Thursday, June 14, 2007

Departure

Jeff Scott Soto was fired from Journey. He didn't walk away. He loved that gig and busted his ass to excel at it. He was lied to, and stabbed in the back. Two men, Jon Cain and Neal Schon were upset about Jeff's stage presence, and they alone made the change. Deen Castronovo and Ross Valory were not included in this. This is all about two assholes, whose egos were bruised because the fans affection for Jeff was greater than they would have imagined.

Jeff is doing "okay" or as okay as one could do under the circumstances. He probably won't be on a message board soon, but I can still keep you fans posted on things.

I am trying to piece together a timeline of the recent turn of events. Just doing this makes me sickened.

Tomorrow: Who told Jeff first, that he was no longer in the band. Go ahead and guess.

90 comments:

Anonymous said...

From all accounts, Jeff's stage presence was amazing. Was Neal worried about being upstaged? You gotta be kidding me... Cain, doesn't do ANYTHING on stage, so he couldn't have been worried about being upstaged.

Everything I've heard was that Cain wasn't that happy with the direction that Jeff's pipes would lead them. Well, unless you're sure, don't make him the new permanent lead singer. Get through the tour, THEN hash it out.

Granted, I was not a big fan of Jeff singing old Journey stuff. HOWEVER, it did have great possibilities for the future. A lot of the hard cores seemed psyched about it, they got great reviews... AND NOW this. I've played in some f'd up bands in my time, but these guys take the cake.

Anonymous said...

Hey Dean:

Thanks for your posts and anything you can tell us going forward. I, like many, am just sick about this, mostly for Jeff's sake, and I'm really curious to hear exactly how it went down and why.

Thanks again.

Belar

Lady Luck said...

Thanks for the update Dean. This whole situation just sucks! I'm glad to read though that Castro had nothing to do with it. Please tell Jeff to keep his chin up and know that he has our support.

Deano said...

Brywool,

What you said is pretty damn accurate.

Kim said...

This is exactly what I've been thinking...Jeff's stage presence was a threat to Schon; I wasn't sure about Cain, because he's never been in the spotlight as much as Schon. But to get so excited over an old song being played on a TV show...gag me.

My best friend's sister - in - law said to me 3 weeks ago that her husband heard that Jeff was out. I brushed it off...and sonofabitch if it wasn't true.

Fucking assholes.

NIGGY said...

I remember when JSS first came on a lot of us figured Friga would have to be won over. I guess he wasn't.

Anonymous said...

They don't like anyone who diverts attention from them. That was why they chose Augeri to replace Perry, because he didn't divert attention from them as much... then they obviously thought Jeff wouldn't either, but when he did they got rid of him.

Keep up the blog Deano.

Anonymous said...

well Augeri's stage presence was really laid back and a little too "not take charge" (No offense, everyone that knows me knows I'm an Augeri fan) but Perry AND Jeff had that "I'm the front man, I'm going to WORK the crowd". That's how it SHOULD BE.

Nobody's interested in seeing a midget wank on the guitar all night long, unsmiling, playing as fast as he can.

I remember in the Vegas DVD how Steve went over to Neal and Neal just friggin' ignored him. Looked like a total A-hole.

Journey is A BAND, not ONE guy.
Having said that, Journey is actually a friggin' sidewshow now... Kind of like watching an accident on the freeway. You wanna turn away, but you have to look at the carnage.

Anonymous said...

Wait?? You are in the band? You work for them? You KNOW that Jon and Neal decided this and Deen and Ross didn't? You dont know shit. They are a business and they all have a say in the business dumb ass. And why are you crying over a guy who couldn't even sing the two ballads? He had to crawl off stage with his tail between his legs and let the drummer play and sing the two most popular songs? Ever think that maybe they decided they needed a singer who could SING their songs? It should be illegal for you to make such claims when you have no insight whatsoever. I am sure it is immoral. To all these people reading this. this is a fan. Not an employee, not even in the music industry. He has no contact with Journey and doesn't know what is right or wrong. He makes blanket statements to try to rile you up. Hate is lame dude. Move on. I am sure Jeff will. He is a pro and wil rise above the bile you spread.

