Richard Goodall | AGT Golden Buzzer | Don't stop Believing | Music Reaction 

This is a summary of my opinion.. Having been acquainted with numerous singers and cover bands, I’ve observed that Journey cover bands are quite common. Richard’s talent is undeniable, but his style isn’t particularly unique. His proficiency in emulating Steve Perry is impressive, but it’s a skill shared by many cover bands. The challenge arises when these bands attempt to perform original songs in their own style, which often falls short. Had Richard performed the song in a different style, say Frank Sinatra’s, he might have been criticized. By choosing to sing in Steve Perry’s style, Richard may have inadvertently limited his own artistic growth, as he’s now expected to maintain this style. The question that arises is whether Richard has developed his own unique style over the years. While it’s possible to train someone to imitate another singer’s style, the true artistry lies in developing one’s own voice. Unless Richard can demonstrate his own style, his journey on the show might be short-lived.

You nailed it! I love that Richard was able to do what he did but the real test will be if he can do something more original than to simply duplicate the voice of a singer of a popular song. If not, he will be limited to being a "tribute" singer who imitates the voices and style of those who are already established----and there's nothing wrong with that at all since it will be a huge step for him in his desire to sing for audiences. That being said, we will eventually learn if Ricard can sing anything but cover versions, and if he can sing them in a style that is his own rather than solely that of the original singer.