NEWS and INFORMATION
January 11 2009: To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the website
Classic Rock Revisited is publishing a
series of books containing interviews they have done over the years.
The first book will be entitled:
Classic Rock Revisited - From The Vault - Volume 1 Stadium Rock
and will feature interviews with Kansas * Paul Rodgers * Sammy Hagar * Ted Nugent * Joe Perry of Aerosmith * Foghat * Foreigner *
Steve Miller * Boston's Tom Scholz * REO Speedwagon * Dennis DeYoung of Styx * and * Steve Perry *.
To order the book, or read more details, visit their book page at Classic Rock Revisited.
January 26 2009: One new article has been added to our Press Room during January:
Journey Masters Of Metal 1984
This particular item was a large-format paperback book issued by one of the British music magazines in 1984.
January 7 2009: Our 2009 Desktop Calendars from January through June are now available!!
See our News archives from previous years.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
This month we are spotlighting: Lin!
Name: Lin Duren
Hometown: Columbus O-HI-O
Occupation: Recreation facility center manager (like a school principal).
Family: Loving, faithful husband and an almost grown Computer Geek son.
Hobbies: Work and "steveperryfans.com"
When did you buy your first computer? I didn't- our son presented me with a laptop as a gift- he truly loves
his mother- he was "Happy to Give";
I immediately did two things:
1. Created a "Steve Perry" radio station
2. Downloaded "The Essential Journey" to be lulled to sleep by "The Voice"
Where is your current computer located? In the bedroom, of course! so I can drift off to sleep listening to
Steve Perry's voice wafting from the computer speakers
Steve Questions:
Been a fan how long? ... since the first I heard
Faithfully and
Open Arms... and more! when?
First time I heard Steve sing I felt: ... I heard an angel sing; he set the bar much higher for other singers...
such eloquence, such succinct diction... no sloppy English... tone...vibrato...Emotions!...soothing!
Favorite CD: Right now I'm 'stuck' on
Raised On Radio... even my husband loves
Suzanne (Steve Perry
has always been one of his favorite singers, too)... I appreciate Steve's song writing and producing skills, the diversity
of styles... still wonderful sounds.
I, also, am enamored with
Winds of March - vacillating between initial Journey songs and those with more involvement by Steve.
Have you seen Steve in concert? Unfortunately- No, I have been busy working and raising our son; our home is located
between performance cities... so I am praying for just one more performance from "The Voice" so I can be blessed to hear him
in person... please?!
If you could put one song in a time capsule for future generations what would it be and why?
Why Can't This Night Go On Forever: because time slips away: whether it's relationships or life's experiences...take
opportunities and risks. I want to always be with my husband, I see our gorgeous son grow and mature, and there are events
missed- like being there for those arena concerts. I would love to hear Steve Perry- live...one more time, please?! I have
the time and money now....
Personal Comments: Thank you for your site and involvement, "Thanks" to Steve Perry for sharing his talent and God's gift
with the world; here's praying he will release at least one more album, and that he will perform once more- if even on a cable
channel or small venue tour.
I have purchased all of Steve's/Journey's remastered CDs and relish the sounds! Regardless, I (and my husband) will keep on
listening, and "Loving, Touching, Squeezing" until "The Party's Over".
Thank You Lin!
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
Frontiers Tour,
and highlights Journey's concert at the Brendan Byrne Arena, New Jersey, May 5 1983.
Were you there?
Send us your concert review!
Concert Review
We have 150+ articles in the Press Room, filed under a variety of headings for easy reference.
Take a look!
Please
let us know if you change your email address!
ePals
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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.
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 February:
| 1978: | February 10 | Infinity tour begins at Davis, CA. |
| 1978: | February 11 | Infinity enters the album charts. |
| 1980: | February 4 | Departure is released. |
| 1981: | February 21 | Captured is released. It will rise to #9 on the Billboard charts. |
| 1981: | February | The Party's Over is released as a single. |
| 1983: | February 23 | The Frontiers tour commences in Japan. |
| 1983: | February 1 | Frontiers is released. |
| 1983: | February 5 | Separate Ways enters the Billboard Top 40 where it will achieve #8. |
| 1985: | February 2 | Only The Young debuts in the Billboard Top 40 where it will peak at #9. |
| 1987: | February 1 | Steve Perry's final live performance with Journey takes place in Anchorage, Alaska. |
| 1997: | February 27 | The single, If He Should Break Your Heart is released. |
| 1999: | February 8 | Journey's Greatest Hits is awarded 10x platinum status. |
| 2000: | February | Steve drops by Fan Asylum and gives an interview to Cyndy and Lora. |
| 2001: | February | VH1's Journey Behind The Music debuts. |
| 2005: | February 3 | Steve answers over 60 fans' questions via Fan Asylum. |
| 2005: | February 5 | The Essential Journey goes both gold and platinum. |
| 2006: | February | Classic Rock magazine in the UK features an interview with Steve and a review of the Houston DVD. |
That's all we've got for now, but if you think we've missed something vital, email us with details.
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Steveisms
"So I really do miss the audiences, I really do love to perform. I can't sing like that when I'm in my car or
my shower, but put me in front of an audience and they are the ones that take me to the next level. I think that
it's an impossibility for most performers to get that extra mile of what they have to offer until they are put in
that position, so therefore my voice really belongs to them, and I miss that interaction terribly."
~
©
Powerplay, 2006
