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Those who can't decide:
ValorStorm
11 March, 2003
"I can't make up my mind, but so what? The debate is superfluous. Both vocalists cite Sam Cooke as their primary inspiration. In fact, Steve Perry IS Sam Cooke--an octave higher. So although Perry's voice is spectacular, it isn't his own trademark. Cooke died in 1964, Perry picked up the torch and carried it till 1998, and then he passed it to a very worthy and able Augeri by default. And I'm sorry, a hundred years from now "We Will Meet Again" will be recognized as Journey's greatest song of all time, thanks in large part to Dean Castronovo. SO THERE! "Nyaaa-nyaaa-nya-nyaaa-nyaaa.""
Resnag
21 February 2003
"Didn't know there was more than one. I always thought it was only S Perry, so that would have to be my vote. I have a bet going with a co-worker who thinks there was someone before him, but I have yet to find out."
MannyBaca
24 December, 2002
"All Three of them. Each one has his own special quality that added to the band. I grew up with Perry & Rolie and now I enjoy adulthood with Augeri. Thanks to all three of you for giving your talent to us fans."
laugeri
09 November, 2002
"I have been a Journey fan since 1980. I was saddened by the departure of Steve Perry. Having lost my mother to cancer in 1999, I felt bad for him at the loss of his mother. In 1999 I saw Journey with Steve Augeri. I admire his range, style and energy. He wraps his voice around the words and meaning of the lyrics and projects them to the audience. I love how his reaches out to the fans at the live shows. He takes careful care of his voice and tries to do his best. He gave the band new energy and new life. That's why he has my heart."
Kat Haggerty
21 October, 2002
"Steve Perry has always been my favorite ever since he lead singer in Journey but,my first concert of Journey had me mesmerized by Steve Augeri's talents.He drove the crowd crazy as well as my husband and I.He also is as great as Steve Perry!~I would have to say the both are as good as the other!Although Steve Perry will also be special to me."
Anonymous
07 April, 2002
"They're all great, for different reasons. I honestly can't say who I prefer, although I'd have to say Steve Perry is the greatest pure vocalist of all-time. He has it all. Steve Augeri is a great vocalist also and covers all of the Classic material better than anyone except Perry. Where I think he's stronger than Perry is on the Rockers. As for Gregg Rolie, his voice is pure Classic Journey."
dominickdvd64
28 February, 2002
"All 3 are my favorite Gregg Rolie was great for the early material then he was great with the duets with Perry then Perry was great and has the most distinct voice in rock music. Steve Augeri has a great voice for Journey."
Anthony Martinelli
02 January, 2002
"I have every CD ever released by Journey, and I am undecided as to who I prefer. I do not like the fact that Steve Perry left the band and then came back and then expected them to wait again. Neal and Jon did the right thing and Steve Augeri is a marvelous singer. Not quite Perry, but no one ever asked for another Perry, we only asked for more JOURNEY and we got another album and a DVD on the way. So I am undecided."
WCCPASTOR
17 July, 2001
"Steve Perry/Steve Augeri-Both excellent."
Those who prefer Steve Augeri:
Siobhan
15 September, 2003
"I really like Steve Augeri. His energy is awesome and he connects with the audience in a way that Steve Perry never did. There was always something aloof and distant about Steve Perry. Steve Augeri is with us, the audience, all the way. I love the way he moves on stage and his unbelievable ability to dance and jump and keep on going even at the end of a 2 1/2 hour show."
Yoopr
31 March, 2003
"Steve Augeri-besides having a great voice, he had to contend with following Steve Perry as lead, and that was a no-win situation which he has done a great job with."
Drum1949
06 March, 2003
"I don't really think this is debatable any longer. Steve Augeri is the voice of Journey. In order for a band to live they must make music. This is something that isn't possible with Steve Perry. Let's face it, Perry has one of the best voices in music today. However, what good is it when you don't want to be part of the band that made you the star you are? You have to understand that what helped Steve Perry become a star was the music he was singing.Jonathan writes great songs for great singers, he still does. Steve Augeri also has one of the best voices around and is more blues which fits Neal's style more the Perry. Steve A stepped into a no-win situation and I believe did it gracefully. People unfairly compared him to Perry because he was singing songs that Perry sang, but listen to Arrival and Red 13. In these two great pieces of music you hear how good Steve A's voice is. Also listen to Steve A on tall stories, he voice shines. Remember that Journey gave Perry every chance to continue which he turned down, for whatever reason he used. The statement he made on BTM proved this. Journey lives today because of the voice of Steve Augeri and let's not forget Deen. Neal, Ross, and Jonathan hand-picked these two to LET The Journey Continue. These are three of the best musicians at their craft so who are we to question them? So in closing I would say to all true Journey fans: Let's move forward and not back, and let's enjoy the music of Journey."
Tyler
25 February, 2003
"In forty-eight years of listening to every genre of music, I am and forever will be dedicated to rock. Over the years I have always heard 'imitation is the sincerest form of flatery.' I personally subscribe to the opinion and belief that nothing can rival 'the original.' Unmistakably, Steve Augeri has risen above that. His talent is not only a tribute to 'Perry,' he 'stands alone' as a force that will forever and always be a major influence in rock--past, present, and future. Journey fans should recognize that while Augeri is not Perry, he is extremely dedicated to his craft and it shows in his vocal talents. For that, he has earned my respect and dedication to follow that journey."
RuidoBlanco
February 24, 2003
"Tough question! Obviously, Perry's legacy is undeniable, but I honestly think that, besides being a great singer (and replacement), Augeri is slowly moving to his own voice. And most important, Augeri is definitely not a blown up ego freak asshole, like Perry proved to be on the BTM special. Will I support a full Journey reunion? No, if it means that Augeri would lose his place in Journey. Cheers!"
