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Post by happycamper on Mar 11, 2006 22:03:55 GMT -5
Anyone have the link for the Journey mention in the March issue of that Mag? It's posted on other boards, but no link.
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Post by barbara on Mar 14, 2006 9:02:22 GMT -5
Sorry, i just heard about it myself.I guess you can find it in bookstores.I am going to try Books a million and some others . Good luck in finding it.
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Post by properry on Mar 14, 2006 13:29:03 GMT -5
I haven't found that either yet. I'm going to check out some local book stores near me.
Lori
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Post by sparkle2 on Mar 23, 2006 9:50:02 GMT -5
I have a line on a copy of the magazine- supposed to pick it up Sat. but this store has burned me before so we'll see. If I get it I will share...
sparkle
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Post by sexxymofo on Mar 23, 2006 17:43:55 GMT -5
I have a line on a copy of the magazine- supposed to pick it up Sat. but this store has burned me before so we'll see. If I get it I will share... sparkle Great thanks can't wait!  |
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Post by gwenied on Mar 25, 2006 9:28:18 GMT -5
Thanks sparkle2!
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Post by sexxymofo on Mar 26, 2006 3:01:01 GMT -5
Calling Sparkle2 did you forget about us? Anxiously awaiting the article. |
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Post by sparkle2 on Mar 28, 2006 9:13:28 GMT -5
Sorry, busy couple of days.
Went to the store Sat., of course no magazine. They could not find the one they were supposed to be holding for me. Barnes and Noble really sucks. Oh well I tried.
sparkle
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Post by sparkle2 on Mar 29, 2006 9:01:20 GMT -5
Ok, trying again. Supposedly I have a copy enroute by mail from a place I found online. We'll see. I hope the interview is worth the trouble! It's no wonder no one can find this, it's a British publication. I'll let ya'll know-
sparkle
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Post by properry on Mar 29, 2006 15:19:05 GMT -5
Well that explains it, why I couldn't find it either. Thank you sparkle.
Lori
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Post by sexxymofo on Mar 30, 2006 8:18:28 GMT -5
You know I heard this is the same issue as the one where it says "Perry avoids ex-band members" so it may well be that but I also heard it comes with a beautiful full page picture of a much younger Perry. Woo hoo can't wait to see that. |
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Post by sparkle2 on Mar 31, 2006 9:16:32 GMT -5
Well I got the magazine! It's the interview that we've heard bits & pieces of - the one where he talks about his musical influences and how he doesn't want to contact the Journey guys because of how they use him. It's just 1 page and a nice black and white picture on the facing page. I'm at work right now but this weekend I'll try to scan it into an e-mail for those who want it. I don't think I can post it here - copyrights and all that - all though I don't know why anyone would complain since it's so hard to find anyway. Maybe the moderators could let me know? Anyway I was a little disappointed that it was so short but it's a very cool magazine anyway and came with a free cd. The whole issue is about "Lost Treasures" - artists from the 80's and what they're doing now. Does anyone remember Cherie Currie from the Runaways? She's now a CHAINSAW SCULPTRESS! Talk about a career change!
sparkle
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Post by arden on Mar 31, 2006 12:31:13 GMT -5
Sparkle, I don't see any reason that you cannot post the article. Just give credit to where it came from. Check the "Perry and Journey" thread first to see if it is the same article. icubud.proboards52.com/index.cgi?board=lobby&action=display&thread=1143449923 As far as posting a pic, contact icubud or Bill. They are our tech guys. Thanks for sharing. Well I got the magazine! It's the interview that we've heard bits & pieces of - the one where he talks about his musical influences and how he doesn't want to contact the Journey guys because of how they use him. It's just 1 page and a nice black and white picture on the facing page. I'm at work right now but this weekend I'll try to scan it into an e-mail for those who want it. I don't think I can post it here - copyrights and all that - all though I don't know why anyone would complain since it's so hard to find anyway. Maybe the moderators could let me know? Anyway I was a little disappointed that it was so short but it's a very cool magazine anyway and came with a free cd. The whole issue is about "Lost Treasures" - artists from the 80's and what they're doing now. Does anyone remember Cherie Currie from the Runaways? She's now a CHAINSAW SCULPTRESS! Talk about a career change! sparkle |
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Post by sparkle2 on Apr 2, 2006 22:51:54 GMT -5
Ok, here's the article for anyone who missed it. I think it's the same one in the other thread, but anyway. I typed it up because my scanner's crappy, it's not that long. Still great to hear from him! Some of the strange spelling is British spelling and some is probably because it's midnight and I'm tired, lol. Enjoy!
sparkle
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Interviewer: Ken Sharp
Classic Rock Magazine
Steve Perry
The voice of Journey talks about the new DVD, getting their arses kicked by AC/DC, his favourite singers, and why not to expect to see him on stage with Journey again.
