Steve Perry Fans - April 2008 Gazette

NEWS and INFORMATION

BIRTHDAY CLUB: We are currently doing our annual 'clean-up' of the Birthday Club, where we identify those email addresses which weren't able to accept greetings. We have made a list, which you can visit here. If we haven't heard from the people on the list by April 5th 2008 their names will be removed from the Birthday Club. If you have any questions, please e-mail us.

March 2008: Four new articles have been added to the Press Room this month. They are:
Will The Break Break Journey?, Rock Fever Giant Posters, Winter 1985
ROCKLINE! Spotlites Journey's Steve Perry!, Rockline 1981
People Magazine, 1985
Tiger Beat, 1982

March 1 2008: Wished you still had that tour book? We have Raised On Radio for you!

March 12 2008: Toto Guitarist Steve Lukather thanks Steve Perry

In the liner notes for Steve Lukather�s latest solo CD, there is a thank you to Steve Perry. Lukather commented on this on the Toto Network website recently:

�Yeah that�s "the" Steve Perry. He is an old friend and neighbor and he came down to hang on a few sessions. I TRIED to get him to sing something but he declined. He is a good guy and a great singer. We all want to hear something from him. You have to ask him. He liked my stuff and that is cool and we have a meal once in a great while. That�s as deep as it is. He was just a good vibe that�s why I thanked him.�

March 25: Last month we asked you to vote for Steve in a few online polls. Number 1 Male Rock Singer has
now concluded and Steve came a creditable 2nd to Freddie Mercury. Less than one percent separated them.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

This month we are spotlighting: Beata Gaudry!

Name: Beata Gaudry

Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois

Occupation: TV Broadcast Engineer.

Family: Married for 31 years, no children, just 4 cats, 3 dogs, 2 cockatiels, and 2 goldfish which we consider our children just the same. Newest member is a Chihauhau puppy named Pedro. My mom lives with all of us ever since she had trouble living on her own after my dad died at an early age of a massive heart attack. She was born in Sweden and came to the USA in her early 20's. I am an only child.

Hobbies: I enjoy watching movies, reading, walking, listening to music, and taking care of my animal kingdom. At times I like to seed bead weave and I also collect dolls.

When did you buy your first computer? We bought our first computer in 1995, due to my job it was essential that I learn.

Where is your current computer located? In our office/den.

Been a fan how long? This is the fun part! I have been a fan since 2007, only one year but one very big year!! I discovered Steve and Journey when our station premiered "The Tube" which is an MTV type all music video format. We aired several Journey videos and when I saw Steve and his amazing energy and emotion, I was hooked! Unfortunately the Tube did not last long but long enough for me to get reacquainted with Journey and become a fan. I remember their music on the radio in the 80s and I always enjoyed it but I was too busy to really investigate and buy albums at that time. Now I wish I had for I might have seen a concert or two !!

First time I heard Steve sing I felt: I am 50 but I felt like a teenager again. After I discovered Journey I ran out and bought all the CD's and DVD's I could find with the exception of the new Journey which I don't care for without Steve!! I think it is awful that the band could not wait for him to get through his health problem, I think it is their loss, big time. I would certainly love to see Steve return to recording once again. I think most of his fans agree.

Favorite CD: Trial By Fire

Have you seen Steve in concert? No, but I wish I could have. The videos are the closest I have and they are awesome! I am wearing them out!

If you could put one song in a time capsule for future generations what would it be and why? That is a difficult question because there are so many songs that are wonderful and could go in a time capsule. If I had to choose one it would be Don't Stop Believin', mostly because of the history behind it, I think it completely sums up what Journey was all about in the beginning, because they truly believed in what they were doing and their music and they worked so hard. Also, being from Chicago, who can forget the song becoming the White Sox theme song for winning the pennant. Then there was Monster which became an Academy Award winner. Truly awesome history for one song.

Personal Comments: I think the original Journey is timeless, and Steve Perry is the one responsible. There is no doubt in my mind because all the 'wanna bes' do not have the energy or the voice that the man had and never will no matter how hard they try to find a replacement. There is only one voice, Steve Perry. I wish with all my heart that he finds peace and happiness in this world and will one day get back in the game of recording and perhaps even do a little touring just for old times' sake. I hope he realizes how many new fans he has attracted since those early days and the fans just keep rolling in, all ages and that is a true test of time!

Thank you, Beata!

If you would like to take part in our Member Spotlight just e-mail us and we'll send you the questionnaire