Message On Fanasylum

[brandonx76]

God dammit Steve!! No Perry? No Smith?, No Journey. Thanks for letting us know what you are NOT going to do, can you tell us what you ARE going to do? Tired of waiting...dammit!! Get off your ass and sing again...man! *sigh*. Just seems like a selfish waste, all these years....

Wait wait wait a minute, he isn't doing what you want him to do so that makes HIM selfish?
I'm seriously sick of reading all the griping about how he won't "tell us" what he's going to do. Why should he?

Bluejeangirl76 (76? are we the same age?!?) Sorry to hear my opinion is getting lumped into the 'Espy gripe-collective'...but counter point to yours...I suppose you want him to sit on his ass and play with his pussy, rather than make new music? I seriously wonder what it would take (a friggen act of god (no, another one besides Perry) for him to record and perform again...someone needs to slap some sense into him. This is bs...

[Sassie]

I'm glad he posted something but when Andrew told us I believed him. So no surprise to me.

[Playitloudforme]

God dammit Steve!! No Perry? No Smith?, No Journey. Thanks for letting us know what you are NOT going to do, can you tell us what you ARE going to do? Tired of waiting...dammit!! Get off your ass and sing again...man! *sigh*. Just seems like a selfish waste, all these years....

Wait wait wait a minute, he isn't doing what you want him to do so that makes HIM selfish?
I'm seriously sick of reading all the griping about how he won't "tell us" what he's going to do. Why should he?

Bluejeangirl76 (76? are we the same age?!?) Sorry to hear my opinion is getting lumped into the 'Espy gripe-collective'...but counter point to yours...I suppose you want him to sit on his ass and play with his pussy, rather than make new music? I seriously wonder what it would take (a friggen act of god (no, another one besides Perry) for him to record and perform again...someone needs to slap some sense into him. This is bs...

Respectfully brandonpfn, nobody can make someone do ANYTHING. There is a lil thing called a conscious decision. I don't give Steve Perry reasons why I do the things I do, so why would I expect him to explain every detail of his lifeplan to me. And he IS writing (with Nuno). Maybe it'll see the light of day, maybe it won't. But at least, that's not sitting around on his tush all day.

Damn sure, I'd like something outta the man, but I'm not going to 'bitch slap' him to make him do it. All that does is piss someone off. Back me up in a corner, demand that I do something, and watch how fast I get royally pissed at whomever thinks they have rule over my life. Perry has always done what he wants, on his time frame, not yours, mine or the record companies timelines. If you think it's bs, that's cool, don't wait.

I will. I think his talent is worth the wait. As is JSS's. Maybe I'll wait a longass time. Maybe I won't. What do I have to lose? Life continues on while I wait... it's not like I'm sitting outside Borders begging them each and every day if the new SP cd is in. my two cents. ... probably more like a nickels worth, but what the hell.

[Sassie]

Playitloudforme, I don't think anybody could have said it better.

[rdekker]

Do you really think he would admit it if there was some negotiation going on at all. Ofcourse not, part of negotiating is denying it until you have the best possible deal. So, he won't admit it until it's a done deal.

[Perry86fan]

Do you really think he would admit it if there was some negotiation going on at all. Ofcourse not, part of negotiating is denying it until you have the best possible deal. So, he won't admit it until it's a done deal.

What is worng with some of you?He said he was NOT going back to them. What part of NO do you not understand???????????????

[sindee67]

Oh please..don't insult FLOYD AND HARRY...They're so much better than, what do ya'll call them? FRICK AND FRACK?
CHUCK NORRIS wanted me to post this to ya'll, {He's busy learning how to drive}

"Neal Schon is just a funny little footnote on Steve Perry's EPIC ASS!!! ".

