Stop kissing Perry's ASS!

[Deb]

I totally disagree with Ed.

Ed, you sound like a fucking retard. The guy doesn't have to do anything. He earned the right to NOT have to do anything. Having said that, I think the guy actually cares how he would sound, unlike some others.....cough cough.

Those Journey songs were written in keys that are so tough for anyone to hit. Dennis the fucking poodle does still sound good, but singing a Styx catalogue versus a Journey catalogue, is a HUGE difference. Perhaps Perry is scared shitless that he cannot actually sing these classic hits anylonger? Hell, Ed, there is a reason Jordan, Gretzky and Elway all retired; they couldn't perform at the level that made them great. I admire the Hell out of Perry for stepping down when he did due to not feeling he couldn't sing at the level of earlier times. What he needs to understand is, his voice is so fucking good, that I would love to hear him sing today, even if Anyway You Want It was sung an octave lower. Who cares?

But dude, your relentless Perry crusade is so fucking embarrassing. The guy will go down as a top 5 singer of all time, and a voice that will never be replicated. Before all you Wigglers say, "ya, but you went on a crusade too, Dean," I would say, yeah, but the crusade I went on had a destination and a fucking good reason behind it. This personal hatred for Perry is beyond me.

Love ya more and more each post.

[Rockindeano]

I totally disagree with Ed.

Ed, you sound like a fucking retard. The guy doesn't have to do anything. He earned the right to NOT have to do anything. Having said that, I think the guy actually cares how he would sound, unlike some others.....cough cough.

Those Journey songs were written in keys that are so tough for anyone to hit. Dennis the fucking poodle does still sound good, but singing a Styx catalogue versus a Journey catalogue, is a HUGE difference. Perhaps Perry is scared shitless that he cannot actually sing these classic hits anylonger? Hell, Ed, there is a reason Jordan, Gretzky and Elway all retired; they couldn't perform at the level that made them great. I admire the Hell out of Perry for stepping down when he did due to not feeling he couldn't sing at the level of earlier times. What he needs to understand is, his voice is so fucking good, that I would love to hear him sing today, even if Anyway You Want It was sung an octave lower. Who cares?

But dude, your relentless Perry crusade is so fucking embarrassing. The guy will go down as a top 5 singer of all time, and a voice that will never be replicated. Before all you Wigglers say, "ya, but you went on a crusade too, Dean," I would say, yeah, but the crusade I went on had a destination and a fucking good reason behind it. This personal hatred for Perry is beyond me.

Love ya more and more each post.

Is that even possible?

[McNeil]

Perry.... a has been....was great..... cant do it now... realises it... end of story!!

will never record "those" type of songs again, because he cant. maybe he will do his version of a "swing" album, as every other fucker goes down that route it seems... Jeez...another version of Mack The Knife will have me reachin for a whole crat e of Ludes!!

What a complete jackass! You must be a jackass talk regular!


John from Boston

"Hee Haw Hee Haw" .. Hee Haw to know better than try to replicate those soaring vocals at his age, and he does.... no more pop/rock vocal gymnastics for Perry.... swing album on its way...in about 2009 ...... yawn.. dont wait up!!

the whole q and a was a white wash... embarrasing..... shit,... seems that had a "deep and searching" question filter up there.... the guy is a pussy!!

prob is the guy was that good... no way he is any where near now..and he is scared shitless of recording anything new...as there is no way it will measure up... his promise to his mother was prob never to record again..and hes keeping it!

[AR]

Dean you are getting more and more gay with each post. Christ, I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

[Rockindeano]

Dean you are getting more an more gay with each post. Christ I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

I know you are joking. You would never say this to my face. In fact, I think I am mopping the floor with you regarding Perry.

[AR]

Dean you are getting more an more gay with each post. Christ I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

I know you are joking. You would never say this to my face. In fact, I think I am mopping the floor with you regarding Perry.

Yes I would and you know it.

[Rockindeano]

Dean you are getting more an more gay with each post. Christ I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

I know you are joking. You would never say this to my face. In fact, I think I am mopping the floor with you regarding Perry.

Yes I would and you know it.

Shit, you sipped too much Light beer today mam.

[Enigma869]

He was just to young to retire but thats LIFE....we have got to get over it....

So was Barry Sanders! That's life folks. I think Dean is dead on that Perry truly cares about what he sounds like. He does not want to record music and embarrass himself, if the voice isn't there. As he said, the human voice isn't a typical "instrument", and is quite unpredictable. There is something to be said about a guy walking away on top of his game. I'm quite sure Perry is most cognizant of how he is "worshipped" by many fans. I mean hell...the guy implores people not to park in front of his house and "stalk" him, and this is 10 years after living almost as a recluse (exluding his recent baseball game appearances). Some people are simply smart enough to not ruin their legacy. I'm not suggesting this is the reason Perry hasn't recorded any music in 10 years. That said, the further he gets away from it, the more he probably realizes that he has absolutely nothing to gain by putting his voice out there again.

