People keep complaining that Steve didn't perform last night, NO ONE knows what he's carrying on his shoulders. Has anyone here talked with him and personally knows his cares and concerns regarding why he's chosen not to perform anymore? None of us walk in his daily shoes. Compassion people!!! We don't know what people deal with. Stevie, if you read this, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! ALL YOU'VE SACRIFICED!! YOU HAVE MY TOTAL RESPECT!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!
And this is why people don't respect him. Its fans like you that place all the blame on the others without acknowledging Perry's faults. He has performed within the last five years. This is a two way street. You can't go crying about the rest of the band and forget what that Perry was also involved.
@GoBlue I don't see Sarah blaming others. She's saying maybe he has things going on in his own life that stop him from performing, Don't read into things that aren't there. Why doesn't everyone just leave him to live his life!
Yes no one knows what is going on with Steve Perry because he has done very little press or interviews & has zero social media of whats going on. Yes it's Steve's choice but he has to know people especially long time Journey fans want to know.
Absolutely fabulous that Steve Perry was there for the induction. Thank you, Steve Perry for your amazing voice and for amazing songs that made Journey famous and worthy of being in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!!
It is great that journey was inducted into the hall of fame,good to see Steve Perry, on stage with them, Steve Perry is journey, his voice made them a great band,Steve Pretty is the greatest voice in rock.
I think Steve perry is a great guy he fulfilled a dream accomplished his goals and he has since moved on .His band members have respected his decision and always wish him well . He knows he was a part of something big and if you watched his humble speech he thanked all of us for his success . He put himself out there to thank his fans I say well done .
Steve gave birth to the new journey. They were going no where into the got beautiful voice and remarkable song writer to make them who they were. Steve brought it all together. He always in our hearts and soul. This gorgeous man gave them his all and much more. Love you Steve.
I agree 100%!!! Steve Perry is and always will be the reason why Journey became what it was in the 10 years he was with them. Sorry, but it's just not the same without him. The band plays the sane now, still really good, but the singing isn't there without him. He's the best male vocalist in the industry
Anyone know why Steve didn't go back stage with the band to talk to the media? Love that guy. Don't care about the crap they went through as a band. I just loved seeing him on stage and talking about his time with the band. Whatever happened in the past, it's great to see them all getting along.
I voted on twitter for these guys everyday that I could to get them in the rock and roll hall of fame along with tons of other voting journey fans. So happy to see this interview. Thank you!
My brother and i saw them way back in 1981 at angels camp Mountain Air "81" in California when we were in our late teens. we sat 8th row and we still talk about it till this day. Journey was truly Journey back then with Steve at his very peak of his singing. a memory that will live between my brother and i forever it's about time they got in. it was great to see them when they were so very young and at their very best.
Glad they got inducted love them happy to see Steve there the voice of Journey and the band is the soundtrack of my high school class of 1983 we played their music almost the whole time at our 30 year class reunion classy of him to mention Arnel and thank you to him for keeping the music going .
Ross Valory - what a great personality. Love his bass lines and as a bass player myself, thought it was pretty rude that the media couldn't asked at least one question to a humble ORIGINAL member of this great band.
Steve Perry will always be JOURNEY his vocal are beautiful no one can ever sing like Steve I'm not being mean but that's how I feel glad he's back he's got his own record out love it
Congrats to Journey! Neil, Jonathon and Steve's songs were a big inspiration to start my own song writing and successful music career. Thank you for the music, new AND old. Journey forever! Best, -B
Steve Perry is a legend! He has left us with a legacy like no other! He is the voice! Noone can touch the talent he has and had while being in Journey! He is a class act in its own! Come back Steve we all miss you!
I think anyone can appreciate when a touring schedule is so grueling, a member getting burned out- not feeling it. Steve was just being honest. I personally would not want to go to a concert where someone I wanted to see was feeling that way. Who wants to see someone that they like just going thru the motions. It's something a person can't really hide, and Steve is one of those guys whose very transparent. Theres a point where you consider someone a hindrance or give respect as a friend to their decision, a respect to the group brotherhood/friendship. Led Zeppelin disbanded over Bonhams demise. To respect the lead vocalist who is conveying the lyrical emotion of the song losing his genuine expressive feeling to a grueling schedule of " just do" wasn't asking a lot to understand. Perhaps Steve had such confidence in Journeys talent that he didn't feel being away awhile meant fading out, whereas other(s) suffered too much that thought. It was a time for the band to show their support to a fellow member and didn't. I'm sure there was some feeling of betrayal in that...who wouldn't feel that. Steve's new direction was pretty much mapped out by that and even if that path wasn't preferred, just like with a friends death, comes eventually a time to move on.
I do believe Neil has a deep love for Steve and really was moved by seeing him there. He even wiped a tear right after Steve thanked each one of them. Finally, they put it all in the past!
...and then Steve left the stage! He could have literally cemented his legacy by singing a few songs in his NOW vocal range...made the effort to practice...not Perry, he walks off...not backstage as well. Guy is a pussy mama's boy plain and simple.
How funny... "cemented his legacy" He doesn't need to prove nothing; he is already a rock legend that's why he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The "voice" forever.
When Neil Schon was asked the question, What would you have done differently, The first thing I thought of was he should have said "I wouldn't have done Steve Perry dirty like I did."
Journey would never be inducted into the HOF without Steve Perry. Steve Perry is the true Voice of Journey. Journey without Steve Perry is a tribute/cover band.
Interesting when questioned about "what would you do differently" Cain's physical response before Neil answered. Most Journey fans from all generations recognize that the departure of Rollie and introduction of Cain changed the band fundamentally.
as fantastic as hearing Anytime with Greg and Steve....steve did the right thing for himself. wanting him to sing like he was 30 again is heartless. he remains a class act.
why the negativity people.one of the greatest bands of all time is in the halll of fame,lets celebrate thier success and not thier faults.journey was perfect no matter who performed for them.
Why is this called a Journey interview but Steve Perry is no where to be found? Anyone can play the guitar Neal!!! But there is only ONE legendary voice & that voice for JOURNEY was & is STEVE PERRY.
Thank you guys for years of good music and MORE good music today! I understand and know how a band changes over the years, it's part of the industry. Journey IS Journey, every singer brings it to them, and obviously they give it their heart. This fan accepts and sees their humanity as life changes. Thank you JOURNEY!!!:)
He didn't and won't be anytime soon. Since he didn't even do it here for ONE night, its never gonna happen. Schon has tried to reach out to him for many years to mend fences with no success.
Not true. Schon says that every time he tries to connect with Perry, all he gets are Perry's lawyer answering for him. People on the Perry camp seem hellbent on ignoring the fact that Perry is a quirky guy with a very unique personality. Yes, Schon can be a jerk at times, but it was Steve who unilaterally dismantled the band at the top of their game, fired Valory and Smith and even though had pretty much full creative control over the band decided to call himself "the outsider". People also forget almost 10 years of pleading Steve to return, plus one year of pleading to him to get the surgery so they could tour (which he ended up doing only after the band decided to move on). Yes... Steve's voice and soft spoken persona make him likable, but he is no angel nor a victim.
Chazer all true !! Plus he pretty much stopped the Raised On Radio Tour when Neil & Jon Wanted to add more dates & keep going . & outside the 1991 Bill Graham show , Perry held them hostage for around 10 years
Dana Rahman Journey INVITED Arnel to join the band stop blamming him you low class peice of shit! You havent achieved anything in your life so shut the fuck up! YOU CANT EVEN SPELL "RECOGNIZE". FUCKING IDIOT GO TO SCHOOL! YOU SHAME YOUR FAMILY
@@luvvinlovelock7254, who are you to say that? Real journey fans knows that arnel been doing a job and especially when his first gig with the band. And we know that singing journey songs almost every night would change the vocal cords. So be understanding grandma, think just like your age.
I’m sorry but I still feel resentment towards Jonathan Cain. He disrespected Steve Perry when he (Cain) didn’t mention Steve when thanking past members. Obviously the numbers confirm when Journey was successful and when they weren’t. I’ve said this before, I believe it is jealousy on Cain’s part. I’m no longer a Journey fan because of the disrespect shown to Steve.
