Gary, thank you so much for giving us an update on Steve. It's so awesome to hear that he gave his former Journey bandmate Ross Valory such a nice shout-out regarding his new album and that he's been hanging out with Trev Lukather. Steve is a very classy, kind-hearted gentleman and he's always so supportive of other artists/musicians. Not only is he my favourite #1 artist of all time, but he's a beautiful human being. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless you, Gary.
Steve Perry is always a kind hearted person. Always giving credit where credit is due. He never brags about his music and always humble. Even when people tell him he has one of the greatest rock and roll voices! That's nice that he gave a nice compliment of Ross valory. I don't believe Steve ever held a grudge. He just needed to leave the band, find his own way again. I think what Steve Perry is doing these days as far as music goes, works for him now. Not like the younger days of Journey. He is still in my book a great singer!
Even hearing about Steve back in the day when even he says that he would have "done things differently", you don't get that he was a mean/nasty guy. He just always sounds like a man with a BIG and kind heart. I would LOVE to just sit and chill with him!! Thank you as always, Gary, for keeping us updated on our favorite guy!! You are INVALUABLE!!!
It's nice to hear the word forgiveness that should prevail in every person's heart, thanks for sharing, thanks for the news about Steve, May God bless you ❤
Steve Perry, Ross Valory, Steve Smith. Someone on keys, someone on guitar. Would definitely pay to see that. Would be way better than the current Journey lineup. Anyone with me ? Let's go, Were ready for it !!! Let's make it happen.....
May 5, 2024....Steve Smith & "Vital Information" will be playing at "The Baked Potato" Jazz Club! Last time "Vital Information" played in Los Angeles about a year ago,2023, STEVE PERRY showed up to support and watch them play. Jus' Sayin' ❤
Thank you Gary for keeping us informed 😃 It’s nice that Steve is helping with all kinds of artists. He seems to enjoy it plus, he has the knowledge to help. Maybe one day he will come out with some of his other music again but he’s enjoying what is doing right now and that’s the most important thing Take care and God bless🙏🏼 💙🎤🎶💜
Thanks again Gary. You always keep us on the know. I really wish Steve would do a Blues album. The rasp in his voice now would be perfect for it and he has the soul, passion and emotion. Long Live Steve Perry ❣️
I can see Steve doing songs with Ross and Steve Smith. Even Steve said in an interview that if he'd known then what he knew now (RNRHOF interview) that he never would have replaced them for Raised on Radio. And they were brought back for Trial By Fire. He also took their side when they sued Neal and Jon. I can see it. Just never the other two.
Thanks for the update Gary ! I am sure that what happened years ago was a Business Decision at the time. It is nice to see that there is forgiveness within the group. They are all talented musicians. Life goes on !❤
That's Steve...lending grace and support wherever he can. Such a humble and caring soul. All that stuff was from another place and time, and none of us ever get the whole story. Also, time has a way of healing. As always, thank you, Gary, for the updates!❤
Steve you made my day! I love your voice! I have love your journey! I would love to meet you! I love listening to you ideas about you thoughts ❤ love Katrina
Anyway…what was I sayin’? The day I moved from California to Washington I listen to strange medicine the entire way up, over and over. I was driving the rental truck and it helped me get through that trip.💪🙏
It's fun to watch how active SP really is still in the music scene, just behind the scenes, as you mentioned. It's no wonder his music was so powerful, his heart is deep and soulful and it translated into his work.
Gary: Thank you for the update, it's always good to hear about Steve and what he's up to. I agree with what you said about Steve and his former bandmates and helping the younger generation. Congrats on your anniversary. I am going to check out Ross' new album. Last year i went to hear Vital Information and met Steve Smith, great music. Thank you, Gary!
These guys have so much going on for themselves to hold on to something that petty is just not realistic. It has been so long. Meanwhile, I listened to Ross's album and it is so creative and really fun. I could maybe imagine a certain tenor's voice but sounds like Perry is quite content. And Ross's album needs nothing more. I will say if you have birds in the house like I have probably don't play the first track where they can hear it my birds are still chirping.
