First of all Monker, I'm certain that Perry KNOWS exactly how he feels, and has his own personal reasons, but just CHOOSES NOT to say it publicly, that does not mean he can't explain it.
If Perry does understand his 'feelings' he is unable to state them and explain why he decides time and time again to ignore Journey fans. As I said HE doesn't understand his own reasoning (not his FEELINGS).
Some may not understand this completely, but NOT every famous person feels obligated to (and NOR should they) have to"explain and justify" to the fans about every action they do OR don't do. That it is right.
And, not every fan has to stand by someone who continuosly ignores them, "snubs" them but expects them to be there for any release of their new "art". Just ask any Perry fan who now has an expressed hatred of Neal and/or the current band.
I'm sure there are many of fans, who feel as I do that Perry has NOT EVER let them down in any way by not attending some events. Over the years, HE HAS GIVEN THE BEST GIFT OF ALL TO THE FANS, THE GIFT OF SPECTACULAR MUSIC THAT WILL LAST FOREVER!!!
YOU are missing the point. The last two 'events' were organized by JOURNEY FANS...not some business or community committee or something. These include fans of the band as it is today, fans as it was in the past, and Perry fans. IMO, there is a difference between snubbing the Herbie roast (which included almost EVERY other past member of Journey) and snubbing an event organized by FANS to pay tribute to the band.
Also Perry has already proven that he cares about the fans through periodically reaching out to the fans through his radio interviews, the Fan Asylum interviews, and let's not forget that HE & JDk are the ONES taking the time to work on these classic DVD's that WE FANS HAVE BEEN REQUESTING FOR A VERY LONG TIME. I know I'm very appreciative of that!!!
That is absolutely ridiculous. So what...he promotes something by doing interviews...he promotes his part in Monster, he promotes his part in the new DVD's. He has even told Uncle Joe that he doesn't do interviews unless there is something new (a product) to talk about. Perry fans have to go OUT OF THEIR WAY for Perry to recognize them, like buying birthday ads in newspapers or making charity donations in his name. If Journey acted in THIS EXACT SAME WAY - you hypocrits would be saying the EXACT same thing about them. In fact, *I* would be.
By the way, I realize you & maybe a few others may not want these DVD's, but there is a VERY HIGH DEMAND for these classic DVD's. Didn't the last DVD with Steve Perry go platinum or higher in sales???
There is not THAT many. It's higher demand then *I* thought...but it's still not THAT high of demand. And, OF COURSE the Houston Escape show will sell - MANY people have seen it a dozen or more times and will want it. It's a no brainer to release. It should have been released a decade ago.
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And Monker, "Perry Has NEVER left his fans", and his fans will NEVER leave him!!! Steve Perry will always have OUR support, no matter what!!!
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Please don't quote something in a way that makes it look like I said it - when what I said was not even close. I said it was about Perry leaving JOURNEY fans - fans of the new AND the old. That is exactly what he has done. He is only there when he wants to line a new suite with gold pockets.
The only Perry fanatics that are left are those who would never leave. His fan base has ABSOLUTELY eroded away. To deny that is to deny reality. Are some left? Sure...but not nearly what you seem to want to believe.