This probably isn't the best analogy, but, when Larry Bird retired from basketball, there were many Boston fans who couldn't understand why he wouldn't take a job with the Celtics. Soon after retiring, he began coaching his hometown Indiana Pacers and is still their GM. I've read many interviews with Bird where be openly admitted that he would never want to do anything to "taint" his legacy in the city of Boston. For the record, Bird could run for Governor of Massachusetts tomorrow, and win by a landslide. My point is that this guy was smart enough to let his body of work in Boston speak for itself and he never wanted the fans of his having any memories, other than the ones that were formed when he was in his prime!

John from Boston

[AR]

Dean you are getting more an more gay with each post. Christ I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

I know you are joking. You would never say this to my face. In fact, I think I am mopping the floor with you regarding Perry.

Yes I would and you know it.

Shit, you sipped too much Light beer today mam.

Remember who carried your ass back from the bar in Baltimore and I matched you Stella for Stella.

[Rockindeano]

Dean you are getting more an more gay with each post. Christ I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

I know you are joking. You would never say this to my face. In fact, I think I am mopping the floor with you regarding Perry.

Yes I would and you know it.

Shit, you sipped too much Light beer today mam.

Remember who carried your ass back from the bar in Baltimore and I matched you Stella for Stella.

True. However, did you wake up at 300AM, fly across the fucking country, and slam Jeagers with your Greg Biffle lookalike brother while you were in Loonies taking a dump?

[AR]

Dean you are getting more an more gay with each post. Christ I hope Lula has a goddamed dildo you limp wristed Perry loon.

Rot in hell. Perry is retired. You all suck. And Perry is an overrated fag hag.

Love ya.

AR

I know you are joking. You would never say this to my face. In fact, I think I am mopping the floor with you regarding Perry.

Yes I would and you know it.

Shit, you sipped too much Light beer today mam.

Remember who carried your ass back from the bar in Baltimore and I matched you Stella for Stella.

True. However, did you wake up at 300AM, fly across the fucking country, and slam Jeagers with your Greg Biffle lookalike brother while you were in Loonies taking a dump?

True

[Enigma869]

"Hee Haw Hee Haw" .. Hee Haw to know better than try to replicate those soaring vocals at his age, and he does.... no more pop/rock vocal gymnastics for Perry.... swing album on its way...in about 2009 ...... yawn.. dont wait up!!

the whole q and a was a white wash... embarrasing..... shit,... seems that had a "deep and searching" question filter up there.... the guy is a pussy!!

prob is the guy was that good... no way he is any where near now..and he is scared shitless of recording anything new...as there is no way it will measure up... his promise to his mother was prob never to record again..and hes keeping it!

Is this even English? Isn't there an old adage something along the lines of "Better to have to world think you're a fool than to open your mouth (or in your case type) and remove all doubt"? Do us a favor and go visit "AugeriLand" or whatever the hell it's called!

John from Boston

[donnaplease]

He was just to young to retire but thats LIFE....we have got to get over it....

So was Barry Sanders! That's life folks. I think Dean is dead on that Perry truly cares about what he sounds like. He does not want to record music and embarrass himself, if the voice isn't there. As he said, the human voice isn't a typical "instrument", and is quite unpredictable. There is something to be said about a guy walking away on top of his game. I'm quite sure Perry is most cognizant of how he is "worshipped" by many fans. I mean hell...the guy implores people not to park in front of his house and "stalk" him, and this is 10 years after living almost as a recluse (exluding his recent baseball game appearances). Some people are simply smart enough to not ruin their legacy. I'm not suggesting this is the reason Perry hasn't recorded any music in 10 years. That said, the further he gets away from it, the more he probably realizes that he has absolutely nothing to gain by putting his voice out there again.

This probably isn't the best analogy, but, when Larry Bird retired from basketball, there were many Boston fans who couldn't understand why he wouldn't take a job with the Celtics. Soon after retiring, he began coaching his hometown Indiana Pacers and is still their GM. I've read many interviews with Bird where be openly admitted that he would never want to do anything to "taint" his legacy in the city of Boston. For the record, Bird could run for Governor of Massachusetts tomorrow, and win by a landslide. My point is that this guy was smart enough to let his body of work in Boston speak for itself and he never wanted the fans of his having any memories, other than the ones that were formed when he was in his prime!

