Steve Perry "This is why I've been gone for almost 25 years."
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2018
- Former Journey lead singer Steve Perry has been in isolation for almost 25 years. In a heart-wrenching story about death, life & survival, Steve tells Pete WHY and WHO helped him make a comeback to singing. Steve also answers IF he'll ever reunite with Journey and how the 2005 White Sox got his phone number to bring him to town. Take some time and listen to one of the best interviews this year!
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I believe Steve Perry wasn't willing to sell his soul to the industry😍 ..Every generation loves Steve Perry and Journey ..Timeless 🎵🎶🎙📻
That is such an interesting way to put that, follower. You hear certain celebrities comment about selling their souls. And I think that you’re right! Steve wasn’t willing to sell his soul! Very perceptive of you & good call.
Steve, you run your own life. You’re doing a fine job.
Love this guy, Journey isn’t the same without him, isn’t as good with him gone, no one can replace him.
I saw jouney twice with the new singer, and he sounded just as good as steve, Every on ese said the same. So Id have to disagree with you, and Ive seen Jouney 3 times with steve in the band too,
li agree Noone is replaceable. And others can try to sing like him but noone can sound jiust like lhim. First of all Steve has soulful singing and he holds the notes like no other Both of the two that replaced him can sing in his tone to them but they dont have his dept of soul sounds and Arnel that was the last one to tour with Journey to replace him was too choppy on his songs.. NOONE Sounds just like Steve if you grew up listening to Journey since they had Steve Perry! And I dont even have to look you can tell by listening I totally agree! He s a one and only.. Just look in his eyes you see his soul it tells how he feels
Disagree. Steve is one of a kind. Some people can sound like someone else but he sang it, but even more, he wrote it and created it. Everyone else is just karaoke
Honestly I just want to thank him for all he did with Journey and I'm glad that he's living the life HE wants.
I don't think Steve Perry realizes that he was Nash's angel. That he helped her through as no one else could have. What a gift.
The most heartbreaking part of this interview is that Steve Perry doesn't believe his own voice is all that good. His voice sent shockwaves through my soul when I was young. God gifted him with a voice no one else will ever have. It penetrates someone's life and digs up the depths of their soul. I am so sorry he lost the love of his life. I hope he realizes how many lives he has touched because of his personal involvement in making beautiful music.
Couldn't have said that better! ❤🎶
So true!
Seems like something is fishy. See Greg Bradford channel and see if he's in there.
It’s called humility, a rare thing with today’s over-produced performers.
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It was Steve Perry’s voice, but it was also his charisma and his presence in the recordings on the stage that helped create Journey past! He is forever ours…💜
OMG....Great interview.......Steve Perry wrote and sang the soundtrack of our lives. I was born in 53 and grew into Journey. Now that 70 is creeping toward me I am so glad that Steve has found his way back to music and sharing it with all of us. I have always loved your voice Steve and the heart and soul you wrote into your songs. It is just a fact that millions of people love and respect you. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Peace.
What a wonderful description of what Steve’s music does for us. From his soul to ours with every note.
I love Steve Perry. For me Journey will never be the same without him
I say it all the time…Steve will Never Not Be The Voice of The Group…. Their Legacy is Tied To Him
Actually, they didn’t miss a beat. His replacement was a gift from God.
@@magic5596 totally agree!!
Right?! Journey is just a cover band w/o Perry.
I fill the same. Saw Journey in 1980 awesome show!!
THE GREATEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!!! STEVE PERRY'S VOICE IS A GIFT FROM GOD!! It's now 2022 & Steve has come out with some new music!! HOORAY!!!!! I bought the CD as soon as it came out! So nice to hear his voice again!!
How wonderful to hear a true artist, humble....honest, no ego and just BEing and continuing creating. Right on.
Steve Perry’s entrance & exit from Journey are the apex of society...WHY he retreated almost literally killed me internally; although his memory (& his often re-played songs keep me barely alive WITHOUT him). You are my singing stress relief EVERY evening!!!
Steve Perry is THE voice! One of the best singers ever!
True Fact ❤️🔥
WRONG !!!! not one of the best.... but; THE BEST !!!!!
Agreed!!!! Best voice ever!!!
