Arnel Pineda

I've known what it's like to survive without a steady job. Growing up in the Philippines, I watched my parents juggle part-time jobs at the corner shop and as tailors, barely able to make ends meet for my three brothers and me.

The Journey guys were so warm and friendly. I'm learning a lot from them.

I try to avoid gaining weight as much as possible because it hinders my performance onstage. Touring demands so much energy.

I have a foundation where it caters to street children and entices them to go back to school. The street is not a good school for them. They need to go to a proper school.

I take small meals three times a day - Breakfast at 6 or 7 A.M., let my body digest what I eat, and then I have lunch. My last meal for the day is at around 6 P.M. No more food after that.

I would hang out with my friends, and they would make me sing in exchange for food. I'd tag along just so I could eat. Then we would go to the park, and I'd sleep there with other homeless kids.

When I'm not working, I spend time at home with my wife and kids and my Foundation.

I want to create a street school for kids.

Just don't give up. I mean, don't stop believin'.

I just want to be a part of a band that will be able to reinvent themselves, you know.

I'm a very realistic person.

What I consider a challenge is to prove that I am worthy as Journey's new vocalist.