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Postby Art Vandelay » Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:43 am

Saint John wrote:The fact is that Steve Perry remains a horrible interviewee who will only agree to the most basic and boring questions. I'm not sure why he even bothers doing these anymore. We learn nothing new and he simply refuses to answer questions with any degree of certainty ... if he even allows them to be asked. And I always wonder why everyone brings up how much money he has because it's really doing him no good as a frugal recluse. I'd be willing to bet my house that if he could still sing well he'd trade in every cent in his name. And, for that, I truly feel sorry him. He seems very much like a tortured soul. Also, out of all of these (boring) interviews over the years, have you ever heard him get really excited about something even once? :( I'm guessing that he wants one thing that Neal still has ... the ability to perform at the highest level. Again, I feel sorry for him in that regard.


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Postby MBPL » Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:33 am

Saint John wrote:The fact is that Steve Perry remains a horrible interviewee who will only agree to the most basic and boring questions. I'm not sure why he even bothers doing these anymore. We learn nothing new and he simply refuses to answer questions with any degree of certainty ... if he even allows them to be asked. And I always wonder why everyone brings up how much money he has because it's really doing him no good as a frugal recluse. I'd be willing to bet my house that if he could still sing well he'd trade in every cent in his name. And, for that, I truly feel sorry him. He seems very much like a tortured soul. Also, out of all of these (boring) interviews over the years, have you ever heard him get really excited about something even once? :( I'm guessing that he wants one thing that Neal still has ... the ability to perform at the highest level. Again, I feel sorry for him in that regard.



A friend asked me to listen to the Perry tape, I had no idea he still gave interviews. Well, Perry’s speaking voice sounds good, a lot raspier which I rather enjoy. Anyway, I disagree that Dan put too much thought into his post. Actually I pretty much agree with some of what Dan said and...wait...who said...did I just say that I agree with Dan? :? :? :? :?

Some fans took Perry’s absence quite personally, I sure did! Those of you who saw my videos know that even though I joke, I made those videos and wrote that book after I bitterly realized Perry disappeared while the other guys are still kicking. Perry’s singing voice made such an impression on me I decided he would go on forever no matter what. But, speaking of “too much thought,”…

IMBBNHO (In My Big Bobbied, Nappy-Haired Opinion) from that radio interview Perry gave he sounded sad, unfulfilled as an artist and a bit remorseful, perhaps of a later-in-life-career he let slip by for whatever reason. Being creative runs through an artists’ veins deeper than their own blood. An artist will create no matter what and people will know about it! This shit about “Perry was in the studio with Nuno, what? When was that?” Or, “Perry was heard to be recording this, that or the other…” is just plain embarrassing.

If Perry was truly desirous of performing in any artistic capacity he would do so out loud, proud and happily rather than hide behind a cell phone in his home or have his friends tell his fans what they believe he is thinking. It makes me sad that Perry continues giving pathetic interviews about “wanting” to sing and how much he misses singing and that he is drafting songs or whatever the hell it is rather than just doing whatever the f*ck he wants to do as a musician for all his fans to see. I am surprised he even has fans at this point. Good for Perry that he lives his own life. And good for me that his old music lives on. It is all Perry is allotting me, so that is all I will take. MBPL
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Postby artist4perry » Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:40 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:I'm gonna try to save you all a lot of time here...


YOU'RE ALL OUT OF YOUR EVER-FRIGGIN' MINDS. :shock:

I need a drink just READING all this. :lol:


And you, the person who keeps trying to reason with people who are out of their minds...... are in your right one? :? :? :wink: :lol: :twisted:

Loves ya BJG! :lol: :wink:
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Postby bluejeangirl76 » Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:13 am

artist4perry wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:I'm gonna try to save you all a lot of time here...


