Perry Interview

[jrnyman28]

I think the "whatever he was" comment had more to do with saying "no matter who/what Journey decided to do for a lead singer. Whether it was a sound-alike or someone completely different, the effect was the same.

If so, an atrocious choice of words. If it was innocent why didn't he say something more neutral or noncommital?

Yes it was. And we all know that normally Perry is very particular in choosing his words. But I do think that could be another way to look at the statement....not so much a slam at Steve, as much as showing that it does not matter WHO became the singer after Perry.

[NealIsGod]

Perry sang with full voice, really deep tones. Steve Augeri is still a great singer. Watching the 2001 DVD, he sang alot in Falsetto - with the high notes, wasn't true voice. I think Steve Augeri sounds better singing stuff from Arrival and Generations, doesn't sound as forced as some of the classics (such as Ask The Lonely 2001 DVD).

I think "Ask the Lonely" sounds fantastic on the 2001 dvd. Before the dvd, I had always considered the song to be bad for a live performance. That was largely due to the fact that I had never heard Perry sing it well live-ever. If someone has a boot of Perry singing ATL live and sounding good, please send it my way.

True dat. Augie nails that tune live.

[The_Noble_Cause]

I think he's got a good handle on the art of cussing and swearing and
ripping a new one.

Funny, over on a Perry board the Perry myrmidions were saying that Neal is a scumbag for swearing and that their golden boy would never do such a thing.
Wonder how those sex-deprived old maids will spin this one.

[Rockindeano]

Perry sang with full voice, really deep tones. Steve Augeri is still a great singer. Watching the 2001 DVD, he sang alot in Falsetto - with the high notes, wasn't true voice. I think Steve Augeri sounds better singing stuff from Arrival and Generations, doesn't sound as forced as some of the classics (such as Ask The Lonely 2001 DVD).

I think "Ask the Lonely" sounds fantastic on the 2001 dvd. Before the dvd, I had always considered the song to be bad for a live performance. That was largely due to the fact that I had never heard Perry sing it well live-ever. If someone has a boot of Perry singing ATL live and sounding good, please send it my way.

I have it. It is done at super high speed...Perry mumbles his way through I think...


By the way, You all see Perry use the Fuck word? See, I have been trying to tell you all for sometime now...I never used that word until I saw and heard Perry say it..Now it just flows off the tip of my tongue.

[NealIsGod]

By the way, You all see Perry use the Fuck word? See, I have been trying to tell you all for sometime now...I never used that word until I saw and heard Perry say it..Now it just flows off the tip of my tongue.

You expect us to believe that?

[Rockindeano]

Yes, I do as a matter of fact. I also never criticized anyone else either, until I was introduced to the Heads..Now I am pretty good at that art too.

[jrnyman28]

As far as his comments about Augeri - what do you expect? How would you feel towards Augeri if you were Perry? And frankly, in 8 years they have put out only 2.5 albums, so its not like he isn't singing Perry-era songs mostly.

I certainly wouldn't denigrate a fellow musician, even if he was chosen to supplant me in a band. Spin it all u want, there is no excuse.

I agree completely. There may be hard feelings...even after 8 years. But Perry is usually the "classy guy" in interviews. I am surprised that he would take a shot like that. That is partly why I think it might have been a poorly worded statement to say that it doesn't matter who became lead singer after him...

[jrnyman28]

Now who was it that told me that Perry didn't have a potty mouth!?!

Precisely!

Anyway, this is the best part of the interview for me. Perry is able to remove himself from that legacy and finally appreciate a little more what it was that they did, what they achieved. Something I think Neal Schon still struggles with to this day. Neal's got no perspective on it, he's in the middle of it, and I think that's why he can't appreciate his accomplishments.

I agree that Perry has a new and great perspective on their time. Neal is still in it so he cannot see it. Maybe it helped a little when he watched the DVD. But maybe it just drives him more to 'get that feeling' NOW!

[jrnyman28]

I think the interviewer dropped the ball and missed a great chance to get some thoughts from Perry on Gregg's exit and the dismissal of Ross, Smitty, and Herbie. I think Perry's admitting to "making trouble" regarding Dunbar leaving opened the door to pursue Perry's thought sabout the power trip he was on with Journey.
What did Perry mean by "mistakes made" post-TBF? His not committing to the group and keeping them in the dark? Not deciding to have his hip replaced until after he'd been replaced? Those are the only mistakes I'm aware of.

But that was not the purpose of the interview. And it also seems to be adressed a little about wondering off topic some.

