the middle of the drama. Always.

@BigBass-xf5yi

8 ай бұрын

Surprised? Lol

@reddae6910

6 ай бұрын

I don’t know all the details, but it seems Neil is still tryin to resurrect the ol’ team of “glory” from the founding days. He wants to play the same Rollie stuff from before, like Neil always wanted to do when Steve came into the band. Neil resisted the evolution of Journey because its wasn’t actually his style and way of playing (featuring more instrumentation and less vocals). I think, in Neil’s mind, he’s favoring substance over style… but, there comes a time when you have to let it go. People aren’t coming to hear the old stuff when Journey was a very different band and very different Journey music of the 70’s era - fusion rock jazz. Neil wants to go back to his roots. Arnel isn’t down for that, and he is just as much a bona fide member of Journey now as they are. It’s wrong for Neil’s wife to call him out like that. She thinks she’s just supporting her husband - kudos there. But you do by promoting and building up your husband’s idea, not criticizing other band members.

No need to remind him where he came from, he's not ashamed of it. Arnel would even greet his fellow countrymen whenever he'd see them on their concert.

I know these artists still need to go on with their work, their love for music and careers, and honestly and who doesn't love "live"concert performances ..but as with many great artists, once you've made legendary music, it's forever there in video and audio for your fans to enjoy your art forever ..especially to enjoy those genesis years of Steve Perry that no live performance today is ever going to provided. Pineda is wonderful, and a joy to listen to, but the band can stop anytime and they will be just as Legendary as they were back in the day. Love you Journey. You will always be in my top 10 bands of all time -- and that says a lot!

Please don't quit right now this is my first time going to the concert my take my daughter is taking me I'm 41 years old never been to a concert and always wanted to go to see journey and she's actually take me actually tomorrow and Washington DC so please don't quit now

Love the channel bro!

Arnel is actually the longest tenured vocalist that the band has ever had. At some point you have to give credit to musicians who replaced original members and stuck it out. Doug Alderige with White Snake and Warren Haynes with the Allman Brothers come to mind..

@bilogskii2216

Жыл бұрын

Perry would always be Journey's voice but Pineda has earned his dues and can voice his opinion whenever he wants.

@losinglike3653

Жыл бұрын

@Invencible lol..original what? Where were they if not because of Arnel..

@xbotLife

Жыл бұрын

Arnel sucks! Steve perry will always be journey’s one true lead vocalist.

@losinglike3653

Жыл бұрын

@@xbotLife lol..nobody said that Steve isn't, but where is he now?.. Arnel sucks?lol,can you do just 1 percent of what he did? And let's not deny, where's Journey without Arnel.. I'm a big fan of Journey even before Arnel, but let's be honest Journey is already in its extinction phase that's why they are lookingfor a vocalist.. and thanks to Arnel...

@losinglike3653

Жыл бұрын

@Invencible lol.. nobody argues who the original is, but who you think made Journey alive again..

I’m seeing them tonight in Laughlin NV. It’s a great Venue even Stadium seats have a great view…Hopefully they can work out their crap and us a great concert. Last year REO was there. The Kevin just turned 72 and was amazing.💕🐺

@stevenraymondperry

Жыл бұрын

Hello shewolf, how're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

I wish the old singer of journey would come back they. Miss him that’s why they are fighting so much. Follow your heart and get him back. .

Arnel doesn't deserve this! He is such a great singer and a wonderful guy.

Neal and the rest of the band must remember where were they before Arnel Pineda joined in.. Arnel breathed fresh air to the band and introduced to Asia and younger generations..

@sunnymaus6569

Жыл бұрын

I totaly agree

@johngalt2931

Жыл бұрын

They should remember where they were before Steve Perry also. Seems like a pattern!

Greg Rolie was the original lead singer of Journey, not just a keyboardist.

I think it’s great if Greg Rollie can join the band. He and Arnel will sound awesome singing “Just the Same Way”. Rollie had a big vocals role before Steve Perry joined, and is very accomplished vocalist. No one has more trust and appreciation for the true legacy of Journey than Arnel. If you doubt that, go watch his interactions with Steve Perry at the Hall of Fame introduction. Neal Schon needs to chill out. What happened with Steve Smith and Ross Valory was not good at all. Why these guys can’t seem to appreciate each other is sad. All these old dudes need to make peace before it’s too late.

@ivanandruth3855

Жыл бұрын

Love to hear Rolie and Arnel sing the entire Infinity album. For that matter, I’d love to hear Rolie sing Spaceman.

Arnel Pineda is fed up and wanting to leave Journey, where have I seen this before??.... Steve Perry did the same thing years ago. Arnel Pineda is a talented an awesome singer in his own right and I am sure there are many bands who would love to have him as a front man! To the rest of the band mates in Journey, why is history repeating itself? Arnel do not stay in such toxic environment, get out and do what you want to do! You could even start your own band. Prayers and positive thoughts to you Arnel!

@bradcrosier1332

Жыл бұрын

Arnel and Cain should dump Schon and re-unite with Ross Valory and Steve Smith as "Sojourn." I'd definitely pay to see that cover band, and guitarists are a dime a dozen - although Schon is great, he can easily be replaced in a cover band setting

@joannmartinez8295

Жыл бұрын

@@bradcrosier1332 why should they all be in the so-called cover band setting why not just form a new band with another name? There are a lot of great guitarist out there, I'm sure one could be found.

@bradcrosier1332

Жыл бұрын

@@joannmartinez8295 - They certainly could I agree. I was merely pointing that option out as being every bit as valid as continuing in the status quo - moving to another cover band with more of the classic lineup than is in the band now!

Arnel has stayed the longest among Journey's vocalist. I believe the other member of journey shld control his wife from posting issues that can ruin the other members, even if it's not Arnel. They shld have had learned their lessons in the past years. Arnel Pineda is known to be a kind humble soul. Even Chicago likes him and some other good bands. If not for Arnel, Journey wouldn't have been able to rescucitate their careers a long a time ago. Arnel is the one singing the songs infront of the audience. He is the face of the band and Neil's wife shld be reminded where they get their money from.

I really dig all you do here at Rock Feed. Thanks for the updates and insight.

Hate never helps anyone. So glad I saw u in the 80's when u were having fun. Don't ever let an outsider dictate ur past or future.

Head trips. All bands go through this and sometime becomes a power trip. Good luck. Dam good Band. The very best this world has to offer.

Soto sitting there being like "You do you Arnel, to hell with them... CALL ME NEAL!!!"