Journey hires a new vocalist

[Bryant]

I copied this link from the Progpowerusa board. It seems as though Jeff Scott Soto and Journey parted ways. Didn't know JSS was in Journey in the first place, but it seems as though Schon hired a Filipino bar band singer for the job. I must admit though... this guy is pretty darned good. Not only does he hit the high clean stuff like classic Journey to near perfection, but he even did a good job (though not as good) on the raspy, gritty vocals of Brian Adams. I would pay to hear this guy sing for Journey.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/355133-journey-announce-new-singer.html

Bryant

 

[Platinum Maze]

I watched a few videos of the guy last week, and he is really good. I'd see them too.

 

[Bryant]

He does sound really good and I think having the exotic look (being a Filipino) might actually give him more appeal as well. I hope he does well.


Bryant

I watched a few videos of the guy last week, and he is really good. I'd see them too.

 

[poundingmetal74]

Wow, what a voice! He sounded incredible on the Stryper cover and Don't Stop Believing.

 

[sixxswine]

Melodicrock.com posted news that they had hired this guy a couple of months ago, it became official just a week or so ago. I was really looking forward to seeing what they could do with Jeff Scott Soto as he had already worked with Neal in Soul Sirkus... They'd have to come up with some dynamic original stuff otherwise I'd have to pass...Honestly there thousands of cover bands performing these songs or tribute bands out there as well, if you're pressing forward let's hear some solid original material that matches the classic stuff...

 

[Psychonaut]

I just checked out the vids. He has a great voice.

 

[sixxswine]

I just checked out the vids. He has a great voice.

Without a doubt, I hope for that guy's sake his talent is used to make one hell of a new album unlike what they did with Steve Agueri Arrival and Generations each had two good songs a piece...

 

[RockMyMonkey]

I think JSS could have done a way better job then this new guy. He has a powerful voice, but the way he accents some parts annoys me.

However, if he does a great job on the new material that is where it will count the most.

 

[ElectricWiz]

whoever they get will never beat this; one of my single favorite vocal performances ever. The version on Escape is brilliant, and this live version comes pretty damned close.

 

[mdmatt4ever]

Melodicrock.com posted news that they had hired this guy a couple of months ago, it became official just a week or so ago. I was really looking forward to seeing what they could do with Jeff Scott Soto as he had already worked with Neal in Soul Sirkus... They'd have to come up with some dynamic original stuff otherwise I'd have to pass...Honestly there thousands of cover bands performing these songs or tribute bands out there as well, if you're pressing forward let's hear some solid original material that matches the classic stuff...

exactly. i'd rather JSS still be there. i did like the album arrival but thought generations was pretty bad. the best song journey has done after perry left was the song on the armageddon soundtrack

 

[Pabla]

there go my hopes of Steve Perry coming back....
I hate rumours! They crush my heart :Smug:

 

[sixxswine]

there go my hopes of Steve Perry coming back....
I hate rumours! They crush my heart :Smug:

He's not coming back. He doesn't want to tour, his voice can't handle it anymore. I'll give Journey credit for touring steadily for the last 10 years sometimes without a record to support.