[WIX]

June 21, 2007 (THE DATE THIS WAS POSTED)

Hello everyone. (HELLO EVERYONE THAT READS THIS) This is Steve Perry.(REASSURING YOU THIS IS STEVE PERRY FORMER LEAD SINGER OF JOURNEY) As you are aware I have yet to launch my own web site and Fan Asylum is still the only credible site for official statements from me.(I PROBABLY WON'T EVER DO A WEBSITE, SO HERE YA GO) Once again they have kindly allowed me to post this statement.(THESE GUYS ARE MY TRUSTED FRIENDS) It has been brought to my attention that there is a rumor circulating that I am reuniting with Journey.(WIX SENT ME HIS YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QuxBIN64hk ) I want to go on record as saying that I have no such plans whatsoever to do that.(NOBODY HAS CONTACTED ME OR MY LAWYERS, NOR HAVE I GIVEN THIS A THOUGHT SINCE BACK IN 1994 SO THUS IT IS FAIR TO SAY I HAVE NOT CONSIDERED THIS WHATSOEVER AT THIS POINT) What you have heard is only a rumor.(I KNOW YOU ALL WANT ME BACK) I’m truly sorry for any disappointment this rumor may be causing.( I AM SORRY THAT YOU NOW ALL REALIZE I AM TRULY THE BEST SINGER OF ALL TIME AND YOU SHOULD HAVE GONE TO THE CONCERTS BACK IN 1977-1986)

I also would like to say that your faithfulness continues to warm my heart.( I AM SLOWLY STARTING TO REALIZE HOW MUCH I AM LOVED BUT I STILL AM A BIT GUN SHY AND HURT AS THE STONE WAS FRACTURED AND STILL HAVE BAD MEMORIES OF WHAT WAS AND WHAT IT HAS BECOME)

Thank you so very much, ( SOMETHING SOMEONE SAYS TO END A MESSAGE, IT MEANS THANK YOU)

Steve Perry ( STEVE PERRY FORMER LEAD SINGER OF JOURNEY AND THE WORLDS GREATIST VOICE EVER PERIOD)


we have charger tickets front row !

[PROPERRY]

God dammit Steve!! No Perry? No Smith?, No Journey. Thanks for letting us know what you are NOT going to do, can you tell us what you ARE going to do? Tired of waiting...dammit!! Get off your ass and sing again...man! *sigh*. Just seems like a selfish waste, all these years....

Wait wait wait a minute, he isn't doing what you want him to do so that makes HIM selfish?
I'm seriously sick of reading all the griping about how he won't "tell us" what he's going to do. Why should he?

Once again, every time he opens his mouth, no matter WHAT comes out of it, people bitch about it.
He could have not said a word about this and everyone would be griping that he won't address it.
So he does address it and now it turns into griping about what he DIDN'T say.

I can't say I blame him in the least for staying quiet and never saying jack about anything, considering what seems to happen everytime he does say something.

Great post!!

You are right about that bluejeangirl!!! No matter what Steve Perry does or says , someeone is always complaining that he is not doing enough for the fans OR whining and blaming him for what they THINK happened between him and the other band members years ago. It is rediculous!

And just to clear things up here, I'm aware that Andrew was saying that Perry wasn't rejoining Journey again, and NOR did I ever think Perry was going to rejoin Journey. I will say though, it is a real nice dream, but MY dream is NOT worth Perry getting hurt by his former band mates again. I'd rather Perry do his OWN thing musically!

I just LIKE hearing it from Perry, because it is MORE official when it comes DIRECTLY from HIM!!

[****]

God dammit Steve!! No Perry? No Smith?, No Journey. Thanks for letting us know what you are NOT going to do, can you tell us what you ARE going to do? Tired of waiting...dammit!! Get off your ass and sing again...man! *sigh*. Just seems like a selfish waste, all these years....

rude

[X factor]

That would be that and there ya go.

Right...cause NO public figure has EVER denied doing something only to turn around and DO IT six months later!

Signed,
Nic Saban

[Perry86fan]

Whatever!

[heardonthestreet]

"I also would like to say that your faithfulness continues to warm my heart.

Thank you so very much."

Steve Perry


............................................



You're welcome Steve.

Forever yours, faithfully

Hots

[brywool]

Nice of Perry to clear it up. Not so nice that he continues to be a non-entity musically. Nothing like wasting a gift like that.
At least he didn't say "I continue to think about this everyday and someday, I might do something" or "I really was toast".


I like Perry, but the fact that he does NOTHING musically any longer continues to annoy me.

[brywool]

Do you really think he would admit it if there was some negotiation going on at all. Ofcourse not, part of negotiating is denying it until you have the best possible deal. So, he won't admit it until it's a done deal.

?????