Steve Perry has long ago said in public that with the aging of his voice he could never sing Journey's songs again as he could during the prime years; I believe him because vocal cords age just like everything else, and because of the demands of the Journey songbook to undoubtedly wear them out even quicker. I believe Arnel's voice is not what it was 10 years ago when he started with Journey. I don't care about the politics of bands, given the inherent clashes and egos of the creative process and the inevitability of these things to be transient by nature; I just feel very fortunate to have gotten to be a contemporary of the time Steve Perry was in his prime with Journey, and so should the band. Together they were part of a treasured soundtrack to my life which transports me back to significant times like great music does.
JOURNEY!!! Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2017 enough said my friends and fellow Journey fans!!! Thank u all for ur music that till this day makes us happy and appreciate music at its best😀😀🎻🎻🎤🎤🎵🎵🎹🎹 btw im going to see Scott Stapp from the amazing Creed this Sunday with my beautiful son Rahim whos 22 years young btw that was my mothers day present from him to me 💕💋💖😀 same way we went to RRHOF he appreciates great music!!! his papa was a drummer and his dad loved music and he grew up.listening to journey and creed and matchbox twenty tupac bob Marley etc etc thank u lord for the gift of music🎻🎤🎹🎵🎧
I'm a huge Steve Perry fan, but I can understand why he doesn't want to sing with the group. He obviously feels his voice isn't up to his own high standards, and I don't blame him for not wanting to go on stage and make a fool of himself. Perry is pushing 70, after all. I wish people would quit ragging on the poor guy. I'm sure Perry wishes he had the vocal chops he had in his 20's and 30's too! Nothing lasts forever---not even the original Journey or Steve Perry's voice.
Ann SebastianoJeff it's because of people like you that he doesn't sing. You mock him for not singing, and you'll put his voice down if he does ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Exactly. People like that are not fans. They just like to put Steve down and bash him. Fan's except and respect his decision and don't get all butt hurt about it.
He said more than enough at his acceptance speech. We couldn't wait til he stopped. Looked like Neal and Steve were talking and laughing and thinking the same thing.
yeah, Ross and Steve Smith talked too long. I get the impression, though they are the highest IQ of the bunch. Steve did a dissertation like speech and Ross was very philosophical. Aynsley Dunbar had the shortest speech but thanking all his ex-wives was classic. I get the impression he was sarcastically thanking everyone who took his money. LOL.
Mark Phelps...YES I was thinking exactly that! Ross and Smith were sooo long and boring. Don't know about the high IQ thing on Ross's part. He drugged his ancestral home away and tried to blame it on Perry....who made him rich in the first place!?
I don't get why everyone is so divisive over this. Steve's not playing with the band is as much an issue of his vocal chords as it is about the relationship with the band. He has said it a number of times himself that he was not ready for live gigs in general. As for who is to blame on the rift, there is plenty of blame to throw around. Those who think Cain and Schon are the jerks also forget Steve held the rest of the band hostage for 10 years during their peak and also was the main driver on the firing of Valory and Smith in the 80s. As for Arnel... maybe people should take notice that Steve in his speech made sure people knew he was supportive of him, so if Steve is OK with his replacement, why on earth shouldn't you? Just enjoy the music and the fact that unlike Cetera with Chicago (who was truly the jerk in his case), Steve did decide to show up.
Doesn't matter how long Fleischman was there. Perry isn't the original lead singer. If you want to get technical Fleishman isn't either and that role goes to Rolie. If it wasn't for his bass player in the Alien Project hadn't died, Perry would NOT be in Journey.
And there might not be a Journey. Alien Project was about to be offered a contract, so maybe he would still be singing with them. We shouldn't speculate on what might have been. It'll make us crazy.
Actually Journey the band was Neil Schon but Perry was the voice behind most of their hits. Schon has been there since day one and is still there so I believe he should be acknowledge as such. Great band, great musicians all of them and great to finally be inducted, long overdue.
Schon has been acknowledged as such for many years. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, Perry was so good that he became Journey. fireandair.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/steve-perry-a-bit-confusing-frankly/
John Miller hes a fucking sell out stfu he's a prick and should stop taking credit for Journey!! he has an identity problem unlike Don Henley. or Stevie Nicks or Bono or anyone who launches that amazing band-FOH!! only one fucking lead singer only one no matter who takes over-they can ride on the wheels of the greats but will never get the recognition!!
It was Schon's band in the way that he owns the name help created it and was there through all singers, drummers bass players, keyboardist. Perry is more the voice of Journey yes but many are still going to see them play with the current singer and he helps keep the great music alive. I love Perry but he choose to leave and the band had to go on.
All true statements but for many Perry was the sound of Journey and they won't see them without him, which essentially means they will never see Journey again, that ship has sailed. I appreciate all the members as they are a band of incredible musicians (I especially love Schon and Smith) but if they don't change up their playlist I will be taking a break from seeing them for a while.
@ John Miller, Actually Steve Perry didn't choose to leave. He just needed time that Neal & Jon weren't willing to give him. They could have done as he asked and changed the name to something else but they refused. As far as keeping great music alive, I'm gonna have to disagree with that also. Sadly Arnel slaughters those songs. Honestly It's quite embarrassing .
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a lot of bands mentioned are excellent but this is rock n roll hall of fame.how could the Moody Blues (nights in white satin, tuesday afternoon, I'm just a singer in rock n roll band, the question, go now, many others) not be there!!!!!! plus how could Jethro Tull with Aqualung ,benefits, thick as a brick, many others plus unusual performer not inducted!!
I'm glad there all reunited again. Steve deffinetly will not rejoin the band. Done for good. Everything is in the past . And friends again. Journey will retire with Arnel Pineda, when the band says they had enough. getting close to there 70s. My best memories of Journey was St.Paul. Minnesota . Escape tour 1981. row one with high school friends. 15 years old. And lit. And Nael Schon . Steve Perry laughed. seeing drunk teenagers age boys in row one from center of the stage. 1981 Escape tour was the best. Never went to a Journey concert since Steve Perry left Journey. what a nice Speech from Journey
Dana RahmanRussell Ebnet facts my love facts respect for Steve always!! never will listen to Journey without Steve. I agree. You couldn't pay me to go see them now.
I understand where you are coming from, but it is quite possible that he cannot sing well anymore and did not want to risk tarnishing the night and the legacy with a mediocre performance. I agree with the "give em what they want" creed for entertainers. But he is no longer an entertainer and has not been for years. He was there to be honored, not to perform. It wasn't a concert as much as it was a ceremony. The rock and roll hall of fame, and the world, wanted to honor his legacy and he showed, but he has no obligation to perform. If he were currently active like the rest of the band is then I would lean more your way. But if we were to honor a 68 year old baseball player, for instance, who has not been in the batters box for 20 years, I don't think we could be too upset if he didn't wanna take a few pitches in front of the whole world. I am also disappointed he did not sing, but that's his decision. And I respect that. My 2 cents. 😊
I do think he can sing, I don't think that's the problem. I think he doesn't feel like part of the band anymore...I think the two of them singing together would've been better, to me journey will never be the same without Steve Perry!! 😔
When Jonathan & Niel gave Steve a ultamatum after Steve injured his hip hiking in Hawaii he told Niel & Jonathan that if they replace him he would never sing with them again. He can still sing awesome just watch his performances with the Eels and he has a 3rd solo album coming out later this year.
Jace speaks truth! He cannot sing anymore, especially Journey tunes that were recorded in 1981...he is smart to not sing actually because we would all go, "YIKES" like watching an Olympic Gold 100 yard dash winner 30 years later...great at one time, but a traffic accident years later.
I think his voice is perfect. Maybe he doesn't want to mess up the legal issues among him and the band. Have you imagined if he had sing that night? We will want more and more. I think he was respectful of Arnel as the new lead singer of the band.
these guys are such a boring non-charisma people,with big egos and zero appeal. Steve is all the opposite..authentic,humble,with lot of charisma and that is why people loves him.And of course,one of the greatest voice in rock music ever.When he showed up the crowd got crazy,he made this band famous around the world..
I was in Novato when these guys were there & in Marin. Who are the guys on the vieweres left who are disjointed from the conversation & Shon are you on drugs? J. Caine, really that's the best memory you have? Greg Rollie is the only real guy up there and what kind of silly situation is this...C'mon.... Ross V. What an embarrasment... STEVE PERRY you did yourself a favor by skipping this part back stage...
for me and im sure others, journey was not the same when greg rollie left. another way of sayin it was that i like their sound better with greg and steve smith as drummer.and of course,steve perry.
Even the 2 factions of YES put their differences aside and put on an awesome performance together with Geddy Lee of Rush. Same with Cheap Trick last year & same with Heart the year before.
