It's true, Steve Algeri is out with a throat infection of some sort and if he didn't stop singing until better he could risk permanent damage. And there were rumors of him lip syncing during some shows and even having to leave the stage before some shows was over.

His replacement, drum roll please! Jeff Scott Soto! Who? That's what I said. I haven't been to it yet but JSS has a website www.jeffscottsoto.com

I think the first thought in everyone's mind is "why not get, or wouldn't it be cool to get, Steve Perry to step in".

Many may not even care. However, the Journey/Def Leppard show sold out here in St. Louis. From what I've heard, that's the only place. Journey hits here almost every year. I don't remember their past shows selling out. Are we just big DL fans? I don't know. I saw Journey and Foreigner a few years back. I went with some one who gave me a free ticket. I didn't know what to expect but Journey was pretty good, not impressive, but good. Cain had the Baby Grand on stage, they had the big wheel spinning during Wheel in the Sky, they just lacked that energy or hunger. However, Foreigner, who I am only luke warm on anyway, kicked some butt. I mean they still had enthusiasm, I forgot which guy, but one of the members brought out the surgeon that done his head surgery and said he saved his life and dedicated a song to him, they did a rockin' alternate version of Jukebox Hero, I was impressed.

From the material on the EP Red 13, I thought Journey, if given the chance, could make a come back. I think they may have realized they weren't getting anywhere trying to recreate the hit packed albums of the 80's.