What is the deal with Perry?

[slucero]

Andrew seems to have some inside info on why Perry will or cannot rejoin Journey. I have to assume he cannot sing anymore since he does not tour in any capacity nor is contemplating a return to the band. It seems like this is now or never for him to get back into the game. The band needs a singer and a spark, SP needs an audience. They are not getting any younger. You would think SP misses the limelight somewhat.

Perry played the "game".... and, according to Herbie Herbert... Perry has "more money than God".... so he doesn't really need to "work".... and its a HUGE STRETCH on your part to assume Perry "needs an audience" .... if he did he would have been recording and performing all along... Perry is DONE.... he's said so himself... leave him the fuck alone.

[Saint John]

Andrew seems to have some inside info on why Perry will or cannot rejoin Journey. I have to assume he cannot sing anymore since he does not tour in any capacity nor is contemplating a return to the band. It seems like this is now or never for him to get back into the game. The band needs a singer and a spark, SP needs an audience. They are not getting any younger. You would think SP misses the limelight somewhat.

Perry played the "game".... and, according to Herbie Herbert... Perry has "more money than God".... so he doesn't really need to "work".... and its a HUGE STRETCH on your part to assume Perry "needs an audience" .... if he did he would have been recording and performing all along... Perry is DONE.... he's said so himself... leave him the fuck alone.

He has NEVER said he is "done." If he EVER did he could end all of the endless specualtion, rumors and hopes for the "reunion." But he doesn't. He simply has to say "I will NEVER sing with Journey again...ever" and the vast majority of people, but not all, would give it a rest. Instead, he perpetuates hope with vague answers, the annual Q&A and the "I think it about it every day" comments.

[heardonthestreet]

Andrew seems to have some inside info on why Perry will or cannot rejoin Journey. I have to assume he cannot sing anymore since he does not tour in any capacity nor is contemplating a return to the band. It seems like this is now or never for him to get back into the game. The band needs a singer and a spark, SP needs an audience. They are not getting any younger. You would think SP misses the limelight somewhat.

Perry played the "game".... and, according to Herbie Herbert... Perry has "more money than God".... so he doesn't really need to "work".... and its a HUGE STRETCH on your part to assume Perry "needs an audience" .... if he did he would have been recording and performing all along... Perry is DONE.... he's said so himself... leave him the fuck alone.

He has NEVER said he is "done." If he EVER did he could end all of the endless specualtion, rumors and hopes for the "reunion." But he doesn't. He simply has to say "I will NEVER sing with Journey again...ever" and the vast majority of people, but not all, would give it a rest. Instead, he perpetuates hope with vague answers, the annual Q&A and the "I think it about it every day" comments.

I would give it a rest if he stated it that way, St. John. If he said, "I will NEVER.........."

I don't think that he knows for sure. He could say that he'd never tour with them but to never sing on stage with them is too much within the realm of possibility for even him to say, "Never", imo.

[conversationpc]

I would give it a rest if he stated it that way, St. John. If he said, "I will NEVER.........."

I don't think that he knows for sure. He could say that he'd never tour with them but to never sing on stage with them is too much within the realm of possibility for even him to say, "Never", imo.

The guy is 58 years old. "Never" is approaching rather rapidly at this point.

[slucero]

Andrew seems to have some inside info on why Perry will or cannot rejoin Journey. I have to assume he cannot sing anymore since he does not tour in any capacity nor is contemplating a return to the band. It seems like this is now or never for him to get back into the game. The band needs a singer and a spark, SP needs an audience. They are not getting any younger. You would think SP misses the limelight somewhat.

Perry played the "game".... and, according to Herbie Herbert... Perry has "more money than God".... so he doesn't really need to "work".... and its a HUGE STRETCH on your part to assume Perry "needs an audience" .... if he did he would have been recording and performing all along... Perry is DONE.... he's said so himself... leave him the fuck alone.

He has NEVER said he is "done." If he EVER did he could end all of the endless specualtion, rumors and hopes for the "reunion." But he doesn't. He simply has to say "I will NEVER sing with Journey again...ever" and the vast majority of people, but not all, would give it a rest. Instead, he perpetuates hope with vague answers, the annual Q&A and the "I think it about it every day" comments.

