2001 - SOLO AGAIN - ON THE ROAD

In February Ex-BABYS / Ex-BAD ENGLISH bass player Ricky Phillips brings out a new CD, Elements of Friction.
(photo below) On two songs John had more or less a finger in the pie.

The lyrics for Who Is This Talking were written by him and Jonathan Cain. Originally,
this song was designed for BAD ENGLISH. John has made his lyrical contribution also on King of Fools. „John Waite at his best“, Ricky Phillips evinces.

The release of John´s new CD is about to happen, as well as promotion dates on Radio and TV. At the beginning of June, he starts on an extensive US tour with Peter Frampton and Journey which lasts until August. John opens the show and despite the much too short 30 - 45 minutes, he is granted only, he  celebrates  an excellent comeback in front of a wide audience.

Old acquaintances inevitably meet -- Neil Schon, Jonathan Cain and Deen Castronovo, still members of the legendary AOR band Journey, that acts as the headliner of this „Arrival“ tour. Unscheduled highlight:
Neil Schon joins John on stage during the final minutes at almost each show. The audience -- as well as John himself -- is delighted. Particularly those, that are familiar with the history John Waite/BAD ENGLISH. Witnessing this friendly turn they get carried away by enthusiasm with frenetic thundering applauses.

The tour becomes a great success and John is in upbeat mood. Unfortunately, again, none of the shows are going to be recorded.

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