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Believin' in Pineda: Journey

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images IS JOURNEY STILL Journey without the signature vocal stylings of Steve Perry? Some would say no, but I say we should give now-lead singer Arnel Pineda a chance.

Was he around for the glory days of the "Separate Ways" video? No, but he was discovered by the band singing Journey covers on YouTube — he's got a Perry-type thing going on but adds a little of his own flair.

Either way, the dude's got a real set of pipes on him. Check him out working the power ballad "Faithfully" here, and if you approve, rock out to "Wheel in the Sky" and, of course, "Don't Stop Believing" tonight at Nissan Pavilion. Heart and Cheap Trick open.

» Nissan Pavilion, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow; Wed., Aug. 27, 7 p.m., $25-$125; 202-397-7328.

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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  • It's so obvious that Arnel Pineda is no Steve Perry copy cat at all. I had been watching Pineda in you tube and even watched and listen to his performance live in Birmingham, Al and he was pretty good. Pineda has that perfect vocal timbre. Pineda's voice has that raspiness to it that gives more of a rock...ish sound ( he has that manly voice). He's really an amazing natural born singer and he should be given the chance.
    So, Journey fans old and new ...just enjoy the music. Rock on...Journey with Arnel Pineda.

    By V. Gray , Posted August 29, 2008 12:47 AM
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