Anonymous
01 February, 2003
"Steve Augeri. He brings in a new youthful-engery. Great voice. Yes he does sound like Steve Perry but you can tell the difference. Brings a new soulful sound to the group."
alwaysmoodyjrnys
January 31, 2003
"Definitely Steve Augeri! Steve has an absolutely incredible voice and stage presence. He has incredible eye contact with the fans and gets along well with his bandmates. His style is very unique. He's also drop dead georgeous!"
R.West
09 January, 2003
"Steve Augeri...now. Well, I wasn't going to pick, but I guess I really need to do this. Steve Perry had the best voice 'at one time,' but it has really gone downhill, I guess due to age. One thing he didn't do was be with the fans. Millions of people adored him, and he was always to himself, almost unappreciative. Steve Augeri, on the other hand, almost acts like he OWES the fans some attention, and he loves to do it. He was given an opportunity and is very appreciative of it, plus these days he can outsing Perry in a heartbeat. I really hate that Perry has disappeared again, but he is a very private person and singing probably is the last thing on his mind these days."
bnthrfrgttht
09 October, 2002
"Steve Augeri, by far, personifies the sound of Journey. Not only does he have the best voice, but he is a member of the BAND, and not out for himself. Did I mention he's also a hell of a guy? Down-to-Earth, and appreciative of his fans! What else could one want in a lead singer? Way to go Steve (A.)!"
Anonymous
05 August, 2002
"Steve Augeri."
Anonymous
08 June, 2002
"Steve Augeri is my favorite Journey singer. I think that he sings with a lot of passion, feeling and emotion. He projects the meaning and message of the song. He is very humble and understands the history and the importance of the fans. He makes the effort to bring them into the Journey experience. It certainly does not hurt that he is very good looking and very sexy."
rknrlmom
04 June, 2002
"Steve Augeri is my favorite. He won me over June 98, when I heard him rehearsing hours before the Marin show. It was then that I knew Journey would be able to continue with Augeri as the lead singer. That day was also the first time I met him and he was a genuine, sincere, humble person. That's not the only reason he's my favorite lead singer, he also does an awesome job singing the old songs as well as the new Arrival songs. I think the band did an excellent job when they chose Steve Augeri."
JRNY02
24 April, 2002
"Without hesitation, my favorite is Steve Augeri. Wait !! Before you Perryheads slam this, just listen up, and open up, please! Steve Perry was fabulous in his own right, and the band's success in the 80s was largely due to the fact of his marvelous voice, which NO ONE can question, period. I was so skeptical at first, to go and see the "new" Journey, but was oh-so-happy that I did, and with good reason. For as much as Perry brought to the table, Augeri brings more. No way, you say? I say WAY! Steve Perry almost never associated with his fans, the way Steve Augeri does. His stage persona was calculated, and even cool at times. Steve Perry got to the point where he didn't even travel with his bandmates, widening the rift between them. Also, Mr. Perry did not do the post-show meet-and-greets that Mr. Augeri has become so known for. Mr. Augeri stepped into the most difficult of roles, and shoes, to fill, and has handled himself with aplomb. He is much more accessable, and personable with the fans. In the 25 years that I've supported this marvelous band, I never saw Mr. Perry shake a fans hand in the front row, let alone sign an autograph for a fan during a blistering Neal Schon solo. At the show last summer, at the Tweeter Center, in Mansfield, Massachusetts, Steve Augeri noticed a young child close to the stage crying, due to the volume. He motioned stage right, for a roadie to get him a pair of earplugs for the child, and he handed them to the child's dad, to the approving roar of the crowd. I'm sorry people, facts are facts, and Steve Augeri brings more intangibles to this band, than Steve Perry ever did. Did we the fans ever expect him to have Mr. Perry's range, HELL NO, and that would have been most unfair to begin with. Steve Perry WAS a wonderful front-man for this band for many, many years. No one can deny that, and we all miss him to an extent, though the B.T.M. show cast a mighty large shadow over this author's opinion, which just goes back to the intangibles I mentioned before. Augeri, simply put, brings a more real-life persona to this band, like it or not. Time will eventually tell us all where this band is headed in the future, as record sales and gate receipts will dictate, to a large extent, the path they take. I must say, it is most unfortunate that it all comes down to money, (what doesn't?) that will dictate our heroes' future. Anyone disagreeing with that only needs to re-read the John Kalodner interview. It is MY hope that this JOURNEY continues with Steve Augeri as it's frontman. He has added so much class, integrity, feeling, and grace to this wonderful band. God Bless you, Steve Augeri!"
MELISSA A. MAYHEW
10 April, 2002
"STEVE AUGERI BY FAR.....WHY???? JUST THE WAY HE MOVES AND LOOKS!!!!"
Bonnie
10 April, 2002
"STEVE AUGERI I love the old stuff with Steve P., have listened to Trial By Fire 3 times today; but, Steve Augeri has the role of lead vocals with Journey today and I just like his voice, stage presence, personality and red leather pants best!"
Jeremy
05 February, 2002
"Steve Augeri. I won't argue with you if you prefer Steve Perry. I just don't understand why some of you are so mean to Steve Augeri. One person said 'Sorry Steve A., you're no Steve Perry.' Don't you have any manners? That was just RUDE! Can Steve Augeri help it if [you're] just so hung up on your IDEA of Steve Perry being the perfect man or whatever it is you think about him. Yes, he has talent that few others on the planet could ever hope of attaining. Yes, he DOES have a voice sent from God. But folks, Journey [is] alive and well and sounding AMAZING with Steve Augeri. It's unfortunate that Steve Perry and the band parted ways, but I'm glad that we have the chance to experience the new Journey with Deen and Steve A. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't be sorry!"
