"Hip Injury"

[LazzMan]

Hmm... Anyone else find it curious that all of his recent interviews are almost exactly the same (scripted, perhaps?) and he never once brings up the "hip injury"? He has stated for years that was the reason he left Journey the second time.

Not trying to be a conspiracy guy but,...just sayin'

[cinkidd]

Hmm... Anyone else find it curious that all of his recent interviews are almost exactly the same (scripted, perhaps?) and he never once brings up the "hip injury"? He has stated for years that was the reason he left Journey the second time.

Not trying to be a conspiracy guy but,...just sayin'

I'm pretty sure that he isn't talking about after Trial By Fire.

Rich the Pretty Guy

[perryfan61]

I'm sure there are certain questions they're not allowed to ask, and that must be one of them. Surely someone would have mentioned it by now if they were allowed .

I think SP has micro-managed this come-back down to the very smallest detail. He knows how he wants things to go, and who is going to go against his wishes?

It's all good with me, I'm just glad he's back. If he doesn't want to talk about some things, that's his business.

[Marabelle]

I have a sister who had lived an interesting life with interesting stories to tell but one day she declared yesterday was gone and it’s a new day. That old life and those events were hers to tell; wasn’t my business to talk about her story unless she brought it up. Sometimes you have to know the difference of being the storyteller or the listener.

[scarab]

I think for the most part he wants to concentrate on his time with Kelly and keeping the promise.
I think most of the non die hard fans dont even know they did reunite in the 90's.

[LazzMan]

I think for the most part he wants to concentrate on his time with Kelly and keeping the promise.
I think most of the non die hard fans dont even know they did reunite in the 90's.

Maybe. It doesn't matter. I was just pointing it out...considering he went out of his way to say THAT was the reason the reunion didn't fully materialize. And THAT was the reason he felt so bitter for so long.

[LazzMan]

I'm sure there are certain questions they're not allowed to ask, and that must be one of them. Surely someone would have mentioned it by now if they were allowed .

I think SP has micro-managed this come-back down to the very smallest detail. He knows how he wants things to go, and who is going to go against his wishes?

It's all good with me, I'm just glad he's back. If he doesn't want to talk about some things, that's his business.

Probably correct. He wants every ounce of control over this...including what questions people can and cannot ask. Since most of the interviews are exactly the same questions and answers I would guess that the interview scripts are handed out ahead of time with some sort of confidentiality/indemnification agreement. "If you ask these questions we'll sue you." Something like that. He wants to tell his story the way he wants it to be and what he wants people to hear. Perhaps not the entire truth.

No matter. I guess I'd do the same if I were him. What happened, happened. Water under the bridge.

[Sighlence]

Hmm... Anyone else find it curious that all of his recent interviews are almost exactly the same (scripted, perhaps?) and he never once brings up the "hip injury"? He has stated for years that was the reason he left Journey the second time.

Not trying to be a conspiracy guy but,...just sayin'

Why pick the scab? I don't get it.

[LazzMan]

Hmm... Anyone else find it curious that all of his recent interviews are almost exactly the same (scripted, perhaps?) and he never once brings up the "hip injury"? He has stated for years that was the reason he left Journey the second time.

Not trying to be a conspiracy guy but,...just sayin'

Why pick the scab? I don't get it.

No picking. Just an observation.

[Carrington]

Hmm... Anyone else find it curious that all of his recent interviews are almost exactly the same (scripted, perhaps?) and he never once brings up the "hip injury"? He has stated for years that was the reason he left Journey the second time.

Not trying to be a conspiracy guy but,...just sayin'

Why pick the scab? I don't get it.

No picking. Just an observation.

Maybe the “unwanted behaviors” he’s mentioned are the real reason and the hip was the “cover”.... when he said that that was the first I’ve ever heard of him having issues with stuff like that, if that’s what he means...

[steveo777]

It took whatever wounds he had, a long time to heal. Let's not try and reopen them. The man is bringing us what we have craved, so let's let it be.

[Greg]

Honestly, though, it was after Trial By Fire (well shortly after the Quest For Camelot) that Perry went into hiding. We all pretty much know the story about his burn out after ROR. The reason why he went into hiding after the 90's is really what a lot of people wanted to know, but it sounds like Perry is not wanting to talk about that. Which honestly, that's fine. He can tell whatever story he wants. All I want is that he remains active in music and that this record doesn't just go away after a few weeks. They played a sample of his new song on one of our mix stations yesterday as I was driving home. They are definitely advertising his record. He's top notch on marketing.

