Seems like Schon's parents just let him run wild-skipped school, dropped out and joined Santana at 15-and even now, when you listen to interviews, he sounds like a 15 year old uneducated kid talking. Brilliant guitarist, but seems to not have grown personally one whit in 40 years. And what is he on now, his 4th or 5th marital breakup? Megan 0239-right on! Funny how Revelation is one whole CD of SP covers, with the other being the new music-and only one of those songs was a minor hit-cover band!
Ross's comment about how "most bands who reunite rely on their past popularity,a few studio cuts and live recordings,but we didn't blah blah blah" was interesting. Soooo back then that was baaad,but NOW it's good....weird. I like Steve Smith,he seems like a very genuine and good guy.
Sometimes I wonder...maybe he's bipolar! He's said the most complimentary things about Steve Perry, then before you know it he's jamming a knife in the back! GREAT guitarist, no doubt about it; people skills?---needs some work!
It's all about the money man! They were all making money off that album. That's why they were all so happy. When they stopped making money off that album is when they turned their backs on Perry. Sad but true.
I don't begrudge Neal and the guys for continuing on with Arnel. But I could never go see Journey without Steve it would be too sad for me. Just being honest. btw does Steve get any money from them rerecording the Journey Steve songs with Arnel?
A question I have had, too. Herbert in his nasty interviews made some comments about Perry having had a contract about them rerecording songs that he had done/written, etc. How he had to give permisson for the 2001 Las Vegas concert recording with Augeri which led to the VH1 special. So how does that work? I know there are performance royalties, album sales royalties-but does he really get anything from the new recordings of his songs they have done? Hope he does-he co-wrote most all of them!
u know,I passed all the day asking my father:"WHY STEVE PERRY LEFT JOURNEYYYYYYY????WHY HE DOESN T SING WITH THEM ANYMORE?????IT WAS AN AMAZING BAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!" when I knew he left the band.
Steve didn't leave they kicked him out because he wouldn't run to have surgery right away.They should have been more understanding.I know whats its like to have sugery so I don't blame Steve for trying to find another way.They waited all those years to get back together they couldn't wait a little longer.There lost.
Did u hear what Neal just said????? He said,, Steve is definately the VOICE OF JOURNEY,,, Hey Neal did you hear what you said,,???? LOL You Go Steve,,, lol
omg didnt steve age well in these pics. he still does it. he's still beautiful. i mean you think somebody who sings like that would sound "rock" and pretentious, but i can honestly beleive that he belives he's just steve. putting his pants on one leg at a time just like the rest of us. i love you steve. -bran in detroit
Neal said it himself that Perry was THE voice of Journey and always would be....why do you think that they stick with people who sound like him? Neal's guitar is an extention of that voice...can't he play anymore without someone who sounds like Steve singing? AHA! That must be it!lol
Another great video. Thanks! You know it's so sad. The others just don't know how good and perfect they had it with Steve. He was and will always be the VOICE of Journey. Always!
Steve Perry is the voice of Journey. Unfortunately, they now are constantly hiring and losing their lead singers. Journey is now trying to reap in the benefits of the legacy that Steve left behind. Steve can and will go on at his own pace without them backing him up, but they cannot go anywhere without THE VOICE
I completely agree....The Journey of now is more like a tribute band...Riding on the coat tails of Steve Perry...They need to give it up...They have destroyed Journey's legacy..
It's a shame the TBF tour didn't go off because it would've been bootlegged like crazy. Even today, Journey is probably the most bootlegged band.
mystereojones 2 years ago 2
Such a shame. They seemed to feed off of one another when they're writing and recording. Unfortunately, Neil lacks normal social skills.
80sladyfvr 2 years ago 4
Seems like Schon's parents just let him run wild-skipped school, dropped out and joined Santana at 15-and even now, when you listen to interviews, he sounds like a 15 year old uneducated kid talking. Brilliant guitarist, but seems to not have grown personally one whit in 40 years. And what is he on now, his 4th or 5th marital breakup? Megan 0239-right on! Funny how Revelation is one whole CD of SP covers, with the other being the new music-and only one of those songs was a minor hit-cover band!
gluchnurse 2 years ago 3
they are nothing without perry
tr4207 2 years ago 7
Ross's comment about how "most bands who reunite rely on their past popularity,a few studio cuts and live recordings,but we didn't blah blah blah" was interesting. Soooo back then that was baaad,but NOW it's good....weird. I like Steve Smith,he seems like a very genuine and good guy.
megan0239 2 years ago
fubbyhahaha07,of course he does thats why Neal said "Steve is getting paid like a mother f...ker" good for him he deserve it.
Patiently4U 2 years ago
I was so hopeful back then for a complete resolution so Journey could move forward again.
raisedonperry 2 years ago
Shon said himself: STEVE IS DEFINATELY THE VOICE OF JOURNEY:!!! I wander if he remembers what he said!
1stspfan 2 years ago 3
Sometimes I wonder...maybe he's bipolar! He's said the most complimentary things about Steve Perry, then before you know it he's jamming a knife in the back! GREAT guitarist, no doubt about it; people skills?---needs some work!
jannierocks 2 years ago 2
@jannierocks
It's all about the money man! They were all making money off that album. That's why they were all so happy. When they stopped making money off that album is when they turned their backs on Perry. Sad but true.