YOU'RE ALL OUT OF YOUR EVER-FRIGGIN' MINDS. :shock:

I need a drink just READING all this. :lol:


And you, the person who keeps trying to reason with people who are out of their minds...... are in your right one? :? :? :wink: :lol: :twisted:

Loves ya BJG! :lol: :wink:


Obviously I am not. :lol:

Love ya too. :D
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Postby froy » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:18 am

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parfait wrote:Froy... Froy... Froy... You are most likely the most retarded person on this board. I could have torn your post to shreds, but I won't. You're that much of a moron. Perry doesn't owe the fans shit. If he wants to travel around the world collecting litter sand and black t-shirts; then that's his choice. :wink:


Maybe we should cut Froy some slack as he obviously has a ton of misdirected anger. Breathe, people. Breathe.


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Postby Author2 » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:53 pm

MBPL wrote:
Saint John wrote:The fact is that Steve Perry remains a horrible interviewee who will only agree to the most basic and boring questions. I'm not sure why he even bothers doing these anymore. We learn nothing new and he simply refuses to answer questions with any degree of certainty ... if he even allows them to be asked. And I always wonder why everyone brings up how much money he has because it's really doing him no good as a frugal recluse. I'd be willing to bet my house that if he could still sing well he'd trade in every cent in his name. And, for that, I truly feel sorry him. He seems very much like a tortured soul. Also, out of all of these (boring) interviews over the years, have you ever heard him get really excited about something even once? :( I'm guessing that he wants one thing that Neal still has ... the ability to perform at the highest level. Again, I feel sorry for him in that regard.



A friend asked me to listen to the Perry tape, I had no idea he still gave interviews. Well, Perry’s speaking voice sounds good, a lot raspier which I rather enjoy. Anyway, I disagree that Dan put too much thought into his post. Actually I pretty much agree with some of what Dan said and...wait...who said...did I just say that I agree with Dan? :? :? :? :?

Some fans took Perry’s absence quite personally, I sure did! Those of you who saw my videos know that even though I joke, I made those videos and wrote that book after I bitterly realized Perry disappeared while the other guys are still kicking. Perry’s singing voice made such an impression on me I decided he would go on forever no matter what. But, speaking of “too much thought,”…

IMBBNHO (In My Big Bobbied, Nappy-Haired Opinion) from that radio interview Perry gave he sounded sad, unfulfilled as an artist and a bit remorseful, perhaps of a later-in-life-career he let slip by for whatever reason. Being creative runs through an artists’ veins deeper than their own blood. An artist will create no matter what and people will know about it! This shit about “Perry was in the studio with Nuno, what? When was that?” Or, “Perry was heard to be recording this, that or the other…” is just plain embarrassing.

If Perry was truly desirous of performing in any artistic capacity he would do so out loud, proud and happily rather than hide behind a cell phone in his home or have his friends tell his fans what they believe he is thinking. It makes me sad that Perry continues giving pathetic interviews about “wanting” to sing and how much he misses singing and that he is drafting songs or whatever the hell it is rather than just doing whatever the f*ck he wants to do as a musician for all his fans to see. I am surprised he even has fans at this point. Good for Perry that he lives his own life. And good for me that his old music lives on. It is all Perry is allotting me, so that is all I will take. MBPL


After reading some of the excerpts and comments posted here that seemed rather gloomy, I was hesitant about listening to the interview but finally did. I thought his voice was good, and he seemed kinda happy, although thinking of things but seemed to have come to terms, as he said DSB and TBF helped him. You do not have to be a "tortured soul" just because you miss and think about what you use to do. I would imagine he will always think of it.

The interview was about the GH being released there so it seemed very natural that he would speak of singing and missing it. The interviewer did ask. And, being truly desirous of doing something doesn't make it happen especially when lots of time has passed and quite a bit of ability may have been lost.

As for as his wanting what Neal has, I don't know. I think Neal too has depreciated quite a bit though. Think Neal will do pretty much anything to keep Journey going, and I just don't see Steve Perry just continuing at any cost. Speaking of maybe a "tortured soul," how will Neal handle stopping..
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Postby Author2 » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:55 pm

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journey361 wrote:The funny thing about all this is that we argue, agree, bicker, crindge and laugh about so many ideas concerning Perry that we really never stop to concur that the real reason were even here is that he was so dam great and to me a non-human fixture. Back in the day, i could have never imagined meeting him. Look at it this way, if he were your average, good or steady singer, we wouldn't care as much. But the fact is, we do care to the point where it causes bitterness and somber conversations.