He is not alone in that title. Peter Cetera is good too.
Steve Perry - a voice that cuts through like an acetylene torch! Fantastic!
If Steve only knew the impact he has on our hearts...his voice feels like honey going into your soul!
He knows
There will only ever be one Steve Perry he's got an amazing voice
His voice uplifts and empowers me and thank heavens I am alive in the same timeline as he and experienced this!
Spoken like a true woman.
Oh my God, I feel the exact same way as you Pete. Steve's voice & Journey defines my 20's. Forever grateful to Steve & Journey....Be happy & know what an amazing gift you gave to the world. Sincerely, Kerrie Kanda
One of the greatest voices of all time in rock & pop. We missed him for so long. I still listen to journey and his other music.
I couldn’t understand why he stopped singing because to me he had the greatest voice of my formative years. Now I’m older and understand he is a human like the rest of us. There are phases of our lives. Sometimes we have to say goodbye to an awesome part of life because we burn out, a loved one dies or we can’t do what we used to do. I understand him now. Good for him for putting his life first. I can relate. Maybe that’s why he is still with us and enjoying life.
I’d like to thank Steve Perry for the song Don’t Stop Believing. I played that song over and over again while I ran away from home at 14 to find a better life…on the run from abuse ..I’m 52. I’m safe now, married with a dog, children are grown , living very well and I made it. Thank you for the inspiration my friend. I did find that better life.
He is the ultimate expression of someone who lives in the present and is grateful for everything they have. Not to mention the voice of a generation! He is amazing 💪🙌
Steve Perry’s voice…an American treasure. Gift for generations.
His voice is the best! I love Journey! Still listening to the old stuff. Wish he’d come back!!!
STEVE PERRY SINGING "Faithfully" was the most beautiful song that he sang years ago...no one can sing like he did...love you STEVE
Very true and faithfully is a beautiful song. But I have many Steve Perry songs I like even better.
Back seat of your car. After a wonderful date, making out. Heaven on earth! God bless you Seve Perry and the wonderful memories!.
I really believe in this song too as my husband and I have been married 55 years “ Faithfully”
Jonathan Cain wrote it lol just saying
I agree with you on this. I love that song. Lovin', Touchin' Squeezin' could have been Country, it's a classic cheatin' song.
He truly has the “BEST” voice I have ever heard and at 76, I have heard a lot. His range range is unbelievable. If I’m in a mall or retail store and hear his voice, I am always respectful-almost like listening to the National Anthem. I’m in awe of his talent and God-given gift. Keep singing, Steve. You have no idea the pleasure your songs have brought to the peeps of this planet.
no. he is not even top 6, he is comfortably top 20 arguably top 15, but he is no george michael or freddie mercury come on now.
he is however great musician and great singer that had many many masterpieces... big deal in music.
@@michelleper5065 the guy is phenomenal .. George Michael? I love me some George but I believe Steve’s vocals are better!!
@@macadamianutball7534 nah he was great but not top 10, you got rod stewart that is much better, julio eglsias also much better, ofc freddie and george at the top of the pyramid, you got sinatra, you got michael jackson but yes steve is up there top 20 arguably top 15
@@michelleper5065 good line up there for sure but we are comparing vocals and not entertainment factor right?I think you named great entertainers not vocalist aside from Freddy . Freddy is the bomb also !!!
@@macadamianutball7534 "where did your heart go"
b&w
you will then understand.
enjoy.
For many years and to this day, I’ve said Steve Perry is the greatest vocalist of our time. And I’m an 89 baby!
1989 is about the time steve retired.
Agree and im 1980
I’m 70 and feel the same way!!!
An89 baby? Steve was kicking it in black and white videos! I was born in 63 and think I discovered him @ 14 years old! All is good at least you Discovered his talent
We need you to keep singing 🎶to our souls! Thank you Steve Perry!
Hands down the best singer in Rock. His voice gave me chills and still does.
“One of…” FIFY…
Sorry I think Freddie Mercury is great and Steve is right there with him
Roy Orbison is in the conversation
Too many to call any of them the #1. But one of....works. I love how he compliments Arnel.