[LazzMan]

Honestly, though, it was after Trial By Fire (well shortly after the Quest For Camelot) that Perry went into hiding. We all pretty much know the story about his burn out after ROR. The reason why he went into hiding after the 90's is really what a lot of people wanted to know, but it sounds like Perry is not wanting to talk about that. Which honestly, that's fine. He can tell whatever story he wants. All I want is that he remains active in music and that this record doesn't just go away after a few weeks. They played a sample of his new song on one of our mix stations yesterday as I was driving home. They are definitely advertising his record. He's top notch on marketing.

That was my point. His interviews are very scripted, all sound exactly the same (same questions, same answers), and it seems as though he skips the 90's entirely. Doesn't discuss FTLOSM, his reunion with Journey, TBF, and his second "burnout" which was covered by the hip injury (as he has said). The truth is likely related to his contract with Sony at the time. He was under contract to produce more songs/albums but he likely wanted out of it. So, they did TBF, and then the live Houston DVD, his Quest for Camelot song, and the Steve Perry compilation (which included 5 unreleased songs which would have been on his "Against the Wall" album had it been released. Each of those records contained new songs, which would satisfy his contract, and then he was free to go.

To his credit during all of this he hasn't done many interviews and likes to avoid those questions, which is fine. He doesn't seem bitter (although in the Behind the Music interviews there was bitterness on both sides). He is still making tons of $$ from Journey tours/merch/royalties and he hasn't had to be on the road 200+ days per year the way those guys have. It seems like both sides, whatever the real reasons were, have let that water flow under the bridge.

Does he owe us anything? Nope. Would anyone be expected (or contractually allowed) to tell the whole truth. Nope. Does it matter? Not at all.

So far he and his team seem to be doing a masterful job of marketing and controlling the message. It's an easy script to stick to when you don't have to answer questions about the 90's. Fine by me. I only hope he puts some sort of tour together (not 100 gigs in 120 days like Journey is doing). His voice now, to me, sounds the same as it did on FTLOSM and TBF. A cool tour setlist would be material back through those albums (remember TBF was never toured) and maybe a few classic Journey tunes like "Lights", "Open Arms" and maybe some deep cuts with new arrangements. I wouldn't want him to do a bunch of typical Journey songs tuned a few steps down to meet his current vocal range.

Anyway...no judgement from me. I was only pointing out his interview omissions.

[Lora]

Honestly, though, it was after Trial By Fire (well shortly after the Quest For Camelot) that Perry went into hiding. We all pretty much know the story about his burn out after ROR. The reason why he went into hiding after the 90's is really what a lot of people wanted to know, but it sounds like Perry is not wanting to talk about that. Which honestly, that's fine. He can tell whatever story he wants. All I want is that he remains active in music and that this record doesn't just go away after a few weeks. They played a sample of his new song on one of our mix stations yesterday as I was driving home. They are definitely advertising his record. He's top notch on marketing.

That was my point. His interviews are very scripted, all sound exactly the same (same questions, same answers), and it seems as though he skips the 90's entirely. Doesn't discuss FTLOSM, his reunion with Journey, TBF, and his second "burnout" which was covered by the hip injury (as he has said). The truth is likely related to his contract with Sony at the time. He was under contract to produce more songs/albums but he likely wanted out of it. So, they did TBF, and then the live Houston DVD, his Quest for Camelot song, and the Steve Perry compilation (which included 5 unreleased songs which would have been on his "Against the Wall" album had it been released. Each of those records contained new songs, which would satisfy his contract, and then he was free to go.

To his credit during all of this he hasn't done many interviews and likes to avoid those questions, which is fine. He doesn't seem bitter (although in the Behind the Music interviews there was bitterness on both sides). He is still making tons of $$ from Journey tours/merch/royalties and he hasn't had to be on the road 200+ days per year the way those guys have. It seems like both sides, whatever the real reasons were, have let that water flow under the bridge.

Does he owe us anything? Nope. Would anyone be expected (or contractually allowed) to tell the whole truth. Nope. Does it matter? Not at all.

So far he and his team seem to be doing a masterful job of marketing and controlling the message. It's an easy script to stick to when you don't have to answer questions about the 90's. Fine by me. I only hope he puts some sort of tour together (not 100 gigs in 120 days like Journey is doing). His voice now, to me, sounds the same as it did on FTLOSM and TBF. A cool tour setlist would be material back through those albums (remember TBF was never toured) and maybe a few classic Journey tunes like "Lights", "Open Arms" and maybe some deep cuts with new arrangements. I wouldn't want him to do a bunch of typical Journey songs tuned a few steps down to meet his current vocal range.

