Another New Steve Perry Interview

[KenTheDude]

This one also answers a few unanswered questions (But not nearly as good as Andrew's).......

http://news.yahoo.com/steve-perry-says- ... 48869.html


Steve Perry says Journey reunion not likely
By LOU FERRARA - Associated Press | AP – 3 hrs ago

NEW YORK (AP) — The resurgence of Journey and the band's hit "Don't Stop Believin'" may have given fans hope of a reunion, but former lead singer Steve Perry says that's probably not going to happen.

"It's like any emotional, committed relationship. At some point, they seem to all have a shelf life and bands are no exception," he said. "Life has moved us all on in different places in our lives. . They're doing what they're doing — they have been since '98. And I've been doing what I'm doing, which is living my life and having a personal life."

Perry, who rarely does detailed interviews, spoke to The Associated Press by phone last week, ahead of Tuesday's release of Journey's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" and the remastered version of Perry's 1984 solo album, "Street Talk," which included the No. 1 hit "Oh Sherrie" and the ballad "Foolish Heart."

His former band mates have continued on since Perry's departure 13 years ago, performing as Journey with a new lead singer, Arnel Pineda. Pineda sounds like Perry, who was once ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as No. 76 of the greatest 100 singers of all time.

Perry doesn't dwell on the band's current lineup, saying that everyone has moved on, but said he relishes the songs he did with Journey that keep getting airplay.

Thirty years after its release, Journey's most memorable hit — "Don't Stop Believin'" — manages to keep getting rediscovered in new contexts. The song, which Perry wrote with Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain and guitarist Neil Schon, has shown up in the Broadway show "Rock of Ages" (which Perry said he hasn't seen), the cut-to-black finale of "The Sopranos" and the movie "Monster," for which Charlize Theron won an Oscar for best actress. Most recently, it appears in Brad Pitt's "Moneyball."

But it has probably reached its youngest audience through the hit TV show "Glee," which has also featured other Journey hits "Faithfully" and the medley version of "Any Way You Want It/Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin.'"

Perry said he's stunned that "Don't Stop Believin'" continues to resonate with so many people.

"It's very shocking because now I'm getting it for 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-year-olds coming up to me, and they love that song and they've made it their song," said Perry, 62. "It's just amazing to me."

He said that when he was first shown the pilot for "Glee," he wasn't sure if he wanted "Don't Stop Believin'" to be used. He said he and his former band members are careful to make sure Journey's songs are used to their standards: "There's been so many requests for silly food products over the years."

Perry said he and Journey members don't speak directly to each other about authorizing the use of songs, or much about anything else, but instead work through representatives to reach agreement.

In recent years, he says he's received offers to appear on "Glee" and to serve as a judge on "American Idol," where friend and former band mate Randy Jackson is a judge. But he's turned those and other offers down because, he explains, he's not a "front-camera guy."

Lately, Perry's been dabbling in film editing and writing music for a possible solo album, a challenging process after years of being away from the music business.

"I'm going to be recording sometime soon," said Perry.

He said he's recorded three cover songs recently, but would only disclose that one was a Beatles tune and that he has played his new music for just a few friends privately.

Perry said his signature voice, which stretches for high and long notes in many of his songs, is in good shape overall. At one point in the interview, telling a story about one of Journey's first tours, he broke into the Journey song "Feeling That Way."

Physically, though, he's battled health issues. He had hip replacement surgery 13 years ago, and has struggled with a "pretty substantial amount of arthritis that's not comfortable."

"I live on anti-inflammatories," Perry said, noting that he has had some arthritis-related surgeries over the years since he left Journey.

Still, he says he's feeling good overall. He even left open the possibility of touring again — just not with Journey.

"We have severely, emotionally gone our separate ways."

[portland]

from the Today Show's Facebook

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45100964/ ... q61l3LNSfA


Kind of funny to see the links to Neal's soap opera in the Perry interview

[onmyjrny]

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Kind of funny to see the links to Neal's soap opera in the Perry interview

And at the bottom is a link..."Cain falsely accused of harrassment."