Heidi
14 November, 2001
"Steve Augeri is my favorite lead singer because of his versatility, positive attitude and the fact that he works hard daily to keep his voice at optimum level. It took courage to step in where Steve Perry used to be and Steve Augeri has proven to be everything we could want him to be and more."
Brian
05 September, 2001
"In 1981 Steve Perry. In 2001 Steve Augeri. Augeri cannot hit all the notes that Perry once did, but neither can anyone else. Perry wouldn't be able to hit all the notes on Arrival these days. So unless you have a time-machine, and possibly an attitude-changer, I'll take Augeri and continue on this Journey."
Kay Moore, Enterprise, Mississippi
26 April, 2001
"I have been watching and recorded Journey (on Direct TV this weekend) performing from their concert at Las Vegas, NV. Steve Augeri is WONDERFUL! I have Journey's CD with Steve Perry and it is great, but I am going to buy Arrival this week and so I can have Steve Augeri sing especially to me every night (when I am in the tanning bed and when I go to the beach this summer with my family). Steve Augeri and Journey will be right along with us (more with me!) He is one fine specimen of a man God created and has that sexy voice that turns a woman on! He can sing to me 24 hours a day and I will never get tired of hearing him and the rest of the band and gazing into his beautiful brown eyes! This gorgeous man has my number one vote. Yes!!!!"
Augerifan
05 December, 2000
"As my screen name suggests, my vote is for STEVE AUGERI!!!! He is awesome, he gives life to every song. The inflections in his voice, the pitch...everything is just perfect!"
Kconverse
14 November, 2000
"He brings a fresh sound to Journey. He is a great entertainer that does not over power the remaining band."
Those who prefer Steve Perry:
Anonymous
27 October, 2003
"Steve Perry."
niteowlys
24 October, 2003
"I would have to say Steve Perry, the reason I say this is he had the voice. From the time Steve Perry joined Journey I was captured by the awesome music and the voice. Steve Perry is legendary with that voice. The combination of Steve Perry and the band members made the music, they were good together. I am not downing the new singer, but he can't hold the voice like Steve Perry did."
ML
03 July, 2003
"Journey didn't have much going till Steve Perry.Herbie was right on that call. Then they got huge.So now they are back to what wasn't working in their beginning.TOO MUCH ROCK.People want a mixture of rock and ballads.Amount & quality of the writing is way off,also. ML"
Swishwise
26 August, 2003
"There is no lead singer debate. Steve Perry is one of the greatest rock-and-roll voices -- with range and depth -- of all time. Steve Augeri has a wonderful voice and he's doing his best to pay homage to the guy who turned Journey in a pop-culture phenomenon. It's too bad Steve Perry and the band could not find a way to work it out so he could come back, because Journey was ready to set a new course, I really believe that. On the flip side, Higher Place is a great song off the Arrival album -- and no one will give that song credit because it's not from the 1980s."
Rich T
26 August, 2003
"Steve Perry! He is what Frank Sinatra was to the Tommy Dorsey band and even more so because of his song writing ability. His timbre, phrasing and resonance not to mention his soul is what sets him far ahead of anybody else that has or will call themselves Journey's lead singer!!"
ANON-Y-MOUS
20 August, 2003
"Steve Perry I could easily find a way to vote either of the 3 ways but as we all Americans agree on seniority and experience, Steve Perry is to Journey what Freddy Mercury is to Queen, Steven Tyler to Aerosmith, Vince Neil to Motley Crue, and the list goes on. As a kid I watched my mom freak over Steve Perry, it wasn't about the band. The music just made him sound even better, not that he needed it. When he released 'Oh Sherry' there was the majority of all Journey Fans galking at the video. Hearing him sing alone on the beginning proved he sounds just as well without the band. Years later, my wife, who is 6 years younger than I even admits that it is Steve's voice who made her a fan. We just caught the Journey,REO, & STYX concert at Riverbend front and center. I finally got to see what Augeri was all about. Here's my no bull opinion. He does good, but didn't do well on the ballads. He also has a sissy personality. I was amused that he looks and acts just like a guy I knew locally several years ago. Everyone made fun of him because of his fake personality. Hmm, go figure. A man with no stripes can't mesh well with a band with many stripes. Steve Perry way back then could compare with Streisand, since they shared the same teacher, and thanks to Judy Davis he earned his 'legendary' status. Augeri is nothing more than a duplicate to help the continuance of Journey so we can do like the old days and go see them in concert to hear the hits and since we have all listened to 'Journey's Greatest Hits' tape over a thousand times in our car over the years we can pretend we're hearing the original Steve. Case dismissed. Bye."
Anonymous
02 August, 2003
"Steve Perry has the soul and the kind of vocal instincts that are very natural, easy. He was not just another singer for Journey. He was a creator, and vocal stylist. The songs he helped create, his uniquely strong voice with all it's inflections, and the command he brought to the stage are things today's Journey will not replace with just another body. No voice or talent seem to measure up to his, and the chemistry of Neal, Jon and Perry cannot be duplicated by just another singer. His shadow looms very large indeed."
Afrustr8ed1
27 July, 2003
"Steve Perry, I grew up in the late 70's and 80's with Journey,I have always loved them then and now. No one else can compare to the original sound of Perry."
bambang Indonesia
21 July, 2003
"Steve Perry, absolutely. There is no doubt about it. His range is high. His power is full. His writing skill is heart-felt."
Amy
12 July, 2003
"My favorite lead singer for Journey is still Steve Perry...maybe because I'm not much on change, especially for my favorite group. Perry's voice touched me in so many ways at the right time in my life...guess I'm just a little sentimental!"
Anonymous
10 July, 2003
"Steve Perry still RULES! Although if Journey needs to continue without Steve Perry then Steve Augeri is a good replacement."
