But as it is said….
“Don’t stop believing…”

While in the midst of reading the New York Times…
(Arts section of course…)
I am slammed in the face by the cover photo…
Of a Pinoy rocking out onstage with gratuitous drum kit flashing in the background.

I’m like…
“Who in the name of all that’s Imelda is that?”

Well guess what…
Journey…
Yes Journey…
has a new CD out…
Sans lead singer Steve Perry.
And the man who has taken his place?
Arnel Pineda.
(Such a distinct Pinoy last name… no really.)
A 40 year old Filipino who is…
Gasp…
Actually from the Philippines.
Dicovered on…
Gasp…
YouTube.

Suposedly Mr. Pineda strongly sounds like Steve Perry…
I, of course will have to peruse over the album…
(Thank you iTunes track preview…)
To judge for myself.

Journey will also be touring this summer…
In support of the new album…
“Revelation”
Which also includes a 2nd CD of re-recorded tracks from their catalogue…
And DVD.
(Of course there’s a DVD.)

Supporting bands for the tour…
Cheap trick and Heart.

Cheap trick AND Heart?
Don’t get me wrong…
I love me some Cheap Trick…
But Heart as a SUPPORTING band?
Oh my dear Ladies Wilson…
You are so much better than this…
Really…
Seriously…
Please don’t shatter “These Dreams” I have.
I haven’t stopped believing in you.
Journey on the other hand…
Well…
We’ll see.