Anonymous said...

I'm still waiting to actually hear some facts. Considering they supposedly didn't give JSS a reason for the 'departure'..how would you know what you posted? Give us FACTS..you say you got em..now post em!

Anonymous said...

Ummm ... I don't think anyone on here thinks that Deano is an employee. That said, he has some pretty damn good inside information and, from what I've seen in the past, has certainly earned his credibility.

I find irony that Schon wants to stay with the classics as he always kind of seemed to dislike them for being too pop and not rock enough. Well, he was given the opportunity to work with someone in JSS who has earned his reputation of being a top notch rock singer and his ego couldn't handle it so out goes JSS.

For the record, I am not now, nor have I ever been, a Journey fan. I also don't have a particular attachment to JSS as I've never seen or heard him perform (but I have certainly heard about his talent and personality). I just find all of the crap that the band has done over the last 12 - 18 months fascinating.

Watching the Titanic sink must have been eerily similar to watching Journey self destruct.

Deano said...

To you couple of asspricks who say I don't know shit, listen. I can call every single one of these guys right now. I have their phone numbers and I have hung with these guys many many times. I know what I speak.

Ross Valory was on vacation and didn't even know what had happened until he returned, and he, Ross Valory, was the ONLY member to call Jeff back. Neal was too much of a pussy to to even tell Jeff what was happening. They still haven't "told him" why he was let go, but it sure as Hell isn't what the fucking "official statement" suggests it is. Neal had told Jeff a few times, that he was too arrogant and that "this isn't Van Halen." There's your fuckin facts.

Don't question me.

Unknown said...

All of you anonymous userswho want to give Dean shit, how about posting your name instead of hiding behind the Unknown poster.

Obviously Dean is not hiding, why are you?

Anonymous said...

These guys ( Schon and Cain)live in a different universe and don't have a clue about regular people or how to treat them. Jeff has been great with the fans and he has a great future in front of him. Don't know what to say about Journey doesn't sound too good to me. If you look at the Frointers site they have 3 dates listed yet if you go to those venues there is nothing mentioned about Frontiers playing. I know for a fact that Jeff had backstage passes for the Frontiers guys last year and that is the first time they met Neal and JSS.

tmb said...

Deano showed in the "Tapegate" scandal that he has the goods, so I think we should give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. It sounds like he is very well-connected.

Bands, I suppose, when all is said and done, are about entertainment, and in service of that, have the right to their own personnel decisions.

On the other hand, bands cannot succeed in our culture without the fans paying their salaries, if you will - both monetarily and in terms of all the intangibles that go along with supporting a band through fan practices. From this point of view, the fans, and Deano in particular, are quite justified in carrying on their own analysis and protest, because what has happened in Journey and what continues to happen is changing fans' evaluations of the quality of this band and their music.

This may be a minority of Journey fan voices, but it is an influential minority. Just look at the "Tapegate" fiasco. Without the internet, that would never have proceeded as it did.

So -- keep it up, Deano...

Anonymous said...

I knew Jeff back in L'Amour when different "Steve" was in the mix, hauling their stuff around. Thus, been in awe of Jeff damn near forever.

Went to the Soul Sirkus show in Vegas in 2005 when Neal was visibly pissed off at JSS. Neal wouldn't even look at him, and the glances he did make were of the "fuck you asshole" kind.

At the end of the show all the guys come to the front of the stage to take a bow, Jeff comes up between Virgil and Neal, and puts his arms around and on the shoulders of both guys, and Neal immediately yanks Jeff's arm off his shoulder and give's his that "fuck you asshole, dont try that shit" look straight at Jeff. You could just feel the tension.

Next day they cancel Mark & Brain interview, Ventura Show (sort of a homecomming for Jeff) and BOOM.

