Neal Schon Defends Journey Bandmate Arnel Pineda Amid Negative Comments
Rock on Rio Performance Sparks Outrage
In a recent performance at Rock on Rio, Journey singer Arnel Pineda received negative comments for his performance. Pineda took to social media, expressing his devastation and offering to quit the band if a million fans told him to go. Neal Schon, Journey’s guitarist, has since come forward to defend Pineda, stating that another band’s actions caused Journey’s sound problems that night.
Schon Shares Video from the Stage
Schon shared a video from the stage, which showed fans having a good time, and wrote, "All this absolute garbage fabricated bullshit about [Arnel]. Does this look like nobody had a good time? I’m asking you. All fabricated, owned and bought blogs, bullshit." He echoed those thoughts while commenting on another Facebook post about the story, saying, "Arnel don’t listen to these blogs. They are all bought. You’ve kicked ass!"
Headline Act Imposed Sound Control
Schon explained that Journey found out after the show that they had been limited by the headline act, Avenged Sevenfold, which means that hardly any sound could get out of the PA to the audience. "It’s a bullshit move," he said. Despite this, he added, "Check out the audience. They loved it… the rest of it’s fabricated crap."
Audience Reaction
When asked why Journey’s sound tech couldn’t have resolved the problem, Schon replied, "No." Another fan explained that "sound equipment [can be] locked up and password protected." Asked why Avenged Sevenfold had been the headliner rather than Journey, Schon simply said, "Politics."
Tour Schedule
Journey’s current tour continues, with the next confirmed U.S. date set for December 28 in Lincoln, CA. They will also be performing in Japan in October.
Conclusion
Neal Schon’s defense of Arnel Pineda is a testament to the strong bond between the two musicians and their commitment to their band. Despite the negative comments, Journey’s fans are unwavering in their support for the band and their music.
FAQs
Q: Why did Arnel Pineda offer to quit Journey?
A: Pineda received negative comments for his performance at Rock on Rio and took to social media to express his devastation, offering to quit the band if a million fans told him to go.
Q: Why did Neal Schon defend Arnel Pineda?
A: Schon defended Pineda because he believed that the negative comments were unfair and that another band had caused Journey’s sound problems that night.
Q: What was the reason for Journey’s sound issues?
A: Schon explained that Journey’s sound issues were caused by the headline act, Avenged Sevenfold, who imposed control on Journey’s sound output.
Q: Will Journey continue to tour?
A: Yes, Journey’s current tour continues, with the next confirmed U.S. date set for December 28 in Lincoln, CA, and a performance in Japan in October.