Darrell
09 July, 2003
"I've been a big Journey fan for almost a year. I'm a high school sophomore, so obviously I've never seen Steve Perry in concert. I went to a Journey concert with Steve Augeri recently on their tour with Styx and REO. I really like Steve A, because if it weren't for him there would be no more Journey today. But, although I've never actually seen him live, Steve Perry will be my all-time favorite singer and idol. Steve A. can sing great, and I'm sure there are so few who can sing like him, but Steve Perry is just irreplacable, IMHO. Steve Perry's voice is unique, and no one can sing like him, not even Steve A. So although I like both singers, Steve Perry is my favorite of the two. My dad is a big Steve Augeri fan. And I'm a loyal Steve Perry fan. lol."
Anonymous
30 June, 2003
"Steve Perry is and will always be the best lead singer for Journey. He WAS Journey-you hear the voice and it equates to Journey. Guitarists, drummers, and pianists can come and go-but a lead singer makes or breaks the band. Steve Perry made the band."
Anonymous
25 June, 2003
"Steve Perry. More energetic performer. Sings on-key live! More emotional singer/performer. Better musician/songwriter. Good producer. Can improvise when he knows he can't hit a certain note at the time. Incorporates different styles in music. Can sing any style of music. Has and always will influence more people."
r 1
19 June, 2003
"My Favorite Lead singer is still steve perry He will always be the soul of the band in my eyes this in no way means That I do Not Like Steve A because I think He is Great But Steve Perry is the voice but I think Steve A is the Futue and has a better Personality"
Anonymous
19 June, 2003
"Steve Perry. He has the best voice ever."
Anonymous
19 June, 2003
"Everyone knows that the true voice behind Journey is Steve Perry. It's sad that he doesn't use that voice any longer."
Terry Delia
09 June, 2003
"My favorite singer for Journey is, without a doubt, Steve Perry... His song lyrics and awe-inspiring vocal range have captured so many of our hearts and probably has the most recognizable voice in music history today! I believe he made Journey what it is today and find it difficult to 'fully' appreciate them without him. When Steve and Neal perform together it's magic, and when Steve and Jonathan write together, its magic... He is an incredibly talented musician and... a true artist. He is truly missed, and to see him perform again would be a warm welcome. Until then, I'm faithfully yours."
jexman
04 June, 2003
"My favorite lead vocalist for Journey is Steve Perry. All of the other singers have their own special things that they bring to the table and they are o.k. But Steve Perryis the only one that with the style of music they play can blend with the band. When I listen to the other lead singers the band doesn't seem to blend together. Steve Perry was the best thing that ever happened to the band. Perry is the most skilled writer, singer, and performer out of the lead singers as well."
Anonymous
30 May, 2003
"Steve Perry....nuff said."
journeyfandan
16 May, 2003
"I stated earlier that Augeri was riding on Perry's coattails. I was never so wrong. I have to admitt that now that I have seen Journey with Augeri and I spoke to him for about 15 minutes, he is a really wonderful guy and cares for the fans. Perry will alway have a special place in my heart, but Augeri blew me away last night (Fresno,Ca concert) Augeri does not have Perry range,but who really does. He is trying to help Neal,Jon and Ross keep the Journey dream alive. I was a really big PERRYHEAD, but Augeri proved to me that Perry is not Journey. I will always think that Perry was the greatest singer in the world, but he gave up one Journey and let all the fans down. Steve A. is really happy that he has been given a chance to be part of the greatest rock band of all time and he is alway humbled to the fact that he is alway standing in Perry's shadow. I tried to keep a open mind about Augeri and I hope you do too. Go see Journey with Steve A. You will not be disappointed. Journey is still Journey. Perry or Augeri the wheel in the sky will keep turning. I have to say I like them both and I will stop hoping that Perry will come back to Journey,but I do hope he will release some new solo music soon. Journey is just alright with Augeri."
lynda
24 April, 2003
"Steve Perry is the man! Cool, hot, talented etc...need I say more? Let me add this, he seems like a guy with a lot of soul and just as much heart. He'll always be a shiny star in his fans eyes, always!"
jon bovi
10 April, 2003
"steve perry is my favorite lead singer. it's not that the new singer is not 'good enough.' it's just not like the original. so it ain't the original! it's like sammy hagar with van halen."
Buck Woodward
04 April, 2003
"My favorite Journey lead singer is Steve Perry. Steve Augeri may be able to hit all the notes, but Perry is the voice that many Journey fans grew up with. There is nothing wrong with carrying on, but if I had to pick a 'dream concert' lineup, I would want Journey with Perry."
jmt321@aol.com
03 April, 2003
"Steve Perry, of course. Not only is he THE VOICE, he helped to compose the songs which made us fall in love with this band to begin with! If they really wanted to please their fans, they would bring Perry back for this summer's concerts with REO & Styx."
wanna-B Steve-P
24 March, 2003
"for the obvious reasons, the ONLY singer for Journey IS Steve Perry. If I want to hear a sound-a-like, I'll turn on my own band's music. I do Steve P better than the guy they got now. Journey wants us to pay full price tickets for a band that has a sound-a-like. Give me a break. Go Steve."
Anonymous
23 March, 2003
"My favorite lead for Journey is and always will be Steve Perry. I have heard S.A. on the new Journey records, even went to one concert with him in the lead singer role. I never will go to another. He doesn't even come close to Steve Perry's talent. In my opinion, and I am entitled to it, he is not a strong singer, and I have serious doubts about his song writing ability. I do not like the direction the band has taken with the music and don't agree with accounts that Arrival is as good as the Escape album. It doesn't even come close. Anything with Steve Perry is 100% better than the new line-up. When they brought in Jonathan Cain, even though I missed Gregg terribly, Jon was a great addition. Steve A. is a weak singer, a wannabe. He never will be. This is my opinion and I don't mean to offend anyone. I apologize if I have."