Yes is a whole different enchilada. Are there hurt feelings? Probably, but they have a every interesting relationship which is a cross between bickering siblings and hired mercenaries. When everything is said and done, they are always willing to work together and the only reason Anderson is not back has more to do with Anderson wanting to limit his touring schedule which the band is unable and/or unwilling to accommodate for. It was sad to see that Bill Bruford would not coming out of his retirement to play for one song. Would have loved to see him banging the skins for Roundabout.And does anyone know what happened to Tony Kaye? I don't believe I saw him with the band, and he was inducted as well.
Bands are in a tough spot when it comes to singers because their voice is their instrument. If you limit your touring and stretch out the time between shows then you are putting the entire band and crew up in hotels for days (not to mention, meals, parking, storage fees etc) which can get very costly and if they are only getting paid when they do actual hands on work they may not be making enough money for it to be worth their while. If you do one off shows here and there good luck finding crew to take care of the stage show because people want more steady work than just 6 shows a year and are going to turn you down. It's a catch 22 situation.
It is a bit of a misnomer... it is not a Yes reunion but rather Anderson Wakeman and Rabin adding Yes to their band name, similar to what ABWH tried to do in the 80s only to have Squire lawyer up over it. The key element here is the current lineup of Yes has no control over this as Jon Anderson is co-owner of the trademark. I guess there may have been some backroom negotiation going on with the guys during the Hall of Fame induction and things went south. That would explain Wakeman's tweet after the event saying about a possible reunion: "I can say 100% it's never going to happen".
How disappointing Journey fans like myself have been waiting for over 2 decades for these guys to finally put their differences aside and give their fans who helped make them the hall of famers! At least one last performance together 👎🏻😒
Off topic here but did anyone catch that Neil says the last time he saw Steve Perry was at Billy Grahams memorial service? Mandella effect? I actually remember Bill Graham dying. I remember the news announcement, as does my Wife and several friends. Neil obviously remembers the same as he states here. Every bit of research online states Bill Graham is still alive and is 98 years old. How is the world? Not in my world! And apparently not in Neil's world either. Wth is going on with all this mandella effect stuff?! Crazy shit indeed. I specifically remembering him dying. Mind blown!
A real bummer that Steve did not sing and everyone there was disappointed. There is not voice like his. Without him there is no Journey. No disrespect to Arnel, but he will never come close to Steve and the entire band owes their careers to Perry.
That is a hard thing to say with HSAS, Santana, Bad English, The Babys, and more that did not include Steve Perry. Still Steve Perry is the best lead singer. From what I understand is that Neal was pissed because when they (Journey members) did their own thing, Steve Perry did Journey type songs on "Street Talk" and they all did their own different things. I think that is what started many other things.
@ Richard P, Journey is Nothing since Steve Perry left. They are still riding his coattails. Notice the significance of Steve always wearing coattails. All they are now is a karioke tribute band.
@@paulberg5426 Perry was just doing his thing, the Journey sound had become the Perry sound by then. They appropriate songs off that album when they tour.
Aynsley danbar would probably felt the most awkwardness feeling after steve kicked em out out of the band and again meeting him... Also with gregg rollie leaving the band
So disappointed Steve Perry wouldn't just sing one song on this most memorable night in Journey history. He could have just let the fans have their glory in seeing that one last time for old time sake . Glad that he showed up though but what a let down for the fans that love Journey
Still same old with Steve Perry. Doesn't show up for this and the questions revolve what do you think of Steve. Journey is what it is in the annals of rock history because of the collaboration. You cannot take anything away from that voice, but he was never the catalyst for the overall success of the band.
Arne should have been included, yes he is not Steve Perry but nobody can fill those shoes but he sings his heart out night after night and has for 10 years Steve Perry should love Arnel for keeping the band in the public eye and for keeping those royalties checks coming all these years Rock on Arnel
michael collums Arnel could not be included. Go to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and search for guidelines for inductees. It says something like artist(s) first record release should be at least 25 years ago. I'm pretty sure that excludes Arnel.... Hope this answers your question.
If you're also going to recognize people that played and sang their heart out you would include Steve Augeri and Deen Castronovo but the Rock Hall chose to only induct the hit making factory of the 70's/80's. Arnel knows his place and is grateful for it. If you had watched the acceptance speeches you would have seen Perry and at least one of the other band members thank him and express their love for Arnel.
DJ rite because Perry acknowledged him!! Pineda is a YOU TUBE singer where is ur fucking head at that u think he can ever be worthy of being inducted into the hall of fame shit listen to my voice at the event i ll be inducted too stop it!! hes happy wtf do u care
CourtyardPigeon I don't think he was invited he looked like he was casted out even when they were up there getting the award they didn't want him up there but they would not have been there without Steve
You know it goes both ways to. Everyone is bashing Niel. SP fired Ross Valery and Steve Smith heading into ROR, for NO fuckin reason. He later admitted he would not have done that had he had a chance to do it all over again. It was Niels band before SP and he wanted to tour again. Perry wasn't in it for the long haul like Niel was. It was only a matter of time before they would have broken up again had SP not had the hip problems. Two headstrong people heading in totally different directions after Trial by Fire 🤔. It just wasn't meant to be again.
You don't know why he didn't...I wouldn't sing either, if i had to watch that little Asian karaoke singer, sing my songs that i wrote! Fuck that! Steve isn't the dick man. They ran him off along time ago when he was hurt and had to have hip surgery. And have never reached back out to him. Those are his songs that Arnel sang. He should have never, ever, been on the stage period! Biggest slap in the face to Steve Perry. Steve showed up and was humble. He shouldn't have to follow that half ass singer. Next!
Scott, he was there. He was on stage with them. In his thank you speech, he was so gracious and at the end thanked the fans and said although it was many years, he thought about us often. He is extremely classy.
Jimmy Hunsucker why?doesnt have to!!! got his award gave all the pricks who shit on him props and dipped as he should have!!! for. so many years along with other amazing bands i ve listened to he was there showed up to accept his award well deserved he didnt sing but he showed up!!! theres a method behind his madness as my. 22 year old son was there with me who loves journey and Tupac - said mom Steve better show up to get his award and if he sings that would be great - no worries mission accomplished😀😀
wow! even after so many years have past till the day they were inducted to the Hall of Fame, Steve Perry didn't even give us a chance to see him perform even for the last time with Journey. There must really be a deep animosity that Steve Perry still carry on his shoulders against Journey!! Why doesn't he just bury the hatchet and mover on?
There must be some some real deep feelings between these guys. I know Steve Perry was hurt about how he was treated by his so called brothers. he was a only child and really felt betrayed by them. He thought that they had his back. He gave them his blood sweat and tears.the way they use to tour for months. He gave his voice for years no matter what. The show must go on. Who could blame him for the way he felt and still feels. I support you Steve Perry . some time what you need.ain,t what you should have.
it is quite unfair for Arnel Pineda not to be around in that interview. he's been with the Journey for 10 straight years isn't it? just my personal opinion.
Edgardo Villagracia fine but not an original member thats who get inducted its a hall of fame!! privilage!! u tube singer s dont and never will have the glory of that!! thank u and RECOGNISE!!!
Dana Rahman i did not say distinct recognition "what ive said was to be around during interviews. Neal Schon mentioned the name of Anel Pineda and that is what i wanted to hear. is that a problem with you hahaha move on guys. for 10yrs Journey was touring with Pineda they earned millions of dollars and so with Arnel be happy hahaha
The rock hall chooses which members get inducted and they chose only to induct the hit making factory of the 70's/80's, the lineup(s) that made the most impact on music.
@ DJ - - - It is a rhetorical question. But since you posted your a opinion, Journey floundered after SP left. His two replacement did not help. Journey became RELEVANT AGAIN ONLY AFTER Ariel Pineda became their front-man. In my humble opinion, Ariel Pineda was snubbed by the R&R HoF because he is an Asian (Filipino). The fact that the current members of Journey expressed their feelings that Ariel should have been inducted with the group validates the point. Perhaps you are too young to remember the incident regarding Sammy Davis, Jr. who was relegated to enter through the BACK DOOR of the building of the Casinos in Las Vegas where the RAT-PACK were to performed. The rest of the RAT-PACK REFUSED to get on stage and perform UNLESS and UNTIL Sammy Davis, Jr. was ALLOWED to enter THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR of the building. In the 1950s, Nathaniel (Nat King) Cole was treated shabbily by RCA. Research the subject and find out for yourself. After 60 years, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION is still alive and well in our country. I hope the entire member of the Journey do the right thing and pressure the R&R HoF to induct Ariel Pineda.
