⭐"Discover how Steve Perry changed Journey's sound & created their biggest hit - with Neal Schon.

[@lindakelch9997]

The Best! There are many great singers. But Mr Steve has said uniqueness to his voice that can never be duplicated & he is kind enough to share it with the world. Thank U. 😊

[@fry9700]

Without Perry, the band would’ve likely faded away. Nobody would be on KZbin talking about them in 2022.

[@jimolsen4501]

Totally agree. Journey before Steve perry was just another trippy weird band with no direction. I bought the Journey 5 cd set and I hate to say it but their older songs were horrible.(I'm not a spaceman) for example. Steve changed them for the better because they had no growth without him. They were content being a stoner band thinking they were making such deep songs. Just my opinion

[@fernan5320]

Pointless.

[@jgreen3871]

If true, then Journey would have faded when Perry went on a decade haitus late 80s. Then when he regrouped, he further delayed their comeback in the 90's. True, Perry got the band on top, but he was solely responsible for its decline. As history proves it, Cain and Schon are the backbone of the band. Perry's contribution to the songs were largely on the lyrics and voice, which can easily done by someone else. Cain and Schon were the creators of the music, that's exclusively God-given talent. If Perry is such a star, he could have made it big as a solo artist, right? In fact his 2-3 solo attempts didn't have the staying power. Perry made a lot in the 80s, and got a lucrative deal so Schon and Cain can have exclusive right to use the trademark thru Elmo Prod. Funny thing is, Perry, as court records show, endorsed the attempted 2018 coup by Valory and Smith, maybe forgetting that he signed a prior deal in 1998 surrendering his rights to the duo. The old Journey had a very toxic past and now we know who they are. Sorry guys, it appears that your man Steve was a double-dealer.

[@jimolsen4501]

I totly agree. I bought a 5 cd box set of Journey that had basically every song they recorded throughout their career. Some of the pre-perry songs were so bad. Kind of like hippy trippy " deep" stuff. Look up a Journey song called spaceman. This was before Steve perry. Ugggghhh

[@benjaminrupe5930]

Neil was shredding with Carlos Santanna at 16. In the early 70s, prog was king and Journey could have joined that pantheon, but no. It's so much better to abandon musical sensibilities for the almighty pop machine. Journey became just another radio band when they could have been much more. Perry wanted to be the indispensable man and in his fight for control, damned them to state fair hell.

[@tortillasarenotbiceps7622]

Steve is one of the best singers of all time. He made you feel and that is a gift.

[@dawnwalus6587]

yes just like Elvis Steve loved Elvis too!

[@jeffreyconner2937]

@@dawnwalus6587 I didn't know that Steve was an Elvis fan.

[@SandraLyons-ii4fl]

Yes Steve was a Elvis fan. They even did" jail house rock" in a concert I watched. Probably where Steve gets those leg moves on "strung out" love that video and song also!

[@MsOcean007]

Steve will always be number one in my book. When it comes to Journey

[@Dan-no4tl]

I knew Steve Perry before he was in Journey. He was in a house band at a club in the San Joaquin Valley. It was a trio with him on drums and vocals. Not many people know that he was actually a really good drummer who could play drums and sing at the same time really well. He paid his dues in that club for about 2 or 3 years.

[@linbooma1]

Are u still in contact with Steve?

[@Dan-no4tl]

@@linbooma1 nope haven't seen Steve since probably 1968 or 9

[@Dan-no4tl]

@@linbooma1 no I have not seen him since 1968 or 69 when I went in the Air Force

[@helisestamos4697]

What's he like as a person?

[@Dan-no4tl]

@@helisestamos4697 we were acquaintances didn't really know him as a friend so to speak. We were in different bands at the time. We grew up in small towns about 10 Mi apart. He was a nice enough guy but somewhat aloof. Obviously very talented even back then.

[@pegajense]

Steve Perry is and will always be my favorite all time male vocalist ❤❤❤

[@mortaljorma69]

I love Neal and everything he does but for me, Steve and his absolutely stunning voice was the thing that made Journey so special.

[@lauraferguson6312]

Steve Perry was and always will be the heart and soul of Journey. That voice can never be duplicated it is as unique and beautiful as Steve himself. Sour grapes much that since he left the band you have never ever had the success you had with Steve.

[@jrglock34]

Steve Perry is DEFINITELY in the top 10 of the 100 GREATEST vocalists in Rock music!!! 🎤🎶🎵

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

Number 1 in my book. My book doesn't matter though....🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnBowl14690]

Until I can name someone better, Steve is #1.