Yes, but the thing is, why should we harbor resentment? He has to live his life, his way. I have never met the man. But I have enjoyed two great concerts, Frontiers, and ROR. His voice made me feel uplifted in a way no other singer has. It was soaring, and magical. I won't tell him what to do. He is just a guy, some forget that. They think he should have no feelings, no life, and no choices except to do the fans bidding. That is not reality. He is a human being warts and all, and he has the right to do as he wishes. I hope someday he will want to sing again. I just cannot see liking someone, and hating them so much you go on tangents at the same time. :? :? Unless you suffer from multiple personality disorder. :shock: :wink: :lol:

I am going to bed folks, nice conversation. Author 2...........too much cut and paste for one post! It is overkill! :shock:



I like overkill but thanks anyway!! Hope I didn't give you the cross-eyes though.
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Postby artist4perry » Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:57 pm

Author2 wrote:
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journey361 wrote:The funny thing about all this is that we argue, agree, bicker, crindge and laugh about so many ideas concerning Perry that we really never stop to concur that the real reason were even here is that he was so dam great and to me a non-human fixture. Back in the day, i could have never imagined meeting him. Look at it this way, if he were your average, good or steady singer, we wouldn't care as much. But the fact is, we do care to the point where it causes bitterness and somber conversations.


Yes, but the thing is, why should we harbor resentment? He has to live his life, his way. I have never met the man. But I have enjoyed two great concerts, Frontiers, and ROR. His voice made me feel uplifted in a way no other singer has. It was soaring, and magical. I won't tell him what to do. He is just a guy, some forget that. They think he should have no feelings, no life, and no choices except to do the fans bidding. That is not reality. He is a human being warts and all, and he has the right to do as he wishes. I hope someday he will want to sing again. I just cannot see liking someone, and hating them so much you go on tangents at the same time. :? :? Unless you suffer from multiple personality disorder. :shock: :wink: :lol:

I am going to bed folks, nice conversation. Author 2...........too much cut and paste for one post! It is overkill! :shock:



I like overkill but thanks anyway!! Hope I didn't give you the cross-eyes though.


Ah, no worries! LOL! It just was hard to read. It was making the page go nuts! :wink:
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Postby Author2 » Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:01 pm

Art Vandelay wrote:
Saint John wrote:The fact is that Steve Perry remains a horrible interviewee who will only agree to the most basic and boring questions. I'm not sure why he even bothers doing these anymore. We learn nothing new and he simply refuses to answer questions with any degree of certainty ... if he even allows them to be asked. And I always wonder why everyone brings up how much money he has because it's really doing him no good as a frugal recluse. I'd be willing to bet my house that if he could still sing well he'd trade in every cent in his name. And, for that, I truly feel sorry him. He seems very much like a tortured soul. Also, out of all of these (boring) interviews over the years, have you ever heard him get really excited about something even once? :( I'm guessing that he wants one thing that Neal still has ... the ability to perform at the highest level. Again, I feel sorry for him in that regard.


You put way too much thought into all of this, dude.


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Postby artist4perry » Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:07 pm

Just listened to the interview. He sounded very good. I love to hear him laugh. He sounds so spastic! :lol: :lol: :lol: OK BJG can puke now................... :wink: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Don » Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:56 pm

MBPL wrote:
Saint John wrote:The fact is that Steve Perry remains a horrible interviewee who will only agree to the most basic and boring questions. I'm not sure why he even bothers doing these anymore. We learn nothing new and he simply refuses to answer questions with any degree of certainty ... if he even allows them to be asked. And I always wonder why everyone brings up how much money he has because it's really doing him no good as a frugal recluse. I'd be willing to bet my house that if he could still sing well he'd trade in every cent in his name. And, for that, I truly feel sorry him. He seems very much like a tortured soul. Also, out of all of these (boring) interviews over the years, have you ever heard him get really excited about something even once? :( I'm guessing that he wants one thing that Neal still has ... the ability to perform at the highest level. Again, I feel sorry for him in that regard.