One of the best voices ever. And let's not forget the stage presents. This story he relates is really beautiful. I went through 2 yrs of cancer with my wife. And that process can change anyone. And me and wife loved him too. I don't think people can understand that he is inside and we are outside.
Steve Perry is in the pantheon of greatest vocalists of our time. He's up there with Freddy Mercury and Dio for me. Just...raw power and range. He's influenced so many people, and so many genres.
check out dino jelusick (rock) feel like he is one of the top vocalist right now
His voice is phenomenal! Journey was a great band back in the day. Still listening to that music! Amazing and wonderfully gifted talent! ♥️Journey♥️
Oh, you brought up Dio. ❤️
Agree 100% with your comment!
Barry Gibb is one of those all time voices like Steves..... Barry has so much range to his voice.
No reason to believe who is the best but he'll have to get in line behind the everly Brothers and Roy Orbison.
I grew up with Journey and Steve Perry. I have always loved him and I felt every word he sang. He still gives me chills and here it is 2022 and he is at the top of my playlist. So many memories.
Top of my play list also.
I still get cold chills listening to those old Journey songs!
When I hear Steve’s voice or any Journey song I’m transported back to high school! There are voices in music that are iconic and instantly recognizable. Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty; Steven Tyler, David Bowie and many more. Those voices stay with us forever.
I hung on every word. What a sincere and engaging man. He’s inspiring.
Steve Perry‘s music helped me survive through the darkest time in my life. His impact on me, on my life, is undeniable. Steve and my children are the reason I feel whole again. Thank you Steve.
I love Steve Perry and I am so grateful that he has even shared his gift with us.
Saw Steve Perry in his solo tour in the 1990s. He came out in jeans and a flannel and could have been mistaken for a roadie. But his voice and stage presence took over and created one of the best concerts I ever seen. Steve showed me that it doesn't matter how you look, what you wear, or what your image is. It's all about the music. That is where the magic is. Steve Perry is one of the best. Thank you Steve Perry for all the music. Pete, thanks for posting. Awesome.
That concert was so much fun to watch, the band looked like they were having a blast, and the way Steve invited everyone to sing was awesome, he's so loved for the great music he's brought us all over the years
I saw him too in the 1990's in San Antonio Tx, he's amazing still.....kisses & hugs
Yep! I saw the same show in PA. Flannel and jeans. Good memories. 👍
I've seen many bands, but my final & favorite concert was Journey. Steve was just awesome!
Is journey as one of the best bands ever loves Steve Perry
Steve Perry has a golden voice. I'm not part of the groupie era. I don't really follow celebrities. But Steve Perry is one of my small number of Idols. Love his music , his voice, and his down to earth humble self. Thank you Steve for sharing your music with us and for being such a big part of my years growing up. An awful lot of my best memories had you and your music in them. Love and prayers to you.
Steve's voice drew me to Journey and carried through to his solo releases. Wonderful.
THE GREATEST VOICE IN ALL OF ROCK. EVER. It would be incredibly selfish to hope to ever hear another voice like this in my lifetime. But thanks be to God we got this one. Truly humbling in its power and inspiration.
Steve Perry is the ultimate singer, so damn powerful with his words! A legend and he doesn't know it. Unbelievable that Steve doesn't realize that.
He does, he also realizes there’s more to life than money and fame.
He is a decent person. A. diamond in the rough.
He is one of the greatest voices of our age.
Is… is the greatest voice !
@@95ducati916 Ahem, Dimash.
without a doubt
Love Steve Perry! Foolish Heart is one of my favorites! Such a distinctive and moving voice...and what a humble guy! ♥️
I would listen to this man sing the Dictionary. Such an amazing voice. I realize they replaced him with someone who can mimic him pretty well, but it is NOT THE SAME. When Steve left, Journey ended. Such an Amazing talent, I miss his voice. ❤❤❤
Then go listen to Steve Perry's music & don't listen to Journey Band anymore, simple as that.
To the new singers credit he considers Steve Perry his idol.
If I had my choice between Steven Tyler and Steve Perry I would take Steve Perry hands down his voice is the best
This man is a treasure. Thank you Steve!
Steve Perry wants the same things that we all want. So happy to hear that he’s very normal. It makes me respect him more. Great guy!
