Arnel Pineda Offers Fans Vote on Departure

Arnel Pineda, lead singer of the rock band Journey, has asked fans to vote on whether he should leave the band following criticism of his performance at the Rock in Rio festival. Pineda, who struggled with technical issues during the concert, expressed his devastation over the negative feedback and offered an online poll to let fans decide his fate. He promised to step down if the 'GO' votes reach one million. Journey guitarist Neal Schon and many fans have come out in support of Pineda, encouraging him to stay despite the criticism. Pineda, who has fronted Journey since 2007, emphasized the emotional toll of the criticism, remarking how a single poor performance can overshadow years of dedication.