Nice article. I feel bad for him having arthritis though; not an easy thing to deal with. Living on anti inflammatories could be damaging to his voice too.

[Rocker Chic]

Odd how in the 2 recent interviews (this one and Andrew's from last week) that I've read, Perry feels the need to sing for the interviewers? This tells me that he is keenly aware of how many out there are either assuming or claiming that his voice is gone and he's out to prove that it isn't, without actually having to get on a stage just yet.

At 62, he's probably not ready to agree to any tour schedule similar to what Journey typically endures, but I have no doubt that he could still deliver a fantastic show. However, this is the 1st I've read about his troubles with Arthritis, so that's got to be a concern for him. It does sound like he's a bit more open to the idea of getting back out there again and, although he won't put any timing on it, it does sound like it could be relatively soon.

I've never seen him perform myself, so no one would be happier than I would to finally get that opportunity to someday, but Steve does sound happy and content with his life right now. Who am I to judge any differently... Good for him.

[Lora]

Odd how in the 2 recent interviews (this one and Andrew's from last week) that I've read, Perry feels the need to sing for the interviewers?

Not odd at all. He sings to illustrate a point and he does that to Cyndy & I all the time when we talk. In this instance, he was talking to Drew about how the song "Trial By Fire' was written so he started humming Neal's guitar part and then sang a line or two of the song. Just his way of communicating. To him, it's probably no big deal and as natural as breathing.

[RedWingFan]

"Neil Schon"

[annie89509]

Odd how in the 2 recent interviews (this one and Andrew's from last week) that I've read, Perry feels the need to sing for the interviewers?

Not odd at all. He sings to illustrate a point and he does that to Cyndy & I all the time when we talk. In this instance, he was talking to Drew about how the song "Trial By Fire' was written so he started humming Neal's guitar part and then sang a line or two of the song. Just his way of communicating. To him, it's probably no big deal and as natural as breathing.

Of course, Lora knows more than anyone. I was going to say, having come across many, many of Steve's past interviews (both oral and print), it is not uncommon for him to break out in verse as he talks about a song. That must be it as Lora says...Steve is communicating through identity... (yes, I am a card-carrying loon)

[artist4perry]

Odd how in the 2 recent interviews (this one and Andrew's from last week) that I've read, Perry feels the need to sing for the interviewers?

Not odd at all. He sings to illustrate a point and he does that to Cyndy & I all the time when we talk. In this instance, he was talking to Drew about how the song "Trial By Fire' was written so he started humming Neal's guitar part and then sang a line or two of the song. Just his way of communicating. To him, it's probably no big deal and as natural as breathing.

A singer sings randomly, it is like an artist who doodles. He can sing for me and I will doodle anything he wants! LOL

[annie89509]

Odd how in the 2 recent interviews (this one and Andrew's from last week) that I've read, Perry feels the need to sing for the interviewers?

Not odd at all. He sings to illustrate a point and he does that to Cyndy & I all the time when we talk. In this instance, he was talking to Drew about how the song "Trial By Fire' was written so he started humming Neal's guitar part and then sang a line or two of the song. Just his way of communicating. To him, it's probably no big deal and as natural as breathing.

A singer sings randomly, it is like an artist who doodles. He can sing for me and I will doodle anything he wants! LOL

...I can't do either ...

[artist4perry]

Odd how in the 2 recent interviews (this one and Andrew's from last week) that I've read, Perry feels the need to sing for the interviewers?

Not odd at all. He sings to illustrate a point and he does that to Cyndy & I all the time when we talk. In this instance, he was talking to Drew about how the song "Trial By Fire' was written so he started humming Neal's guitar part and then sang a line or two of the song. Just his way of communicating. To him, it's probably no big deal and as natural as breathing.

A singer sings randomly, it is like an artist who doodles. He can sing for me and I will doodle anything he wants! LOL

...I can't do either ...

I do both all the time! But the first not as well as the last! So I guess I am the singing doodler. Man what a title!