[@aaronhuza4036]

@@JohnBowl14690 Mickey Thomas gives him a run for his money

[@gregdrmax]

@@aaronhuza4036 Mickey has the range, but not the driving force Steve had. That driving force has kept him an octave or so lower as he has aged where Mickey still can keep it in his original key. Enjoy both of the men!

[@LatinLonghorn80]

Absolutely no doubt. You cannot have a discussion of all time top rock vocalist w/o including Perry. No one like him…..🤟🏾

[@c.c.6930]

Steve was so good. One take from top to bottom! One fabulous take and he made history. STEVE PERRY, WE LOVE YOU!

[@vinnyjamea96]

Neal Schon .. One of the greatest guitarist.. so much feeling in his playing

[@djallen16]

Neal is definitely one of the greats!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

still an insecure d bag

[@timwhitten9918]

I didn’t realize till I was much older how much Neal Schon influenced my guitar playing

[@LoneLee2022]

To really appreciate him you have to see him live. Fierce!😘

[@djallen16]

@@LoneLee2022 I saw him back in the mud 80’s. Loved it

[@sannee63]

Steve WAS ABSOLUTELY awesome! I will listen to Steve Perry forever. Steve was the best thing for Journey. My favorite singer of all time ❤️❤️

[@gingercollier7949]

Sad that even with all the success that Journey had Neal still can’t acknowledge without Steve Perry brought with his voice, writing abilities and a true entertainer Journey would have been a has been. Journeys true success comes from the co writing of Perry and Cain and Steve’s voice. Honestly I think they could have found another guitarist. He needs to give both men the create the deserved for writing great hit songs and Steve Perry’s voice range and voice. To bad they didn’t care about Steve’s vocal and emotional state or he might still be with the band.

[@pamlatham7032]

Bulls Eye!

[@twilitetide]

Yep. Besides Perry's talents as producer. Besides the fact that far as I know, Perry NEVER failed these guys as frontman. Far as I know, Perry never blew a show, never showed up stoned and unable to function, unlike some leads. Schon and Cain make me so mad, arguably the greatest voice in rock and they couldn't be supportive. Just the thought of Cain singing DSB makes me wince, for all the fuss there was about him singing it. The REAL issue wasn't politics, it's don't sing something that you can't.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

He has a good solo career.

[@MAJESTIFIED1]

Steve Perry brought real success to Journey his vocals alone changed everything! Neal was blown away, and he still is to this present day! 😳

[@LoneLee2022]

They still do Steve Perry songs! Steve gets royalties!

[@TheKevo7777]

Steve Perry wrote 80% of all Journey songs while he was with them

[@janicecallahan4121]

I love u Steve Perry and always will

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋how’re you doing?

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

I love Journey! But just my opinion, Steve Perry was Journey! Steve has the best vocals of any rock artist ever. There will never be another Steve Perry.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋how’re you doing?

[@danteabadilla3458]

I agree im an avid fan of steve and for me steve perry still steve no one can replce him how to sing with heart his emotion and what a voice even in his age this time still good

[@midlifemotox]

Street Talk was Steve. (and raised on radio) Journey was Neal, Steve and Gregg. And, none of it would have happened without Herbie. 😃

[@jeffreyconner2937]

@@midlifemotox I like pre Perry Journey. Still, the Perry era of Journey is awesome as well.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

IN MY OPINION STEVE PERRY IS THE GREATEST SINGER EVER EVER.

[@cden409]

Just the facts, Steve Perry is the greatest vocalist ever 🤷‍♀️🎶🎼

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

@@cden409 darn straight

[@djallen16]

I agree

[@a2ndopynyn]

So far as rok vocalists go, nobody can touch Robert Plant through the first four albums. Unfortunately, he didn't take the best care of his voice.

[@cleomaddiem3581]

YES! ..... And Jimi Jamison (Survivor) @ No. 2

[@robc1961]

These stories are priceless if you are into rock history.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Schon's face is not priceless

[@dawnwalus6587]

Journey will never be the same without Steve period. We can debate it till we all die but it’s the truth but now Steve due to age can’t hit those notes like he did 40 years ago and some songs he probably can’t sing with the intensity as in years ago but his voice like Elvis could never be duplicated! Never!

[@sylviadiaz371]

Totally awesome interview!!!❤❤

[@papablue3015]

I dont think Journey would have been big without Steve! I heard the music without him it was OK! With Steve it was Great!!

