Arnel Pineda: The toll of touring on a dedicated frontman

Gretchen Fullido

ABS-CBN News

<p>Arnel Pineda, the charismatic frontman of Journey, recently opened up about the profound impact that touring has had on him, both physically and emotionally. </p><p>After a difficult performance at Rock in Rio in September, Pineda took to Instagram, revealing his struggles and questioning whether he should continue with the band. His candid reflections shed light on the immense pressures he faces and his unwavering dedication to Journey. Despite these challenges, Pineda has decided to stay with Journey and will be touring Japan this October.</p><p>Since February, Pineda and Journey have been on a relentless tour, performing night after night across the globe. This demanding schedule left him physically drained and emotionally fatigued. </p><p>&quot;I was fatigued talaga,&quot; Pineda admitted, describing the exhaustion that accumulated over months of travel and performances. The constant movement, coupled with little opportunity for rest, took a significant toll on his health and well-being.</p><p>The Rock in Rio concert was a turning point for Pineda, where his vocal fatigue and technical issues became painfully apparent. </p><p>&quot;My voice so fatigued na rin,&quot; he confessed, highlighting how his physical state impacted his performance. Despite his best efforts, his body and voice reached their limits. </p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s my body talking eh,&quot; he added. </p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3070406"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><p>The emotional burden of high expectations added further pressure. As the frontman of one of America&#x27;s most iconic bands, Pineda felt the weight of stepping into Steve Perry&#x27;s legendary shoes. </p><p>&quot;I just don&#x27;t perform. I just don&#x27;t sing. I sing with my heart, with all of my soul,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m the biggest critic of myself, you know,&quot; he continued. &quot;I would beat up myself almost to death, kasi because I made little mistakes here and there... I&#x27;ve been singing this song like for 100 times, nagkakamali pa rin ako.&quot; </p><p>Pineda&#x27;s reflections reveal the human side of a rock star&#x27;s life, often hidden behind the glamor of the stage. Nights spent traveling, arriving at hotels in the early hours, and the lack of sufficient rest contributed to his overwhelming fatigue. </p><p>&quot;Tomorrow, show na naman pala,&quot; he recounted, illustrating the endless cycle of performances that left little time for recovery. He noted that the Rock in Rio concert was Journey’s 60th show. </p><p>Despite these challenges, Pineda&#x27;s love for Journey and his dedication to the music remain steadfast. </p><p>&quot;For the past 17 years, it&#x27;s still unbelievable na, my God, I&#x27;m fronting this band,&quot; he said. </p><p>Pineda looks forward to the upcoming Japan tour as an opportunity for redemption. <span id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(65, 65, 65);color:rgb(65, 65, 65)">The tour includes four shows in Japan—Osaka, Yokohama, and two historical performances at the Budokan in Tokyo. </span></p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re leaving, I&#x27;m meeting them soon in Japan,&quot; he said. &quot;Lahat ng mga legendary bands... hindi nami-miss ang Budokan,&quot; he added, referencing the iconic status of the venue where Journey performed during the Steve Perry era. </p><p>He also gave this advice to aspiring musicians: &quot;If ever magkaroon kayo talaga ng chance, just please, kung talagang love n&#x27;yo yung gagawin n&#x27;yo, embrace it, and then always put it to heart, always put it to your soul.&quot; </p><p>&quot;Build a really strong, strong support around you,&quot; he said. </p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/24/arnel-pineda-devastated-over-rock-in-rio-performance-922" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arnel Pineda devastated over &#x27;Rock in Rio&#x27; performance</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/26/arnel-pineda-hits-high-notes-in-jo-koy-video-thanks-supporters-after-rock-in-rio-criticism-1003" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arnel Pineda hits high notes in Jo Koy video, thanks supporters after Rock in Rio criticism</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/6/arnel-pineda-grateful-at-57-827" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arnel Pineda grateful at 57</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KE_HuxzSY-0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/equkC0ikXZ0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NbsktnceT2s?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Arnel Pineda, the charismatic frontman of Journey, recently opened up about the profound impact that touring has had on him, both physically and emotionally.</p>

Arnel Pineda, the charismatic frontman of Journey, recently opened up about the profound impact that touring has had on him, both physically and emotionally.

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Arnel Pineda: The toll of touring on a dedicated frontman

Arnel Pineda: The toll of touring on a dedicated frontman

Gretchen Fullido,

ABS-CBN News

Published Oct 04, 2024 08:37 AM PHT

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