Seems to this outsider that the biggest issue in the Journey drama is Neil Schon and possibly his new wife. With more members and hired hands coming in and out of that band that give Yes a run for their money, I have found that Neil - titan as he is as a guitarist - must be an egomaniac of the highest order.
I don't know what exactly happened back then but at least i don't think it was steve that fired vallory and smith i think it was neil schon who did the firing because steve might have been up set about that and then it was just part of The reason he left leaving schon and cain for which they had to disband for awhile till schon could put another band together and he just couldn't do it till steve temporarily came back in 95. Steve cranked out an album with hits and when given an ultimatum said no way so he left for good. Vowing he would never work with Schon again and he hasn't. Neil seems to think he knows better than anyone else but he doesn't or else journey would have been great long b4 steve.
Ya know what’s interesting? I’ve always felt that the only reason Neal, Jonathan etc want to be friends again with Steve is to get him back on stage. Or to get him back into Journey one way or another. It feels more of a way to use him not organically friend each other again. Because ‘Journey’ may make money touring and all and selling shirts, but they haven’t had any hits since Steve and any notoriety really since Steve except with Steve or fights or bringing in new lead singers and that ended with the fantastic Arnel but they still don’t have any hits. And anytime any Journey songs are used they aren’t any ‘new in the last 20 years’ songs. They are Perry years. Always Perry years. Never before, which were great underground years of the 70’s so no shade. But Perry years were Journey. Fact. And the book closed. And I believe Neal and Jonathan desperately want it opened one more time. And don’t realize the answer is still no. At least when he does music with himself he shoots from the hip and tells everyone his truth about it and does it his way and doesn’t have to tour. He promoted. He did videos, he had fun and hard work but it was a labor of love and a promise kept. And he hasn’t stopped. He’s collaborated, and advised, produced, co-written... why does he need to be around people who disrespect each other by suing and fighting all the time? “Anyway, what was I saying...” 😊 just me. I think it would be a waste. That’s not to say I wouldn’t support it but I like his solo stuff and we all know something is coming with the change of record label etc with that rolling stone article a few months ago. 🤞🏼
It's unbelievable that you mention that Trev is Johnathon Cains son -in-law, but fail to mention that his father is legendary session musician and member of Toto, Steve Lukather? I don't think Steve Perry hanging out with Trev has anything to do with Johnathon Cain
“Would not have been possible” Until SP wanted a different sound and fired them. Don’t want to be a negative downer. I have to wonder if he doesn’t do it with a slight dig to Schon and Cain.
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Gary, thank you so much for giving us an update on Steve. It's so awesome to hear that he gave his former Journey bandmate Ross Valory such a nice shout-out regarding his new album and that he's been hanging out with Trev Lukather. Steve is a very classy, kind-hearted gentleman and he's always so supportive of other artists/musicians. Not only is he my favourite #1 artist of all time, but he's a beautiful human being. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless you, Gary.
When we get older we can see through wiser eyes, and with a softer heart. Faithfully.
Steve Perry is always a kind hearted person. Always giving credit where credit is due. He never brags about his music and always humble. Even when people tell him he has one of the greatest rock and roll voices! That's nice that he gave a nice compliment of Ross valory. I don't believe Steve ever held a grudge. He just needed to leave the band, find his own way again. I think what Steve Perry is doing these days as far as music goes, works for him now. Not like the younger days of Journey. He is still in my book a great singer!
Great news about Steve!!
Even hearing about Steve back in the day when even he says that he would have "done things differently", you don't get that he was a mean/nasty guy. He just always sounds like a man with a BIG and kind heart. I would LOVE to just sit and chill with him!! Thank you as always, Gary, for keeping us updated on our favorite guy!! You are INVALUABLE!!!
How cool would it be if Steve Perry, Ross Valory, and Steve Smith did a project together. Heck ... even get Greg Rolie on board!
That would be great
Forgiveness.. I know Steve is perfectionist..so it can be hard
Don't stop believing !!! Thank you Gary 😊 🙏
It's nice to hear the word forgiveness that should prevail in every person's heart, thanks for sharing, thanks for the news about Steve, May God bless you ❤
Steve has so much knowledge and talent...gotta make use of his expertise people!!!
