There is a student who is in both my class and Baltar's, who was discussing the possibility of skipping class to attend the Journey/Def Leppard show. A smart guy, who could skip many classes with no worries. I was worried, however, about the wisdom of seeing Journey sans Steve Perry.
I know, I know. None of these bands have all the original dudes. And the new Journey singer was a fan, who supposedly sounds just like Perry. His name is even Steve. And the only real difference is that he has curly hair. And, if you've never seen the Behind the Music episode, it sounds like Attila the Hun would be easier to work with than Steve Perry (who comes close to Dennis DeYoung as the biggest drama queen of any BtM episode).
Anyway, we got onto a discussion about Journey, and original members versus later additions. Of course, Neil Schon, the guitar "prodigy" was original. As was Gregg Rolie (the other guy who did lead vocals, before Steve Perry became The Voice). And Ross Valory, and some other guys who didn't play with Santana.
So a few minutes ago, thinking about this, I pulled out my copy of Infinity, which I remembered as the album (yes, children, it's vinyl) where Perry and Rolie shared vocals. Of course it's got the scarab beetle and wings.
And then I flipped it over.
And then there was a Spinal Tap [really, look at the Spinal Tap link] moment.
All I can say is I both wish you could see the white pants clearly to understand what I'm talking about, and am glad you can't for the sake of your eyeballs.
Gregg Rolie. The man in the white pants. He couldn't match Perry on the high notes, but the man had other, not so hidden, assets.
1978. It wasn't the year of the cock, but it might as well have been.
Posted by binky at September 13, 2006 09:59 PM | TrackBack | Posted to MusicEh, Def Leppard is mostly original, not counting Rick Allen's arm. Steve Clark died in what, 1990? and got replaced by Vivian Campbell (an upgrade, at least in terms of chops). I don't think they've had any other lineup changes since.
Posted by: jacflash at September 13, 2006 10:46 PM | PERMALINK"Eh, Def Leppard is mostly original, not counting Rick Allen's arm."
Jacflash, if I ever have the pleasure, the first beer's on me on the strength of that line alone.
Spinal Tap link doesn't work, but I don't suppose I need it to know what you're talking about.
And Dude! How did I miss that last year was Year of the Cock. No one ever tells me anything worth knowing.
Posted by: moon at September 13, 2006 10:59 PM | PERMALINKThe Spinal Tap link works for me... hmm... just do a google image search for "spinal tap cucumber" if you can't get it to work.
Posted by: binky at September 13, 2006 11:09 PM | PERMALINK
