Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
"a five year touring contract"
a WHAT?
a WHAT?

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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
The funny thing about Tamplin is that he can *sing* on a technical level and he seems like a solid teacher/coach. I saw a video of him on Instagram teaching the runs from Tennessee Whiskey - it was a good lesson and he sang it with ease.
Being a great teacher is something to be proud of. I have no clue what Brent Manning did as a singer/artist, but I know he taught a shitload of superstars how to sing. Isn't that more than enough?
Being a great teacher is something to be proud of. I have no clue what Brent Manning did as a singer/artist, but I know he taught a shitload of superstars how to sing. Isn't that more than enough?
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
Don't know about all that, but his shirt collection seems to rival Mattley's. In a ghayer way.
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
Hatchets Molly wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:03 pm Don't know about all that, but his shirt collection seems to rival Mattley's. In a ghayer way.

I would never wear lame shirts like Ken’s

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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
Only Ken can pull off that “style.”MattleyCrue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 3:24 pmHatchets Molly wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:03 pm Don't know about all that, but his shirt collection seems to rival Mattley's. In a ghayer way.![]()
I would never wear lame shirts like Ken’s![]()
Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
I heard that he was offered a spot in many popular bands, including Motley when Vince left.
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
I heard he is Sammy Hagars cousin!
Ken told me like every time I saw a snippet of him on YouTube!
Ken told me like every time I saw a snippet of him on YouTube!
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
Lame or lamé?MattleyCrue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 3:24 pmHatchets Molly wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:03 pm Don't know about all that, but his shirt collection seems to rival Mattley's. In a ghayer way.![]()
I would never wear lame shirts like Ken’s![]()
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
In Ken's case, both.DangerZone wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 2:37 amLame or lamé?MattleyCrue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 3:24 pmHatchets Molly wrote: ↑Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:03 pm Don't know about all that, but his shirt collection seems to rival Mattley's. In a ghayer way.![]()
I would never wear lame shirts like Ken’s![]()
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
I find it hard to believe he was offered 5 year Tall Stories touring contract . It’s amazing his kid actually has less talent than he does in life
Jani Lane and Bret Michaels should form a band called "Nelson II"
Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
he speaks volumes about himself. He has LSD and no reason to. He was annoying even back in his xtian days with the band named after him ...
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
From the few videos I have seen it does seem like he can sing, but can you imagine him on the video screens of your favorite venue doing that weird thing he does with his tongue for an entire 2 hour set?!? 

Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
I'm sorry, I tried. I really did. That video is too obnoxious for me.
There's been at least 2-3 threads on here about all of this, from my recollection I don't remember any kind of independent confirmation or denial of his claims, just speculation.
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
https://youtu.be/SfOGrDUbKqU?si=YTZZwlBW_i9eDdt7Silentbutdeadly wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:17 pm From the few videos I have seen it does seem like he can sing, but can you imagine him on the video screens of your favorite venue doing that weird thing he does with his tongue for an entire 2 hour set?!?![]()
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
2 minutes of the OP’s video and it’s easy to see Ken and his son are GRIFTERS. These 2 know enough that Journey’s camp doesn’t give a shit about such senseless claims, so why combat something that didn’t happen. Hundreds of men out there claiming to have had some sort of sniff at singing or performing in Journey. Funny how Ken has no receipts of any offer.
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
Before the audition!
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Re: Ken Tamplin claims he was offered Journey job, critiques other Journey singers
that's a lie, simple and clear, total lie