NEWS and INFORMATION
February 1st 2008: Welcome to our 2nd anniversary edition of the Gazette. Now we are two, we have
some special things planned for this month to celebrate, including several new articles for the Press Room,
a competition with prizes for you, and some other changes and updates. See our full
Anniversary Announcement.
We start with 2 new articles released today: City Magazine
and Entertainment Weekly. And don't forget to search our pages for the hidden 2s!
January 22nd 2008: Steve celebrated his birthday, and many of you sent well-wishes and greetings
via our online birthday card. Steve, through the
good offices of Lora Beard, was kind enough to send us a message via Fan Asylum.
January 21 2008: We mailed a check of your donations to
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
in honor of Steve and his birthday. Our final total was: $332.40 Our sincere thanks to everyone who donated over the past year! See our Honor Roll of donors.
January 20 2008: In our Press Room, we have added Rockline 1999
a transcription of Steve's radio interview with Bob Coburn which took place on May 19, 1999
January 13 2008: A new article added to our Press Room!
Steve Perry Fame and Rumors
from Bop magazine, December 1983
January 2008: Steve Perry was spotted hanging out with Nuno Bettencourt and Extreme while
they were
recording their reunion album in a Los Angeles studio recently.
See our News archives 2006 and 2007
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This month we are spotlighting: Laurie!
Name: Laurie
Message Board Name: Perrywinkle
Hometown: Estes Park, CO.
Occupation: Special Events Coordinator/Freelance writer and photographer.
Family: Husband, two sons, two horses, three dogs, four cats, a guinea pig & a betta.
Hobbies: Writing, photography, listening to music (guess who that might be), the Denver
Broncos, Colorado Crush, riding our Harley in the mountains and going to concerts at Red Rocks.
When did you buy your first computer? Late 1980s - it was an archaic Apple II.
Where is your current computer located? My laptop is on a library table between our family
room & living room. That way my husband thinks he can keep an eye on my visits to Ebay ...
Been a fan how long? Since the early 80s.
First time I heard Steve sing I felt: my heart skip a beat.
Favorite CD: Street Talk (I wore out my first two copies) or
Steve Perry's Greatest Hits.
Have you seen Steve in concert? Yes - at the Paramount Theatre in Denver.
If you could put one song in a time capsule for future generations what
would it be and why? Running Alone. In addition to simply being a beautiful song, the lyrics
are truly thought-provoking and meaningful. The lines "Everyone's a hero if you want to be; Everyone's a
prisoner holding his own key" are words that have guided me through some rough times along the way.
Personal Comments: Steve's music came into my life at a time when I was dealing with serious personal
issues that eventually ended in a nasty divorce. Steve's magnificent voice and heartfelt songs offered me
refuge when the times were roughest. His music helped give me the courage I needed to start over. And now that
life is better than ever before, I continue to listen to Steve's music for the pure pleasure and magic it evokes.
He's got the most fantastic voice I've ever heard and equally magnificent eyes!
Thank you, Laurie!
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
Strange Medicine Tour,
and highlights Steve's concert at The Music Hall, Cleveland, OH, October 29 1994.
Were you there?
Send us your concert review!
Concert Review
The Press Room
We have 120+ articles in the Press Room, filed under a variety of headings for easy reference.
Take a look!
New last month: Rockline 1999 transcription and
Steve Perry Fame and Rumors from Bop,
December 1983. See our Anniversary announcement for news of two new articles released today!
Please
let us know if you change your email address!
ePals
Write to another Steve Perry fan!
Join our list!
We are checking in with our penpals - see
here
and ensure we have your correct details.
Tours
We have tracked Steve's progress on maps!
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 February during previous years?
Our
Timeline will give you the low-down.
Humanitarian Project
.
On January 22nd 2008, the International Federation
of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies received a check from us for $332.40. We would like to thank our generous donors
for this achievement:
Geneie
Gracie
Kay
Laurie
Sherri
Toni
You are our heroes!
February To Do List ...
Sign up for the
Message Center and talk Steve and his music
Want a pen pal?
Sign Up Today!
Join our
Birthday Club and celebrate in style!
Register for
Chat - Tuesday Nights!
Just changing your e-mail addy -
let us know!
February Events Calendar!
Keep up on all the latest!
Steveisms
"I go to bed around midnight to one o'clock
and for some reason around five-thirty or six, that's it. That's all I need. I'm usually up before
the sun. Hmmm. What do I do? I do a lot of things. I shower, whether I need it or not. (laughs)
I shave the seven hairs I have on my face. Usually I go out and meet friends of mine, creative
people who have the same affliction of being early risers. We meet for coffee, talk, whatever.
Then I go on about my day."
~
Journey Force , 1992
International Chat!
Join us for our new monthly
chat
starting February 16, and our Anniversary chat on Feb 1!