Barbara
06 March, 2003
"Steve Perry is definately one of the best rock vocalists the world has even seen. His voice is soothing and comes from the heart. I always feel as if he is singing to me. (How great would that be!) I have been listening to him since 1979 but never got to see him in concert. It seems all you fans who write in seem to prefer SP's voice but perhaps feel that SA is trying harder to participate with his fans. Probably so, he does not seem to need the privacy SP did, which does not make SP bad, just a loner. No one will ever replace Steve Perry, I don't even want anyone to, but I am grateful Augeri is trying to make us all happy and give him all the credit in the world. Would love to see them together on stage, what a concert that would be. One could croon and one could rock and they both look great. Well, I can dream, can't I? My love to Steve Perry and good luck to Steve Augeri."
Dakota
06 March, 2003
"Steve Perry An amazing performer. His voice knocks me flat every time. What a gift!"
TanyaT
05 March, 2003
"Steve Perry is and always will be my favorite Journey lead singer because he sang from his heart. It wasn't 'til Perry that journey became the biggest they ever were and in my eyes ever will be. STEVE PERRY IS THE MAN!"
Anonymous
02 March, 2003
"Steve Perry is the real thing, one in a million. You can't imitate that. Just count the posts."
sherry california
18 February, 2003
"Steve Perry, simply because he is the voice! He has lots of heart and soul in his voice, that's what I like most of Perry and I think he is doing great job with that!"
JOURNEYFANDAN
11 February, 2003
"I would like to weigh in on this debate. Perry or Augeri? I would have to give it to Perry. He helped make Journey what it was in the 70s ,80s, and 90s--and even today. Augeri is just riding on the coattails of Perry's tux. Really! I'm not an Augeri basher. If Perry would have lived up to his role as the leader of Journey and not wimped out, Augeri would still be at the Gap. Perry will always be Journey and sadly Augeri won't. No matter how hard he tries. When you hear a Journey song on the radio, whose voice do you hear? Perry, that's who. I'm not trying to take anything away from Augeri, but even Hugo is a better singer than him. I will give Augeri a lot of credit though, He has stepped into some really big shoes left by Perry. Most singers would never would have thought twice about taking over for Perry. How would you compair yourself to him (Perry)? I think it is great that Neal, Ross and Jon have tried to move on, but it does not matter who they put up there to sing--they will always be in Perry's long shadow and will never be Journey. What Perry and Schon need to do is make up and start making real Journey music again. Because everything else sounds like a rip off of other Journey albums. I like Arrival and Red 13, but something is still missing. I know! Perry at the helm. The only reason fans go to a Journey concert is just to hear Neal, Jon and Ross get it on. Now I know what most of you must think that I'm pro-Perry. Well, how could you not be? He is the reason why you are still Journey fans. It was his voice that made you fall in love with the band anyway. When Perry and Schon get together it is magic. I don't feel that magic with Augeri. Steve Augeri is a fine singer, but not for Journey. He just doesn't have the range of Perry and we all know that most of Perry's vocals are higher than most of us can scream. We all try to sing like Perry, but really can anyone do it? No! You see what I'm saying? Remember when you first saw a Journey concert and Perry came out, you thought you might pass out when he started to sing. I have Journey with Augeri and I did not have that feeling come over me. I kinda felt like I was watching a Journey knock-off. A tribute band like Evolution. Not the real Journey and that made me feel sad for myself and other Journey fans who paid good money to hear a knock-off of themselves. If they want the magic back and a Grammy they need Perry back. If you agree or disagree you can e-mail me. Thanks for your time and reading this."
Anonymous
01 February, 2003
"Steve Perry, he's the best in the world."
jrny#1
26 January, 2003
"Steve Perry w/out question. Nothing against Steve Augeri but Steve Perry brought that Journey sound to the band for to many years. Even Steve Augeri looks as himself as a follower of one of the greatest singers in rock. Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry need to put all that petty crap aside and get on with what the fans really want, Steve Perry back in the band. Journey will never have the following they once had nor will they ever have another top 10 hit w/out Steve Perry."
eric1731
12 January, 2003
"Steve Perry - Hands down. Gregg Rolie is excluded either. they sang during the the same timeframe. Augeri I'm sure is a very capable singer, but, his role in Journey is to emulate Mr. Perry. A copy can never be as good as the original."
Anonymous
21 December, 2002
"Only Steve Perry will do."
Anonymous
19 December, 2002
"In my opinion both Gregg Rolie and Steve Perry were great for Journey. Steve Augeri although he has a great voice just hasn't done anything to make me want to listen to the new line up. I just hope Steve Perry, and the rest of Journey can get over whatever their issues are, give us fans one last great reunion concert."
Steve
27 November, 2002
"None of these people can sing like Steve Perry. They cannot harmonize like Perry. The writing quality has gone away also. The record sales offer facts, not an opinion."
Squirt1
18 November, 2002
"Steve Perry-Just sings more powerfully & with more range & he brought those songs from the heart."
Charlie
03 November, 2002
"I saw Steve Augeri of the "new" Journey in concert recently. I also have the live DVD with him fronting the band. Steve A. has a great high musical range and plenty of power with sustain. However, hearing him do the songs that Steve Perry made famous and co-wrote left me flat. Steve P. has a rounder sound, while Steve A. has more of a point to his voice. There is nothing wrong with either vocal sound, but I really believe that Mr. Perry will be remembered as the real sound of the group. Neal is the heart of the band, while Jonathan is the brains. Ross is the glue and Steve Perry, the soul."