A friend asked me to listen to the Perry tape, I had no idea he still gave interviews. Well, Perry’s speaking voice sounds good, a lot raspier which I rather enjoy. Anyway, I disagree that Dan put too much thought into his post. Actually I pretty much agree with some of what Dan said and...wait...who said...did I just say that I agree with Dan? :? :? :? :?

Some fans took Perry’s absence quite personally, I sure did! Those of you who saw my videos know that even though I joke, I made those videos and wrote that book after I bitterly realized Perry disappeared while the other guys are still kicking. Perry’s singing voice made such an impression on me I decided he would go on forever no matter what. But, speaking of “too much thought,”…

IMBBNHO (In My Big Bobbied, Nappy-Haired Opinion) from that radio interview Perry gave he sounded sad, unfulfilled as an artist and a bit remorseful, perhaps of a later-in-life-career he let slip by for whatever reason. Being creative runs through an artists’ veins deeper than their own blood. An artist will create no matter what and people will know about it! This shit about “Perry was in the studio with Nuno, what? When was that?” Or, “Perry was heard to be recording this, that or the other…” is just plain embarrassing.

If Perry was truly desirous of performing in any artistic capacity he would do so out loud, proud and happily rather than hide behind a cell phone in his home or have his friends tell his fans what they believe he is thinking. It makes me sad that Perry continues giving pathetic interviews about “wanting” to sing and how much he misses singing and that he is drafting songs or whatever the hell it is rather than just doing whatever the f*ck he wants to do as a musician for all his fans to see. I am surprised he even has fans at this point. Good for Perry that he lives his own life. And good for me that his old music lives on. It is all Perry is allotting me, so that is all I will take. MBPL


Bravo, two great posts.
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Postby Saint John » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:15 pm

Gunbot wrote:Bravo, two great posts.


Thanks, GB.
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Postby annie89509 » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:17 pm

Everybody simmered down now??? :lol: ...here's my $.02...I think we ALL love the man (his singing, anyway) and we would all like to hear something more from him. After all these years of no recording, there's a lot of pent-up frustration among the masses here, and everyone voices feelings/opinions differently. Doesn't mean anyone is right or wrong...we should be entitled to our opinions without being belittled or attacked.

I agree, from listening to this interview, doesn't appear Steve is thinking about releasing anything. I also agree, maybe it was not the right forum to make an announcement. I sincerely hope, though, he doesn't stop giving interviews (as someone suggested in a pith of frustration). Us loons love to hear Steve talk. What 60 yr old man still talks longingly of his long-deceased mom like he does (in the CBC radio interview last year) or of having a hole in his heart (just now). Why, it's enough to melt your heart :( :!:
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Postby STORY_TELLER » Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:33 pm

I don't post here often these days, but I do pop in every so often looking for tidbits on new music news from my favorite musicians (Perry, Neal, Cain).

I listened to the interview posted on youtube, and like most of you, I'm disappointed. Perry has confirmed he doesn't have an album in the can. But at the end of the day, he never said he did. Everyone here, including myself, drew conclusions based on little tidbits we heard on the web (i.e. Nuno Bettencourt talking about writing with Perry. Russ Miller posting he's been working with Perry. Madsplash posting he knows someone who knows someone who claimed an album release was imminent, etc.).

I think we all wanted to believe it, but here's the thing:

At the end of the ROR tour, Perry quit music because he said he burned out so severely, he didn't even listen to music for 2 years. I believe that, because as an artist myself, I know what it's like to deal with creative burnout, and that's why I'm posting now -- to try and explain something you can't possibly understand unless you've gone through it:

When creative types are young, flexing the creative muscle is not just a love, it's a necessity of life, and your creativity comes as easy as breathing. There are guys out there, like Neal, who are hyper creative and live to work from the day they are born until the day they die -- but guys like Neal are the exception, not the norm.

After a creative type experiences burnout, however, what used to come easily now takes VERY hard work, and the thing you used to love and live to do suddenly becomes a drudgery. It becomes something you dabble in, but only in spurts and rarely is the quality achieved to the degree of the work you created before the burnout. Think of it like exercising a muscle to overwhelming fatigue. Before burnout, you have endless stamina and can exercise it at will. After, however, your stamina drops to a thin shadow of your former self. You look back on your own creativity and wonder: "Was that really me? How the hell did I do that?". You don't even recognize your own work as something you did. It's almost like an out of body experience.