John from Boston

Great post, John. I also think of Michael Jordan as another analogy (I'm no sports historian, so I could get some stuff wrong here...). He retired on top of his game, but only a few years later not only did he make a miserable attempt at baseball, but when he came back to the Bulls he definitely had lost some of that magic that made him "MJ". I can see something like that happening here. And so while I would give anything to have some new music from him, I do understand his reluctance to risk it (if that's what he's doing).

I also happen to believe (just me, in my heart) that he might feel like it's not worth it since it wouldn't be Journey... I think the references to taking care of himself probably meant physically and emotionally, and he's perhaps now at a place where he's ready to put some of those pieces back together.

[Rockindeano]

his promise to his mother was prob never to record again..and hes keeping it!

Dumbshit. "The Promise" had nothing to do with singing.

[whocares]

It certainly had nothing to do with recording. Perry recorded plenty after his ma died.

[fredinator]

There are some really good posts here... I've often wondered why Steve doesn't just retire? He could say he's retired from singing/touring, but still stay in touch with the fans through Fan Asylum or whatever... I've tried to puzzle through that but can't think of any reason why he wouldn't announce it...

[SteveForever]

There are some really good posts here... I've often wondered why Steve doesn't just retire? He could say he's retired from singing/touring, but still stay in touch with the fans through Fan Asylum or whatever... I've tried to puzzle through that but can't think of any reason why he wouldn't announce it...

Because he is a tease.... and we like it that way!

[ohsherrie]

I totally disagree with Ed.

Ed, you sound like a fucking retard. The guy doesn't have to do anything. He earned the right to NOT have to do anything. Having said that, I think the guy actually cares how he would sound, unlike some others.....cough cough.

Those Journey songs were written in keys that are so tough for anyone to hit. Dennis the fucking poodle does still sound good, but singing a Styx catalogue versus a Journey catalogue, is a HUGE difference. Perhaps Perry is scared shitless that he cannot actually sing these classic hits anylonger? Hell, Ed, there is a reason Jordan, Gretzky and Elway all retired; they couldn't perform at the level that made them great. I admire the Hell out of Perry for stepping down when he did due to not feeling he couldn't sing at the level of earlier times. What he needs to understand is, his voice is so fucking good, that I would love to hear him sing today, even if Anyway You Want It was sung an octave lower. Who cares?

But dude, your relentless Perry crusade is so fucking embarrassing. The guy will go down as a top 5 singer of all time, and a voice that will never be replicated. Before all you Wigglers say, "ya, but you went on a crusade too, Dean," I would say, yeah, but the crusade I went on had a destination and a fucking good reason behind it. This personal hatred for Perry is beyond me.

Great post Dean.

[AR]

I totally disagree with Ed.

Ed, you sound like a fucking retard. The guy doesn't have to do anything. He earned the right to NOT have to do anything. Having said that, I think the guy actually cares how he would sound, unlike some others.....cough cough.

Those Journey songs were written in keys that are so tough for anyone to hit. Dennis the fucking poodle does still sound good, but singing a Styx catalogue versus a Journey catalogue, is a HUGE difference. Perhaps Perry is scared shitless that he cannot actually sing these classic hits anylonger? Hell, Ed, there is a reason Jordan, Gretzky and Elway all retired; they couldn't perform at the level that made them great. I admire the Hell out of Perry for stepping down when he did due to not feeling he couldn't sing at the level of earlier times. What he needs to understand is, his voice is so fucking good, that I would love to hear him sing today, even if Anyway You Want It was sung an octave lower. Who cares?

But dude, your relentless Perry crusade is so fucking embarrassing. The guy will go down as a top 5 singer of all time, and a voice that will never be replicated. Before all you Wigglers say, "ya, but you went on a crusade too, Dean," I would say, yeah, but the crusade I went on had a destination and a fucking good reason behind it. This personal hatred for Perry is beyond me.

Shitty post. Perry loons can't deal with the truth.


Great post Dean.

Shitty post. Perry loons can not deal with the truth.

[ohsherrie]

There are some really good posts here... I've often wondered why Steve doesn't just retire? He could say he's retired from singing/touring, but still stay in touch with the fans through Fan Asylum or whatever... I've tried to puzzle through that but can't think of any reason why he wouldn't announce it...

Maybe he really hasn't decided if he's going to sing again or not. He doesn't owe us an announcement any more than he owes us a new album. He's a man who has had a tremendous career and gave us a lot of great music. If he gives us more that's a bonus for us.

[CatEyes]

There are some really good posts here... I've often wondered why Steve doesn't just retire? He could say he's retired from singing/touring, but still stay in touch with the fans through Fan Asylum or whatever... I've tried to puzzle through that but can't think of any reason why he wouldn't announce it...

It seems to me that is sort of what he has been doing for years.

He still has his hand in producing other people, but basically just chillin'

Wish I could do the dame.

Cat

[ohsherrie]

Great post Dean.