Squirt1
01 November, 2002
"Steve Perry His writing ability--voice range & alility to know what the fans WANTED to hear. The 1000% he gave to every show. It WAS a band unlike any other. This is not to slight other members but it WAS better than now."
kalolaana
12 October, 2002
"No contest--SP hands down. Not only soothing on the eyes, but what a command presence on and off stage. Just saw the "new" Steve play with the band last night in Honolulu and it was fabulous. However, there will never be another SP, I just wish he was out there for us to appreciate again. Maybe some day.... Aloha wherever you are!"
Perrygirl
11 October, 2002
"I have had a crush on Steve Perry since 1978. I think he is talented and Best looking (Sorry) of the band. Steve has been an inspiration to me and hearing him sing brings back lots of fond childhood memories. In closing I think it is great that he is getting to have a "normal" life. He has given so much to us that he deserves something in return."
Anonymous
26 September, 2002
"My favorite Journey lead singer without a doubt was and always will be Steve Perry. His voice is uncomparable then and still today. His voice is the most beautiful and soulful voice and present and past singers don't come close despite their efforts."
Anonymous
22 September, 2002
"No one even comes close to Steve Perry. Journey just doesn't exist without him, for me."
Rob
05 August, 2002
"Steve Perry because to me he is the voice of Journey. INFINITY AND BEYOND."
Anonymous
17 July, 2002
"Favorite Journey Singer? That's a no-brainer. Steve Perry. Why? Just listen to 'Send Her My Love', 'Faithfully', 'Mother/Father', 'Still She Cries' and 'Happy To Give'. Enough said!!!!"
Girl37072
30 June, 2002
"Steve Perry is the greatest singer there is."
Anonymous
26 June, 2002
"Steve Perry singing "Sweet and Simple" from the Evolution album should pretty much sum it up..."
dandea123@aol.com
26 June, 2002
"Steve Perry, because he is the voice, the looks, and the charm behind Journey. Anyone else is a cheap imitation."
trylbyfire2
08 June, 2002
"Steve Perry is my favorite lead singer, and for me, the only lead singer of Journey. I have accepted that there is a new sherriff in town as far as Augeri is concerned, and I don't doubt his talent....but with that said...I prefer Steve Perry because he sings with more emotion, power, and character than any singer of his range. I believe he contributed more to Journey's music than Schon/Cain would like to give him credit for, though I know it was the collective talents of the three. For me, no other singer gets me excited about music, or stirs the music in my soul, like Steve Perry does. The way he carries his voice over the melodies, and how he and Schon complimented each other's style was amazing. That is something I think Journey's new music has lost....a complimenting of talents. the new music may be harder rocking, but, just because the music is harder, doesn't mean the emotional lift of Journey's past is evident. It just makes me say, 'yeah, okay....so....' It's meaningless shredding by Schon. He may think Perry is replaceable...but, the way they complimented each other is not replaceable by a long shot."
Airwalk Hawaii
27 May, 2002
"As it stands Steve Perry helped start the band on its way and the band maintained its strength through his lead. Though Steves injury did cause concern, I pray he is well today, Steve Augeri has definitly helped continue the sound of Journey. I praise both the singers for being the front men. I enjoy both their vocals and stagemenship. Yet in my heart Perry is the heart beat that started it all and is my choice. God bless all the members and thank you for taking the time to read this."
Lulu
21 May, 2002
"The richness of Perry's voice can not be equalled but Augeri comes close. I may feel differently once I experience Augeri in concert in July. I can't wait! Augeri has a charm which is pleasing to his audience compared to Perry's slight arrogance. Bottom line is I love their music. My favorite song on the Arrival CD is 'Kiss Me Softly'."
Anonymous
20 May, 2002
"My favorite is STEVE PERRY and I don't think I need to say why because that beautiful voice speaks for itself!!!"
Nauticagirl702
15 May, 2002
"Im Nauticagirl702 from sin city vegas! I like Steve Perry because he did orginally did mostly all the songs and sang it too! Especially he was the orginal singer of all my Journey favorites..... STEVE PERRY ROCKS!"
Stacy Leverette
05 May, 2002
"No doubt about it Steve Perry will always be my one and only choice for Journey. I was extreemly disappointed to learn that Perry would not be singing on the Arrival album. After watching Perry talk about his feelings on his being replaced, I refuse to even buy anything else new, from Journey. In my opinion, Steve Perry made Journey what they are and no one will ever match or replace his voice and presence in the band."
squirt 1
25 April, 2002
"Steve Perry--greater strength & range."
Anonymous
24 April, 2002
"Steve Perry--he's a classic! Too many memories with his voice and no one can reach his range."
Troubled_Child13
07 April, 2002
"I choose Steve Perry... His voice, his Charisma, his stage personality, his looks, his heart... and most of all - Steve Perry is not afraid to show that he is human just like the rest of us... He has so much class and dignity... He made Journey what it was and is. If it weren't for Perry, Journey wouldn't be around now... Thanks Steve..."
David Brow
28 February, 2002
"I watched the Journey concert of Las Vegas and I liked Steve Augeri and his performance too. But I thought that he did not reach the high tones of 'Dont Stop Believin', as Steve Perry Them made. But Steve Augeri is a good singer!"
who's crying now?
20 February, 2002
"I definitely believe that Steve Perry is truly the greatest lead vocalist Journey has ever had/could ever have. When I heard that Journey was back, but without SP, my first thought was that it COULDN'T be Journey without Perry. His voice was what launched Journey into the record charts and into our hearts. His range is amazing and the sincerity in his voice could reduce you to tears at times. He could rock and sing ballads both with equal ease. I know that the guys had to replace Perry with someone who had a very similiar range to be able to play the old Journey favorites--Stone In Love, Lights, Wheel In The Sky, etc. What I do think is unfortunate is that they seemed to try to 'clone' Steve. That's almost an outright insult. Steve A is a great singer in his own right, but really can't do the Perry songs justice. The sound is similiar, but give any of us die hard Journey fans a sound test between who's singing Faithfully, and we'll know the difference everytime. I hurt for this band and the pain that so obviously exists between Perry, Neal and the rest. It reminds me of the Dallas Cowboys tiff between Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson, and we all know the Cowboys fate after they lost Johnson. Hope to see Journey fair better than that. And I HAVE to throw this in--from a girls viewpoint, OMG noboby can compare to the way Steve P looked in that leopard print t-shirt he spent the whole (Escape, I think) tour in! He was such a hottie with the looks to back up THE VOICE that he can NEVER be replaced!"