This is pretty to-the-point, and its THIS YEAR..... http://www.fanasylum.com/steveperry/



June 21, 2007

Hello everyone. This is Steve Perry. As you are aware I have yet to launch my own web site and Fan Asylum is still the only credible site for official statements from me. Once again they have kindly allowed me to post this statement. It has been brought to my attention that there is a rumor circulating that I am reuniting with Journey. I want to go on record as saying that I have no such plans whatsoever to do that. What you have heard is only a rumor. I’m truly sorry for any disappointment this rumor may be causing.

I also would like to say that your faithfulness continues to warm my heart.

Thank you so very much,

Steve Perry

[weatherman90]

Maybe a 60-something Perry will launch a Vegas show, Barry Manilow style.

"An Intimate Evening with The Voice"?

[SteveForever]

Maybe a 60-something Perry will launch a Vegas show, Barry Manilow style.

"An Intimate Evening with The Voice"?

I'll be there and so will alot of twenty and thirty something's I know!

[CatEyes]

90% of "rumors" turn out to be true.

and 70% of statistics are made-up!!

Cat

[Saint John]

90% of "rumors" turn out to be true.

and 70% of statistics are made-up!!

Cat

Forgot that one!!! Great comeback.

[Perrydise]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

[Perrydise]

Maybe a 60-something Perry will launch a Vegas show, Barry Manilow style.

"An Intimate Evening with The Voice"?

This looks like something that came off one of the other sites.

[yak]

I don't know if you're aware of this, but Steve himself posted this at FanAsylum:
http://fanasylum.com/steveperry/index.shtml

"June 21, 2007

Hello everyone. This is Steve Perry. As you are aware I have yet to launch my own web site and Fan Asylum is still the only credible site for official statements from me. Once again they have kindly allowed me to post this statement.

How many years has the launch of his website been in the planning stages now? Something like ten??

What's he waiting for? Hell to freeze over?

[Marabelle]

Don't think he's waiting for anything or anyone. I'd imagine he's not that anxious to do a website seeing that the pendulum swings from one side to the other and now for God knows what reason he is in the cross hairs. It is more interesting knowing that he is less than willing to have his name attached to a website where his life can be scruntized by fairweather fans or have his character vilified. Why throw yourself at the mercy of fickle fans to be devoured or cannonized for doing things he has done more than 10 years ago or for just taking the perogative and living his life without having to ask permission from no one at all.

[treetopovskaya]

Perry is in his 50s! Stop expecting him to have the health and talent of a 28 - 32 year old.

His vocal chords have aged. They are rough. He can still sing on tune, but he can't do what he used to do.

For goodness sake, he is approaching 60 soon.

From what I read, it's actually the 'anti-loons' that expect SP to have the talent of a 28-32 year old. I think the true SP fans (whether Journey or solo) would just give anything to be able to see him perform again. There are no extraordinary expectations, just a longing for that 'feeling' that he gives us when he sings.

What really bugs me is the people who criticize him for NOT performing, and then say he isn't because he can't. It's a no-win situation, and personally I couldn't blame him one bit if he never graced a stage again. I know of no other performer who is SO under the microscope as Steve Perry.

thumbs way up here too! }=C)

[NealIsGod]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

[*Laura]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

[NealIsGod]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

I mean the fans who made him rich.

[*Laura]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

I mean the fans who made him rich.

You mean the fans who paid to hear him sing?They got his voice for that money.All of it.

[NealIsGod]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

I mean the fans who made him rich.

You mean the fans who paid to hear him sing?They got his voice for that money.All of it.

So you're saying the Loons should pipe down? I agree!

[Deb]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

Post of the day!

Perry has no problem whatsoever with his fans. It's a few of his fans, that have a problem with him.

[*Laura]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

I mean the fans who made him rich.

You mean the fans who paid to hear him sing?They got his voice for that money.All of it.

So you're saying the Loons should pipe down? I agree!

You wish!

[TigerBite]

So what's the big deal whether SP comes back or not? Does it really matter?
Journey is washed up anyway and the man is smart enough not to get involved with them.
What's done is done.

I say let the guy live out his life the way he wants to.
I can see why he is "reclusive" with all the loonies running around.
I would hide from the world too.
I have seen enough of "them" on other forums and I have had enough of over 50 women (aka STALKERS) thinking he will fall for them if he met them (SCARY thought) that he sings like he did when he was 20, that he is hot-to-trot, etc. etc. etc.
GIVE ME A BREAK.
He is a freakin human being with faults like the rest of the world. He made mistakes, made good choices, said the wrong things, yada yada yada.
If he chooses to live the rest of his life doing nothing, more power to him.

