Arnel Pineda thanks fans and slams "cowards" after receiving overwhelming support in the wake of Rio In Rio criticism

After being criticized online for his performance during Journey‘s recent appearance at Rock in Rio, lead singer Arnel Pineda says he’ll quit the band if enough fans vote “go” on his Facebook page. Journey performed at the annual Brazilian festival last Sunday (Sept.

In a 2022 interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, drummer Deen Castronovo said that Pineda had been working with a vocal coach to fix a long-standing vocal issue and that adjusting the volume on stage helped.

HOLLYWOOD (WKRC) - Journey lead singer Arnel Pineda said fans have the opportunity to vote him out of the band following criticism for his Rock in Rio performance. Pineda, who joined the band a singer in 2007, took to Facebook Sunday following a criticized performance at Rock in Rio on September 15.

"Arnel dont listen to these blogs. They are all bought. You’ve kicked a--!" guitarist Neal Schon wrote in support of the vocalist.

Arnel Pineda has been the voice of Journey since 2007. While many fans consider Steve Perry to be the best Journey vocalist of all time, there have been several singers over the years, and Pineda has been going strong for almost 20 years now.

Arnel Pineda has issued his first statement since offering to quit Journey. The singer, who has fronted the group since 2007, initially turned heads when he asked fans to vote on his future with the band.