I've had "Wheel In The Sky" and his voice in my head this whole interview...it was the first Journey song I heard.
Great song ..great guitar solo too
His vocal is breathtaking in Wheel in the sky...
when it comes on----I always stop and take it in---and am truly awed....
.God blessed Steve Perry---and Steve has always been so humble and respectful of his gift.
Wow, he is so humble and sweet. Now I know why I always loved him so much. He captivated me with his voice.
You got a man crush , Hermia ?
Love this guy’s humility and exceptional voice. ❤️❤️
I'm so ecstatic Steve Perry has resurrected from his 25 year isolation. As an education/social/academic psychologist, I can attest to the catharsis his resurrection will bring to him and his life! His singing is truly iconic and unmatched! Thank you!
Great voice!! My favorite song is separate ways. Fit a time in my life
@@teresagray1477 I love “separate ways” 🥰
I totally agree There will never be another Steve Perry such a totally awesome singer so talented
Such a HUMBLE guy! WOW! He really didn't think his voice had the kind of effect on people that his musical heroes had on him? WOW! Steve you effected millions of people with your voice and songs! I have been a AVID fan since first hearing you Steve! So, so sorry for you loss, she sounds like she was a wonderful woman. You will forever live on in the hearts of your fans, no matter how long you live! A true ICON in the music industry! LOVE YOU STEVE. Be well my friend!
I'm so thrilled that the most emotive singer I've ever heard is back! Steve Perry is always so humble and down-to earth and never arrogant and/or self centred! Thank you so much Dr Kellie Nash for convincing ''The Voice'' to keep that promise!😀
Thank you Lisa, I did not know about this great interview, so happy you told me about it. You knew I wouldn't want to miss any interview with Steve Perry!!
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Yes I agree
I’m one of the thousands of people that love Steve Perry, wishing him all the best. Amazing voice.
MILLIONS of people hun.
@@zayneugly5876 I stand corrected.
Love love love. I miss him a lot.
Howard Stern hates him to this day cause in 1980 Steve called Howard Big Bird -- can you believe it? Forgive Steve Perry Howard you loser idiot. (And you look like Big Bird so whats the problem?)
I saw Journey at least a dozen times when Steve was the frontman. I will never forget exactly where I was when I first heard, "Wheel in the Sky". I was mezmerized by Steve's voice! Steve Perry IS Journey and when he left the band, I NEVER went and won't go to another Journey concert!! I absolutely LOVE his voice and always will! Rock on Steve!!!
Steve is absolutely one of the best Rock singers ever. He can sing higher than a lot of women can. Seamless transitions from falsetto to his regular voice.
He's no Chris Cornell.
@@TheKitchenerLeslie thankfully
Apples to oranges. Journey isn’t the same as soundgarden
@@godzillasimpson8357 My gay uncle HATES Soundgarden. LOVES Journey.
@@jtmindc Why? People still care about Cornell and he's dead. This guy not so much.
Some of the best songs ever, Steve. Don't sweat it bro. You did it.
Saw Journey with Steve Perry twice back in 1980s-most phenomenal live band performances ever!! EVER!!!!! Steve was the voice of that great band-and as amazing as their music was recorded-it was even more astounding how great they were live. Unlike so many bands and singers that sound great on a record or on the radio-Journey and Steve Perry sounded even better live. Steve Perry is by far the greatest Rock Ballad singer of all time-and I feel blessed to have heard and witnessed his performances with Journey. Those were important days in my life and always will be. I am a Steve Perry and Journey fan for life-and I have shared the joy from their music with my kids and grandkids-who also love it.
You certainly are blessed for getting to see them live twice. Unfortunately I never got to see them. People who have are so fortunate.
Yes saw them twice and they were definitely the best! Feeling grateful to have been able to see them twice! ❤
The singer that all other singers will always be measured by.
one of the few singers that have ever made me get goosebumps when they sing. The combination of words and your vocals have helped me and many thru life. Thank you Steve Perry
Steve, Thank you for being such a huge influence in my life Your music and passion for music has ALWAYS been obvious to me. When you sing... you sing w/ your heart and soul. I hope the beautiful music you have created helps YOU heal and brings you peace. In the recent videos you look happy. Love you Steve
Steve Perry is the single greatest voice I’ve ever heard. His ability to deliver spot on vocal performances in the midst of an energy packed show was unmatched.