I was in my teens when Journey was in their heyday and I do know that racial discrimination is still alive, not just in the US but worldwide. I do not live under a rock, and I do not support it. BTW, his name is Arnel, not Ariel. The rock hall didn't induct Steve Augeri, the first Perry replacement that took death threats when he stepped into those shoes, he was with them for 8 years. They also didn't induct Deen Castronovo who sat at the drum kit for 17 years, as well as covered lead vocals on songs that Arnel couldn't. Isn't it interesting that the band expressed their opinions about Arnel but not those guys? Me thinks it is because they knew Perry either wouldn't show/perform and they needed Arnel to be there. IMO that's when they opened their mouths because it would be awkward to have him sing for them but not get an award. If you think it is a race thing anything I say will not change your mind but I beg to differ. Journey came back to the forefront by way of licensing their music for TV/movies (ie. Sopranos final episode etc.) in a tiny lapse when they had no singer as Augeri had to leave due to vocal issues. They needed someone and quick so they could capitalize on their new found popularity and obtaining a guy with a Cinderella story helped their cause. But if you were honest about the situation you could look at it and see the band has not flourished, having only one charting album since Arnel joined, and is only reliving their glory years, which is the era that the rock hall recognized. I stand by my previous comment.
E. Cubarrubia DUH!!! because hes not entitled to that smfh over and over again!!! not entitled not ever ever ever!!!! these are awards that are given to artists who have made music history legends for decades like no others and nobody. can replicate!!Arnel Pineda as i have said should be happy and thankful that he could even stand on that stage with a true iconic band and have Mr Steve Perry acknowledge him!!! a karaoke u tube singer gtfoh!!! thats Arnel Pineda s only claim to fame!!! do u think in 40years he ll be inducted anywhere? with who? think about it!!!! and he cant hit a note btw!!!
I have more respect for Ansley Dunbar than Steve Perry!!!! He's a spoiled brat that wanted to do things his way and never let Neal show what he could do on the guitar. He also got rid of Steve Smith and Ross Valory for the Raised on Radio album and it was so pop that Neal probably hated it. Bring back Journey before Perry!!!!!
Steve Perry robbed the world of a truly great unifying moment, when the world needed it most, by not singing w Journey. So freakin sad. I love Arnel though..
From what I understand Steve Perry still has rights to the music of Journey or at least the music that matters and still makes big bucks now from what he did in the past (writing the music) and what Journey does now. I would rather see him with Journey from a childhood memory perspective yet I would rather see him put out this solo album #3 and soar to the top by himself again. Then see what Journey does. Steve Perry gets money and royalties from both.
Elvis has left the building...again! Where is Perry backstage after ALL these years? Hip problem? I have said this many times, Steve cannot sing and will not risk his legacy. There was NO reason he should not have sung at the HOF...NONE. He killed whatever grace he had in this band by bailing on them...again!
Jeff Porcaro Groove By the way...Neal Schon does not agree with you. Read his most current interviews AFTER the induction and see the eloquent things he has to say about Perry....including wanting to do a bluesy R&B album with him. He is still a fan of Steve's current voice.
Jeff, you said it yourself 'Steve cannot sing and will not risk his legacy', if he could he would have put out a significant body of work in the past 20 years. I was there and at the time very disappointed but now I feel he made the right choice. He showed, thanked his fans and put the final nail in the coffin regarding the NEVER ENDING question about a reunion. You know it, being in a band is like being in a marriage and you never go back to your ex after a divorce. Of course a shit ton of money would sway you but obviously he isn't broke enough to warrant repeating the experience.
Jeff we can't take you seriously. You are obviously a fan of Toto - they made even post Rollie Journey look like hard rock. My born again sister loved Toto, though.
Loved that Steve Perry showed up and gave a speech. It was classy and humble. Got a lot of renewed respect for him.
Steve Perry with the Eels was awesome. Us fans don't require it to sound exactly like the album, we just want Steve's voice.
People keep complaining that Steve didn't perform last night, NO ONE knows what he's carrying on his shoulders. Has anyone here talked with him and personally knows his cares and concerns regarding why he's chosen not to perform anymore? None of us walk in his daily shoes. Compassion people!!! We don't know what people deal with. Stevie, if you read this, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! ALL YOU'VE SACRIFICED!! YOU HAVE MY TOTAL RESPECT!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!
And this is why people don't respect him. Its fans like you that place all the blame on the others without acknowledging Perry's faults. He has performed within the last five years. This is a two way street. You can't go crying about the rest of the band and forget what that Perry was also involved.
@GoBlue I don't see Sarah blaming others. She's saying maybe he has things going on in his own life that stop him from performing, Don't read into things that aren't there. Why doesn't everyone just leave him to live his life!
GoBlue576966 This is why YOU don't respect him, don't put words in other people's mouths.
Yes no one knows what is going on with Steve Perry because he has done very little press or interviews & has zero social media of whats going on. Yes it's Steve's choice but he has to know people especially long time Journey fans want to know.
That's right, maybe he wasn't ready to perform with them...he is about 65. I'm sure his voice is not up to par.
Absolutely fabulous that Steve Perry was there for the induction. Thank you, Steve Perry for your amazing voice and for amazing songs that made Journey famous and worthy of being in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!!
JUSTSOESSEXY couldnt say it better!! just amazing
Very well said and all true.
It is great that journey was inducted into the hall of fame,good to see Steve Perry, on stage with them, Steve Perry is journey, his voice made them a great band,Steve Pretty is the greatest voice in rock.
I think Steve perry is a great guy he fulfilled a dream accomplished his goals and he has since moved on .His band members have respected his decision and always wish him well . He knows he was a part of something big and if you watched his humble speech he thanked all of us for his success . He put himself out there to thank his fans I say well done .
@ anthony antonazzo,
Excellent post! Well said and I agree 100%
So true...and he is worth over 47 million, so he doesn't need to perform or tour!
@@LeslieSunshine17 I read he was worth 80M.
Steve gave birth to the new journey. They were going no where into the got beautiful voice and remarkable song writer to make them who they were. Steve brought it all together. He always in our hearts and soul. This gorgeous man gave them his all and much more. Love you Steve.
I agree 100%!!! Steve Perry is and always will be the reason why Journey became what it was in the 10 years he was with them. Sorry, but it's just not the same without him. The band plays the sane now, still really good, but the singing isn't there without him. He's the best male vocalist in the industry
Anyone know why Steve didn't go back stage with the band to talk to the media? Love that guy. Don't care about the crap they went through as a band. I just loved seeing him on stage and talking about his time with the band. Whatever happened in the past, it's great to see them all getting along.
Ross Valory looks fantastic! I love that hair! Such a huge part of my childhood. They really deserve this!
He was there, but left before they sang. This interview was after they performed.
Ross Valory is the bass player. He was on stage and playing during the performance in the video I watched.
I voted on twitter for these guys everyday that I could to get them in the rock and roll hall of fame along with tons of other voting journey fans.
So happy to see this interview. Thank you!
My brother and i saw them way back in 1981 at angels camp Mountain Air "81" in California when we were in our late teens. we sat 8th row and we still talk about it till this day. Journey was truly Journey back then with Steve at his very peak of his singing. a memory that will live between my brother and i forever it's about time they got in. it was great to see them when they were so very young and at their very best.
Glad they got inducted love them happy to see Steve there the voice of Journey and the band is the soundtrack of my high school class of 1983 we played their music almost the whole time at our 30 year class reunion classy of him to mention Arnel and thank you to him for keeping the music going .
Ross Valory - what a great personality. Love his bass lines and as a bass player myself, thought it was pretty rude that the media couldn't asked at least one question to a humble ORIGINAL member of this great band.
Steve Perry will always be JOURNEY his vocal are beautiful no one can ever sing like Steve I'm not being mean but that's how I feel glad he's back he's got his own record out love it
"You don't want to talk to the bass player?" Classic Ross Valory.
Steve Perry is a very talented person who can sing all of those great songs!
Congrats to Journey!
Neil, Jonathon and Steve's songs were a big inspiration to start my own song writing and successful music career.
Thank you for the music, new AND old.
Journey forever!
Best,
-B
Thank you journey for the memories you gave all of us
Steve Perry is a legend! He has left us with a legacy like no other! He is the voice! Noone can touch the talent he has and had while being in Journey! He is a class act in its own! Come back Steve we all miss you!