I think this is what Perry is dealing with (notice I said I "THINK" not I "KNOW").

If I'm right, however, Perry's claims of yearning to return to recording and performing are very real. He's not being deceitful in any way -- but having desire and getting there on a mental level are two different things. I believe he's been dabbling in the creative sketch stage for many years now. When the yearning hits him, he starts to work, but when he fatigues, the yearning goes with it and he returns to his day to day life, until the yearning builds again and the cycle repeats.

That's my insight into what he MIGHT be going through (based on my own experiences), and if what I'm saying is on the money, then put yourself in his position and try to understand that it's not simply conscious choice between doing it or not doing it. There's a huge emotional and mental component to being creative. Think about how long it would take to complete an album going through those endless peaks and valleys in your creative cycle.

Just something to keep in mind the next time you're considering judging someone who's shoes you've never had to walk in.
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Postby Michigan Girl » Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:57 pm

Always good too hear your take ST. Right or wrong^^^^^makes sense, THANKS!!! :wink:
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Postby TRAGChick » Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:27 am

STORY_TELLER wrote:After a creative type experiences burnout, however, what used to come easily now takes VERY hard work, and the thing you used to love and live to do suddenly becomes a drudgery. It becomes something you dabble in, but only in spurts and rarely is the quality achieved to the degree of the work you created before the burnout. Think of it like exercising a muscle to overwhelming fatigue. Before burnout, you have endless stamina and can exercise it at will.

After, however, your stamina drops to a thin shadow of your former self. You look back on your own creativity and wonder: "Was that really me? How the hell did I do that?". You don't even recognize your own work as something you did. It's almost like an out of body experience....

...

...Just something to keep in mind the next time you're considering judging someone who's shoes you've never had to walk in.


I isolated and bolded this one part because I really think you nailed it. Good job.8)

Regarding the "how the hell did I do that?" scenario - I can't even IMAGINE what was going thru Steve's head as he worked on the "Escape" DVD. :shock:
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Postby froy » Sun Feb 07, 2010 2:20 am

artist4perry wrote:Just listened to the interview. He sounded very good. I love to hear him laugh. He sounds so spastic! :lol: :lol: :lol: OK BJG can puke now................... :wink: :lol: :lol:


The bottom line of this interview
He almost brags about JRNY and going his Seperate Ways the big blow out as he calls it.
Problem is he caused the entire thing.
He pretty much plays with his computer and jots down ideas
Thats it , No studio no singing nothing.
Why he keeps saying he's getting his feet wet is ridiculous
That is where he does not come clean
He may dream of it but he's just not doing it.

As I said before he was given a gift he could not handle.
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Postby tbear1256 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:26 am

Hey Guys! :lol:

I listened to the interview, just like the rest of you. So now I too, must put in my two cents. :lol: :shock: :roll:
Here goes....First of all I was very happy to hear his voice even it was only an interview. He always seems to be grateful that he is remembered for his time spent in Journey. I believe that he put his whole heart and soul into making Journey work as well as it did for all those years. That said, it also means he made some serious personal sacrifices for it to work. Meaning, his personal life suffered because he spent all his energy in making Journey the band it has become with or without him. He lost the time that he can never get back,time lost with his mom, his dad and grandparents. I beleieve it was because of thier influence that he worked so hard to make them proud of him. Meanwhile, his personal relishionsip with Sherrie suffered because he could not give into that relasionship 100% due to his comimint to Journey.

Remember back when they were at their height in the 80's they were selling out 70,000 seats in stadiums across the country and they were on the road for 18 months at a time. When the tour would finished it was back to the studio to record and back on tour again. So much time devoted to Journey and it's sucess, and too little time spent with the ones he loved. Just all that work alone can burn out a person but in the end all the sacrifes made to make it work only to loose it all.That has got to be devasting. By his end of his time with Journey he had lost his beloved mom, dad and grandparents not to mention he lost his Sherrie too.

