A return to Journey? Don't stop believin'
Are you actually at work today? You mean your job doesn't give you the day off for "Steve Perry's Birthday?" What is this country coming to?
Our favorite Journey singer turns 59 years old today. Seems like just yesterday he was prancing around in tuxedo tails on stage at the Lakeland Civic Center singing "Stone In Love." (Alas, it was Oct. 22, 1981.)
Perry usually posts a birthday greeting to his still-devoted fans. But you'll have to keep checking the Fan Asylum site to see if Perry has penned it yet.
Back in June, Perry went online to debunk rumors of a Journey reunion: "It has been brought to my attention that there is a rumor circulating that I am reuniting with Journey. I want to go on record as saying that I have no such plans whatsoever to do that. What you have heard is only a rumor. I'm truly sorry for any disappointment this rumor may be causing."
These days, Journey continues moving along without Perry, but in a way, he's still leaving his mark on the band. This fall, Journey announced that Arnel Pineda would join the band and handle lead vocal duties. Pineda's credentials? He sounds exactly like Perry.
That's one way of having your legacy stick around long after you leave the room.
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Ahh Steve.. you didn't let me down! I kept checking the blog today to see if you remembered Perry's b-day!
He could give us all a present and release some new material (anything would be great!).
Birthday Wishes being sent his way!!
Posted by: Carla | January 22, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I KNEW Carla would be at the ready to comment on this post. You are one devoted chica!
Posted by: Marissa | January 22, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Heck Yeah Marissa!! I've been devoted since I was 8 years old... can't Stop Believin' now!! LOL
Posted by: Carla | January 22, 2008 at 07:27 PM
I must admit, Steve Perry has one hell of a voice. From this day forward today will be known as Carla's day in honor of her beloved SP!!
Posted by: Mike in Austin | January 22, 2008 at 11:13 PM
"When you're feeling love's unfair......you just ask the lonely, when you're lost in deep despair, you just ask the lonely......"
Great lyrics that have helped me many times, thanks Steve.
It isn't Journey without you!
Posted by: Al | January 23, 2008 at 01:40 AM
Awwww Thanks Mike!! (You must have visited my myspace page, huh?) LOL!!
Posted by: Carla | January 23, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Oh and, Perry did post a note on the Fan Asylum site (link posted above), for anyone who'd like to check it out!
Posted by: Carla | January 23, 2008 at 07:37 AM
what was dont stop belivin a soudtrack to in the 80s
Posted by: chris | November 08, 2008 at 04:50 PM