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What was Perry's motivation to do the VH1 BTM?
For so many years of nothing, wonder why in 2001 he had so much to say.
Anyone?

He knew everybody else was going to participate in it and wanted to make sure his side of the story was told.

VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

Are they even making new BTMs anymore?

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

Yea, i'd have to agree on this one, once new music comes out from him and it's a month or two into the circulation process, fans that maybe don't even know who Steve Perry is, but know his voice on all those songs from Journey will skip on the ship. So many people unlike us here, that know of him or know of his voice, will find out therefore, another following will be amoung us. Bitten so to speak. His voice has that effect on pretty much anyone.

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

I love Perry. But I dont see the album doing as well as Journeys last. Yes yes I know.. they used half of "Perrys songs" on that album

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

I teach school and alot of teens today were raised on Steve Perry and Journey via their parents. Many students of this generation get into the music of the past, due to a lack of connection to the music of their own generation. Many of my students love his voice, and trust me their are many of us from the generation that Journey existed that still love it today.

Some never join fan sites or blog like we do. But most the folks I know love his voice. Most know who he is and what music he sings. So as one of the "few" I think it will be amazing how quickly people will remember, given a new album.

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

artist4perry wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

I teach school and alot of teens today were raised on Steve Perry and Journey via their parents. Many students of this generation get into the music of the past, due to a lack of connection to the music of their own generation. Many of my students love his voice, and trust me their are many of us from the generation that Journey existed that still love it today.

Some never join fan sites or blog like we do. But most the folks I know love his voice. Most know who he is and what music he sings. So as one of the "few" I think it will be amazing how quickly people will remember, given a new album.

Not to burst your bubble on that one, Ginger, but not a whole lot of teens are going to be buying a Steve Perry album. You're dreaming. Maybe Perry with Journey some teens would buy, but that's about it. Even then not a whole lot. Though they would go to a Journey concert with Steve, definitely. I have a lot of teens in my extended family and they're familiar with Journey, but none of them are discussing Steve Perry's voice, not really discussing Journey. But know some of their old music and like it.
And truth be told, nobody I know from 35 on in age ever mentions Perry. And if I bring it up, it's oh that guy with Journey. Are they still around? Is he still with them? Not a lotta of interest from everybody with their busy lives age 35 to I guess up to 55. People don't look at me with a lot of interest when I talk about how great Perry was and Journey's great music. They have some in their collection maybe, but it's back in the past. Actually many back then didn't like Journey much. If they all got back together, I'm sure with the marketing lots of people, young and old, would flock to the concert and probably buy an album. Steve alone, will possibly hit gold, if that.

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

Jana wrote:

artist4perry wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

I teach school and alot of teens today were raised on Steve Perry and Journey via their parents. Many students of this generation get into the music of the past, due to a lack of connection to the music of their own generation. Many of my students love his voice, and trust me their are many of us from the generation that Journey existed that still love it today.

Some never join fan sites or blog like we do. But most the folks I know love his voice. Most know who he is and what music he sings. So as one of the "few" I think it will be amazing how quickly people will remember, given a new album.

Not to burst your bubble on that one, Ginger, but not a whole lot of teens are going to be buying a Steve Perry album. You're dreaming. Maybe Perry with Journey some teens would buy, but that's about it. Even then not a whole lot. Though they would go to a Journey concert with Steve, definitely. I have a lot of teens in my extended family and they're familiar with Journey, but none of them are discussing Steve Perry's voice, not really discussing Journey. But know some of their old music and like it.
And truth be told, nobody I know from 35 on in age ever mentions Perry. And if I bring it up, it's oh that guy with Journey. Are they still around? Is he still with them? Not a lotta of interest from everybody with their busy lives age 35 to I guess up to 55. People don't look at me with a lot of interest when I talk about how great Perry was and Journey's great music. They have some in their collection maybe, but it's back in the past. Actually many back then didn't like Journey much. If they all got back together, I'm sure with the marketing lots of people, young and old, would flock to the concert and probably buy an album. Steve alone, will possibly hit gold, if that.

Perry wouldn't even hit gold unless he did it through Walmart with some kind of promotional deal like his GH and a live DVD included. Even Journey will be lucky to get gold on their next release with one disc. Singles are what sells now. you have to think 99 cents , not $9.99 anymore. Albums are dead. Revelation and AC/DC's Black Ice were some of the last big ones out the door with Walmart. It's a dying format for making money. Touring's where it's at.

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

George was the best, but Kramer and Elaine were right on his heels. The brilliance and talent of all the actors playing their characters made each other even better. Well, Jerry was Jerry, but great.

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

Our road already veers. I love George, but Cosmo Kramer is the funniest character in the history of American television. And biggest fan ever? I'll put my fandom up against yours!

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

Our road already veers. I love George, but Cosmo Kramer is the funniest character in the history of American television. And biggest fan ever? I'll put my fandom up against yours!

And you want to be my latex salesman....I ...Don't...think....so.

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

Our road already veers. I love George, but Cosmo Kramer is the funniest character in the history of American television. And biggest fan ever? I'll put my fandom up against yours!

And you want to be my latex salesman....I ...Don't...think....so.

You just yadda yadda'd over the best part.

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

Our road already veers. I love George, but Cosmo Kramer is the funniest character in the history of American television. And biggest fan ever? I'll put my fandom up against yours!

