In one of the most awaited television show of the year – Super Bowl, Steve Perry was absent and he was replaced by the Arnel Pineda who was singing "Don't Stop Believen' ". Arnel Pineda has an incredible voice and he also sounds like Steve Perry.
“Journey” was all the rage back in the early ’80’s when I was in high school–back then Steve Perry was the lead singer. “Don’t Stop Believin’ “ had gained a whole new life after being played in the last scene of “The Sopranos” finale in June of 2007. And the MTV news revealed that Perry himself had actually granted permission for it to be used.
But singing the same song in the Super bowl Pregame was a surprise for most of the audience and many didn't like Steve Perry being replaced. Arnel was discovered by one of the bandmembers via YouTube while Arnel was in the Philippines. He is an incredible singer and a great follower of Steve Perry.