DANNORIFIC
15 February, 2002
"In May of last year, I made some comments about who is the best lead singer for Journey. After listening to to all of my Journey cd's, I've come to a conclusion. Mr. Steve Perry is the greatest of all time. I listened to Arrival and could not get that feeling I get when I listen to any other Journey albums. Perry gives you a feeling like no one else can do. His voice make you want to jump out of your skin and start singing all those great Journey songs. Augeri has some talent, but face it people Perry is the real deal. No matter how hard Augeri, Neal and Jon want to to work it will never be Journey like we all know it was. It almost sounds like a cry for help. The only thing that is keeping Perry from Journey is stupid pride. Perry and Neal need to work out thier problems and get Journey back on top. I think the reason Journey dumped Sony is because they wanted Perry back in the band. Sony knows just like we do that Perrysales Journey. Do you think that if Perry was singing on Arrival that it would have sold more copy's? Might have given them another Grammy nod. The songs on Arrival are good, but Perry would have made them great. If Perry was still the lead singer they would have played to sold out stadiums and arenas. Not at county fairs and other bullshit places. Neal said in the Behind the Music interview that he has bills to pay and needs to work (go on tour). Even he can see that Perry makes [more] money for Journey than Augeri. I wish I could wave a magic wand and put Journey back the way it should be. Perry as the only lead singer for Journey. Dan."
Anonymous
05 February, 2002
"My fav lead singer's definitely Steve P. & always will be. He was the heart & soul of Journey, & put so much emotion & conviction in singing all his songs. I feel a void without him on their new CD, tho' Steve A. does a brilliant job, & I really like him."
Jessica A.
18 January, 2002
"Steve Perry is SO the best lead singer of Journey. He's the voice that made them famous! I grew up with that voice on those songs, and I loved them. Sorry, Steve Augeri. You're just no Steve Perry!"
Anonymous
10 October, 2001
"Let's face it, Mr. Perry earned the nickname 'The Voice' for a reason and Journey will never be the same without him."
JourneyKid
29 August, 2001
"I saw both singers and there really is no comparison. Augeri can't and never will be able to sing the classic Journey tunes like Perry can. Forgettaaaboouut It!!! If you need proof I have a list of videos of Journey with and without Perry and also have Perry's FTLOSM tour in 94'. He sounds great. Email me for my list."
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Anonymous
21 August, 2001
"Hi Iam a 38 year old female who always loved Journey with steve Perry. I never listened to them with any of the other singers because I feel Journey was the total accumulation of all the members talents and Steve Perry's voice. Anything else, for me, won't do."
Anonymous
19 July, 2001
"Steve Perry is the best. Even though Steve Augeri's voice is similar, Perry's voice is better and has a much greater range."
Perryrules
17 July, 2001
"I watched Good Morning America today, and was appalled at the way this new lead singer tried so hard to sound like Perry. There is only one Steve Perry voice and I feel the show this morning more than proved it!! This new guy isnt that bad if he would sing in his own style, and do new songs, but don't repeat the songs that Steve Perry made famous and try to sound like him. He shamed Perry today. He couldn't hit the notes, he was off key terribly and the whole performance, well...it sucked clef notes! Put a new sound to Journey if you are going to put a new singer in."
Toni
07 June, 2001
"Steve Perry is a one and only. My day isn't complete unless I either request and get 'When You Love a Woman' on the radio or have to play a CD of it. It feels better if it's on the radio as then I know that thousands of people are hearing him at the same time. In my opinion, his voice at its best...with him forever."
dancerksm
06 June, 2001
"My favorite lead singer without a doubt is the unstoppable Steve Perry. He has the voice that made Journey famous and the voice that made the fans fall in love with the ballads as well as the rockers. The man can sing....at age 29 or 52, the man could and can sing! For me the voice of Journey is and always will be Steve Perry! AND TELL HIM I SAID SO!"
DANNORIFIC
10 May, 2001
"I can understand why some people would put down Steve Augeri. He does not have the vocal range of Steve Perry. For all of us old Journey fans, we only love Perry's voice. The Arrival is one of the best I have heard from Journey, but it would have been better with Perry at the vocals. Steve Augeri is a good singer, almost a dead ringer for Perry. That is what is so sad about Journey. They went out and found a lead singer that sounded just like the one they replaced. I can understand their reasoning. You need someone who can sing the old Journey tunes like Perry did. If you did not see the DirecTV concert, you really need to see this concert. It sounds like Journey, but you could hear Augeri struggle to hit the high notes that Perry could have made while he was sleeping. I am not an Augeri basher. here is a man who is trying to replace one of the greatest singers that the world may have ever known. I like the way Augeri sings; he brings something new to the band. To tell the truth, I really do not think Perry could hit the high notes that he has made famous, his voice seems a little harder than when he was younger. I could be wrong (I hope so). I have all the respect for Steve Augeri. I heard him in an interview. He said that he could not do justice to the songs that Perry sang with Journey and that he would sing them the only way he could. You need to look at Steve Augeri and Journey with an open mind, heart, and ears. Augeri will never replace Steve Perry in our hearts. Perry will always be Journey, he made them what they are today. Neal, Jon, and Ross should know this. If they have any more success in music, it is only because of what Perry brought to the band. In all fairness to the rest of the band, they made Perry what he is today. he just might be some hack singing in a nightclub or bowling alley. who really knows? Steve Perry is the best lead singer that Journey has ever had, but Steve Augeri might take Journey into a new light. You really cannot be fair to Perry or Augeri. Yes, they sound alike and in some strange way even look alike. If Journey ever brings back Perry, it might be one of the worst mistakes that the band could ever make, or one of the greatest things that they will ever do. They would only bring back Perry if the fans can't warm up to Augeri. I would like to see Perry back at the helm, but I could only hope that Neal, Jon, Ross, and the fans would treat Steve Augeri with respect and thank him for what he has done for Journey. most of the die-hard Journey fans would go with Perry and so do I, but if Steve Augeri was the old lead singer and the band replaced him with Perry, would anybody really care? All in all, Steve Perry is the 'voice' and Steve Augeri is trying to live up to all the fans' high standards. I can only hope that whoever is the lead singer for Journey be treated with respect and love from the fans. Journey on."
