"Where's "Waldo""?
Jun 12, 2007 11:52:11 GMT -5
Post by arden on Jun 12, 2007 11:52:11 GMT -5
*Disclaimer* This is sheer speculation, but I couldn't resist.
Well, this is no longer speculation.
June 12, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
JOURNEY ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF JEFF SCOTT SOTO
June 12, 2007 -- Journey has parted ways with their recently named lead singer Jeff Scott Soto. Jeff’s first appearance with Journey was July 7, 2006 in Bristow, VA. He had been filling in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the tour shortly after it began on June 23 due to illness. Jeff’s last performance was May 12, 2007 in Leesburg, VA.
According to guitarist Neal Schon, “We appreciate all of Jeff’s hard work and we can’t thank him enough for stepping in when Steve Augeri got sick last year. He did a tremendous job for us and we wish him the best. We’ve just decided to go our separate ways, no pun intended. We’re plotting our next move now."
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain continues, “We were lucky to have a friend who was already a Journey fan step in on a moment’s notice during the Def Leppard tour to help us out. Jeff was always the consummate professional and we hope that he remains a friend of the band in the future. We just felt it was time to go in a different direction.”
Journey--Neal Schon (guitar), Ross Valory (bass), Jonathan Cain (keyboards) and Deen Castronovo (drums)—is taking the rest of 2007 off to spend time with their families, write new songs and map out plans for 2008.
The announcement of a Crock Concert has brought to the surface a lot of questions about what may or may not be going on in Journeyland.
forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=25829&sid=127de57a26f7c976ae8ce4a8370f85de
The only artist listed with no band affiliation was Jeff Scott Soto. JSS...who normally interacts a lot with fans at BT and at the Crock has been silent for the last few weeks. He is touring
with his band, but he always managed to stay in touch before.
There is no date set for a new Journey CD although word from the infamous interviews was that they were writing and planning one. The excitement has completely died down.
Cain seemed to be the one with the most worry about JSS in the beginning. IMO, he is also the one with the most to lose with regard to status if JSS becomes the main writer with Neal
as seemed to be happening. JSS was getting all the attention in "Neal's band".
So...should JSS expect a phone call from Jon Cain???
*Oh, and now, BT has been slammed shut for "server upgrades".
Well, this is no longer speculation.
June 12, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
JOURNEY ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF JEFF SCOTT SOTO
June 12, 2007 -- Journey has parted ways with their recently named lead singer Jeff Scott Soto. Jeff’s first appearance with Journey was July 7, 2006 in Bristow, VA. He had been filling in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the tour shortly after it began on June 23 due to illness. Jeff’s last performance was May 12, 2007 in Leesburg, VA.
According to guitarist Neal Schon, “We appreciate all of Jeff’s hard work and we can’t thank him enough for stepping in when Steve Augeri got sick last year. He did a tremendous job for us and we wish him the best. We’ve just decided to go our separate ways, no pun intended. We’re plotting our next move now."
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain continues, “We were lucky to have a friend who was already a Journey fan step in on a moment’s notice during the Def Leppard tour to help us out. Jeff was always the consummate professional and we hope that he remains a friend of the band in the future. We just felt it was time to go in a different direction.”
Journey--Neal Schon (guitar), Ross Valory (bass), Jonathan Cain (keyboards) and Deen Castronovo (drums)—is taking the rest of 2007 off to spend time with their families, write new songs and map out plans for 2008.
The announcement of a Crock Concert has brought to the surface a lot of questions about what may or may not be going on in Journeyland.
forums.melodicrock.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=25829&sid=127de57a26f7c976ae8ce4a8370f85de
The only artist listed with no band affiliation was Jeff Scott Soto. JSS...who normally interacts a lot with fans at BT and at the Crock has been silent for the last few weeks. He is touring
with his band, but he always managed to stay in touch before.
There is no date set for a new Journey CD although word from the infamous interviews was that they were writing and planning one. The excitement has completely died down.
Cain seemed to be the one with the most worry about JSS in the beginning. IMO, he is also the one with the most to lose with regard to status if JSS becomes the main writer with Neal
as seemed to be happening. JSS was getting all the attention in "Neal's band".
So...should JSS expect a phone call from Jon Cain???
*Oh, and now, BT has been slammed shut for "server upgrades".