There all friends and great to see this
So cool!!! 😎 Thanks for sharing this great update!!!😊🙌🏼🥰
Steve Perry, Ross Valory, Steve Smith. Someone on keys, someone on guitar. Would definitely pay to see that. Would be way better than the current Journey lineup. Anyone with me ? Let's go, Were ready for it !!! Let's make it happen.....
May 5, 2024....Steve Smith & "Vital Information" will be playing at "The Baked Potato" Jazz Club! Last time "Vital Information" played in Los Angeles about a year ago,2023, STEVE PERRY showed up to support and watch them play.
Jus' Sayin' ❤
❤️❤️❤️👍
Thank you Gary for keeping us informed 😃
It’s nice that Steve is helping with all kinds of artists. He seems to enjoy it plus, he has the knowledge to help.
Maybe one day he will come out with some of his other music again but he’s enjoying what is doing right now and that’s the most important thing
Take care and God bless🙏🏼
💙🎤🎶💜
-definetly ... !-
Ross Valory will succeed he has the patience I heard the song he put out, beautiful, I smell a hit
Hi Gary, thank you for giving us an update. Steve Perry is totally amazing. DSB God Bless🎉
That is so awesome and Ross LP is awesome thanks for sharing
Thanks again Gary. You always keep us on the know. I really wish Steve would do a Blues album. The rasp in his voice now would be perfect for it and he has the soul, passion and emotion. Long Live Steve Perry ❣️
Your The Best perry anymore The Golden voice The journey Man legend perry forever ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Gary don't forget, Steve has known Trev since he was a baby, through his connections with Toto opening for Journey back in the day.
I can see Steve doing songs with Ross and Steve Smith. Even Steve said in an interview that if he'd known then what he knew now (RNRHOF interview) that he never would have replaced them for Raised on Radio. And they were brought back for Trial By Fire. He also took their side when they sued Neal and Jon. I can see it. Just never the other two.
To forgive 🙏 is to forget ❤LOVE STEVE PERRY ❤️ don't stop believing!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks Gary 🇺🇸 ❤
It's time. Best to forgive and forget.
Thank you Gary for keeping us all posted. 🤟
They also made Trial By Fire in 1996 so they had made up for that, too. Guys seem to be able to not take things personally.
Love Steve Perry ❤
Perry has always been a classy guy.
Thanks for the video. Always nice to hear about Steve. I'm going to go see journey in Nashville TN in july
Forgiveness is the start of healings
Steve mentioned in an interview probably 15 years ago that looking back, firing those two really wasn't the right decision and he had regrets over it.
Steve Perry is a Classic Act!!
Forgiveness can be very freeing. I' wish the best for all the guys!!
Thanks for the update Gary ! I am sure that what happened years ago was a Business Decision at the time. It is nice to see that there is forgiveness within the group. They are all talented musicians. Life goes on !❤
That's Steve...lending grace and support wherever he can. Such a humble and caring soul. All that stuff was from another place and time, and none of us ever get the whole story. Also, time has a way of healing. As always, thank you, Gary, for the updates!❤
Steve you made my day! I love your voice! I have love your journey! I would love to meet you! I love listening to you ideas about you thoughts ❤ love Katrina
Thanks for sharing and keeping us updated on Steve Perry news😊. Have a blessed day Gary🙂🙏
Anyway…what was I sayin’?
The day I moved from California to Washington I listen to strange medicine the entire way up, over and over. I was driving the rental truck and it helped me get through that trip.💪🙏
Thanks Gary for sharing ❤
Thanks for all the updates you do and the interviews. Great job
Steve’s just 100% a class act. He doesn’t owe anybody anything and to make comments about Ross’s record show it.
Thanks Gary
❤
It's fun to watch how active SP really is still in the music scene, just behind the scenes, as you mentioned. It's no wonder his music was so powerful, his heart is deep and soulful and it translated into his work.