I waited patiently, faithfully, I never stopped believing💕💕 "NO MORE CRYING"the VOICE" is back! Love you Steve !!!!
Well u guys needed to go your separate ways when the lights went down in the city. But now that he's back i hope you welcome him with open arms.
I'm feeling that way too. Hope he'll stay awhile.
We have all been Missing You Steve Perry. There's No Erason you . I will love you forever Steve. This Girl Can't Help It.💋💋🥰🥰❤️❤️🔥🔥👑👑
He’s not back.
The play on words in this thread is EVERYTHING.
Really awesome to hear he's back into music again! He sounds like the guy you wish famous people are in "real life". Such a genuine sounding person. I just hope he's happy doing whatever he does and if that means more of his music for us, even better!
Steve has the voice of an ArchAngel. His music has literally changed the World and made it a better place. Neal’s skills on the Guitar 🎸 also have just as much power as Steve’s Voice.
You can take either by themselves and without the other and you still have a masterpiece. But together,,,,, a miracle
Neal Schon has a cd and YT channel
Another person that has a powerful voice I don't know if he's still sings with his band or not is Ric Florian of white heart! He's got some powerful vocals as well!
There is no mistaking Steve Perry’s voice for another. His was absolutely unique and the emotions he can create in someone when he sings is incredible. There’s only a handful of artists that will do that for me. My daughter says she is moved every time she listens to “Faithfully.”
"Send her my love," is one of his best ever.
My favorite 😍
"Girl Can't Help It" does it for me..............
Nauh He had lots better songs
@@gary15761 Who asked you?🤣
@@gary15761 everyone has there own opinion just mine👍❤️
Something most people don't know ...Steve Perry is a very charitable man, who gives alot of his time to those in need.
The two albums of June 1978 that I played the most were Some Girls snd Infinity
However, I was at the Stones Show in 'Chicago 78..you ALMOST blew the Stones off the stage, but not quite.
I was lucky enough to see Journey with Steve in 1981 and 1983. Great shows and yes he was a great singer for sure. Journey was a part of the soundtrack of my youth along with Van Halen, Rush, Judas Priest, Kiss, Motley Crue etc, etc. I could go on and on. I saw all those bands in concert back in the early and mid 1980's. If you're my age (59) you also remember the tickets back then were around 10 dollars! Wow! I sure do miss them days back then.
I do remember I will be 59 in 2 mos, right you are I have guys in their late twenty's early 30 same man I wish I would never grown up with cell phones or computers that must have been cool I said yep you could see a concert for 10 bucks my 1st show that I've seen a bunch of bands in California jam 2 and 1978 Aerosmith Mahogany Rush Bob Welch Ted Nugent Foreigner etc my ticket was $8.75 Is bless the old days.
Man I wish my kids had some of the concert experiences I had. We went to see everyone without even thinking about the price. It’s sickening what some bands charge for tickets now. The average price for a ticket to Kiss’s farewell tour is $170. We spent our own money back then too. There’s no way kids now could do that. Sadly.
@@Boethius411 Gee, surprised Gene Simmons would settle for so little…
10 bucks, smh. Keeping tacking on zeroes now, man. 🤣🤑😅
He is not a rockstar he is Steve Perry
Really , honestly , no one is .
@SOUTH - YEP!! That sums it up!
NOPE He really is a rock star,
Steve Perry is the best vocalist !!! And I'm still in my early 20's :-)
Obviously You have good taste😁
One of the best for sure
I think Mickey Thomas is equal if not better
If you love Steve Perry, listen to Sam Cooke. Steve Perry did.
Uea me to im still I'm my 20s too for about 30 years wink 😉
The best voice ever, I love him.
Steve Perry what a great singer and a great guy .I still listen to his music today
I would really like to hear about the Trial by Fire time and Steve's hip replacement surgery and leaving Journey permanently back in 1997-1998. What I really would like is for Steve Perry to write and autobiography.