*Blessed with one of the great voices in rock, former Journey lead singer Steve Perry captured the hearts of music fans on such signature Journey tracks as Anyway You Want It, Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’, Stone In Love and Who’s Cryin’ Now. The press-shy Perry spoke to Classic Rock about early days, his influences, and the new double DVD/CD hee has produced, Journey: Live in Houston 1981 - Escape Tour.
KS: The new DVD chronicles what was a pivotal year for the band 1981.
SP: It was at a time when Journey had a mission. We had a passion to become one of the best bands in the world. With that sort of a mission driving us, after we had done the Infinity album, Departure, Evolution and Captured came the Escape album. There was some great new songwriting. It turned a corner because we had brought in Jonathan Cain, who was with The Babys, and Jonathan and I started writing songs like Who’s Crying Now, Open Arms, Don’t Stop Believin’, Mother, Father. The first time they were ever performed live on that tour is captured on the 1981 Live In Houston thing. The DVD is difficult to watch, because it’s 24 years later. When I was mixing this stuff, I remember during Open Arms is when the first emotional lump in my throat happened. I’m mixing it, and I’m hearing for the first time the quintessential version and the vocal performance and the band performance that I always wished it could be. It was sad, it was powerful, it was emotional, it was amazing to me. A plethora of emotions hit me all at once.
KS: When did you first realise you could sing?
SP: I think it was somewhere about three, four years old. I used to run around the house singing. My dad was a big-band singer back in the day, so my mom realised early that I had a voice, and by the time I was five or six I was in a barbershop quartet. In school I would be in choirs and things. It kind of was something that was always coming up. Then I remembered I got my first set of bongos - I still have them. Those were the first things that I ever played, and they got me into the rhythm of music at a very early age - maybe five or six years old. Then I got my first drum kit when I was about eight. I was a drummer/singer for years, until basically when I got into Journey.
KS: Who were the singers that helped shape your vocal style?
SP: One of the first that comes to mind is Sam Cooke. He had a believability of heart in his voice. He could sing the phone book and you loved it. From Sam Cooke I got into the early rock’n’roll singers. Then you have Etta James, then it kicks into the 60s and you get into people like Janis Joplin. There’s a story that circulated that when Led Zeppelin came to America, to San Francisco to do some trial gigs before they had made their first record, they came to The Fillmore to play some gigs. Big Brother and the Holding Company (Janis’s band) were opening, and Robert Plant watched Janis sing. And if you listen to Robert Plant closely you’ll hear Janis. I love Robert Plant’s voice. Robert was one of the first vocalists who had the idea of absolute power and just laying it down (imitates Plant’s voice). That whole thing he did was just primal. Another singer that I was stunned with was Bon Scott. We were in Texas, and I knew that this band from Australia would be opening some shows for us. I would show up somewhere towards the end of their set to start warming my voice up. I’m backstage doing my warm-ups, and I hear this (does perfect Bon Scott imitation): “I’m a problem child”. I said what is this?! I look round the side of the stage, and I’m watching this guy sing this song, and the band’s going (imitates loud noise), and Angus (Young) is running aroun d from side to side with his schoolboy outfit on. I was just was stunned. It was the most amazing live show. I’m gonna be honest with you. They kicked our ass good, to where we had to come out there and come up with it. I mean, they woke us up and said to us, you better get off your ass and come up with it. Those guys were great. And they really helped us to become a better band. From that point on I was a huge AC/DC, Bon Scott fan.
One of my favourite vocalists long ago was Steve Marriott, who used to be in Small Faces from Itchycoo Park days. I loved him back then. And then he was in Humble Pie with Peter Frampton. I remember going to the Sacramento Auditorium to watch them perform, and Steve Marriott would just throw his voice out into the audience in just the most R&B and rock way. I really really loved his voice. What an amazing singer. It was a tragedy that we lost him. He was something else.
KS: Which classic rock bands do you like most?
