Journey underwent a few changes in their band lineup over the years, but recently they have let go of their so called “permanent” lead singer Jeff Scott Soto. While this was a decision made by the band, Johnathon Cain had stated that he wanted the old Journey sound back. Quickly, I’d like to bring it to everyone’s attention that Soto is not in any way, shape or form upset at the band for dismissing him from the band. Jeff stated that he was looking forward to a long and successful future with Journey, but unfortunately his chapter with this legendary band ended.
The internet is a very “talkative” place, so it obviously wouldn’t be out of the question to find websites rumoring Steve Perry’s return to Journey. After all, it would be one heck of a money maker and the band would virtually be back to their old selves again. After the Sopranos shocking season finale, Journey’s popular hit “Don’t Stop Believin'” has sky rocketed to the top of many charts, including the Rock charts on iTunes. Firing Jeff Scott Soto, being very well known once again, has to mean something, doesn’t it?
Since this quote has been released by Johnathon Cain, “We wish Jeff the best of luck, we just wanted to move in a different direction sonically. We’re interested in our legacy right now. We want to sound like our old records and we want to sound like the 65 million units that are out there”, the rumors of Steve Perry’s return have been off the chart. I have been introduced by plenty of interesting, yet extremely funny theories stating Perry’s reuniting with the band, but in all fairness, good things must come to an end. I can see Cain’s displeasure with the way Jeff Scott Soto sang Journey’s songs, he sounded nothing like Perry.
Unfortunately, I was browsing the internet and I happened to come across Perry’s temporary website. While this might come as a bit of a shock for some people, it wasn’t ever official that Steve Perry even though about returning to his legendary place in rock history. Here is the message he posted out to the entire world.
Hello everyone. This is Steve Perry. As you are aware I have yet to launch my own web site and Fan Asylum is still the only credible site for official statements from me. Once again they have kindly allowed me to post this statement. It has been brought to my attention that there is a rumor circulating that I am reuniting with Journey. I want to go on record as saying that I have no such plans whatsoever to do that. What you have heard is only a rumor. I’m truly sorry for any disappointment this rumor may be causing. I also would like to say that your faithfulness continues to warm my heart.
Thank you so very much,
Steve Perry
As of right now, the rumors are now crushed officially. While there is still no lead singer for Journey, they are working on it. What could they be working on though? Is Steve Perry just busting everyone’s chops? It doesn’t seem likely, but anything is possible. After all, Steve Perry did state numerous times “never say never”, so people’s hopes are completely crushed, just now it’s inevitable.
Until we see the official statement on Journey’s website, we will never know. There are also rumors spreading around that a sound-a-like Perry is also in the mix, but again, they are JUST RUMORS. There is nothing anyone can do to know what Journey is up to. One thing I can guarantee, they will be back. The whole band wants to continue their legacy, and boy is it very large right now. Just imagine a tour right now, it would literally be pandemonium everywhere. Don’t Stop Believin’ in Journey, they will be back before you know, but with who as their lead singer?
