Filipino singer Arnel Pineda who has fronted Journey for nearly the past decade has managed to accomplish a great deal during this time, including many goals and dreams. However, one of these things has eluded him: the chance to meet iconic Journey vocalist and his predecessor Steve Perry.
Such a chance may come to Pineda if the band who has been nominated this year for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame actually wins their induction. Perry is of course invited to be a part of the induction according to keyboardist Johnathan Cain. In a recent interview with with TMZ says:
“I’m hoping to at least shake his hand. I haven’t had the chance for the past nine years. I’ve never met him. I hope they get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, so maybe I get to see him.”
On the subject of whether or not he himself should be inducted, Pineda says:
“It’s only for the originals. I’m okay with that.”
Personally I find it rather noble that Pineda would be willing to give up his spot in the hypothetical induction to let Perry receive the accolade that he clearly deserves. Pineda while an absolutely FANTASTIC replacement for Perry wasn't exactly there when the band achieved all of the great things that they did over the decades. That said, it would still be cool to see the two of them sing a duet together.
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