Gary: Thank you for the update, it's always good to hear about Steve and what he's up to. I agree with what you said about Steve and his former bandmates and helping the younger generation. Congrats on your anniversary. I am going to check out Ross' new album. Last year i went to hear Vital Information and met Steve Smith, great music. Thank you, Gary!
Thank you Garyfor the up Date. love Our Steve❤
I'm so happy to hear Steve supports his band mates forgiving them for what the situation was that led the band to breakup
Forgiveness will only benefit you.
Love this so much!!!
They worked together on 1996 trial by fire...
Yep. They sure did
love this
❤Thank you for sharing and this wonderful new work was presented to us by Stece Perry. Light for all..
They push the vocals/singers too hard!!! Steve could NEVER REPLACE his Vocals like a musician can replace a guitar.
These guys have so much going on for themselves to hold on to something that petty is just not realistic. It has been so long. Meanwhile, I listened to Ross's album and it is so creative and really fun. I could maybe imagine a certain tenor's voice but sounds like Perry is quite content. And Ross's album needs nothing more. I will say if you have birds in the house like I have probably don't play the first track where they can hear it my birds are still chirping.
Seems to this outsider that the biggest issue in the Journey drama is Neil Schon and possibly his new wife. With more members and hired hands coming in and out of that band that give Yes a run for their money, I have found that Neil - titan as he is as a guitarist - must be an egomaniac of the highest order.
Let’s see what happens between Schon and Perry
I don't know what exactly happened back then but at least i don't think it was steve that fired vallory and smith i think it was neil schon who did the firing because steve might have been up set about that and then it was just part of The reason he left leaving schon and cain for which they had to disband for awhile till schon could put another band together and he just couldn't do it till steve temporarily came back in 95. Steve cranked out an album with hits and when given an ultimatum said no way so he left for good. Vowing he would never work with Schon again and he hasn't. Neil seems to think he knows better than anyone else but he doesn't or else journey would have been great long b4 steve.
Ya know what’s interesting? I’ve always felt that the only reason Neal, Jonathan etc want to be friends again with Steve is to get him back on stage. Or to get him back into Journey one way or another. It feels more of a way to use him not organically friend each other again. Because ‘Journey’ may make money touring and all and selling shirts, but they haven’t had any hits since Steve and any notoriety really since Steve except with Steve or fights or bringing in new lead singers and that ended with the fantastic Arnel but they still don’t have any hits. And anytime any Journey songs are used they aren’t any ‘new in the last 20 years’ songs. They are Perry years. Always Perry years. Never before, which were great underground years of the 70’s so no shade. But Perry years were Journey. Fact. And the book closed. And I believe Neal and Jonathan desperately want it opened one more time. And don’t realize the answer is still no. At least when he does music with himself he shoots from the hip and tells everyone his truth about it and does it his way and doesn’t have to tour. He promoted. He did videos, he had fun and hard work but it was a labor of love and a promise kept. And he hasn’t stopped. He’s collaborated, and advised, produced, co-written... why does he need to be around people who disrespect each other by suing and fighting all the time? “Anyway, what was I saying...” 😊 just me. I think it would be a waste. That’s not to say I wouldn’t support it but I like his solo stuff and we all know something is coming with the change of record label etc with that rolling stone article a few months ago. 🤞🏼
He fired Valory from the group in 1986.
It was 1985. The album was recorded between October and December 1985. He was let go before then. The album was released in April 21, 1986.
It's unbelievable that you mention that Trev is Johnathon Cains son -in-law, but fail to mention that his father is legendary session musician and member of Toto, Steve Lukather? I don't think Steve Perry hanging out with Trev has anything to do with Johnathon Cain
I think people know who his Dad is…And I was just being funny about the JC thing. Steve and Trev are friends
“Would not have been possible”
Until SP wanted a different sound and fired them.
Don’t want to be a negative downer.
I have to wonder if he doesn’t do it with a slight dig to Schon and Cain.
Hmmm, no English taught in this guy's school.
He ain’t got no teeth
Ain't got no teeth, WOW!! That English is like finger nails down a chalk board.