[NoMoreTails]

I think the interviewer dropped the ball and missed a great chance to get some thoughts from Perry on Gregg's exit and the dismissal of Ross, Smitty, and Herbie. I think Perry's admitting to "making trouble" regarding Dunbar leaving opened the door to pursue Perry's thought sabout the power trip he was on with Journey.
What did Perry mean by "mistakes made" post-TBF? His not committing to the group and keeping them in the dark? Not deciding to have his hip replaced until after he'd been replaced? Those are the only mistakes I'm aware of.

But that was not the purpose of the interview. And it also seems to be adressed a little about wondering off topic some.

I realize that was not the purpose but Perry's aluding to making trouble brings it into fair play imo.

[fred_journeyman]

Perry sang with full voice, really deep tones. Steve Augeri is still a great singer. Watching the 2001 DVD, he sang alot in Falsetto - with the high notes, wasn't true voice. I think Steve Augeri sounds better singing stuff from Arrival and Generations, doesn't sound as forced as some of the classics (such as Ask The Lonely 2001 DVD).

I really don't think Perry HAS a falsetto, does he? I've never really heard it. It's almost like his "passagio" into the higher registers was so smooth, it was non-existent! Technically though, it almost had to have been a falsetto, but the reality is that the transition was so smooth, it was undetectable.

I have to marvel at how full his voice sounded on songs like "Lay It Down." Absolutely beautiful to hear!

Jeremey: The interview was interesting. I thought the same thing about Perry's understanding of the passage of time. He's not getting younger. None of us are and if the push was really there for him to sing more, he would be.

There were a number of comments that could be taken a varieyt of ways and I haven't read all the posts in this thread to know what everyone else thinks or even if this particular point was discussed...when he says that he didn't want to become a parody of himself, I choose to take it to mean that he was only referring to himself and not casting aspersions on today's Journey. However, the way he blames them numerous times throughout the interview for the fact that they went on without him says a lot too.

Now, if the shoe was on the other foot and it was Neal making some of those statements, I'm sure some would come out of the woodwork ready to kill Neal, like some seem wont to do with Perry.

Look, we all have our perspective about life and the things that have happened to us in it. Others who shared situations with us might even see things differently. Who cares?

What matters to me is that Journey is happy and - cheese and crackers - I sure hope Steve Perry is, but unfortunately, he still seems so filled with a terrible amount of angst. Sad really.

- Fred

[fred_journeyman]

I think the interviewer dropped the ball and missed a great chance to get some thoughts from Perry on Gregg's exit and the dismissal of Ross, Smitty, and Herbie. I think Perry's admitting to "making trouble" regarding Dunbar leaving opened the door to pursue Perry's thought sabout the power trip he was on with Journey.
What did Perry mean by "mistakes made" post-TBF? His not committing to the group and keeping them in the dark? Not deciding to have his hip replaced until after he'd been replaced? Those are the only mistakes I'm aware of.

I agree. The interviewer should have dug more, especially since Perry opened the door.

- Fred

[Rockindeano]

Fred, I think the falsetto comment was directed at Augeri...

re-read it...

PS, I sent you a PM, you dumbass..

[NoMoreTails]

[There were a number of comments that could be taken a varieyt of ways and I haven't read all the posts in this thread to know what everyone else thinks or even if this particular point was discussed...when he says that he didn't want to become a parody of himself, I choose to take it to mean that he was only referring to himself and not casting aspersions on today's Journey. However, the way he blames them numerous times throughout the interview for the fact that they went on without him says a lot too.
- Fred

I took this as a dig at Journey but didn't comment about it or the classless vague remark about Augeri in my post.

[NealIsGod]

What did you all think of Perry divulging that he has no management. Is that a well known fact? But he does use a PR firm?

[Rockindeano]

I took this as a dig at Journey but didn't comment about it or the classless vague remark about Augeri in my post.

You know you won't be hearing from the Loons regarding this. They are so delighted in Steve's interview....I want to puke..

How do you defend the classness that prick showed. perhaps Neal should ignore him, instead of trying to heal....

Hell with him Neal..You are doing just fine without that backstabber.

[Rockindeano]

What did you all think of Perry divulging that he has no management. Is that a well known fact? But he does use a PR firm?

NIGGY, where did you go to college? Why the Hell would he pay someone to manage..when there is nothing to manage?

[Red13JoePa]

I too think the "parody of myself" was a barb at Journey, NMT.

[NealIsGod]

What did you all think of Perry divulging that he has no management. Is that a well known fact? But he does use a PR firm?