It seems like the lesser life forms just have to keep running him into the ground. Must be a sorry life to have mush as brains.

[Marabelle]

i do so agree and then they even write a book about him. i say just let him be if he wanted to say something he'd say it without your having to ask.

[JohnH]

Andrew seems to have some inside info on why Perry will or cannot rejoin Journey. I have to assume he cannot sing anymore since he does not tour in any capacity nor is contemplating a return to the band. It seems like this is now or never for him to get back into the game. The band needs a singer and a spark, SP needs an audience. They are not getting any younger. You would think SP misses the limelight somewhat.

Perry played the "game".... and, according to Herbie Herbert... Perry has "more money than God".... so he doesn't really need to "work".... and its a HUGE STRETCH on your part to assume Perry "needs an audience" .... if he did he would have been recording and performing all along... Perry is DONE.... he's said so himself... leave him the fuck alone.

I agree totally. I love how naive people are, posting on here daily, thinking the reunion is just around the corner, and Perry's going to come out singing everything like the record, in the original key, like he was 28 again, night after night on some 90 date tour. Sheesh.

John

[Deb]

i do so agree and then they even write a book about him. i say just let him be if he wanted to say something he'd say it without your having to ask.

Umm, are you talking about Laura's book? And you have a problem with that, why exactly? Obviously he is aware of the book, if he doesn't have a problem with it, why do you? If you don't like it, don't buy it.

[yak]

I love how naive people are, posting on here daily, thinking the reunion is just around the corner, and Perry's going to come out singing everything like the record, in the original key, like he was 28 again, night after night on some 90 date tour. Sheesh.

John

They're called Loons...ane they live in a fantasy place named Loon-dom.

Ever wonder why Perry hides out??? Can you say "Stalkers?"

[Deb]

Andrew seems to have some inside info on why Perry will or cannot rejoin Journey. I have to assume he cannot sing anymore since he does not tour in any capacity nor is contemplating a return to the band. It seems like this is now or never for him to get back into the game. The band needs a singer and a spark, SP needs an audience. They are not getting any younger. You would think SP misses the limelight somewhat.

Perry played the "game".... and, according to Herbie Herbert... Perry has "more money than God".... so he doesn't really need to "work".... and its a HUGE STRETCH on your part to assume Perry "needs an audience" .... if he did he would have been recording and performing all along... Perry is DONE.... he's said so himself... leave him the fuck alone.

I agree totally. I love how naive people are, posting on here daily, thinking the reunion is just around the corner, and Perry's going to come out singing everything like the record, in the original key, like he was 28 again, night after night on some 90 date tour. Sheesh.

John

I agree with your post. The last thing I want or expect him to do is rejoin Journey. And I surely don't expect him to sound like he was 28 again. So I'm not exactly sure of what the definition of "Loon" is around here, seems to change a lot.

[styxman]

i do so agree and then they even write a book about him. i say just let him be if he wanted to say something he'd say it without your having to ask.

Umm, are you talking about Laura's book? And you have a problem with that, why exactly? Obviously he is aware of the book, if he doesn't have a problem with it, why do you? If you don't like it, don't buy it.

I wouldn't waste your time with her Deb, she's just a bitch with a grudge.

[PROPERRY]

SP does have an ace in the hole.

He doesn't have to answer to ANYONE!

Especially his fans.

Which fans?The ones who are mocking him,calling him names or making him look like the cause of all evil?
Or the "fans" that are constantly questioning his intentions,his voice,his life?

When people will finally understand (and respect) the fact that Steve Perry is an artist who's listening to his own rhythm,maybe he would be more willing to share.
As longs as he sees all this negativity floating around,no wonder he stays away from it.

I mean the fans who made him rich.

Perry gave the fans SO MUCH MORE, than we ever gave him in money!

There is no amount of money that I could ever give him that would be enough to repay him for all the great music and performances he gave to us all these years. Hey, I believe WE are the ones that became rich!

[Red13JoePa]

Perry gave the fans SO MUCH MORE, than we ever gave him in money!

There is no amount of money that I could ever give him that would be enough to repay him for all the great music and performances he gave to us all these years. Hey, I believe WE are the ones that became rich!

Will you please give me a small break for the love of Christ?