Arnel Pineda

Musician

1967-09-05

Filipino singer-songwriter known internationally as the lead singer of Journey since 2007. He first gained prominence in the Philippines before joining the American rock band. He was born in 1967.

Quotes by Arnel Pineda

I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy.
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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.
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I had to give up a lot of foods that I'm accustomed to eating: dairy products, beer, wine, spicy food.
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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.
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Just continue what you are doing. You should have no hesitation, no stopping - just keep on going to the next level.
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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.
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We were an underprivileged family. My parents were both tailors. We got by. But we only had a few important things in our life.
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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.
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I prefer alkaline water. Good for the vocal cords, especially if you take it in the morning.
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What I consider a challenge is to prove that I am worthy as Journey's new vocalist.
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Journey gave me a magic wand, and it's changed the man that I am. I was able to muster this kind of courage that I never, ever had in my life.
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I think my mother was there all the time. Every time I thought I was almost dying and gave up hope in my life, I felt like she was whispering in my ear and asking me, 'Why are you doing this?'
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Hold on to your dream, no matter what it takes.
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