SP: One of my favorites tracks is Can’t Find My Way Back Home by Blind Faith. Steve Winwood is an amazing singer. And Eric Clapton was in the band, and Ginger Baker on drums. What a great band. That’s one of my favourite classics of all time.
Before I got signed with Journey, this CBS person was taking me around and trying to get me signed with a band. I was taken to the Forum one night to see Queen perform live. I had never seen such a performance before. It was truly a larger-than-life moment to see Freddie Mercury with these powerful operatic vocals, and the band, and Brian May’s guitar. The whole thing was just massive for me. I think that was a moment when I felt in my heart that I can do this. I would say that watching Queen perform was one of the peak moments.
KS: You showed up at the Hollywood Star Walk to join past and present members of Journey. That’s sparked hope among fans that you may be open to singing on stage with the band again.
SP: I showed because the thought came to me that if anybody deserved to be there, I deserved to be there too. One of the things that makes it difficult to have contact with the members is that as a result of doing the Star Walk Of Fame and showing up at the last minute, some of the members have used that on some of their promotional radio interview when they’re asked: “Do you think Steve will show up?” They’ve said: “He showed up unannounced at the Walk Of Fame, you can never tell.” Now, I see that as a pawn of hope, and I don’t want to mislead anybody that that’s the case. So if there’s anything that keeps me from contacting the members is that it’s always turned into something else than it is and I don’t want to participate in that sort of thing.
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Post by arden on Apr 2, 2006 23:11:56 GMT -5
Good read! Thanks for sharing.
He said that Sam Cooke could sing the phone book and you'd love it. I wonder how he feels about people saying the same thing about him?
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Post by sparkle2 on Apr 3, 2006 7:50:39 GMT -5
I always like to know who Steve likes. If it's someone I'm not familiar with I usually go and listen to them and almost always like them. I call it the "if Steve Perry likes it, it's gotta be good" music selection criteria! Steve Winwood has been a longtime favorite of mine, and this is the first time I've heard Steve mention him.
sparkle
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Post by properry on Apr 3, 2006 13:56:46 GMT -5
Thank you sparkle for taking the time to type that up for all of us! I enjoyed reading it very much!
Lori
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Post by sexxymofo on Apr 3, 2006 22:00:11 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch sparkle2 this interview is awesome. I agree that if Anybody deserved to be
there it shoud be him after all HE brought ALL the success to Journey! Too bad good things
always come to an end. I always hoped they'd reunite but any chances of that happening are
0 to Ziltch! Him beign there did not spark any hope in me at all. I knew once they cracked the stone all HOPE went out the window right there and then. d**n shame.
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Post by ultraswt on Apr 4, 2006 2:38:53 GMT -5
I am willing to find out and listen , lol ;D My fav album in 75 was A Night AT The Opera. I never did see Queen live though.  But to me , Steve ranks up there with Freddie.......... |
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Post by arden on Apr 4, 2006 14:13:50 GMT -5
This was posted some time ago, but worth repeating. It's Steve's iPod choices. Steve Perry's playlist Release Date December 6, 2005 These are some of my favorite tunes. There as so many more that is was TUFF to cut it down t o25. As you can see, I love all kinds of music... "Waterfalls: TLC (Track 1): "When I first heard this tune, I knew it was going to be a hit." "Clocks" Coldplay (Track 2):" This song takes me back to when I was hanging on the sound stage of the film Monster. It's a timeless tune." "Cupid" Sam Cooke (Track 3): "I first heard Sam sing this when I was a kid by a California beach." "Baby I Need Your Loving: 4 Tops (Stereo)" (Track 4): "When I went to my first Prom I was too young to drive so we double dated with an older couple and from their back seat, I first heard this song. Sexy!" "Song 2": Blur Blur (Track 5): "I first heard this at a baseball game. I liked it immediately." "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For": U2 (Track 6): "I not only think that this is one of their classics but I also like the video." "Can't Find My Way Back Home": Blindfaith (Track 7): " When I first came to LA to try and get signed to a record label, this song was really big and it still reminds me of what those times were like, and how happy I am that my childhood dream came true!" "Hollaback Girl": Gwen Sefani (Track 8): " When I first heard it's drum pocket jump through my car radio, I loved it right away and then I found out it was Gwen, well...... I really love her....... ALOT!." "Don't