7/28/2005

Is a band without its lead singer still "the band"?

I just was listening to my Launchcast on Yahoo when I heard a Journey song. Except it was Journey WITHOUT Steve Perry, which, in my opinion, is not Journey. Its kind of like Van Halen with out Eddie. Or the Cure with out Robert Smith. Does it work? I mean, Menudo has switched out band members for years, but who really cares about the musical stylings, as long as they look good in tight white jeans.

I just think you shouldnt screw with a good thing.

For the most part, I am almost always morally opposed to bands doing covers of other bands songs. Dont screw with what works. Except for Faith No More version of "Easy"- thats just amazing.

My random music thought for Thursday.