For you lazy readers ( just like me)... I will cut and paste this portion for you!
"Finally, there’s the “original” Journey, which has been recording and touring with founding guitarist Neal Schon and other longtime members. But instead of Perry, it is now fronted by Arnel Pineda, a native of the Philippines who had been singing in a cover band when Schon discovered him on YouTube.
My wife and I caught a Pineda-led Journey show last fall at the Verizon Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Not only can Pineda reproduce the power and clarity of Perry’s vocals, but he’s nailed his appearance – stringy hair, tight jeans – and all of his mannerisms. He apes Perry’s odd shoulder sway and outstretched arms, and his habit of closing his eyes and then opening them extra-wide, to convey emotion. The spry 42-year-old can jump around the stage as much as Perry did in his prime. Now 61, Perry conceded in a radio interview earlier this year, “Uncle Steve is getting up there in age, and the old bod doesn’t move the way it used to.”
People always ask me why I love Charice and I give explanations as vast as the Pacific Ocean. I will soon post an entire blogpost for this. Meanwhile, is it enough to say that I am proud to be Pinoy? Go Arnel!
Sing with me..." Don't stop believin...Hold on to that feelin, streetlight people..."
