I fight if I need to, I dance if I need to, yet I won't compromise my integrity and pride.
— Arnel Pineda
What I consider a challenge is to prove that I am worthy as Journey's new vocalist.
I like to plan. I like to see the future.
Journey is my life now.
I have a foundation where it caters to street children and entices them to go back to school. The street is not a good school for them. They need to go to a proper school.
There is only one Steve Perry, and I am a fan.
I just do what I can do to be one of the people who make a difference.
It's so incredible performing in front of 10,000-15,000 people singing along and giving off great energy.
I like to keep my voice going. I don't want it to lose its chops. You know, as you age, it's easier for you to lose it.
When I was 12, my mother passed away from heart failure, leaving us in grief and in debt from her medical bills.
I have never hated my job; I only hate its negative results every time I attempt to do something amazing.
I just ignore those who say negative comments against me. Whether I'm doing right or wrong, they would still say the same things against me.
I'm a very realistic person.
Everybody is entitled to his own opinion.
I'm allergic to molds, cigarette smoke, smog and dust and animals' hair.
I think that Steve Perry will always be known as the singer of Journey. I have so much respect for him.
I want to tell all the dreamers out there that they should stay away from vices if they want to succeed; that they need training, guidance, and support.
I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy.
When you grow up in poverty and learn how to survive it, it's something that stays with you forever.
I've known what it's like to survive without a steady job. Growing up in the Philippines, I watched my parents juggle part-time jobs at the corner shop and as tailors, barely able to make ends meet for my three brothers and me.
I'm based in San Francisco, although I don't usually stay long in one place because we are always moving, we are always on the road. So most of the time, we stay in hotels.
I just focus on trying to please and entertain those who have faith in my talent.
I'm used to the Journey routine now.
With streaming concerts, we can all be together at the same time: the whole world, all at once, can be sitting front row from wherever they are in the world.
There are a lot of undiscovered world-class bands across Asia, and we want to find them, help fulfill their dreams, or at least give them initial exposure.
I believe in second chances.
There was a time when I had to cancel around five shows because I lost my voice due to acid reflux. Being with Journey, I get introduced to very good doctors and specialists. I'm managing the condition with proper medication.
I was enamored with music at a very young age. Everything started with kundiman, then evolved to Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, and eventually classic rock music.
A job provides so much more than a paycheck. It provides a sense of dignity and belonging. It gives you the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of a team - or, in my case, part of a band.
I know that there are a lot of people like me out there waiting to be given a break.