Because of that event, I was truly surprised that Jeff got the gig in the first place. Talent and pipes = Jeff was a "no brainer" for the job. Not to mentioned he could jump into the job immediately, and perfectly regarding the fan's expectations.

I always wondered if the SoulSirkus demise was somewhat tied to JSS and Neil's relationship, as much as it being a financial clusterfuck for Neil.

Anyway, not sure if those two were ever "brothers" after the recording of SS.

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Anonymous said...

WTF does Neal want? A gay guy in a sport coat? Jeez the band finally had some balls, then Neal & Friga go & chop 'em off. F that.

Anonymous said...

Anyone who knows me from MelRock KNOWS that I am a Loon; I admit it.... ;)

HOWEVER:

I was SERIOUSLY getting psyched at the prospect of JSS leading Journey in a new direction - and I was LOOKING FORWARD to NEW MUSIC from this lineup!!!

And now, THIS?!?!?

What a way to fuck up a new & growing fanbase, guys...here's your Gold Star **rolling eyes**

Very Sincerely,

Nora Tragianese
Lead Vocalist ~ TRAG

Mr. Sifter said...

Out of curiosity, why was Neal pissed at Jeff at that Vegas SS show?

Citygirl said...

Was it you who told him first?

Deano said...

steve, I wasn't there in vegas so I don't know if neal was pissed at Soto..Neal is always pissed about something.

citygirl, you will have to wait til tomorrow. No, it wasn't me. How the Hell would I be the first to tell Jeff?

Lady Luck said...

To those non-believers, I know Dean, have hung with him AND Jeff...and yes he DOES know what he speaks.

Anonymous said...

Dean,

Thanks so much for helping us fans out. I doubted you long ago, but Tapegate proved you right, and I haven't stopped trusting you since. I wish you managed the band...we would get the balls thruth about everything! You rock dude!

Anonymous said...

Deano,
First of all I believe what you say so please don't jump down my back. After tapegate, weren't the guys totally pissed at you? I know you had the inside info then and I'm sure you do now, but why would the guys want to hang w/ you after you exposed them with Augeri? I know Jeff would probably be cool w/ you because you did not expose him and he was not involved, but weren't the rest of them pissed at you? Or maybe at the time they were happy because it let them dump SA and pick up JSS only to screw him later. How do you keep getting the inside info? I think at this point everyone does believe you and the fans are disgusted with Journey, myself included, but I just want to know how you always get the inside scoop. Again you have the credibility but I think people just want to know how you know this info. You probably won't want to post the answer but the masses are curious!

Anonymous said...

P.S. and thanks for posting so maybe we can all get to the bottom of this and have some closure as to why our favorite band has completely f-ed over their lead singers.

shameless1 said...

Keep the story coming Dean!!! We want the public to know what assholes "Friga & Fro" really are! THIS is the only Journey legacy they deserve!!!

Anonymous said...

Gee, REALTRUTH sounds like a BT'er...
God I wish that site would open back up soon...

Jeff wasn't arrogant. But he did defend himself. I guess you'll bring up the historic "10 new fans for every one that leaves" comment next to prove Jeff's arrogance. guess what, if the band woulda held up their end of the deal and wrote and recorded new material and then REALLY promoted it... 10 for everyone woulda been a piece of cake.

Open your eyes. Jeff got dicked over BECAUSE the fans loved him and felt a connection with him, not because a few Perry or Augeri fans couldn't deal with his personality.

C-H@kk-Dizzle

Anonymous said...

Hey fucking anonymous, put up your name, or are you chickenshit to do it?

Jeff stepped in when Augeri couldn't go on, and for quite sometime, Deen was doing those two ballads in concert,while Augeri was still with them, moron, so I see Jeff stepping in and going with the flow of the concert that was already there.It didn't mean that he couldn't sing the songs. It means that Jeff repected the way Journey had been doing shows, and he leaves to let Deen do his thing.

For the record, you fucking twit, Dean does know Journey. And there are many people that can back up that fact. I am one of them. Care to go on, dipshit?