This group never be the same with out Steve Perry
love Steve Perry and Journey , Wish Steve would do a song with them,,Congratulation to you all and Steve Perry,
I think anyone can appreciate when a touring schedule is so grueling, a member getting burned out- not feeling it. Steve was just being honest. I personally would not want to go to a concert where someone I wanted to see was feeling that way. Who wants to see someone that they like just going thru the motions. It's something a person can't really hide, and Steve is one of those guys whose very transparent. Theres a point where you consider someone a hindrance or give respect as a friend to their decision, a respect to the group brotherhood/friendship. Led Zeppelin disbanded over Bonhams demise. To respect the lead vocalist who is conveying the lyrical emotion of the song losing his genuine expressive feeling to a grueling schedule of " just do" wasn't asking a lot to understand.
Perhaps Steve had such confidence in Journeys talent that he didn't feel being away awhile meant fading out, whereas other(s) suffered too much that thought. It was a time for the band to show their support to a fellow member and didn't. I'm sure there was some feeling of betrayal in that...who wouldn't feel that. Steve's new direction was pretty much mapped out by that and even if that path wasn't preferred, just like with a friends death, comes eventually a time to move on.
Greg Rollie at 70 looks freakin' awesome.
I do believe Neil has a deep love for Steve and really was moved by seeing him there. He even wiped a tear right after Steve thanked each one of them. Finally, they put it all in the past!
I hope so.
lmfao this made me shed a tear from laughing so hard lol
...and then Steve left the stage! He could have literally cemented his legacy by singing a few songs in his NOW vocal range...made the effort to practice...not Perry, he walks off...not backstage as well. Guy is a pussy mama's boy plain and simple.
How funny... "cemented his legacy" He doesn't need to prove nothing; he is already a rock legend that's why he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The "voice" forever.
@ Dream On :) :) :)
When Neil Schon was asked the question, What would you have done differently, The first thing I thought of was he should have said "I wouldn't have done Steve Perry dirty like I did."
Journey would never be inducted into the HOF without Steve Perry. Steve Perry is the true Voice of Journey. Journey without Steve Perry is a tribute/cover band.
I agree MR. TROY
Whos greg rollie for journey....
Interesting when questioned about "what would you do differently" Cain's physical response before Neil answered. Most Journey fans from all generations recognize that the departure of Rollie and introduction of Cain changed the band fundamentally.
as fantastic as hearing Anytime with Greg and Steve....steve did the right thing for himself. wanting him to sing like he was 30 again is heartless. he remains a class act.
@ T Crane,
Well said. I agree.
why the negativity people.one of the greatest bands of all time is in the halll of fame,lets celebrate thier success and not thier faults.journey was perfect no matter who performed for them.
Did Neal forget Trial by Fire Album that came out in 96. Graham Memorial was in 1991. The dude was out of it. WOW.
Probably meant it was the last time Steve sang with Journey live
Steve Perry made Journey, one of the best vocal singer off all time
Louie Rivera , Get it right. Journey made Steve Perry. Cain wrote most of their hits.
Steve Perry is was and always will be JOURNEY!! Get it?????
Louie Rivera yes indeed my fellow Journey fan 😁😁🔦🎻🎻🎶🎶🎵🎼🎧🎹🎤🎤🎤🎤FOH like just listen and love ur music all day everyday 😁😁
dont even give that traitor MIKE time of day cuz JOURNEY rocks!!!RRHOF!!!! only Steve Perry Schon Cain and Vallory!!DONE!!! move on
Steve Perry IS Journey. Anyone else on vocals is just "Perry-oke"...
OMG ! love it ...."Perry-oke" I gotta write that one down.
hahaha your a joker
too bad his not going to sing in journey anymore well ur perry-oke will be staying lmao
Journey is nothing now. They are nothing without Steve Perry period.
RIP JOURNEY WITH OUR AP.
AND NICE TO SEE.MR.GREG R.
Neil...He's a changed man....Rude. I'm happy Steve skipped this😊 I hope he releases his new cd this year.🎤🎶🎼🎵
aneesall thank you. I was thinking the same thing. The nerve on this guy.
Why do you find him rude?
Why is this called a Journey interview but Steve Perry is no where to be found?
Anyone can play the guitar Neal!!!
But there is only ONE legendary voice & that voice for JOURNEY was & is STEVE PERRY.
Actually Journey's sound was about Steve Perry's voice and Neal Schon's guitar. They went together like peanut butter and jelly.
@ Missile,
lol at peanut butter and jelly, But I agree.
Luna Mellor where's Steve
Not everyone can play a guitar like neal does. Neal is the guitars steve perry.
Thank you guys for years of good music and MORE good music today! I understand and know how a band changes over the years, it's part of the industry. Journey IS Journey, every singer brings it to them, and obviously they give it their heart. This fan accepts and sees their humanity as life changes. Thank you JOURNEY!!!:)
Becky's indeed wonder whos cryin now?
Ross looks like a real-life version of a comic book evil villain.
For Classic show......We want Rolie-"Of A Lifetime" !!!!
Steve Perry, you better show up and sing with journey. You make the band! You were the leader. You are what makes great singers!
He didn't and won't be anytime soon. Since he didn't even do it here for ONE night, its never gonna happen. Schon has tried to reach out to him for many years to mend fences with no success.
I don't think that's true. It seems that he's only made s push since the nominations.
Not true. Schon says that every time he tries to connect with Perry, all he gets are Perry's lawyer answering for him. People on the Perry camp seem hellbent on ignoring the fact that Perry is a quirky guy with a very unique personality. Yes, Schon can be a jerk at times, but it was Steve who unilaterally dismantled the band at the top of their game, fired Valory and Smith and even though had pretty much full creative control over the band decided to call himself "the outsider". People also forget almost 10 years of pleading Steve to return, plus one year of pleading to him to get the surgery so they could tour (which he ended up doing only after the band decided to move on). Yes... Steve's voice and soft spoken persona make him likable, but he is no angel nor a victim.
Chazer all true !! Plus he pretty much stopped the Raised On Radio Tour when Neil & Jon Wanted to add more dates & keep going . & outside the 1991 Bill Graham show , Perry held them hostage for around 10 years
During their prime
Thank you Arnel for making the band continue the "Journey". You just keep Rocking my friend! :)
boo!! boo! you tube singer what fucking class is he gonna be inducted to ??? what u say???? yeah recognise!!!
Dana Rahman Journey INVITED Arnel to join the band stop blamming him you low class peice of shit! You havent achieved anything in your life so shut the fuck up! YOU CANT EVEN SPELL "RECOGNIZE". FUCKING IDIOT GO TO SCHOOL! YOU SHAME YOUR FAMILY
maybe she's British......she used the British spelling of recognize... just FYI
His singing?? Lip syncing probably best for him, he ruined the night
@@luvvinlovelock7254, who are you to say that? Real journey fans knows that arnel been doing a job and especially when his first gig with the band. And we know that singing journey songs almost every night would change the vocal cords. So be understanding grandma, think just like your age.
I’m sorry but I still feel resentment towards Jonathan Cain. He disrespected Steve Perry when he (Cain) didn’t mention Steve when thanking past members. Obviously the numbers confirm when Journey was successful and when they weren’t. I’ve said this before, I believe it is jealousy on Cain’s part. I’m no longer a Journey fan because of the disrespect shown to Steve.
Steve Perry has long ago said in public that with the aging of his voice he could never sing Journey's songs again as he could during the prime years; I believe him because vocal cords age just like everything else, and because of the demands of the Journey songbook to undoubtedly wear them out even quicker. I believe Arnel's voice is not what it was 10 years ago when he started with Journey. I don't care about the politics of bands, given the inherent clashes and egos of the creative process and the inevitability of these things to be transient by nature; I just feel very fortunate to have gotten to be a contemporary of the time Steve Perry was in his prime with Journey, and so should the band. Together they were part of a treasured soundtrack to my life which transports me back to significant times like great music does.
I saw him sing month ago he would blow the kid off the stage
No you didn't.
If I was there I would have ask Neal when are u going to remaster the 1st three albums
'Look Into The Future' and 'Next' were remastered a couple of years ago as a two-fer on BGO records. As for the debut, your guess is as good as mine.
I was at the last performance in SF it was !most epic
Steve Perry showed a lot of class by not performing with Journey at the induction ceremony. Arnel is the singer now and Perry did the right thing.