NIGGY, where did you go to college? Why the Hell would he pay someone to manage..when there is nothing to manage?

I just thought Perry's management was keeping Andrew from getting an interview. I am thinking it is the PR firm?

[fred_journeyman]

Fred, I think the falsetto comment was directed at Augeri...

re-read it...

PS, I sent you a PM, you dumbass..

Thanks for the clarification.

Got your PM...dildo

- Fred

[mnmsjrny]

About the TBF reunion, you do not know for sure what happened. There are many versions to the whole reunion. I am quite certain, no one knows for sure what happened.

Well... not exactly... there is this: SF Chronicle October 15, 1995

I remember reading it at the time and thinking "cool if it happens" and then totally forgetting about it until TBF came out a year later... (and yes, I'm a geek )

[mnmsjrny]

I also really liked hearing his thoughts on the business and how he might proceed IF he were to do something. Glad to see the "Rod Stewart" idea has made it back to him. We have all said it would do well, as long as he did his own thing with it. Perry seems to agree.

OMG 28, are you smoking crack this morning?

If Perry did some lame easy listening shit stuff effort, we would ALL be ridiculed for being Journey fans.

Yes, he is no longer part of the band, but still associated too closely...Everyone will make fun of us...and after all the good and respect the band has recaptured, to have him do some lame shit like that....no way..I hope he stays retired.

Two words Deano...

Sam Cooke

[jrnyman28]

What did you all think of Perry divulging that he has no management. Is that a well known fact? But he does use a PR firm?

NIGGY, where did you go to college? Why the Hell would he pay someone to manage..when there is nothing to manage?

I just thought Perry's management was keeping Andrew from getting an interview. I am thinking it is the PR firm?

PERRY, is keeping Andrew from interviewing him. I am sure the word came through lawyers, until this last imte when the PR firm said "maybe in January".

[NoMoreTails]

I too think the "parody of myself" was a barb at Journey, NMT.

Yes, he apparently hasn't heard the new Journey...or maybe he has and he's jealous enough to drop the pretense of class that he had shown previously.
The fact is, if Perry was on tour right now, he would be a parody, given the level he would perform at now.
Journey, however have continued to grow as musicians, and kick ass on their respective instruments nightly, the singer in particular.

[Rockindeano]

I also really liked hearing his thoughts on the business and how he might proceed IF he were to do something. Glad to see the "Rod Stewart" idea has made it back to him. We have all said it would do well, as long as he did his own thing with it. Perry seems to agree.

OMG 28, are you smoking crack this morning?

If Perry did some lame easy listening shit stuff effort, we would ALL be ridiculed for being Journey fans.

Yes, he is no longer part of the band, but still associated too closely...Everyone will make fun of us...and after all the good and respect the band has recaptured, to have him do some lame shit like that....no way..I hope he stays retired.

Two words Deano...

Sam Cooke

Yeah I get it.

I was thinking elevator easy listening classics like RodIcantgethardanylongerstewart.

[A Fire Inside]

:D

wtf

[Andrew]

Glad you all (mostly) enjoyed the interview...I thought it was very good, but leaves room for me to continue when I hopefully get my chance.

I have requested an interview through 3 different avenues, so I will keep you posted.

I am very hopeful of a positive outcome.

[sngrchk04]

ML: Have you been writing at all?

SP: “I've got all kinds of stuff written. Writing isn't a problem, it's...”

ML: It's not stage fright at this point in your career?

SP: “ No, it's just what do I want to do?

I love R&B. I love rock. I love techno. I love remixes. I love acoustic. I love everything."

The climate is SOO changed from back in the day....WHO CARES, MAN?! DO IT ALL!!

"...So, I just don't know what to do, but I'll probably jump in the studio with a four-piece section and just start having some fun and maybe do some covers just to get my feet wet."

It's a start...hey if you want to record and then hang out in your house, go right ahead...some of us just want to hear you get your "fastball" back; no need to tour....

[ohsherrie]

This is the best Perry interview we've had in years and anyone who can't appreciate it for that is(IMO)just trying to find ways to pick it apart.

Thank you Andrew, Mitch, and Steve.

[Rockindeano]

This is the best Perry interview we've had in years and anyone who can't appreciate it for that is(IMO)just trying to find ways to pick it apart.

Thank you Andrew, Mitch, and Steve.

Hmm. Unbelievable. You manage to just skate over the insults right Sherrie? It's ok to bash people...if your Steve Perry.

He owes Augeri an apology, and Augeri owes Perry an asskicking.