I think all his fans wish he would write about his life, but I don't think he's going to do it. I had heard him in a prior interview address this question and he said that he wouldn't like to gossip. However, I wish he looked at it a different way, as part of the cultural history of those years and of rock & roll.
Stevie is the most humbled man ... he deserves to find love again ♥️♥️♥️
"My passion for music had left me, it just was gone, so I felt empty." Interesting, how we go through emotions and stages in our lives. Tons of inspiration still impressed on his songs and fans will remain.
I went to Slipknot concert a week and a bit ago. During an intermission, Don't stop believing came on..the entire stadium lit up their phones or lighters and sang along, I swear 7000 people were singing Journey..at a Slipknot show, it was actually amazing!!
That should be very telling about the impact Steve, and Journey had on all of us.
I wish he knew how much the millions and millions of people , the fans of all ages and stages of life how he has touched our hearts and lives with first the MAN that he is second HIS MOST BEAUTIFUL voice I have ever heard and who is today , tomarrow and until GOD ALMIGHTY ends this EARTH. Third the COMPASSION you bring in " THE VOICE " YOU SING WITH . STEVE IS NOT A FLY BY NIGHT THING. YOU HAVE BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER IN GOOD , IN BAD , AND THE UGLY, YOUR SONGS ARE WITHOUT WORDS , WE LOVE STEVE PERRY , YOU HAVE LEFT FOR A WHILE BUT YOU ARE BACK AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS.
He knows. He's just so modest.
HE'S GENIUS VOCALIST, he loves too hard like most of us,but he truly is a gift to the world,sing it, STEVE while you have the power,god bless
Oh he knows oh yes he does he knows and he loves us all as well.. he did it all for us after all.. 1980s will forever live in Infamy as the greatest american decade to have ever been or ever will be the good the bad and the ugly and we were all beautiful
Steve Perry interviews as he sings from the soul. Love his passion. Love him.
I remember that someone, maybe an MTV vj, in the early 80s, asked Billy Squier who his favorite contemporary singers were. He said something like, "Well, Lou Gramm of Foreigner has a perfect voice, he never makes a mistake. But for the sheer emotional impact, there's nobody like Steve Perry." I had to agree with him.
I love Steve Perry's voice. Respect to Arnel Pineda for taking over.
@IntelligentLife lol with the "little karaoke kid". He was a competent band vocalist prior to being discovered. You can't just accept the fact that Journey has become a global band and is well-loved by the whole world. The band members themselves accepted Arnel with open arms. Go babble like your opinions matter.
I always enjoy listening to Steve Perry interviews cause he is very entertaining, but also he answers the questions with real sincerity & always makes you want to hear more from him!! And I just want all the radio stations to PLAY his "new music" on the radio on a regular basis, cause we fans LOVE Steve Perry & his new music!!!!!!!
The sincerity really comes through. Very real.
No one's life is easy....I can imagine how devastating his loss was and I'm sure making the choice to leave music was difficult for him when he did that too. I love how humble he is and how he enjoys the simple things of life....but I am selfish and I am thrilled he's feeding us his wonderful voice in songs again. Thank you Steve Perry and God Bless you and keep enjoying the realness of life as you are a true treasure!
Years ago, I sang with a few cover bands in California. Trying to match Steve Perry's voice would send me straight to crying 'uncle' - every time! Such focus, articulation, and range as his are extremely difficult to replicate.
Steve Perry IS Journey's true voice with the only heart and soul that can express it.
Steve Perry and his music has gotten me through a lot of heartache, his voice is phenomenal . Journey is the band they are because of Steve Perry and his voice. Love, love, love Steve Perry.
Love Steve Perry, his voice is awesome and listen to all your music. Sorry to hear about your lose 😥🙏❤️
His voice touched the hearts and souls of an entire generation
I stumbled upon this video and clicked on it to bring back memories. I had large recording studio back in the day and did a lot of top albums. I had a lot of contracts with the guys in the band from the early San Francisco days and saw Jonathan and Neil frequently. We never record an album of theirs until Steve came back and they did "Raised on Radio" album which we did. In or out of the studio it was my view that Steve Perry was the best voice in rock. It was a difficult album to do because of 2 band members were changed, the bass player and drummer. The drummer Steve Smith was a great jazz and fusion drummer but he was not a rock or of MOR drummer and chaffed the straight playing of the song required. As expected Steve Perry as co-producer, his singing was the focus. From the beginning, it was to be their last album together as he was going off on his solo career.