So sure this Steve Perry we listen to in the interview is a different one from the one we remember up on stage belting out "Don't Stop Believing", this Steve is more subdue and humble. He has been away from the big lights along time now. He has never said anything bad about the members of Journey. In fact he always seems to speak about his time with them with great respect.

That being said, of course he is shy when it comes to maybe getting back into it. After all, the music industry has changed so much since his last record, yes record, now CDs and itunes, just that alone makes it an all together a different business. Not to mention that as we get older we can't move around as easliy as we used to when we were younger. I believe he mentioned that too, that getting older hurts, with it's aches and pains some times.

As for his ever making a statement that said he has stuff ready for a new CD he never said that. He admits to missing the music and trying to dabble in it again and that he also misses the audiance. Who wouldn't he was so popular and still is so loved by many. So in my own opion Steve already gave us eveything an entertainer could give to his fans and he made some scacifies for that too. So if and when he decides he is ready to make more music I'll be there, with "Open Arms", "Patiently", waiting as my "Foolish Heart", has been "Missing You", Steve!

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Postby indigo » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:30 am

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Postby artist4perry » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:32 am

froy wrote:
artist4perry wrote:Just listened to the interview. He sounded very good. I love to hear him laugh. He sounds so spastic! :lol: :lol: :lol: OK BJG can puke now................... :wink: :lol: :lol:


The bottom line of this interview
He almost brags about JRNY and going his Seperate Ways the big blow out as he calls it.
Problem is he caused the entire thing.
He pretty much plays with his computer and jots down ideas
Thats it , No studio no singing nothing.
Why he keeps saying he's getting his feet wet is ridiculous
That is where he does not come clean
He may dream of it but he's just not doing it.

As I said before he was given a gift he could not handle.
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Postby bluejeangirl76 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:46 am

artist4perry wrote:Just listened to the interview. He sounded very good. I love to hear him laugh. He sounds so spastic! :lol: :lol: :lol: OK BJG can puke now................... :wink: :lol: :lol:


Nah, I'm not going to puke. I'm desensitized to the fawning after 3 years as a mod on a Perry site. I don't begrudge anyone their enjoyment of the man. I just like to make fun, and I know I can do it here, because most of you know that I do it to be funny and because I CAN do it because I know you guys do have a good sense of humor with it.

I used to say things like that too sometimes. I just kind of got over that phase, that's all. I think that my exposure to the real hardcore "loons" (I don't consider most here to be in that category - the ones I'm talking about would never bother with a site where Perry gets... er... "criticized") I kind of went "wow, that's just Fk'd up, and I don't want to be associated with that kind of crazy". There is "fan" and then there is... "batshit crazy". :lol: Me, I'm a fan.
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Postby artist4perry » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:56 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
artist4perry wrote:Just listened to the interview. He sounded very good. I love to hear him laugh. He sounds so spastic! :lol: :lol: :lol: OK BJG can puke now................... :wink: :lol: :lol:


Nah, I'm not going to puke. I'm desensitized to the fawning after 3 years as a mod on a Perry site. I don't begrudge anyone their enjoyment of the man. I just like to make fun, and I know I can do it here, because most of you know that I do it to be funny and because I CAN do it because I know you guys do have a good sense of humor with it.

I used to say things like that too sometimes. I just kind of got over that phase, that's all. I think that my exposure to the real hardcore "loons" (I don't consider most here to be in that category - the ones I'm talking about would never bother with a site where Perry gets... er... "criticized") I kind of went "wow, that's just Fk'd up, and I don't want to be associated with that kind of crazy". There is "fan" and then there is... "batshit crazy". :lol: Me, I'm a fan.


