NEWS and INFORMATION
November 2008: Three new articles have been added to our Press Room during November:
A Conversation With Jonathan Cain 16 Magazine February 1983
Exploring Journey's Success Chicago Sun-Times August 4 1979
70,000 At Comiskey Park For A Day Of Rock Music Chicago Sun-Times August 6 1979
Thanks to Judie for the items from Chicago.
November 2008: Journey's music has been featured in two high profile TV shows this month: Cold Case episode, The
Dealer closed with Who's Crying Now (Nov. 2nd) and My Name Is Earl played Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' on Nov. 13th.
November 2008: This year's American Idol winner, David Cook, was lucky enough to meet
Steve Perry earlier this year when Steve dropped by the studio to hang out with Cook's producer, Rob
Cavallo.
Read more at SFGate.
Thanks, Julia.
See our News archives.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This month we are spotlighting: Gracie!
Name: Sacha Leu
Message Board Name: Gracie
Hometown: West Unity
Occupation: Teacher, mother, and wife.
Family: Husband of 18 years, 16 year old daughter, 14 year old son, and 13 year old daughter.
Hobbies: Listening to music, reading about history, and spending time with friends. **I've been
so busy with schooling for so long I haven't had time for hobbies.
When did you buy your first computer? Probably about 18+ years ago when we got married.
Where is your current computer located? Home office (have two ~ mine and my husband's which he
keeps the business books on). I also own a laptop.
Steve Questions:
Been a fan how long? I've been a fan since I can remember. I've always loved music with one of my
earliest memories of me standing by our sound system listening to Aquarius so as soon as Journey hit the
airwaves with Steve on board it was all over.
First time I heard Steve sing I felt: Hard to put into words. He just had one of those voices that
made me stop and listen no matter where I was. It was not only mezmerizing but intoxicating.
Favorite CD: Favorite of his solo work would probably be
Greatest Hits Plus 5.
Have you seen Steve in concert? No ~ I lived a sheltered life (ha!). At least I have concert and video
footage to live vicariously through.
If you could put one song in a time capsule for future generations what would it be and why?
Probably
Don't Stop Believin' only because life gets so hard and frustrating at times in everyone's life,
especially teenagers. A song that reaches out and gives hope needs to last forever.
Personal Comments: This website, as well as the USPFC, has created such great friends over the years. I
know that although many of us have never met we would still be there for each other if ever a need arised. I
don't stop into the site like I should but I also know it's like coming home when I do.
Thank You Gracie!
If you would like to take part in our Member Spotlight just
e-mail us and we'll send you the questionnaire
The Tour Bus
This month, the tour bus stops on the
Evolution Tour,
and highlights Journey's performance at Chicago's Comiskey Park on August 5, 1979
Were you there?
Send us your concert review!
Review
We have 150+ articles in the Press Room, filed under a variety of headings for easy reference.
Take a look!
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Tours
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View them here
Guest Spots and Collaborations
Wondered who Steve has worked with over the years? Check our comprehensive page,
Plus Perry!
What was Steve doing in December during previous years?
Our
Timeline will give you the low-down.
Give Something Back
Times are hard but we can all probably find a dollar or two for a worthy cause. Check out our page of
recommended charities.
Why Can't This Night Go On Forever
A retrospective snapshot of Steve's career during December:
| 1978: | December 31 | The Infinity Tour finally ends at San Francisco's Cow Palace. |
| 1981: | December 23 | Captured achieves platinum status. |
| 1984: | December 22 | Foolish Heart, the final single off Street Talk, enters the Billboard Top 40. It will reach #18. |
| 1986: | December | I'll Be Alright Without You is released as a single off Raised On Radio |
| 1992: | December 1 | Release of the Time 3 boxed set. |
| 1992: | December 26 | Time 3 arrives on the Billboard charts where it will peak at #90. |
| 1996: | December 3 | When You Love A Woman is awarded Gold status. |
| 1996: | December 20 | Trial By Fire is certified both Gold and Platinum by the RIAA. |
| 1998: | December 15 | Release of Steve Perry's Greatest Hits Plus 5. |
| 2003: | December 14 | Off The Record with 'Uncle' Joe Benson features a brand new interview with Steve Perry. |
| 2003: | December 17 | Steve attends the New York premiere of the movie Monster, on which he is credited as "music consultant". |
| 2005: | December | Steve gives an interview to Canadian writer Mitch Lafon. Read it here! |
| 2006: | December 2 | Steve answers fans' questions on Fan Asylum |
| 2006: | December 10 | 'Uncle' Joe Benson's Off The Record airs a new interview with Steve Perry. Read the transcript. |
That's all we've got for now, but if you think we've missed something vital, email us with details.
December To Do List ...
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Steveisms
"If there was one thing I could say to the fans, it would be for them to protect their lives, protect their health,
protect themselves from things and people who might want to take those things away from them. Then you can live, enjoy
music and live your life to a much better degree, things that can hurt you, whether that's drugs, too much booze, or
too much of anything. "
~
©
Journey Force, 1986
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