And you want to be my latex salesman....I ...Don't...think....so.

You just yadda yadda'd over the best part.

No I didn't.....

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

Sorry you feel that way. Or, wait a minute, I couldn't give less of a dam how you feel.

You're act got old with me months ago, so if you don't like my posts, it's an easy solution, don't read them. How's that, pal?

I read somewhere that you are a Seinfeld fan.....perhaps that's a redeeming quality....

Huge fan, are you? We can at least talk about something we agree about. I mean, I know your taste in basketball teams/players sucks.

BIGGEST FAN EVER. And as long as we agree that George was the best character on that show.....we'll be on the road to getting along.

Our road already veers. I love George, but Cosmo Kramer is the funniest character in the history of American television. And biggest fan ever? I'll put my fandom up against yours!

And you want to be my latex salesman....I ...Don't...think....so.

You just yadda yadda'd over the best part.

No I didn't.....

You're kinda like Kenny Banya. Always riding my coattails after I warm up the audience.

You very bad man....very bad man.

Perry doesn't need the younger fans to sell..

The largest buying demographic in music today?

According to the 2007 RIAA Consumer survey: http://www.riaa.com/keystatistics.php?c ... umertrends

Age
10-14 Years - 11.5 %
15-19 Years - 12.3 %
20-24 Years - 11.3 %
25-29 Years - 9.2 %
30-34 Years - 11.3 %
35-39 Years - 11.9 %
40-44 Years - 7.9 %
45+ Years - 24.8 %


So ages 30 and older comprise 55.9% of the music buyers.

This fits with the declining birthrate over the last 40 years... meaning there will be fewer teen buyers, because there are simply fewer teens. And even with the economic downturn... the Boomers STILL have the largest disposable income.

Perry's best bet is to target the same audience that loved him when he was with Journey... cause there's simply more of them. When you factor in the international audience, where Perry is worshiped AND the limited resurgence Journey has gotten so far... which reminds people of Perry.. it all adds up to Perry not having any problem selling... none at all..

StocktontoMalone wrote:


You very bad man....very bad man.

I love Babu Bhatt but he pissed me off on the finale by turning against the gang. Wanted to break off his giant finger and shove it up his nose.

Do you find even Newman to be a hilarious character that has his wonderfull subtleties? I love Newman!

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:


You very bad man....very bad man.

I love Babu Bhatt but he pissed me off on the finale by turning against the gang. Wanted to break off his giant finger and shove it up his nose.

Do you find even Newman to be a hilarious character that has his wonderfull subtleties? I love Newman!

Since I'm a mail carrier, I am required to love Newman. We all are....

slucero wrote:Perry doesn't need the younger fans to sell..

The largest buying demographic in music today?

According to the 2007 RIAA Consumer survey: http://www.riaa.com/keystatistics.php?c ... umertrends

Age
10-14 Years - 11.5 %
15-19 Years - 12.3 %
20-24 Years - 11.3 %
25-29 Years - 9.2 %
30-34 Years - 11.3 %
35-39 Years - 11.9 %
40-44 Years - 7.9 %
45+ Years - 24.8 %


So ages 30 and older comprise 55.9% of the music buyers.

This fits with the declining birthrate over the last 40 years... meaning there will be fewer teen buyers, because there are simply fewer teens.

Perry's best bet is to target the same audience that loved him when he was with Journey... cause there's simply more of them. When you factor in the international audience, where Perry is worshiped AND the limited resurgence Journey has gotten so far... which reminds people of Perry.. it all adds up to Perry not having any problem selling... none at all..

Great post with actual facts. I agree 100%

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:


You very bad man....very bad man.

I love Babu Bhatt but he pissed me off on the finale by turning against the gang. Wanted to break off his giant finger and shove it up his nose.

Do you find even Newman to be a hilarious character that has his wonderfull subtleties? I love Newman!

Since I'm a mail carrier, I am required to love Newman. We all are....

Well after all, it is just walking around putting it into boxes!
Is his statement "You don't know the half of what goes on down here", true?

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

StocktontoMalone wrote:


You very bad man....very bad man.

I love Babu Bhatt but he pissed me off on the finale by turning against the gang. Wanted to break off his giant finger and shove it up his nose.

Do you find even Newman to be a hilarious character that has his wonderfull subtleties? I love Newman!

Since I'm a mail carrier, I am required to love Newman. We all are....

Well after all, it is just walking around putting it into boxes!
Is his statement "You don't know the half of what goes on down here", true?

It is definitely ALOT more than putting things in boxes. Come to think of it, I love putting things in boxes....

But I digress....there is alot more than just delivering the mail. and another thing is true, 'It never ends, Jerry'

StocktontoMalone wrote:

madsplash wrote:

youkeepmewaiting wrote:

sonorstks wrote:VH1 should produce a Steve Perry BTM.
Then maybe we can find out if there is in fact a new album and if we will ever get a listen.

I dont think it would get many viewers to be honest. He is distant memory apart from his few "faithful fans"

You're outta your mind. "Few'"? Wait until he puts out new music and we can see exactly what "few" means.

Distant memory? Yea, so distant that a performance that was never really scheduled, caused a major uproar.

"Few" and "Distant".....please.

This act is getting old.....

So is the one above it!!