Poll:What do you want from Steve Perry?

[Deb]

You get Bon Jovi and Journey to be co-headliners. They take turns closing. The hugeness of this twin bill would allow gigantic ticket prices and monstrous stadiums, resulting in less dates. You criss-cross the country, playing 30-40 shows in 3-4 months. Everyone gets paid handsomely, these "older" singers get plenty of rest and the rock world has one of the greatest tours of the last 25 years.

Damn! I think I luv ya! Somebody, make IT happen!

Strung, calm down, how the fuck would a show that had Journey and Bon 'we had funny hair' Jovi flying from stage on strings with explosions be cool. Imagine Schon flying through the air with Jovi on that track, he'd have a cardiac. Joan's got excited for nothin' here, he's dreaming as per usual

Hey, Ritchie never flew through the air with Jon in concert. Get it right Styxie!
Shhh, don't ruin my dream concert!

[styxman]

You get Bon Jovi and Journey to be co-headliners. They take turns closing. The hugeness of this twin bill would allow gigantic ticket prices and monstrous stadiums, resulting in less dates. You criss-cross the country, playing 30-40 shows in 3-4 months. Everyone gets paid handsomely, these "older" singers get plenty of rest and the rock world has one of the greatest tours of the last 25 years.

Damn! I think I luv ya! Somebody, make IT happen!

Strung, calm down, how the fuck would a show that had Journey and Bon 'we had funny hair' Jovi flying from stage on strings with explosions be cool. Imagine Schon flying through the air with Jovi on that track, he'd have a cardiac. Joan's got excited for nothin' here, he's dreaming as per usual

Hey, Ritchie never flew through the air with Jon in concert. Get it right Styxie!
Shhh, don't ruin my dream concert!

Oh fuck, my finger posts no more...your concert dream is still alive. You've been watching Peter Pan I bet

[Deb]

You get Bon Jovi and Journey to be co-headliners. They take turns closing. The hugeness of this twin bill would allow gigantic ticket prices and monstrous stadiums, resulting in less dates. You criss-cross the country, playing 30-40 shows in 3-4 months. Everyone gets paid handsomely, these "older" singers get plenty of rest and the rock world has one of the greatest tours of the last 25 years.

Damn! I think I luv ya! Somebody, make IT happen!

Strung, calm down, how the fuck would a show that had Journey and Bon 'we had funny hair' Jovi flying from stage on strings with explosions be cool. Imagine Schon flying through the air with Jovi on that track, he'd have a cardiac. Joan's got excited for nothin' here, he's dreaming as per usual

Hey, Ritchie never flew through the air with Jon in concert. Get it right Styxie!
Shhh, don't ruin my dream concert!

Oh fuck, my finger posts no more...your concert dream is still alive. You've been watching Peter Pan I bet

Thank you! Now Jeff.......call Jonny up for a beer and smooth out the details.

[whocares]

Since there wasn't an "other" choice, I had to go with #4.

I saw him in his prime with Journey and I saw him solo. If he wants to tour, I can scrape enough money together to be in line early. But it's not a requirement for me.

[chickpea]

In my dreams, it would be #1, #2, or #8. But my brain tells me that ain't gonna happen.

I think #3 would be a good option. I like the idea of smaller clubs and more intimate settings. I just can't see him zipping around a stage like he did 30 years ago.

Realistically, I'm afraid I might have to be content with listening to my reissues.

[TRAGChick]

Well thank you, Shania

I voted for "new album; no tour"

....but um....howzabout a GOOD video...or 2....??

[Playitloudforme]

Well, the poll said what I Wanted... so hell.... I went with 1. That's what I damn well want. But ya.... I know. #4 is more logical, yada yada yada. Screw it... I'm dreaming and I like it.

[chad]

From a selfish point of view, I would dig hearing anything new from Perry. I grew up listening to Journey...seen them live with SP several times....there is absolutely nothing like it! Nothing! Okay, well Queen with Mercury.

Even if SP's voice is not the same, what difference does it make. His draw is how he delivers the song...if he hits some high notes, it just icing on the cake to me.

There's just something about how he holds a note....any note.

I sure hope he decides to give us all one more release.

Chad

[Blueskies]

What do I want from Steve Perry? My option isn't up there. I want him to come to my house and sing to me personally whilst I sip on margaritas lounging on a raft in the pool! Hey, why not? It could happen! ( If your gonna dream, dream big!)

[Playitloudforme]

What do I want from Steve Perry? My option isn't up there. I want him to come to my house and sing to me personally whilst I sip on margaritas lounging on a raft in the pool! Hey, why not? It could happen! ( If your gonna dream, dream big!)

Now why didn't I think of that....

oh yeah...no pool. Ah well. Good plan tho!

[FormerJrnyFan]

I would have to go with 'none of the above'

I'd take a new cd with minimal touring (hopefully NYC would be in there... )

[EightyRock]

I went with CD and no tour, but I really want CD with a limited tour.

[Moose]

Gotta admit, no offense to JSS, but I voted for a Perry/Journey reunion. However, I noticed that no one has voted for a Christmas record. I think an Xmas CD by a reunited Perry led Journey would be off the friggin charts! I get chills thinking about it. It's OK to dream...

[squirt1]

A new cd is fine. What I really want to see is Steve rejoin the band for a few concerts. I think that would be the most he would care to do. Jeff and Deen can offer backup . All it would take is Perry to concent . The new fans would love it and the old fans treasure the memory.