[Tarseea]

Glad to seem him staying away from all the crap that band is doing to themselves....Perry doesn't need that anyone. Hell not many would want to be associated with them now. Maybe Steve knows what they did to Jeff.....You know you hear things through the grape vine. Stay clear Steve they cracked the foundation and have know turned it into rubble.

[Perry86fan]

Glad to seem him staying away from all the crap that band is doing to themselves....Perry doesn't need that anyone. Hell not many would want to be associated with them now. Maybe Steve knows what they did to Jeff.....You know you hear things through the grape vine. Stay clear Steve they cracked the foundation and have know turned it into rubble.

Amen!

Steve we still love ya!

[piecesofeight]

God dammit Steve!! No Perry? No Smith?, No Journey. Thanks for letting us know what you are NOT going to do, can you tell us what you ARE going to do? Tired of waiting...dammit!! Get off your ass and sing again...man! *sigh*. Just seems like a selfish waste, all these years....

Wait wait wait a minute, he isn't doing what you want him to do so that makes HIM selfish?
I'm seriously sick of reading all the griping about how he won't "tell us" what he's going to do. Why should he?

Bluejeangirl76 (76? are we the same age?!?) Sorry to hear my opinion is getting lumped into the 'Espy gripe-collective'...but counter point to yours...I suppose you want him to sit on his ass and play with his pussy, rather than make new music? I seriously wonder what it would take (a friggen act of god (no, another one besides Perry) for him to record and perform again...someone needs to slap some sense into him. This is bs...

While I want to hear Steve sing and would love to know what he's up to, it's his f'n business. Exactly, just because he's not telling you anything/what you want to hear or not doing what you want he is selfish? What, because you supported him and purchased what he was involved with, for the rest of his life he owes you something? He must continue to sing and let you know what he is up to?
Get off his ass!? You have no idea what he's been up to and what he's doing with his life. Time has not stood still for him. You have no idea what he's doing with his life or what he wants to do..and it's none of your business. Not as if he's one of these stupid stars today who puts themselves out there stupidly everyday almost making it our business what they've been up to.
Given the fact that he's lead a recluse life and stayed out of the bullshit, I respect that. Does that mean that I don't think he was part of some of the bullshit, and always will be by association-no.
Damn, of course I want him to be doing something, but to make statements, about someone you want to hear from so badly, like "you want him to sit on his ass and play with his pussy?", is just downright absurd and mean.
Time stands sill for us, and we almost expect these people to be like they used to be when they left, and when they aren't, we are on them for that too.
While I get your frustration, for what he gave us, I don't think he deserves they sort of remarks. You think these sort of remarks are what's going to make him do what you want?
He has a right to do whatever he wants with his life. I am thankful to have what he gave us. What, you want him to do stuff until he sucks, then you can say he stayed in it to long?

[piecesofeight]

Glad to seem him staying away from all the crap that band is doing to themselves....Perry doesn't need that anyone. Hell not many would want to be associated with them now. Maybe Steve knows what they did to Jeff.....You know you hear things through the grape vine. Stay clear Steve they cracked the foundation and have know turned it into rubble.

Hell yeah!

[heardonthestreet]

Nice of Perry to clear it up. Not so nice that he continues to be a non-entity musically. Nothing like wasting a gift like that.
At least he didn't say "I continue to think about this everyday and someday, I might do something" or "I really was toast".


I like Perry, but the fact that he does NOTHING musically any longer continues to annoy me.

Be thankful bry, that he keeps Journey's antiques well polished and free of tarnish for the old and new fans alike. Subjected to the fierce elements of the bands distructive weathering, it's a labor of love.

[piecesofeight]

Nice of Perry to clear it up. Not so nice that he continues to be a non-entity musically. Nothing like wasting a gift like that.
At least he didn't say "I continue to think about this everyday and someday, I might do something" or "I really was toast".


I like Perry, but the fact that he does NOTHING musically any longer continues to annoy me.

Even though I so badly want to hear something from him, I don't see it wasting a gift because he already gave so much and we do not honestly know just how good that gift still is. I know, put something out and let us decide.
I guess I just don't like the word 'waste' being used in referring to Perry. I get what you mean/want, but let's not forget, he's a lot older now and maybe he's not interested in what the music biz requires today.
Just like any of us as we get older, we want different things, and just because I may not do the thing everyone thinks I am best at, maybe there is more and I have the right to find out and do what I want with my life.
Just think of how much of him we got.
Because of how private of a man he is, and I actually commend him on this, we have no idea what is going on in his PERSONAL life that may be leading him up to the decisions that he makes today.