Shitty post. Perry loons can not deal with the truth.[/quote]

Sure I can Ed. I deal with it whenever I recognize it.

[donnaplease]

There are some really good posts here... I've often wondered why Steve doesn't just retire? He could say he's retired from singing/touring, but still stay in touch with the fans through Fan Asylum or whatever... I've tried to puzzle through that but can't think of any reason why he wouldn't announce it...

Maybe he really hasn't decided if he's going to sing again or not. He doesn't owe us an announcement any more than he owes us a new album. He's a man who has had a tremendous career and gave us a lot of great music. If he gives us more that's a bonus for us.

Well, as much as I loves me some Steve Perry (haha) I do think it's time to take that perverbial crap or get off the pot. I'll be happy to get whatever he wants to give us whenever he wants to give it, but the everlasting sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for it will probably get a little old after a while. And I've just entered Looneyville!!! I can only imagine what those of you who've been at it for the past 10 years must be feeling...

[AR]

Great post Dean.

Shitty post. Perry loons can not deal with the truth.

Sure I can Ed. I deal with it whenever I recognize it.

LOL

I wish we would get some truth!

[Deb]

I totally disagree with Ed.

Ed, you sound like a fucking retard. The guy doesn't have to do anything. He earned the right to NOT have to do anything. Having said that, I think the guy actually cares how he would sound, unlike some others.....cough cough.

Those Journey songs were written in keys that are so tough for anyone to hit. Dennis the fucking poodle does still sound good, but singing a Styx catalogue versus a Journey catalogue, is a HUGE difference. Perhaps Perry is scared shitless that he cannot actually sing these classic hits anylonger? Hell, Ed, there is a reason Jordan, Gretzky and Elway all retired; they couldn't perform at the level that made them great. I admire the Hell out of Perry for stepping down when he did due to not feeling he couldn't sing at the level of earlier times. What he needs to understand is, his voice is so fucking good, that I would love to hear him sing today, even if Anyway You Want It was sung an octave lower. Who cares?

But dude, your relentless Perry crusade is so fucking embarrassing. The guy will go down as a top 5 singer of all time, and a voice that will never be replicated. Before all you Wigglers say, "ya, but you went on a crusade too, Dean," I would say, yeah, but the crusade I went on had a destination and a fucking good reason behind it. This personal hatred for Perry is beyond me.

Love ya more and more each post.

Is that even possible?

Oh yeah, got a long way to go baby.

[ohsherrie]

There are some really good posts here... I've often wondered why Steve doesn't just retire? He could say he's retired from singing/touring, but still stay in touch with the fans through Fan Asylum or whatever... I've tried to puzzle through that but can't think of any reason why he wouldn't announce it...

Maybe he really hasn't decided if he's going to sing again or not. He doesn't owe us an announcement any more than he owes us a new album. He's a man who has had a tremendous career and gave us a lot of great music. If he gives us more that's a bonus for us.

Well, as much as I loves me some Steve Perry (haha) I do think it's time to take that perverbial crap or get off the pot. I'll be happy to get whatever he wants to give us whenever he wants to give it, but the everlasting sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for it will probably get a little old after a while. And I've just entered Looneyville!!! I can only imagine what those of you who've been at it for the past 10 years must be feeling...

I get a little annoyed once in a while. When it comes right down to it though I always respect him for what he's accomplished and love the music he's given us. I know I have no real right to expect more from him even while I'm bitchin' because he doesn't do something.

[ohsherrie]

Great post Dean.

Shitty post. Perry loons can not deal with the truth.

Sure I can Ed. I deal with it whenever I recognize it.

LOL

I wish we would get some truth!

The truth is out there and Fox(Mulder) McNiece will deliver it.

[ArnelRox]

It certainly had nothing to do with recording. Perry recorded plenty after his ma died.

which also means he sang, in case anyone here doesn't catch that.

(not contradicting u whocares, just clarifying ur point )

[ArnelRox]

Great post Dean.

Shitty post. Perry loons can not deal with the truth.

Sure I can Ed. I deal with it whenever I recognize it.

LOL

I wish we would get some truth!

The truth is out there and Fox(Mulder) McNiece will deliver it.

I think we have the truth. We just want to analyze, dissect, analyze some more, dissect some more, etc. etc. ad infinitum. He said he didn't want to record at first & he didn't. Then he said he was thinking about it. When he met the Perryville gals, he said he was gonna see if he still had it & practice some scales. Now he says he's gonna sneak into a studio & see if he still has it or not. Next yr, someone needs to ask him how his studio trip went. If he answers that he doesn't have it, that's that.

[Rockindeano]

Jesus people, "the Promise" was a promise to stop snorting coke. Fuck! I have to hold your collective hands all the Goddamned time!