Anyway...no judgement from me. I was only pointing out his interview omissions.

There are no scripted questions provided to the interviewer. There is no list of questions that are off limits. No one is controlling or limiting what these people ask. You have to remember that most people are not listening to every single interview (like we are ). These DJs are asking questions their listeners are interested in. They have no idea that the person who just interviewed Steve 20 minutes ago asked the same thing. They have a limited time with the artist and they are helping to promote the new music, so that is the focus. That is why we keep hearing the same questions, and similar answers, over and over again. Sorry, but no conspiracy here.

[jrny84]

Honestly, though, it was after Trial By Fire (well shortly after the Quest For Camelot) that Perry went into hiding. We all pretty much know the story about his burn out after ROR. The reason why he went into hiding after the 90's is really what a lot of people wanted to know, but it sounds like Perry is not wanting to talk about that. Which honestly, that's fine. He can tell whatever story he wants. All I want is that he remains active in music and that this record doesn't just go away after a few weeks. They played a sample of his new song on one of our mix stations yesterday as I was driving home. They are definitely advertising his record. He's top notch on marketing.

That was my point. His interviews are very scripted, all sound exactly the same (same questions, same answers), and it seems as though he skips the 90's entirely. Doesn't discuss FTLOSM, his reunion with Journey, TBF, and his second "burnout" which was covered by the hip injury (as he has said). The truth is likely related to his contract with Sony at the time. He was under contract to produce more songs/albums but he likely wanted out of it. So, they did TBF, and then the live Houston DVD, his Quest for Camelot song, and the Steve Perry compilation (which included 5 unreleased songs which would have been on his "Against the Wall" album had it been released. Each of those records contained new songs, which would satisfy his contract, and then he was free to go.

To his credit during all of this he hasn't done many interviews and likes to avoid those questions, which is fine. He doesn't seem bitter (although in the Behind the Music interviews there was bitterness on both sides). He is still making tons of $$ from Journey tours/merch/royalties and he hasn't had to be on the road 200+ days per year the way those guys have. It seems like both sides, whatever the real reasons were, have let that water flow under the bridge.

Does he owe us anything? Nope. Would anyone be expected (or contractually allowed) to tell the whole truth. Nope. Does it matter? Not at all.

So far he and his team seem to be doing a masterful job of marketing and controlling the message. It's an easy script to stick to when you don't have to answer questions about the 90's. Fine by me. I only hope he puts some sort of tour together (not 100 gigs in 120 days like Journey is doing). His voice now, to me, sounds the same as it did on FTLOSM and TBF. A cool tour setlist would be material back through those albums (remember TBF was never toured) and maybe a few classic Journey tunes like "Lights", "Open Arms" and maybe some deep cuts with new arrangements. I wouldn't want him to do a bunch of typical Journey songs tuned a few steps down to meet his current vocal range.

Anyway...no judgement from me. I was only pointing out his interview omissions.

There are no scripted questions provided to the interviewer. There is no list of questions that are off limits. No one is controlling or limiting what these people ask. You have to remember that most people are not listening to every single interview (like we are ). These DJs are asking questions their listeners are interested in. They have no idea that the person who just interviewed Steve 20 minutes ago asked the same thing. They have a limited time with the artist and they are helping to promote the new music, so that is the focus. That is why we keep hearing the same questions, and similar answers, over and over again. Sorry, but no conspiracy here.

Lora, do you know if he plans on doing any TV shows or specials?

[ADALBL]

I was hoping an SNL performance with both songs being off Traces.

[Gina3008]

I don't believe there is any conspiracy. I believe Steve wants to use the rest of his life positively, not wanting to interject any negativity as he makes his comeback.

He is basing his responses to the interviews as he sees fit, probably a mixture of Kelly's wonderful influence as well as where his head is at in his journey to finding his niche in the Music World of 2018.

Whatever the reason, I am so very glad to see him back. This last week has been amazing, watching him, listening to his interviews, and playing his music on and on and on and on......

[tater1977]

Honestly, though, it was after Trial By Fire (well shortly after the Quest For Camelot) that Perry went into hiding. We all pretty much know the story about his burn out after ROR. The reason why he went into hiding after the 90's is really what a lot of people wanted to know, but it sounds like Perry is not wanting to talk about that. Which honestly, that's fine. He can tell whatever story he wants. All I want is that he remains active in music and that this record doesn't just go away after a few weeks. They played a sample of his new song on one of our mix stations yesterday as I was driving home. They are definitely advertising his record. He's top notch on marketing.