BREMNEB
26 April, 2001
"Overall, I would need to say Perry. Although I have only heard the one album with Augeri as Lead Singer, once I hear him doing more stuff my opinion may change. Cheers."
Anonymous
26 April, 2001
"Steve Perry is Journey. He writes the songs from his heart, and sings them from his soul. The band goes forward without him, but not upward. Carry on, Mr. Perry. God Bless."
jeannine
18 April, 2001
"I recently watched on pay-per-view a Journey concert and I like the way Steve Augeri sang he sounded just like Steve Perry but Journey will never be the same without Steve Perry. I have been a huge fan of Journey since the 80's and there is no voice like his. He puts his heart and soul into every song. When Journey is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame I sure do hope he will be included because I feel he made the most contributions to what Journey is today."
IN THE SKY
09 April, 2001
"Steve Perry is the best lead singer Journey has ever had, hands down. No debating the issue. Steve A. is fine in his own right, but please don't compare an icon such as Perry with an up-and-coming lead singer until the new guy has done what Perry has done. Remember, imitation is the best form of flattery."
FPORTERA
29 March, 2001
"I believe Steve Perry is the best lead singer. Even though Steve Augeri sounds like Steve he doesn't express the feeling of a song like Perry does when he sings it. Also I think Journey will miss his assistance in some writing."
Girl Can't Help It
06 March, 2001
"Mr. Steve's voice is so incredibly sexy & sultry, you can hear every breath and pause. He hits notes from something way deep inside of him. (All the women sigh, and all the men wish they had taken singing lessons) He is just MR...... BAD-TO-THE-BONE! Keep keeping on Steve, we love you!!"
Kara
06 January, 2001
"I think that Steve Augeri is great, but Steve Perry has a quality in his voice that can't be replaced. So I'll vote for Steve Perry. OK, Dave..I weighed in, where's my prize? Hehe=)"
Anonymous
03 December, 2000
"Perry is and always will be the best singer in the world - but i've got to accept that the only way we will see journey functioning as a band is with Augeri - and for that reason alone they should have pulled him in years ago."
jrnyluver
19 November, 2000
"because he has finess."
Kuki
15 November, 2000
"He has the voice of an angel!"
Marooned
14 November, 2000
"So much soul."
Anonymous
13 November, 2000
"Because of his range vocally as well as his range emotionally. As much as I like the Journey sound now, it's difficult to fully appreciate them without Perry."
Anonymous
13 November, 2000
"Length of time with the group. Steve A. is terrific but he needs more than one CD to rate as the best."
Frontiers
09 November, 2000
"Steve Perry has the most soulful voice i have ever heard, and i grew up on his voice with Journey wishing his voice was my own. This is the voice that gets the women!"
Anonymous
07 November, 2000
"Great Voice."
AWildHearted1
01 November, 2000
"He sings from his heart like no other. I believe his voice was a gift from the Almighty above. There is more passion and more soul in his singing than anyone else, bar none. There is no equal for him. I wish he would come out of hiding and bless the world with more of his insight into the human heart whether it be love or pain. I miss the sound of his voice."
Anonymous
31 October, 2000
"He is a god."
Anonymous
29 October, 2000
"No one sings with more soul."
still-he-rides
28 October, 2000
"He has a amazing voice and in his prime he was such a hottie!"
Andrea86
26 October, 2000
"Dave, I finally have a day off. Working with kids in the hospital is both wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. I didn't tell you the real reason why I like Steve Perry's voice over the others. It's a sentimental reason for me and I didn't know if it was approporiate for your survey. As you may know I was bedridden for 5 months when I was pregnant with my daughter Jennifer. Apparently she loved his voice too...each night when I was in premature labor I listened to ballads from Journey. I know the music was relaxing for the both of us. In fact, her favorite song was "Why can't this night go on forever". In a way he made everything OK again. Here's the corny sentimental part...I think that he sang her to sleep...86 is the year she was born. I don't tell a lot of people about this. Thanks for letting me share it with you."
Andrea86
25 October, 2000
"Listening to him makes everything ok again."
Anonymous
24 October, 2000
"When I think of Journey it is now and always has been Steve Perry's voice that I want to hear!"
Ydobon
17 October, 2000
"I love his voice and am used to him I guess. Steve Augeri is good - have only heard the song from the Armageddon movie - the first time I heard it was in a store and before I knew SP was no longer with the band. I was thinking it kind of sounded like Journey, but the lead singer was not SP, had thought maybe it was The Storm."
Those who prefer Robert Fleischman:
Prajna929
01 February, 2003
"My favorite of them all is Robert Fleischman... Hands down!!! Not only is his voice cleaner with more vocal range and expression but he is a superior songwriter as well. The world got Steve Perry when they should have gotten Robert. His new CD World In Your Eyes is a must have for any Journey fan."
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