Disturb This Groove": Ths System (Track 9): " This is real old school R&B, very cool track that was here and gone but is still one of my favorites." "In the Yard Behind the Church": Eel (Track 10): " I can't say enough about E, he's one the of the best song writers I've heard in years. This song has some of the most brilliant lyrics and his voice is very sincere!" "Club Foot": Kasabian ( Track 11): " A friend in LA turned me on to these guys, they are very creative and the lead singer has a unique style." "Hey Ya": Outkast ( Track 12): " Loved it from the very first moment I heard it." "Stay Awhile (Live)": Journey (Track 13) : " This is one of my fave Journey tracks, I wrote it in Lake Tahoe during one lonely weekend I had up there." "Take A Picture" (Track 14): " I first heard this song at the movies one moment before the film started. I went nuts. One of Filter's very best!" "The Dangling Coversation": Simon and Garfunkel (Track 15). " This has a very cinematic lyric. I see pictures when I hear this tune." "Angel" (Track 16): Sarah Mclachan" Her song writing and vocal performances remain consistantly stunning as this song. I love her." "Go Away": Steve Perry (Track 17): " This continues to be one of my hidden faves from my Street Talk CD." "It's A M^^^^^^^^^^r": Eels (Track 18): " How can you not love this song. E is real Ball-Z." " Dont's Stop Believin (Live)": Journey (Track 19): " During the re-mixing of the LIVE show, I kept coming back to certain tracks that became my favorites. This was always one of my fave J-tunes, but this live version, has something special." "Hot In Herre": Nelly (Track 20): " When I first heard this on the radio, I really liked the, it's getting hot in here, I think I'll take off all my clothes chorus." I always like to know who Steve likes. If it's someone I'm not familiar with I usually go and listen to them and almost always like them. I call it the "if Steve Perry likes it, it's gotta be good" music selection criteria! Steve Winwood has been a longtime favorite of mine, and this is the first time I've heard Steve mention him. sparkle |
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Post by mci1968 on Apr 4, 2006 14:25:28 GMT -5
In that selection there's a place for almost everything classic rock and new music. Some of them are my favorites. It's curious about what he says about U2 video, maybe he likes for its simplicity
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Post by Bill on Apr 4, 2006 21:22:32 GMT -5
How neat is it to have your OWN music on your Ipod hehe
Gonna have to look up a few of those (a few i never heard of)...
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Post by Bill on Apr 4, 2006 21:38:46 GMT -5
Gotta love www.music.msn.comwas able to find and listen to most everyone of these listed, Gotta say tho outside of the Sam Cooke, im not into any of these others besides Filter who I do like and listen to... Still cool to know whats on his Ipod... |
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Post by ultraswt on Apr 5, 2006 3:45:41 GMT -5
In that selection there's a place for almost everything classic rock and new music. Some of them are my favorites. It's curious about what he says about U2 video, maybe he likes for its simplicity Hi Mari, Ok, I have to say that Steve my man, U2 are awesome!! I have been a huge fan of U2 for over 21 years. ISHFWILF is an amazing song and the video, Bono is beautiful. I love the Vegas touch and Edge so happily strumming his guitar, LOL!!! Edge looks PO'ed , it is funny. Steve , if you read this , ever, check out the live version of this song off of Rattle And Hum. You'll love it....... ;D |
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Post by mci1968 on Apr 5, 2006 3:52:21 GMT -5
I'm not very sure but in that live version Bono with a gospel chorus ?
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Post by ultraswt on Apr 5, 2006 4:01:07 GMT -5
I'm not very sure but in that live version Bono with a gospel chorus ? Yes it is live with a Gospel choir...... I believe it was live at MSG's back during The Joshua Tree tour........... |
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Post by mci1968 on Apr 5, 2006 4:08:50 GMT -5
That song is one of my U2 favs.
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Post by ultraswt on Apr 5, 2006 4:14:24 GMT -5
That song is one of my U2 favs. Yeah, it is a very spiritual song....... |
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Post by arden on Apr 7, 2006 11:07:53 GMT -5
I really like Sarah Maclachan. I bought her CD after hearing Angel played during a TV show. I got into the Tops, too...umm...some few years ago. I'll have to listen to them again. Of course, I love Sam Cooke. Gotta love www.music.msn.comwas able to find and listen to most everyone of these listed, Gotta say tho outside of the Sam Cooke, im not into any of these others besides Filter who I do like and listen to... Still cool to know whats on his Ipod... |
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But to me , Steve ranks up there with Freddie..........