As I said in the beginning of this post, put your name out there for all to see, you fucking turd. Quit hiding behind anonymous. But I think you are a spineless, chickenshit who won't do it.

Sallee

Anonymous said...

LOL!!! Well, I see MR. "Don't question me" removed my post. He always runs away when faced with the real truth.

Anonymous said...

Deano, I know first hand that what you say is the truth...These non-believers will soon find that out and will either disappear or will make apologies to you. Please keep all the info coming...We as fans deserve to know the truth..Jeff will become a household word and I hope Fro & Friga choke on that WORD.

bladesedge said...

The whole situation stinks and Journey have some way to go before they even begin to regain some integrity. If that's at all possible.
I'm looking forward to reading more in the days to come.
Keep it going Deano.

Anonymous said...

Deano is a fucking star!

woohoo!

Anonymous said...

Keep 'em coming Deano. I followed your excellent tapegate blog and you do the music business a big favour to smoke out the monkeys

Anonymous said...

With all of the publicity that is coming from post-Sopranos and the rise of "Don't Stop Believing" on the charts, maybe someone in the media could be tipped off about all of the hardcore Journey fans that have Stopped Beliving after the split with JSS, and the lockdown of Back Talk.
Perfect for CNN's entertainment section, don't ya think?
Point them in Drew's direction.

Go here: http://www.cnn.com/exchange/ireports/topics/forms/breaking.news.html

Unknown said...

My bet goes that it was the MANAGEMENT that told him about his 'departure' !?

Anonymous said...

http://www.cnn.com/exchange/ireports/topics/forms/breaking.news.html

Anonymous said...

one more time to see if it goes through
http://www.cnn.com/exchange/ireports/
topics/forms/
breaking.news.html

Anonymous said...

Dean, thanks for the time and effort you're putting into keeping the fans aware of things. Whether people love or hate what they hear, you're at least throwing it out there (no sugar-coating). Good on ya!

Note to Neal: Ah dude, regarding JSS, that's confidence not arrogance! Just as with Perry, you weren't the star of the show once again. Get over it or go broke!

Deb1

Unknown said...

No matter how many side this story has, one side is clear to all of us. Neal is a backstabbing prick.
And you wanna talk about people listenin blindly to Dean. You dont even have a fucking identity, so how do you expect to choose your words above his. We have known Dean long enough to be able to make our own judgements.
And I can tell you what Neal is doing today. He is shoving a pineapple in Jon's ass while Jon's shoving one up Neals , cause they are startin to realize how quickly they killed Journey!

Anonymous said...

Hey fucking anonymous, put up your name a quit hiding ! You are one chickenshit pussy!

For the record, Jeff did do those ballads when Deen was sick. When Deen got better, Deen sang the songs once again. You must be so dumb, you don't have the proper info. Where you at any of the concerts where Deen couldn't sing? I bet not. You are just showing everyone what a dumbfuck you are.

You know what? You are one chickenshit motherfucker who hides behind the anonymous moniker. At least I put my name to my posts! Put up your name,chicken, let me see who you are.

Dean does know Journey. You don't. Dean has been right about alot of the info about Journey in the recents months than you. So why don't you go back under the rock you crawled out of. You don't know squat.

Sallee

Liam said...

I'm just sittin' back watching this unfold. Thanks, Deano for setting this up. You rock, Bro.
For all you people comin' in here to stir the shit...FUCK OFF. Ya don't like Deano?? FINE. HE'S got credibility. YOU don't.

Anonymous said...

Dean,

These people who don't like you are jealous of you. I have seen Dean at the shows and he definitely knows the band. I have seen him drinking beers with Ross, Jeff and Neal in Boston. I have seen him laughing it up with both of them in Atlantic City. I do wonder if Dean is that pissed to swear off Journey or will he get over it? I support you Deano, and God bless your newborn babies.

Anonymous said...