[ohsherrie]

Yeah what WIX said.


Even more, what BJG said. Perry doesn't owe anyone anything unless he borrowed money from you and didn't repay it, he defaulted on a contractual obligation of some other kind with you, or you bought something from him that he didn't deliver.

[Sassie]

Wix your a nut!

[tammy]

Why are any of you saying SP "has wasted his gift?!" The man gave EVERYTHING he had to us & Journey.
And, thanks to him the music finds popularity & relevancy 30 yrs later! Is it time to print out that brutal concert schedule he performed with back to back dates?

To tell you the truth, as much as I would love to hear/see him again, I would really be afraid for what "some fans" expect of him. Will they expect him to be exactly like he was in the heyday & then disappointed because they are the ones who can't see reality? I wonder if they even realize he is nearly 60. The man is smart, he has a well-rounded perspective on things & foresight & trust in his instincts.

And, if you want to talk about wasting their gift, then talk about JC & NS!

[ohsherrie]

Why are any of you saying SP "has wasted his gift?!" The man gave EVERYTHING he had to us & Journey.
And, thanks to him the music finds popularity & relevancy 30 yrs later! Is it time to print out that brutal concert schedule he performed with back to back dates?

To tell you the truth, as much as I would love to hear/see him again, I would really be afraid for what "some fans" expect of him. Will they expect him to be exactly like he was in the heyday & then disappointed because they are the ones who can't see reality? I wonder if they even realize he is nearly 60. The man is smart, he has a well-rounded perspective on things & foresight & trust in his instincts.

And, if you want to talk about wasting their gift, then talk about JC & NS!

Bravo Tammy.

[brywool]

Why are any of you saying SP "has wasted his gift?!" The man gave EVERYTHING he had to us & Journey.
And, thanks to him the music finds popularity & relevancy 30 yrs later! Is it time to print out that brutal concert schedule he performed with back to back dates?

To tell you the truth, as much as I would love to hear/see him again, I would really be afraid for what "some fans" expect of him. Will they expect him to be exactly like he was in the heyday & then disappointed because they are the ones who can't see reality? I wonder if they even realize he is nearly 60. The man is smart, he has a well-rounded perspective on things & foresight & trust in his instincts.

And, if you want to talk about wasting their gift, then talk about JC & NS!

Because he's doing nothing. He's not releasing new material. He's only polishing up old stuff and re-releasing it. Did we REALLY need the "Essential Journey" collection? Not a true fan who had all that stuff already. OR they had the other 2 greatest hits (live and normal).
Did we need the Escape DVD? It's nice, but I've had it for years. Trust me, I KNOW the guy had a brutal touring schedule. I'm a singer myself and trust me, I've looked at that more than a million times going "how the hell...??". But now, just to sit back and produce nothing IS a waste of his gift. His gift is his voice, not his video production techniques.
I AM glad that he posted the "I'm not rejoining Journey" deal. Even though he posted it, I'm still reading people who don't believe it. Silly.

NS and JC wasting they're gifts? They're still playing. They're still producing new music. They might be a-holes but they ARE out there doing something in whatever shape or form (easy listening, SS, Journey, etc.).

I KNOW Perry gave us a lot. Don't forget, he also kept the band in limbo for over a decade and then when he did, he stiffed them by not touring and not promoting TBF. The guy does NOT get a free pass from me on that. I would encourage you to read Herbie's "Castles Burning" interview.

[RunningAlone Pgh]

June 21, 2007 (THE DATE THIS WAS POSTED)

Hello everyone. (HELLO EVERYONE THAT READS THIS) ..........
Steve Perry ( STEVE PERRY FORMER LEAD SINGER OF JOURNEY AND THE WORLDS GREATIST VOICE EVER PERIOD)

ROTFLMAO! Post of the day!!!!!!! Thanks for the laugh.