[FinnFreak]

Where's the option for: "Steve Perry should come out and play again. A duet with Shania Twain would be a nice start."..?

[Red13JoePa]

I'm intrigued that a lot of loons do not want to see him tour.

[SteveForever]

I'm intrigued that a lot of loons do not want to see him tour.

He did his time touring and he's already stated how burned out he gets. At this point we are just groveling for the music.

[heardonthestreet]

I'm intrigued that a lot of loons do not want to see him tour.

He did his time touring and he's already stated how burned out he gets. At this point we are just groveling for the music.

Amen!

In truth, I would just like a single.. Even that could be entitled "Heard On The Street."

[heardonthestreet]

I just read a few remarks that other musicians have made when Perry's name is mentioned. One stated that Perry was lucky to be out of "that circus atmosphere" and another stated that he doesn't have to prove anything anymore. He reached the top and will stay there and is lucky to be enjoying his retirement.

[Red13JoePa]

Well, ya kinda can't have it BOTH ways then.

People can't say "He can do whatever he wants to do, he scaled the highest peaks already" AND say, "it will NEVER be Journey without Steve Perry."

[NealIsGod]

I'm intrigued that a lot of loons do not want to see him tour.

I don't think they leave the house very often.

[heardonthestreet]

Well, ya kinda can't have it BOTH ways then.

People can't say "He can do whatever he wants to do, he scaled the highest peaks already" AND say, "it will NEVER be Journey without Steve Perry."

It's their Party, errr, Perry and they can if they want to..........................

[Perry86fan]

I'm intrigued that a lot of loons do not want to see him tour.

I don't think they leave the house very often.

I went with #9 he is giving us everything now let him enjoy his life. And for you info i do get out of the house i have a life just like the rest of you here. I am VERY pro Perry and that will never change for me. I don't feel he needs to tour he has been there and done that. Jutst let him live his life they way he sees fit.

[FinnFreak]

I'm intrigued that a lot of loons do not want to see him tour.

I don't think they leave the house very often.

I think the poll just shows, that people will settle for anything coming from Perry, after all this time...

...BUT I'm NOT.

The DUET. With Shania. NOW. Or I'll start singing.

[Red13JoePa]

Well, ya kinda can't have it BOTH ways then.

People can't say "He can do whatever he wants to do, he scaled the highest peaks already" AND say, "it will NEVER be Journey without Steve Perry."

It's their Party, errr, Perry and they can if they want to..........................

They can SAY it but it won't make sense. "I KNOW he can still do it but I'm afraid of if he CAN'T so I don't want him to tour."

[*Laura]

I think it's more like "We know he CAN do it,but we also realize that HE is the one who might not like the idea of touring".

We think about what HE would want,not what WE want.

[strangegrey]

I know I'm going to get crucified for this...but I voted that I just want him to stay where he is...retired.

A few reasons...

#1, I think, quite possibly, his voice is lost. Proof positive of that is what he sounded like at the White Sox parade. Simply awful! Could he get it back? sure...but it requires work, like bringing back any muscle. The guy is nearing 60 years old...and one look at some of those beach pictures of Gov. Arnold will show that the older you get, the harder it is to keep the muscles up. So here's a guy that's been happily out of the game for over 10 years...approaching 60...is anyone going to tell me with a straight face that he's going to put in the required work to just get his voice back to something respectable that can hold up over the course of an album (and he's no sammy hagar, he takes his time in the studio)...or tour or both!? I doubt it.

#2 The more I think about it now, the less I actually *liked* what SP did with Journey in the later years. You can't deny there were magical moments, but TBF was jam packed with ballads (and some really sappy, make-me-want-to-take-a-groaning-shit ballads)...Even the direction that ROR wasn't exactly what I would like to hear from the band now...now...I loved FTLOSM...but I think what was missing on TBF, is the tension of Neal's playing aggression with the silkiness of Perry's voice.

#2.5 In combination with the above, I *like* the tension that JSS brings back to the table. Sure there'll be sappy songs, hey, it's Journey!! But at least there's the promise of some ass-kicking with JSS leading the pack. If Perry came back, the resulting album would contain 1-2 rock tracks and 8-9 ballads...Not a way to go out in my opinion.

#3 This is where I'm going to get crucified....if anyone suggests that Loon population is bad now...just wait until Perry records something or books a tour and goes "Hey, guys!!! I'm Baaaaack!!" It'll be so unbearable online, that the majority of loon hunters will want to slit their wrists in desperation!

[*Laura]

It'll be so unbearable online, that the majority of loon hunters will want to slit their wrists in desperation!

Get those razors ready! j/k,I think everyone,no matter the "camp",will be happy to talk about a comeback.

[Red13JoePa]

I .if anyone suggests that Loon population is bad now...just wait until Perry records something or books a tour and goes "Hey, guys!!! I'm Baaaaack!!" It'll be so unbearable online, that the majority of loon hunters will want to slit their wrists in desperation!

Tee hee!!!

Love it when Frank does this stuff. Strangegrey, this post will get you a few pms, guranteed.

[Perry86fan]

I think it's more like "We know he CAN do it,but we also realize that HE is the one who might not like the idea of touring".

We think about what HE would want,not what WE want.

Shania thanks! Most just want him to be happy at whatever he is doing....you can not ask for anymore than that.