Am I the only one who thinks maybe one of the anonymous posters is Neal (or Jon, or both)? Nevermind........just me thinking out loud. Anyway if you haven't seen it yet, Brian May is speaking out on the subject. Now there is a class act all the way.

http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssb.html

dokkendude said...

Looking forward to the rest of the story...keep rockin

Anonymous said...

Perry begged them not to go on using the Journey name, he wanted that memory of 1983 to live in the minds of everyone..Now this new shit chapter. Perry's ego was bigger than anyones, but he had the legacy to back him up, Jeff has the talent level, but not enough legacy to stand up to Neal. Everyone can make their own choice on who's fault this is and who's fault it was back then with Perry, but it does go to show that Perry knew something about these guys and was afraid of the bad things that could happen, Journey's ame is forever tarnished....

Anonymous said...

None of this matters anyway, its done and they don't care. Why do you? its a band, not a church. They are rockstars (?) not clergymen. Money is the root of ALL evil. Again, it doesn't matter anymore. why are you wasting your energy on it?

Anonymous said...

Go Deano!

Anonymous said...

Deano is relentless. Round two is on! My money is on Deano.

Anonymous said...

Its not a matter of him not knowing stuff about Journey, or individual band members..its the way he posts like his word is GOD, and only he knows 'the truth'. At this point he's trying to sell a book..so take everything he says with that agenda in mind.

Deano said...

The book is about JSS for JSS fans. I only want to break even. Don't buy it you fuckin squid. Like I give a shit.

Anonymous said...

Dean,
Keep up the inside info. For those anonymous pricks that are afraid to show their face, YOUR posts are not credible. I know for a fact that Dean's word is the truth. He may be a prick sometimes, but when he talks, he tells the truth. He is our own Simon Cowell!
My ears are up Dean. Cant wait for tomorrows post.

Anonymous said...

When do we hear from Jeff?
Charlotte

Liam said...

Uh oh...American Idol reference..better watch out, Lucy. LOL..j/k

Anonymous said...

Deano said...
The book is about JSS for JSS fans. I only want to break even. Don't buy it you fuckin squid. Like I give a shit.

June 14, 2007 1:44 PM

ROTFLMAO!!!! You'll have to get the piece of shit published first. No decent publisher would touch you. They would get their asses sued!

Anonymous said...

So who is REALTRUTH???

Has JT infected this Blog already??? Or could it be a few 'oldies but goodies' from BT/MR???

Inquiring minds would love to know but REALTRUTH keeps hiding behind this new moniker...

C'mon REALTRUTH, you seem pretty outspoken... Name yourself...

You want credibilty enuff to dead-pan everything Dean has said, show your face for who you really are and let the rest of us be the judge of who is telling the REAl TRUTH here...

C-H@kk-Dizzle

Anonymous said...

No more Anonymous shit people. Come on - let's see who you really are.

Liam said...

Hmm RealTruth...you seem pretty adament about the career thing. You part of the band or something??

Anonymous said...

Liam...
No disrespect to dean at all about the AI comment and him being like Simon Cowell...in fact, I wish more people were like him. He tells the truth, even when it hurts and he doesnt lie, and the dude is a funny bastard.

Dean knows his shit. He gets it right from the source and those who dont believe it need to reference tapegate last year.

As for Deen Catro's involvement.....I was hoping he would step up and not let Neal control him. Oh well. There's still a window of opportunity for that, however it is closing fast. Hope he saves his character and defends Jeff.

Deano said...

As soon as these posts show up from pissed off people, with no merit and just hate spewed at me, it's gone. I have the power. LOL

Threatening to cancel Andrews show huh? Journey, Journey MGT? Talk about fucking with careers? Augeri? Soto? Fuck you. Stop threatening and bring your lawsuits. I beat you before and will do it again.

Lady Luck said...

felineflash said...
Am I the only one who thinks maybe one of the anonymous posters is Neal (or Jon, or both)?


I actually thought that too, but then thought...nah, they wouldn't dare. LOL

Anonymous said...

As soon as someone posts who knows what a liar you are you delete them...just like your sponsor Andrew McNeice.

