Update: Arnel Pineda’s U.S. Embassy aid speaks

by Josh Kimball

READ: A follow up on the the tale of Arnel Pineda, Journey’s new lead singer who was discovered via YouTube while playing in a cover band called the Zoo in the Philippines.

Finally, the U.S. Embassy officer who made it possible for Pineda to get into the country speaks:

“It was a Friday. I went with two LES (Local Embassy staff). We got a table, ordered some beer, fried chicken and so on. The opening band came on. They were called “Zoo” — this I’m sure of, since I’m from Kalamazoo, the name stuck.”

Finally.