METALkid614 1 year ago 4
its so sad dat steve perry is not in da band anymore,but gud luck JOURNEY:)
goddess143mary 2 years ago
ditto, ditto! SP IS Journey, They have tried every which way without him, but it is NOT the same, period.
ijamsville97 3 years ago 4
I don't begrudge Neal and the guys for continuing on with Arnel. But I could never go see Journey without Steve it would be too sad for me. Just being honest. btw does Steve get any money from them rerecording the Journey Steve songs with Arnel?
funnyhaha07 3 years ago 2
Yes he is
SlypigPro 2 years ago
A question I have had, too. Herbert in his nasty interviews made some comments about Perry having had a contract about them rerecording songs that he had done/written, etc. How he had to give permisson for the 2001 Las Vegas concert recording with Augeri which led to the VH1 special. So how does that work? I know there are performance royalties, album sales royalties-but does he really get anything from the new recordings of his songs they have done? Hope he does-he co-wrote most all of them!
gluchnurse 2 years ago
They should just do anything in their power to get Steve back, they will never be the same with out him. He his the VOICE and soul of Journey.
Liviavan 3 years ago 3
u know,I passed all the day asking my father:"WHY STEVE PERRY LEFT JOURNEYYYYYYY????WHY HE DOESN T SING WITH THEM ANYMORE?????IT WAS AN AMAZING BAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!" when I knew he left the band.
AuroraNour 3 years ago
Steve didn't leave they kicked him out because he wouldn't run to have surgery right away.They should have been more understanding.I know whats its like to have sugery so I don't blame Steve for trying to find another way.They waited all those years to get back together they couldn't wait a little longer.There lost.
beanierene22 2 years ago 3
This video is proof that Steve Perry is a great guy. After years apart he had very nice things to say about everyone.
pinkrosesmyfave 3 years ago 7
Steve Perry IS the Voice of Journey,, maybe someday they will put their differences aside once again and be reunited,,, Perry ON,,,
Journeyforlife 3 years ago 5
Yep,,, Steve is definately the VOICE of Journey,,,, Neal just said it,, LOL Thanks Neal,, end of story,,
Journeyforlife 3 years ago 9
Did u hear what Neal just said????? He said,, Steve is definately the VOICE OF JOURNEY,,, Hey Neal did you hear what you said,,???? LOL You Go Steve,,, lol
Journeyforlife 3 years ago 12
Journey can never be without Steve Perry on!
LAURIEYGOOD 3 years ago 5
omg didnt steve age well in these pics. he still does it. he's still beautiful. i mean you think somebody who sings like that would sound "rock" and pretentious, but i can honestly beleive that he belives he's just steve. putting his pants on one leg at a time just like the rest of us. i love you steve. -bran in detroit
brandigirl313 3 years ago 5
Neal said it himself that Perry was THE voice of Journey and always would be....why do you think that they stick with people who sound like him? Neal's guitar is an extention of that voice...can't he play anymore without someone who sounds like Steve singing? AHA! That must be it!lol
iluvjpc 3 years ago 8
Another great video. Thanks! You know it's so sad. The others just don't know how good and perfect they had it with Steve. He was and will always be the VOICE of Journey. Always!
perrygrl 3 years ago 10
I don't get it - what's so great about Jonathan Cain?
Kerjo123 4 years ago
Nothing......
PerryFanElite 2 years ago
Wow! Great video. Thanks.
lkl8 4 years ago
Steve Perry is the voice of Journey. Unfortunately, they now are constantly hiring and losing their lead singers. Journey is now trying to reap in the benefits of the legacy that Steve left behind. Steve can and will go on at his own pace without them backing him up, but they cannot go anywhere without THE VOICE
babagogi 4 years ago 22
You are so right...Journey can't seem to get it together these days. He will go on, he doesn't need them to back him up at all - he's the best.
Kerjo123 4 years ago 3
I completely agree....The Journey of now is more like a tribute band...Riding on the coat tails of Steve Perry...They need to give it up...They have destroyed Journey's legacy..
dilsmadre 4 years ago 19
So true, they really need to hang up Journey and let it end with some dignity ...
maxwels777 3 years ago 5
Kathy this was great thanks.
Dixie1947 4 years ago 2
Steve Perry is the VOICE of Journey. If they bring him back...well it can go on(I hope)!
sugarlandgirl 4 years ago 4
BROTHERS FOREVER !Family is: who you make your family,TracyLane
Lanesteepee 4 years ago
They were MAGIC together! Great chemistry!! Too bad they couldn't make it last. Firing Steve Perry was a TERRIBLE MISTAKE :-(
mcmilltj 4 years ago 8
Guys...PLEASE do it again!!!
sugarlandgirl 4 years ago
this video creeps me out. They are all nice but months later they stabbed perry in the back xD
zachlife 4 years ago 12
How true they were really cruel to dump Steve Perry, It's their loss. I feel they weren't so good after Steve was pushed out.
Dixie1947 4 years ago 10
He was pushed out, they didn't appreciate what he has or what he could bring them.
Kerjo123 4 years ago
Hmmmmm.....Neil's own words, "Steve Perry is definitely the voice of Journey".
kw108 4 years ago 10
"My guitar playing in Journey is an extension of his vocals".
flyngsnwmn 4 years ago 3
Kathy.. Oh my, girlfriend.. this is awesome.. keep em coming
torilee27 4 years ago 2