I'm not at all pissed off. I'm enjoying watching you fuck yourself this time. LOL!!!


Deano said...
As soon as these posts show up from pissed off people, with no merit and just hate spewed at me, it's gone. I have the power. LOL

Threatening to cancel Andrews show huh? Journey, Journey MGT? Talk about fucking with careers? Augeri? Soto? Fuck you. Stop threatening and bring your lawsuits. I beat you before and will do it again.

June 14, 2007 3:06 PM

KC in Fla said...

Go Deano!

Let's get the truth out- that JSS is a good guy- done wrong by a couple of ego-laden jerks!

Liam said...

Lucy, I know you didn't mean any disrespect. I was just messin' with ya. ;-)

Anonymous said...

Hey Trevor,
why don't you tell us some news today.
Sorry your backstage passes are null and void.
oh and you rock! you saved the band! thanks from all of us.
Guy/Security

Deano said...

Great post.

Folks, when Tapegate hit, I had to take the false name of Trevor. Yep, and it worked. Brilliant. I would not want a backstage pass anylonger. Not for these assclowns.

Anonymous said...

I was so excited to hear JSS Journey ONLY Perry could save them now and that will not happen.
And the Keytar stinks you feather haired douche.

ami said...

"Nobody's interested in seeing a midget wank on the guitar all night long, unsmiling, playing as fast as he can."
lmao. Perfect discription. still laughing

Anonymous said...

I still don't get why. Neal has played with plenty of "star" singers who command alot of stage presence. Sammy Hagar, Paul Rogers, Steve Perry, etc. From all reports last tour was the first time he was happy in a long time.

I am sorry, in my opinion, this just has Friga's stench all over it.

Deano, even you thought all was well during the tour. You were ready to "go to war with these guys".

What the hell. Only my opinion, but I don't think the Frig ever wanted any part of Jeff being in the band permanently. Frig is not a rocker and Jeff definately is. Jon has a huge share in the name Journey. Could Neal continue to use the name without Jon's approval? I don't know.

I may be wrong, but after SS I really thought Neal and Jeff were on the same page with good "chemistry" in the writing department between them. Maybe the Frig wasn't liking what he was hearing or wasn't as included in the writing as much as he would like.

I am sorry for the rant. I will wait to hear what Dean has to say here.

It is really a shame. What could have been.

Dano

Anonymous said...

JSS was in Journey what 11 months? the over reaction is nauseating. Who could ever step into Steve Perry's shoes?

wildone said...

Come on lets get real people Deano told you about tapegate .....and was right yeah who gives a fuck if he didn't tell it in a rainbow and butterfly kind of way or his tactics that he used ...but break it down he was spot on!Don't think for second that if he's coming out swinging it's not bullshit...He has is ways I dont know how but he does ...and He's spot on ...
The Boys will be handed there heads by him mark my words!

Anonymous said...

Journey made a mistake in announcing JSS as the new lead singer, he was not a good fit. The people that like his music were just so eager to have him in their favorite band and he was a good man for stepping in on tour, hopefully he was paid well.
BUT! he was not right for Journey and they realized that. If they aren't talking to him its probably because they all want to digest it a bit.

Anonymous said...

realtruth said...

June 14, 2007 3:57 PM
LOL!!! So now you admit you lied to get backstage passes?? WHY??? Couldn't JSS get you passes in your own name...you being such a close friend of the band and all!!! LOSER!!! Hurry...delete this one, too!!!!

Who taught you how to read?
Dean said he used the name during tapegate. JSS wasn't in the band then.
Please get your facts straight.

Anonymous said...

Much Ado about Nothing, move on people Journey is an 80's band!

borgatajimmy said...

Jeffs gone....will someone else take his place...probably
will Journey ever be the Journey of the '80's with Perry....
NO.

Should they still try to be??
Can't...........
Are they still trying to be??

Probably.................

Thats what happens when you change singers...

How did JSS and Journey part ways? I really don't care. They did.and now I guess we'll wait and see what happens next....