That was my point. His interviews are very scripted, all sound exactly the same (same questions, same answers), and it seems as though he skips the 90's entirely. Doesn't discuss FTLOSM, his reunion with Journey, TBF, and his second "burnout" which was covered by the hip injury (as he has said). The truth is likely related to his contract with Sony at the time. He was under contract to produce more songs/albums but he likely wanted out of it. So, they did TBF, and then the live Houston DVD, his Quest for Camelot song, and the Steve Perry compilation (which included 5 unreleased songs which would have been on his "Against the Wall" album had it been released. Each of those records contained new songs, which would satisfy his contract, and then he was free to go.

To his credit during all of this he hasn't done many interviews and likes to avoid those questions, which is fine. He doesn't seem bitter (although in the Behind the Music interviews there was bitterness on both sides). He is still making tons of $$ from Journey tours/merch/royalties and he hasn't had to be on the road 200+ days per year the way those guys have. It seems like both sides, whatever the real reasons were, have let that water flow under the bridge.

Does he owe us anything? Nope. Would anyone be expected (or contractually allowed) to tell the whole truth. Nope. Does it matter? Not at all.

So far he and his team seem to be doing a masterful job of marketing and controlling the message. It's an easy script to stick to when you don't have to answer questions about the 90's. Fine by me. I only hope he puts some sort of tour together (not 100 gigs in 120 days like Journey is doing). His voice now, to me, sounds the same as it did on FTLOSM and TBF. A cool tour setlist would be material back through those albums (remember TBF was never toured) and maybe a few classic Journey tunes like "Lights", "Open Arms" and maybe some deep cuts with new arrangements. I wouldn't want him to do a bunch of typical Journey songs tuned a few steps down to meet his current vocal range.

Anyway...no judgement from me. I was only pointing out his interview omissions.

There are no scripted questions provided to the interviewer. There is no list of questions that are off limits. No one is controlling or limiting what these people ask. You have to remember that most people are not listening to every single interview (like we are ). These DJs are asking questions their listeners are interested in. They have no idea that the person who just interviewed Steve 20 minutes ago asked the same thing. They have a limited time with the artist and they are helping to promote the new music, so that is the focus. That is why we keep hearing the same questions, and similar answers, over and over again. Sorry, but no conspiracy here.

Damn, you just ruined some people's week.

[tater1977]

A friend told me go listen to dave the unrealmusicobservers vid today
titled 'Are Steve Perry Interview Questions Rigged? '
I think me smells a skunk somewhere.

[Sighlence]

Hmm... Anyone else find it curious that all of his recent interviews are almost exactly the same (scripted, perhaps?) and he never once brings up the "hip injury"? He has stated for years that was the reason he left Journey the second time.

Not trying to be a conspiracy guy but,...just sayin'

Why pick the scab? I don't get it.

No picking. Just an observation.

A friend told me go listen to dave the unrealmusicobservers vid today
titled 'Are Steve Perry Interview Questions Rigged? '
I think me smells a skunk somewhere.

Hmmm

[Lora]

A friend told me go listen to dave the unrealmusicobservers vid today
titled 'Are Steve Perry Interview Questions Rigged? '
I think me smells a skunk somewhere.

https://mobile.twitter.com/nonmuzikobserv1/status/1031679523715260417

[tater1977]

A friend told me go listen to dave the unrealmusicobservers vid today
titled 'Are Steve Perry Interview Questions Rigged? '
I think me smells a skunk somewhere.

https://mobile.twitter.com/nonmuzikobserv1/status/1031679523715260417

Not gonna say a thing but read and …

[LazzMan]

There are no scripted questions provided to the interviewer. There is no list of questions that are off limits. No one is controlling or limiting what these people ask. You have to remember that most people are not listening to every single interview (like we are ). These DJs are asking questions their listeners are interested in. They have no idea that the person who just interviewed Steve 20 minutes ago asked the same thing. They have a limited time with the artist and they are helping to promote the new music, so that is the focus. That is why we keep hearing the same questions, and similar answers, over and over again. Sorry, but no conspiracy here.

Thanks for clarifying. I'm happy to stand corrected.

[yulog]

A friend told me go listen to dave the unrealmusicobservers vid today
titled 'Are Steve Perry Interview Questions Rigged? '
I think me smells a skunk somewhere.

Corey hart hasn't aged well and he sure likes to listen to himself talk.

[tater1977]

A friend told me go listen to dave the unrealmusicobservers vid today
titled 'Are Steve Perry Interview Questions Rigged? '
I think me smells a skunk somewhere.

Corey hart hasn't aged well and he sure likes to listen to himself talk.