Steve is really great..thanked everyone ..even acknowledge Arnel Pineda..But I think he is done w singing journey songs...
Gregg Rollie , stands out from the rest. Comes across as a really nice , humbled man.
Whatever .... Dream On ! 🎵🎶
He did an interview last week and came off humble and grateful.
Who did the interview Steve Perry or Gregg Rollie?
Gregg did two interviews on the radio,. He, like Steve, is extremely classy. He never says anything negative about Steve.
JOURNEY!!! Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2017 enough said my friends and fellow Journey fans!!! Thank u all for ur music that till this day makes us happy and appreciate music at its best😀😀🎻🎻🎤🎤🎵🎵🎹🎹 btw im going to see Scott Stapp from the amazing Creed this Sunday with my beautiful son Rahim whos 22 years young btw that was my mothers day present from him to me 💕💋💖😀 same way we went to RRHOF he appreciates great music!!! his papa was a drummer and his dad loved music and he grew up.listening to journey and creed and matchbox twenty tupac bob Marley etc etc thank u lord for the gift of music🎻🎤🎹🎵🎧
I'm a huge Steve Perry fan, but I can understand why he doesn't want to sing with the group. He obviously feels his voice isn't up to his own high standards, and I don't blame him for not wanting to go on stage and make a fool of himself. Perry is pushing 70, after all. I wish people would quit ragging on the poor guy. I'm sure Perry wishes he had the vocal chops he had in his 20's and 30's too! Nothing lasts forever---not even the original Journey or Steve Perry's voice.
All true statements.
DJ what's your problem you sent me a message,
Nope, did not.
journey without steve perry ...sucks !!!
Jeff it's because of people like you that he doesn't sing. You mock him for not singing, and you'll put his voice down if he does.
Ann SebastianoJeff it's because of people like you that he doesn't sing. You mock him for not singing, and you'll put his voice down if he does
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Exactly. People like that are not fans. They just like to put Steve down and bash him. Fan's except and respect his decision and don't get all butt hurt about it.
Who's the Accountant-looking guy with the eyeglasses? I don't remember him in the band.
Aynsley Dunbar
Former drummer (before steve smith )
Thank you! I could NOT remember his name. I knew he was the original drummer, but his name was escaping me.
Did he quit before 'Separate Ways?' That's how I think of the Journey line up; 'Separate Ways.'
yes he quited before Separate Ways
in 1979
Cyndi McCurdy you're welcome
Can't believe they wouldn't let Ross say anything? Wow... Smh
He said more than enough at his acceptance speech. We couldn't wait til he stopped. Looked like Neal and Steve were talking and laughing and thinking the same thing.
yeah, Ross and Steve Smith talked too long. I get the impression, though they are the highest IQ of the bunch. Steve did a dissertation like speech and Ross was very philosophical. Aynsley Dunbar had the shortest speech but thanking all his ex-wives was classic. I get the impression he was sarcastically thanking everyone who took his money. LOL.
Mark Phelps...YES I was thinking exactly that! Ross and Smith were sooo long and boring. Don't know about the high IQ thing on Ross's part. He drugged his ancestral home away and tried to blame it on Perry....who made him rich in the first place!?
if you want the, true story, Google journey directors cut #watch it all
should've been gone ooo sherry hold on hold on Perry's the shit even if he is 70
I don't get why everyone is so divisive over this. Steve's not playing with the band is as much an issue of his vocal chords as it is about the relationship with the band. He has said it a number of times himself that he was not ready for live gigs in general. As for who is to blame on the rift, there is plenty of blame to throw around. Those who think Cain and Schon are the jerks also forget Steve held the rest of the band hostage for 10 years during their peak and also was the main driver on the firing of Valory and Smith in the 80s. As for Arnel... maybe people should take notice that Steve in his speech made sure people knew he was supportive of him, so if Steve is OK with his replacement, why on earth shouldn't you? Just enjoy the music and the fact that unlike Cetera with Chicago (who was truly the jerk in his case), Steve did decide to show up.
Sorry to burst your bubble but Steve Perry is not even Journey's original vocalist.
Robert Fleichman was there for barely a few months. His screeching was annoying,
Doesn't matter how long Fleischman was there. Perry isn't the original lead singer. If you want to get technical Fleishman isn't either and that role goes to Rolie. If it wasn't for his bass player in the Alien Project hadn't died, Perry would NOT be in Journey.
And there might not be a Journey. Alien Project was about to be offered a contract, so maybe he would still be singing with them. We shouldn't speculate on what might have been. It'll make us crazy.
100% CORRECT!
Actually Journey the band was Neil Schon but Perry was the voice behind most of their hits. Schon has been there since day one and is still there so I believe he should be acknowledge as such. Great band, great musicians all of them and great to finally be inducted, long overdue.
Schon has been acknowledged as such for many years. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, Perry was so good that he became Journey. fireandair.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/steve-perry-a-bit-confusing-frankly/
John Miller hes a fucking sell out stfu he's a prick and should stop taking credit for Journey!! he has an identity problem unlike Don Henley. or Stevie Nicks or Bono or anyone who launches that amazing band-FOH!! only one fucking lead singer only one no matter who takes over-they can ride on the wheels of the greats but will never get the recognition!!
It was Schon's band in the way that he owns the name help created it and was there through all singers, drummers bass players, keyboardist. Perry is more the voice of Journey yes but many are still going to see them play with the current singer and he helps keep the great music alive. I love Perry but he choose to leave and the band had to go on.
All true statements but for many Perry was the sound of Journey and they won't see them without him, which essentially means they will never see Journey again, that ship has sailed. I appreciate all the members as they are a band of incredible musicians (I especially love Schon and Smith) but if they don't change up their playlist I will be taking a break from seeing them for a while.
@ John Miller,
Actually Steve Perry didn't choose to leave. He just needed time that Neal & Jon weren't willing to give him. They could have done as he asked and changed the name to something else but they refused. As far as keeping great music alive, I'm gonna have to disagree with that also. Sadly Arnel slaughters those songs. Honestly It's quite embarrassing .
Deberían tener un poco de vergüenza éstos tipos de mierda no le han ganado á nadie : sólo viven gracias al éxito de steve perry porque el si era el genio de la banda journey sin el no son nadie
Gracias Steve tus si eres una
Leyenda tu seguirás triunfando por muchas generaciones más : Dios te bendiga siempre eternamente : 😍😘👍👍🎤💖👏🎶Santiago chile 2019
I didn't know that Howie Mandel was in Journey... JUST KIDDING! :)
a lot of bands mentioned are excellent but this is rock n roll hall of fame.how could the Moody Blues (nights in white satin, tuesday afternoon, I'm just a singer in rock n roll band, the question, go now, many others) not be there!!!!!! plus how could Jethro Tull with Aqualung ,benefits, thick as a brick, many others plus unusual performer not inducted!!
He's the funniest guy (Ross)
in the group .. poor guy.
I'm glad there all reunited again. Steve deffinetly will not rejoin the band. Done for good. Everything is in the past . And friends again. Journey will retire with Arnel Pineda, when the band says they had enough. getting close to there 70s. My best memories of Journey was St.Paul. Minnesota . Escape tour 1981. row one with high school friends. 15 years old. And lit. And Nael Schon . Steve Perry laughed. seeing drunk teenagers age boys in row one from center of the stage. 1981 Escape tour was the best. Never went to a Journey concert since Steve Perry left Journey. what a nice Speech from Journey
Russell Ebnet facts my love facts respect for Steve always!! never will listen to Journey without Steve
Dana RahmanRussell Ebnet facts my love facts respect for Steve always!! never will listen to Journey without Steve.
I agree. You couldn't pay me to go see them now.
I understand where you are coming from, but it is quite possible that he cannot sing well anymore and did not want to risk tarnishing the night and the legacy with a mediocre performance.
I agree with the "give em what they want" creed for entertainers. But he is no longer an entertainer and has not been for years. He was there to be honored, not to perform. It wasn't a concert as much as it was a ceremony. The rock and roll hall of fame, and the world, wanted to honor his legacy and he showed, but he has no obligation to perform. If he were currently active like the rest of the band is then I would lean more your way. But if we were to honor a 68 year old baseball player, for instance, who has not been in the batters box for 20 years, I don't think we could be too upset if he didn't wanna take a few pitches in front of the whole world.
I am also disappointed he did not sing, but that's his decision. And I respect that.
My 2 cents. 😊
I agree 100%.