My only parting comment is:

My Anthropology Prof. was right.....cavemen are extinct...

Borgatajimmy has spoken!!!!!!!

Alll hail the pontifications of.........BORGATAJIMMY!!!!!!

Jrny1 said...

Keep it coming Dean. Friga and Schon are quaking in their fucking boots. I gaurentee it......

Leave no stone not overturned brother.....

Anonymous said...

Obviously JSS is telling you what to say, brilliant!
time on the bus, yes do tell on the band who let you aboard. This is why bands should not get so close to their fans. Publish your pm's too while you are at it.

Deano said...

No personal attacks or privacy issues will be spoken about any member of Journey, regardless of how pissed off we are. That is grade A bullshit. Neal's personal life is his personal life. Same with the other 4 members.

Unknown said...

The Slander Gander is at it again.
Lookin' forward to all your goodies. Hey, every con needs a purpose. Maybe it will get you off the dole and out of the California Taxpayor's pocket. Hate paying the tab for lazy, drunk, jerkoffs like you.

Got a few little jewels of disclosure to reveal too. Many dirty hands to be washed. Karma's a bitch dude. You hitched your wagon to a false star.

Carry on..

Anonymous said...

Keep up the great work, I look forward to your future posts.

Deano said...

Some jerkoff wrote this speel-

The Slander Gander is at it again.
Lookin' forward to all your goodies. Hey, every con needs a purpose. Maybe it will get you off the dole and out of the California Taxpayor's pocket. Hate paying the tab for lazy, drunk, jerkoffs like you.

Got a few little jewels of disclosure to reveal too. Many dirty hands to be washed. Karma's a bitch dude. You hitched your wagon to a false star.

Hey putz, I heard this last time. Do you not have a memory? I beat their sorry asses once and will do so again.

Right Irv? John? Tom? You cheap car salesman....you guys are pathetic.

Anonymous said...

I am a well known attorney out of New York, and will offer my services free to you Deano, or Dean, however you state your name. I am firmly in your corner, and like I said, will offer my services free of charge against any prolems they may create for you.

I will send you an email, and we can go from there, ok? I admire your courage deano, and with the help of your friends, and some free legal assistance, you'll do just fine. :)

Rosebowl said...

where's the party?!!

stixx123 said...

Seeing all of this unfold makes me believe that Steve Perry was not the bad guy that BTM painted him to be. Seems like Neal and Jonathan will walk over anyone to get what they want...

On the other hand, I see that everyone believes that Perry coming back would never happen. My question is this: Why would the band make such an announcement if they were taking a hiatus for the rest of the year? I mean, we already knew (or assumed) that they would be taking the rest of '07 to write and maybe record the new album with JSS...why cause waves unless there is a possibility of a Perry comeback? I can NOT (and refuse) to believe that they would seriously consider a no-name Perry wannabe. If they do, they will be reduced to nothing more than a tribute band of their own material; and I can go to my local club to see that for a $2.00 cover charge....

Just my thoughts...

Deano said...

Perry is NOT coming back. I can guarantee you that.

stixx123 said...

Ok, thanks Deano. That puts that to rest...I appreciate what you are doing and based on what others have said about your credibility, I take your guarantee as just that, a guarantee.

i am very curious then as to why this is all unfolding when they could have REALLY capitalized on the whole Soprano's exposure of "Don't Stop.."

Deano said...

LOL, no name, no post. Very simple. I am God here. Don't like it, start a blog of your own.

Hahahahaha

wildone said...

You have gotta love GOD!!!Gettem Deano!!!

Anonymous said...

someone with a big name in the music biz. saw this site and told me about it, just know its getting some views and that people are behind JSS on this, best wishes Jeff! good job Dean.

Anonymous said...

Take your big head out of your fat ass you are not GOD anywhere, you are a piece of crap. You have just rumours, rumours. You supposely were friends with the band bullshit friends do not turn on friends. People wake up to his bullshit. Deano You racist MF.