Me too, I am not looking for love in Perry's direction at all. Got the best right now. :D I still think his laugh is funny. Contagious to me. And I know what you mean........when some get so over the top they openly pretend they have a chance with him, and regardless of the fact the man is probably already married, or involved, plot to be with him.........they scare me! :shock: :shock:

Perry soap on a rope.......nuts........... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby steveo777 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:09 am

SP is the Ghost of Journey past. Not a bad Ghost to be haunted by, IMO. :D
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Postby artist4perry » Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:16 am

steveo777 wrote:SP is the Ghost of Journey past. Not a bad Ghost to be haunted by, IMO. :D


I am enjoying him haunting me with this haunting "Melody". My favorite song to date. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r0Q0Jnttlc
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Postby bluejeangirl76 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:21 am

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artist4perry wrote:Just listened to the interview. He sounded very good. I love to hear him laugh. He sounds so spastic! :lol: :lol: :lol: OK BJG can puke now................... :wink: :lol: :lol:


Nah, I'm not going to puke. I'm desensitized to the fawning after 3 years as a mod on a Perry site. I don't begrudge anyone their enjoyment of the man. I just like to make fun, and I know I can do it here, because most of you know that I do it to be funny and because I CAN do it because I know you guys do have a good sense of humor with it.

I used to say things like that too sometimes. I just kind of got over that phase, that's all. I think that my exposure to the real hardcore "loons" (I don't consider most here to be in that category - the ones I'm talking about would never bother with a site where Perry gets... er... "criticized") I kind of went "wow, that's just Fk'd up, and I don't want to be associated with that kind of crazy". There is "fan" and then there is... "batshit crazy". :lol: Me, I'm a fan.


Me too, I am not looking for love in Perry's direction at all. Got the best right now. :D I still think his laugh is funny. Contagious to me. And I know what you mean........when some get so over the top they openly pretend they have a chance with him, and regardless of the fact the man is probably already married, or involved, plot to be with him.........they scare me! :shock: :shock:

Perry soap on a rope.......nuts........... :lol: :lol: :lol:


that statement right there - you are clearly a fan and not a full on loon. a loon would argue that till the cows come home. (I have SEEN it happen - I said the same thing once... MAN the backlash was funny!) just because "we" don't know doesn't make it not true. :lol:
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Another Steve Perry (partial) interview from Scotland

Postby 1fitcaligirl » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:07 am

He actually says he will be recording soon what he has been writing. Not sure why he danced around the subject in the first interview and admits it here, but...
http://www.westsound.co.uk/article.asp?id=1687647
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Re: Another Steve Perry (partial) interview from Scotland

Postby steveo777 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:17 am

1fitcaligirl wrote:He actually says he will be recording soon what he has been writing. Not sure why he danced around the subject in the first interview and admits it here, but...
http://www.westsound.co.uk/article.asp?id=1687647


There is a distinct difference between recording and releasing. I don't doubt he has been recording things he has written for many years now. Will we see it? I hope so. Do I reallty believe we will? Nope. :cry:
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Re: Another Steve Perry (partial) interview from Scotland

Postby TRAGChick » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:28 am

1fitcaligirl wrote:He actually says he will be recording soon what he has been writing. Not sure why he danced around the subject in the first interview and admits it here, but...
http://www.westsound.co.uk/article.asp?id=1687647


Hey there and welcome to MelRock! 8)

Thank you so much for this link. I listened to Steve saying "maybe I'm NOT supposed to be doing this" after the death of his Bass Player from his first Band.

To which *I* say, "ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE to try to stop you from living your dream!!"

It's a philosophy I have about Life, Love, etc.....and I personally believe in this phenomenon.

:arrow: STEVE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.....PLEASE get your ass BACK IN THE STUDIO!!!!
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Postby journey361 » Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:39 am

Oh my goodness, you have got to be kidding me and every other music fan out there. For some 4 years now, there have been so many reports of him recording stuff for his new CD and on top of that, reports that Dave Grohl's studio had recorded his stuff for his CD. Are you kidding me, where and how many more times do we have to go through this crap. He's finished, retired, doing his thing.
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Postby artist4perry » Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:13 pm

journey361 wrote:Oh my goodness, you have got to be kidding me and every other music fan out there. For some 4 years now, there have been so many reports of him recording stuff for his new CD and on top of that, reports that Dave Grohl's studio had recorded his stuff for his CD. Are you kidding me, where and how many more times do we have to go through this crap. He's finished, retired, doing his thing.


Closet loon in denial............. :wink: :lol:
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