Kim

[Tarseea]

Why are any of you saying SP "has wasted his gift?!" The man gave EVERYTHING he had to us & Journey.
And, thanks to him the music finds popularity & relevancy 30 yrs later! Is it time to print out that brutal concert schedule he performed with back to back dates?

To tell you the truth, as much as I would love to hear/see him again, I would really be afraid for what "some fans" expect of him. Will they expect him to be exactly like he was in the heyday & then disappointed because they are the ones who can't see reality? I wonder if they even realize he is nearly 60. The man is smart, he has a well-rounded perspective on things & foresight & trust in his instincts.

And, if you want to talk about wasting their gift, then talk about JC & NS!

AMEN to that Tammy

[X factor]

Why are any of you saying SP "has wasted his gift?!" The man gave EVERYTHING he had to us & Journey.
And, thanks to him the music finds popularity & relevancy 30 yrs later! Is it time to print out that brutal concert schedule he performed with back to back dates?

To tell you the truth, as much as I would love to hear/see him again, I would really be afraid for what "some fans" expect of him. Will they expect him to be exactly like he was in the heyday & then disappointed because they are the ones who can't see reality? I wonder if they even realize he is nearly 60. The man is smart, he has a well-rounded perspective on things & foresight & trust in his instincts.

And, if you want to talk about wasting their gift, then talk about JC & NS!

AMEN to that Tammy

This is an interesting argument, that really boils down to a philosophical question: What exactly DOES the artist owe his/her fanbase? Is it fair to say "I've done my hitch- now leave me alone in peace?" Or if, as in the case with SP, there is a legion of fans begging for more, do you oblige? Isn't it a proper thing to thank the folks that put you where you are today IF you are able to do it at the same level? Personally, I dunno. I can't understand a performer NOT wanting to perform ever again. Almost 60? So's Springsteen, and he's in one of the most prolific phases of his career. So's Sammy Hagar-So's Steve Tyler-So's Paul Stanley... Hell, Jagger is WAY past that! And I don't buy the "Well their voices aren't as good as SP...blah blah blah..." Maybe not, but they are still out there doing it at a very high level and giving their fans what they want.
But, perhaps it is a question with no real answer. It's also true that the man gave his fans many great years of music. Maybe he, like almost EVERY other band from that era, realizes that the muse is gone, an anything new they tried to create would be a a pale shadow of their former glory (STYX? Kiss? REO? Bueller... anyone...Bueller??). Sigh....so many unanswered questions...I need a drink...is it 5 oclock yet? Somewhere???

[TRAGChick]

Sigh....so many unanswered questions...I need a drink...is it 5 oclock yet? Somewhere???

Actually, right now it's 11 PM ~ in Rome.

This is an interesting argument, that really boils down to a philosophical question: What exactly DOES the artist owe his/her fanbase? Is it fair to say "I've done my hitch- now leave me alone in peace?" Or if, as in the case with SP, there is a legion of fans begging for more, do you oblige?

Well, speaking for myself ~ and I'm NOWHERE NEAR Steve Perry ~

Music is something that's practically DNA, IMO....you just can't stop doing it.....and I've tried....and was MISERABLE...

Isn't it a proper thing to thank the folks that put you where you are today IF you are able to do it at the same level? Personally, I dunno. I can't understand a performer NOT wanting to perform ever again. Almost 60? So's Springsteen, and he's in one of the most prolific phases of his career. So's Sammy Hagar-So's Steve Tyler-So's Paul Stanley... Hell, Jagger is WAY past that! And I don't buy the "Well their voices aren't as good as SP...blah blah blah..." Maybe not, but they are still out there doing it at a very high level and giving their fans what they want.

Yes; you've hit the nail on the head.....but, in regards to SP: IMO he HIMSELF set the standards so high, I really think HE'S afraid that he's not at that level anymore! (ie: high notes, etc.)

But like I stated in another thread ~ go with the Low, Man....work your (present) strength.

But, perhaps it is a question with no real answer. It's also true that the man gave his fans many great years of music. Maybe he, like almost EVERY other band from that era, realizes that the muse is gone, an anything new they tried to create would be a a pale shadow of their former glory (STYX? Kiss? REO? Bueller... anyone...Bueller??).

Yeah, but it's not "Your Grandmother's 50/60 Year-Olds" ~ today, this age group is still VERY visible....Boomers.