I moved out of the US later and lost all contact with the music industry after decades and many great albums. I really enjoyed the studio scene and atmosphere back in the day when albums and sounds were real and not AutoTuned or computer-generated. I lost all interest in production when computers took the place of people and musicians. I do not even listen to recordings now and only hear live performances except for when in a dance club.
I couldn’t agree with you more, music is food for the soul, you can’t live on junk food or pop music for very long, I played guitar for 45 years, in and out of bands most of my life, i just hung it up one day and thought when I get the urge I’ll pick it back up, it’s been 10 years now.
I am so happy he is out and about and enjoying music again. I will definitely see him in concert if he tours for Traces. I have preordered his album like a kid at Christmas time. I was never able to see this vocal phenomenon live back in the 80s. He is one in a million!
Angela LuvsGodnCountry Interesting you used the term one in 1 million. I think you’ll enjoy reading this. We are all glad Steve is back. Let me know how you like it?
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That article “1 in a Million “ is a really in depth look into Mr. Perry. It explains a lot of him without emotion, but as a living being, I want him just how he is.
Steve Perry definitely has the best voice. How can he not know that? It sends chills through my spine.
I graduated in 1983 and Journey was my first concert ever! 12th row, center stage Cleveland Coliseum 💙💓 the Frontiers tour, and my favorite of all time Journey song- After the Fall💙💙😍😍 Just so happened to have played the album today, coincidentally!
Steve Perry and Journey what a wonderful memory of my youth!! Thank you, Steve Perry
The years have come and gone. The musical genres have changed time and again.
The lyrics, the music, the passion…it’s just not been duplicated in decades. Years…decades, after these songs were written and recorded, and they still pull at so many emotions, and are so thought provoking…it’s wild.
It’s one powerful voice. He used it briefly at the hall of fame.
I also just have to echo the sentiment that Steve Perry is one of the best voices - probably of the 20th century - and all those people he listed that impacted him... he's impacted just as many, if not more. He's an incredibly humble man. We missed you... but I can also understand... I'm terribly sorry for your loss, Steve (if you ever read any of these posts).
I love you Steve Perry, I will never stop believing in you.....
It’s easy to understand why he had to walk away from the band - he is a deeply sensitive incredible artist and touring and dealing with egos and the business end of his career would have been totally draining! When he sang with Journey he gave his all-110% to his craft and fans.
His voice is the soundtrack of my youth and always brings me back to that easier time in my life - so glad he is with us again and look forward to getting his new music- God Bless you Steve Perry!
No one can replace you - most incredible and emotive singer I believe ever! 💗
I've played guitar for 35 years and I am always following the music. But when Steve sings, I listen!!! You're the greatest brother 💯❤️
Journey was one of my brother’s favorite songs who died of leukemia in 2016. We played Faithfully at his funeral. Tears come to my eyes every time I hear that song.
When I think "voice of an angel", particularly in the context of a rock or pop singer, I immediately think of Steve Perry.
I WISH Steve Perry could feel the love and experience the effect his voice has on others in the world. Understandable that he's unimpressed with his OWN voice... it's all but impossible to perceive from the inside looking out. But... just maybe, that's what makes it so great? I hope he gets what he needs to continue gifting the world during his time on this earth.
We miss you Steve. You have the most beautiful voice, and your songs will live on.
Omg I loved all his genuine responses. Like so many, Ive missed Steve Perry so much and am beyond heartened that he’s back. Everything Pete is saying...the best voice in music history...how the impact his voice had on us (brilliant response)..thanking him for everything he did. 💯 But I hear every. single. thing Steve is saying. Beautifully said. WE LOVE YOU STEEEEVE!!!!!!!
Greatest voice in Rock and Roll history!
I met Steve when I was a busboy at McGuffies at the old Hilton Inn in Bakersfield, Ca about 1979. He was very friendly and gave me his autograph. Great guy