I do think he can sing, I don't think that's the problem. I think he doesn't feel like part of the band anymore...I think the two of them singing together would've been better, to me journey will never be the same without Steve Perry!! 😔
When Jonathan & Niel gave Steve a ultamatum after Steve injured his hip hiking in Hawaii he told Niel & Jonathan that if they replace him he would never sing with them again. He can still sing awesome just watch his performances with the Eels and he has a 3rd solo album coming out later this year.
Jace speaks truth! He cannot sing anymore, especially Journey tunes that were recorded in 1981...he is smart to not sing actually because we would all go, "YIKES" like watching an Olympic Gold 100 yard dash winner 30 years later...great at one time, but a traffic accident years later.
I think his voice is perfect. Maybe he doesn't want to mess up the legal issues among him and the band. Have you imagined if he had sing that night? We will want more and more. I think he was respectful of Arnel as the new lead singer of the band.
these guys are such a boring non-charisma people,with big egos and zero appeal.
Steve is all the opposite..authentic,humble,with lot of charisma and that is why people loves him.And of course,one of the greatest voice in rock music ever.When he showed up the crowd got crazy,he made this band famous around the world..
Pat Monahan is from Erie, Pennsylvania not the Bay area
I was in Novato when these guys were there & in Marin. Who are the guys on the vieweres left who are disjointed from the conversation & Shon are you on drugs? J. Caine, really that's the best memory you have? Greg Rollie is the only real guy up there and what kind of silly situation is this...C'mon.... Ross V. What an embarrasment... STEVE PERRY you did yourself a favor by skipping this part back stage...
for me and im sure others, journey was not the same when greg rollie left. another way of sayin it was that i like their sound better with greg and steve smith as drummer.and of course,steve perry.
True for me.
Why wasn't Steve Perry ,and Arnel in this interview??
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, along with any (c)rap entity in before Journey? SMH.
Even the 2 factions of YES put their differences aside and put on an awesome performance together with Geddy Lee of Rush. Same with Cheap Trick last year & same with Heart the year before.
Yes is a whole different enchilada. Are there hurt feelings? Probably, but they have a every interesting relationship which is a cross between bickering siblings and hired mercenaries. When everything is said and done, they are always willing to work together and the only reason Anderson is not back has more to do with Anderson wanting to limit his touring schedule which the band is unable and/or unwilling to accommodate for. It was sad to see that Bill Bruford would not coming out of his retirement to play for one song. Would have loved to see him banging the skins for Roundabout.And does anyone know what happened to Tony Kaye? I don't believe I saw him with the band, and he was inducted as well.
Just announced Yes Featuring Anderson Rabin & Wakeman and a full tour later this year with a ton of dates. yesfeaturingarw.com/
Bands are in a tough spot when it comes to singers because their voice is their instrument. If you limit your touring and stretch out the time between shows then you are putting the entire band and crew up in hotels for days (not to mention, meals, parking, storage fees etc) which can get very costly and if they are only getting paid when they do actual hands on work they may not be making enough money for it to be worth their while. If you do one off shows here and there good luck finding crew to take care of the stage show because people want more steady work than just 6 shows a year and are going to turn you down. It's a catch 22 situation.
It is a bit of a misnomer... it is not a Yes reunion but rather Anderson Wakeman and Rabin adding Yes to their band name, similar to what ABWH tried to do in the 80s only to have Squire lawyer up over it. The key element here is the current lineup of Yes has no control over this as Jon Anderson is co-owner of the trademark. I guess there may have been some backroom negotiation going on with the guys during the Hall of Fame induction and things went south. That would explain Wakeman's tweet after the event saying about a possible reunion: "I can say 100% it's never going to happen".
How disappointing Journey fans like myself have been waiting for over 2 decades for these guys to finally put their differences aside and give their fans who helped make them the hall of famers! At least one last performance together 👎🏻😒
Yo Neil - you are in public! Spit out the gum...you look goofy chewing it. Good interview, but Steve Perry should have been with them.
@Terry Sochocki And there you have it. Even our illustrious and non-illustrious give interviews, none of them chewing gum while they speak.
Off topic here but did anyone catch that Neil says the last time he saw Steve Perry was at Billy Grahams memorial service? Mandella effect? I actually remember Bill Graham dying. I remember the news announcement, as does my Wife and several friends. Neil obviously remembers the same as he states here. Every bit of research online states Bill Graham is still alive and is 98 years old. How is the world? Not in my world! And apparently not in Neil's world either. Wth is going on with all this mandella effect stuff?! Crazy shit indeed. I specifically remembering him dying. Mind blown!
He said PHIL Graham, concert promoter.
Bill Graham music promoter died in 1990
it's all about the money. who are you fooling?
Not sure that there's anyone that gets into the music business so that they can starve.
They jumped the shark with the Atari 2600 video game.
LOLOLOLOL!
What's up with Vallory!
A real bummer that Steve did not sing and everyone there was disappointed. There is not voice like his. Without him there is no Journey. No disrespect to Arnel, but he will never come close to Steve and the entire band owes their careers to Perry.
That is a hard thing to say with HSAS, Santana, Bad English, The Babys, and more that did not include Steve Perry. Still Steve Perry is the best lead singer. From what I understand is that Neal was pissed because when they (Journey members) did their own thing, Steve Perry did Journey type songs on "Street Talk" and they all did their own different things. I think that is what started many other things.
@ Richard P,
Journey is Nothing since Steve Perry left. They are still riding his coattails. Notice the significance of Steve always wearing coattails.
All they are now is a karioke tribute band.
@@paulberg5426 Perry was just doing his thing, the Journey sound had become the Perry sound by then. They appropriate songs off that album when they tour.
few members missing?
Steve used to try and wrestle Jon on the tour bus?
schon,should stop paying off people..for. their wife's.
Aynsley danbar would probably felt the most awkwardness feeling after steve kicked em out out of the band and again meeting him... Also with gregg rollie leaving the band
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AP should have quit by that time
I personally feel Steve Perry should have been up here and spoken to the reporters...why the disappearing act...
So disappointed Steve Perry wouldn't just sing one song on this most memorable night in Journey history. He could have just let the fans have their glory in seeing that one last time for old time sake . Glad that he showed up though but what a let down for the fans that love Journey
I'm a die hard Steve Perry fan and I wasn't let down at all. I want Steve to do what HE want's to do.
Tidus Jecht
I'm a die hard Steve Perry fan and I wasn't let down at all. I want Steve to do what HE want's to do.
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Same Here.
I really wish steve would do something.....
He supposedly has a solo album coming out later this year. However he said the same thing in 2015 and nothing happened so who knows with him?
You don't want to talk to the bass player? lol!
Still same old with Steve Perry. Doesn't show up for this and the questions revolve what do you think of Steve. Journey is what it is in the annals of rock history because of the collaboration. You cannot take anything away from that voice, but he was never the catalyst for the overall success of the band.
rubiconentertainment I don't think he was welcomed
Where's Pineda?
fuk u neil!!!!
Arne should have been included, yes he is not Steve Perry but nobody can fill those shoes but he sings his heart out night after night and has for 10 years Steve Perry should love Arnel for keeping the band in the public eye and for keeping those royalties checks coming all these years Rock on Arnel
michael collums Arnel could not be included. Go to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and search for guidelines for inductees. It says something like artist(s) first record release should be at least 25 years ago. I'm pretty sure that excludes Arnel.... Hope this answers your question.
Arnel had the honor of singing. That's enough
If you're also going to recognize people that played and sang their heart out you would include Steve Augeri and Deen Castronovo but the Rock Hall chose to only induct the hit making factory of the 70's/80's. Arnel knows his place and is grateful for it. If you had watched the acceptance speeches you would have seen Perry and at least one of the other band members thank him and express their love for Arnel.
DJ rite because Perry acknowledged him!! Pineda is a YOU TUBE singer where is ur fucking head at that u think he can ever be worthy of being inducted into the hall of fame shit listen to my voice at the event i ll be inducted too stop it!! hes happy wtf do u care
it's a shame that Steve didn't want to be a part of this
He was there for the fans not the fanfare.
CourtyardPigeon I don't think he was invited he looked like he was casted out even when they were up there getting the award they didn't want him up there but they would not have been there without Steve
You know it goes both ways to. Everyone is bashing Niel. SP fired Ross Valery and Steve Smith heading into ROR, for NO fuckin reason. He later admitted he would not have done that had he had a chance to do it all over again. It was Niels band before SP and he wanted to tour again. Perry wasn't in it for the long haul like Niel was. It was only a matter of time before they would have broken up again had SP not had the hip problems. Two headstrong people heading in totally different directions after Trial by Fire 🤔. It just wasn't meant to be again.
