It seems there are as many “Best” lists as there are contenders for any given category. Drummers are no exception to the rule. And depending upon which list you

agree with, you may or not agree with the rankings. Those lists are subjective

with the results being derived from varying criteria, i.e., popularity,

influence, contributions, etc. Of the many lists I consulted in preparation for

this article, one thing remained almost…

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The Present

Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends and spirit … and you’re…

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Journey's future and its entire legacy were hanging in the balance. Neal's next move would inevitably decide the success or the demise of one of the greatest bands in history. The

quagmire had resulted from the band having lost its lead singer 3 times in 10

years. Journey's catalog requires a very specific vocal dynamic which narrowed

the field of candidates for a replacement. Added to that is the…

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As

most of you know there was a prior Journey-sponsored forum titled Back Talk.

Prior to joining that forum, I had lurked for about a year and a half just

reading all the posts and taking it all in. Of all the forums I had

participated in, none amazed me the way Back Talk did. I was stunned by the

unconditional acceptance and genuine brotherhood-like atmosphere. It was… Continue

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As the intro starts, you see a mother and father saying goodbye to their adult children and grandchildren after a get-together of some

sort had taken place at their home. Mom and dad are standing on the

porch waving goodbye as the last car disappears into the night as their

children head to their respective homes. Mom and dad walk back… Continue

The tabloid story regarding Journey's sacking of Arnel got me thinking about the potential "what if's" had the story been true. I thought about the

many, many ramifications such a move by Journey would have -

not only on them as a band but on their fans around the world, the legacy

they'll leave behind and their departure from the music world. And as I

pondered those things, it occurred to me that Arnel's talent and the very…

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DATELINE: Vina del Mar, Chile…

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The Little Singer That Could

by…

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Probe Profiles states in its website that it “hits the airwaves with a weekly investigative profile of the hottest figures in the news. Veteran journalist Cheche Lazaro peels the layers of the country’s most controversial figures by going over their past and examining their present to understand and analyze the core issues that affect the Filipino. The show banks on the hallmarks of Probe -- meticulous research, incisive questioning, and fair and insightful journalism--as it pieces together the… Continue

Much had been written about the rise of Arnel Pineda to fame and superstardom. But his story is such a great read that it deserves to be told and retold.

As a new follower of this incredible Filipino rock music icon, I am totally captivated both by his golden voice and his persona.

I have noted with great pride as his avid follower that Arnel Pineda’s past concert tours with Journey in 2008 and 2009 were undoubtedly astounding and massively supported by literally…

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