Perry can't even show for this....smh
May have not been invited to. Smh!
+chaz newby he was welcomed back. And to sing. he chose not to.
You don't know why he didn't...I wouldn't sing either, if i had to watch that little Asian karaoke singer, sing my songs that i wrote! Fuck that! Steve isn't the dick man. They ran him off along time ago when he was hurt and had to have hip surgery. And have never reached back out to him. Those are his songs that Arnel sang. He should have never, ever, been on the stage period! Biggest slap in the face to Steve Perry. Steve showed up and was humble. He shouldn't have to follow that half ass singer. Next!
If he's got such a problem with it, let him do it HIMSELF.
Scott, he was there. He was on stage with them. In his thank you speech, he was so gracious and at the end thanked the fans and said although it was many years, he thought about us often. He is extremely classy.
Perry should at least give us an explanation why he didnt sing
Jimmy Hunsucker why?doesnt have to!!! got his award gave all the pricks who shit on him props and dipped as he should have!!! for. so many years along with other amazing bands i ve listened to he was there showed up to accept his award well deserved he didnt sing but he showed up!!! theres a method behind his madness as my. 22 year old son was there with me who loves journey and Tupac - said mom Steve better show up to get his award and if he sings that would be great - no worries mission accomplished😀😀
No he shouldn't. He doesn't own anyone an explanation.
wow! even after so many years have past till the day they were inducted to the Hall of Fame, Steve Perry didn't even give us a chance to see him perform even for the last time with Journey. There must really be a deep animosity that Steve Perry still carry on his shoulders against Journey!! Why doesn't he just bury the hatchet and mover on?
He can't do it anymore, he's said it himself.
There must be some some real deep feelings between these guys. I know Steve Perry was hurt about how he was treated by his so called brothers. he was a only child and really felt betrayed by them. He thought that they had his back. He gave them his blood sweat and tears.the way they use to tour for months. He gave his voice for years no matter what. The show must go on. Who could blame him for the way he felt and still feels. I support you Steve Perry . some time what you need.ain,t what you should have.
it is quite unfair for Arnel Pineda not to be around in that interview.
he's been with the Journey for 10 straight years isn't it? just my personal opinion.
He wasn't inducted and if you have been to one of their shows in the past 10 years he leaves the talking to Jon, Ross and Neal.
during the interview, the name of Arnel was mentioned by Neal Schon well that's ok then.
Edgardo Villagracia fine but not an original member thats who get inducted its a hall of fame!! privilage!! u tube singer s dont and never will have the glory of that!! thank u and RECOGNISE!!!
Dana Rahman i did not say distinct recognition "what ive said was to be around during interviews. Neal Schon mentioned the name of Anel Pineda and that is what i wanted to hear. is that a problem with you hahaha move on guys. for 10yrs Journey was touring with Pineda they earned millions of dollars and so with Arnel be happy hahaha
Dana - Relax, it was just a question.
Steve Perry would've embarrassed himself if he did sing. Those glory days are long gone. Move on its 2017!
Why was the current Frontman Arnel Pineda not included in the induction?
The rock hall chooses which members get inducted and they chose only to induct the hit making factory of the 70's/80's, the lineup(s) that made the most impact on music.
@ DJ - - - It is a rhetorical question.
But since you posted your a opinion, Journey floundered after SP left. His two replacement did not help. Journey became RELEVANT AGAIN ONLY AFTER Ariel Pineda became their front-man. In my humble opinion, Ariel Pineda was snubbed by the R&R HoF because he is an Asian (Filipino). The fact that the current members of Journey expressed their feelings that Ariel should have been inducted with the group validates the point.
Perhaps you are too young to remember the incident regarding Sammy Davis, Jr. who was relegated to enter through the BACK DOOR of the building of the Casinos in Las Vegas where the RAT-PACK were to performed. The rest of the RAT-PACK REFUSED to get on stage and perform UNLESS and UNTIL Sammy Davis, Jr. was ALLOWED to enter THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR of the building.
In the 1950s, Nathaniel (Nat King) Cole was treated shabbily by RCA. Research the subject and find out for yourself. After 60 years, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION is still alive and well in our country.
I hope the entire member of the Journey do the right thing and pressure the R&R HoF to induct Ariel Pineda.
I was in my teens when Journey was in their heyday and I do know that racial discrimination is still alive, not just in the US but worldwide. I do not live under a rock, and I do not support it. BTW, his name is Arnel, not Ariel.
The rock hall didn't induct Steve Augeri, the first Perry replacement that took death threats when he stepped into those shoes, he was with them for 8 years. They also didn't induct Deen Castronovo who sat at the drum kit for 17 years, as well as covered lead vocals on songs that Arnel couldn't. Isn't it interesting that the band expressed their opinions about Arnel but not those guys? Me thinks it is because they knew Perry either wouldn't show/perform and they needed Arnel to be there. IMO that's when they opened their mouths because it would be awkward to have him sing for them but not get an award. If you think it is a race thing anything I say will not change your mind but I beg to differ.
Journey came back to the forefront by way of licensing their music for TV/movies (ie. Sopranos final episode etc.) in a tiny lapse when they had no singer as Augeri had to leave due to vocal issues. They needed someone and quick so they could capitalize on their new found popularity and obtaining a guy with a Cinderella story helped their cause. But if you were honest about the situation you could look at it and see the band has not flourished, having only one charting album since Arnel joined, and is only reliving their glory years, which is the era that the rock hall recognized. I stand by my previous comment.
E. Cubarrubia DUH!!! because hes not entitled to that smfh over and over again!!! not entitled not ever ever ever!!!! these are awards that are given to artists who have made music history legends for decades like no others and nobody. can replicate!!Arnel Pineda as i have said should be happy and thankful that he could even stand on that stage with a true iconic band and have Mr Steve Perry acknowledge him!!! a karaoke u tube singer gtfoh!!! thats Arnel Pineda s only claim to fame!!! do u think in 40years he ll be inducted anywhere? with who? think about it!!!! and he cant hit a note btw!!!
Dana ~ Is that being nice?
I have more respect for Ansley Dunbar than Steve Perry!!!! He's a spoiled brat that wanted to do things his way and never let Neal show what he could do on the guitar. He also got rid of Steve Smith and Ross Valory for the Raised on Radio album and it was so pop that Neal probably hated it. Bring back Journey before Perry!!!!!
Steve Perry robbed the world of a truly great unifying moment, when the world needed it most, by not singing w Journey. So freakin sad. I love Arnel
though..
Sure it was disappointing but he did the right thing, he ended the controversy of a reunion.
From what I understand Steve Perry still has rights to the music of Journey or at least the music that matters and still makes big bucks now from what he did in the past (writing the music) and what Journey does now. I would rather see him with Journey from a childhood memory perspective yet I would rather see him put out this solo album #3 and soar to the top by himself again. Then see what Journey does. Steve Perry gets money and royalties from both.
Arnel had a rough night at the ceremony and those nights are getting more frequent. That damn Journey songbook is going to take out another vocalist!
@ foreigner fan
my sentiments exactly.
Elvis has left the building...again! Where is Perry backstage after ALL these years? Hip problem? I have said this many times, Steve cannot sing and will not risk his legacy. There was NO reason he should not have sung at the HOF...NONE. He killed whatever grace he had in this band by bailing on them...again!
Jeff Porcaro Groove
I'll bet you can fart in your own face. Try it!
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By the way...Neal Schon does not agree with you. Read his most current interviews AFTER the induction and see the eloquent things he has to say about Perry....including wanting to do a bluesy R&B album with him. He is still a fan of Steve's current voice.
Jeff, you said it yourself 'Steve cannot sing and will not risk his legacy', if he could he would have put out a significant body of work in the past 20 years. I was there and at the time very disappointed but now I feel he made the right choice. He showed, thanked his fans and put the final nail in the coffin regarding the NEVER ENDING question about a reunion. You know it, being in a band is like being in a marriage and you never go back to your ex after a divorce. Of course a shit ton of money would sway you but obviously he isn't broke enough to warrant repeating the experience.
Jeff we can't take you seriously. You are obviously a fan of Toto - they made even post Rollie Journey look like hard rock. My born again sister loved Toto, though.
Toto from Kansas 🤣 the Sister Christians with a 38 Special?