[@chrisr.2886]

I agree! Steve made them what they are today. Too bad Schon had to say in many interviews in the past that he hated Perry and said it with Perry right there beside him. No wonder Perry has a little resentment towards him. Schon is a great guitarist but saying those things is what has made Perry stay to himself and not go back to the group.

[@packohub1145]

U have to give it to Jonathan Cain too he composed written those big songs like faithfully, open arms, don't stop believing which is he was the main architect

[@Ugoeh2]

While they would never have been big, and I appreciate their great pop songs, I don't sit down and listen to them with Perry. Look Into the Future is one of my all-time favorite albums, high energy hard rock.

[@buixrule]

If you just think the music before Perry was "ok", that's a shame, because it was amazing art. I don't mean to offend, but I find most Journey fans are casual Journey fans, and just can't appreciate great music and tend to have short musical attention spans. I love some of the early Perry Journey when it had more of their old school flavor but after Escape and maybe Frontiers, it was game over for me. Just shallow junk.

[@ptlatham7488]

Bullseye! Remember Neal is still a teenager at this stage with an ego bigger than his fro! For the real story read Herbie's interviews for the truth- contradices Neal's!@@chrisr.2886

[@Hugh_Manitee]

I saw Journey with REO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Ted Nugent at the Superbowl of Rock at Soldier Field in Chicago. They announced their new lead singer Steve Perry. He came out in a red jumpsuit and a frisbee. He said, "HELLO CHICAGO" and whipped that frisbee from the stage all the way to the end zone at the other side of the football field. Amazing.

[@charlottehumphreys3837]

Oh heck yay!! Steve perry!!

[@Bwiser63]

I graduated in 1981 and Journey Escape Tour 1981 Houston Texas row 13 was the 1st Concert I ever seen that was not in a local bar and I was mesmerized for weeks because of the experience.

[@garytaunton8651]

I saw them in Dallas the night before or after Houston. I think they came to Houston the next night after Dallas. Incredible concert !! Bryan Adams opened for them

[@thetruthno1]

Funny coincidence, I graduated in 1981 too. Just saw Journey last night from the front row. Neil spoke before they played “Lights” and said that Jonathan had told him that the last time they played that venue was in 1981. I was at that show and started hollering like an idiot that “I was here”. Not sure he heard me, but hey, at the end of the night Deen gave me a well used drum stick. fun night!

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

Steve tells a different story of don’t stop believing. He’s been quoted saying he started to right the song one night in Detroit when he was staring out the window in a hotel and groups of people were gathering.

[@ptlatham7488]

All Jon had was his dad's 'don't give up son, keep believing'! The rest is Steve Perry!

[@mitzimoore3068]

Yep, and he took it to Cain. Neal Schon is an amazing guitar player and did start the band, so I can see how it would be hard to see Perry get all the glory. BUT, it's clear Journey would never had made it without the amazing Steve Perry. At his Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Neal was the only one who really praised Steve and he did it at the very beginning of his speech. He also mentioned Greg, but didn't call out any of the others. He knows the value of Steve Perry, but I doubt his ego will ever let him go but so far.

[@thealternativecontrarian9936]

nothing I enjoy more than hearing how hit songs are developed and written. It's a part of a story that most people don't realize is as interesting as the songs themselves.

[@dellajean64]

Stephen Ray, without a doubt, was a driving force of Journey. Even in 2024, he remains a widely discussed figure.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

It's nice to see Neal put his bitterness for Steve and Jonathan aside, for at least this interview. Some good stories and good information!

[@ptlatham7488]

"Neal's Bitterness"? It was his coup, with Jon to oust Steve from the band! Read Herbie's interview!

[@sosomelodies659]

Neal Schon's guitar riffs and solo's were the best during the Steve Perry era.

[@jorgegonzalez134]

Steve Perry and Schon are epic together!!

[@Cassie670566]

True…and so,so,sooooo sad they aren’t still together. What a shame.

[@jetfleet5]

Steve and Greg were incredible together. It’s too bad they both didn’t realize how great they were together. The best Journey work for me is when they shared the vocals together. Anytime at all, Anytime at All!

[@shermantank6564]

Infinity is my favorite album of Journeys. Neil’s solo on Lights is still my favorite guitar solo ever. His tone was amazing.

[@FilmMusicMentor]

I loved when Greg and Steve sang together. Honestly, Rolie was great and Cain was/is great too. Loved them in the 4th grade and love them now. Neal is my favorite guitarist. A giant amongst giants,

[@bellygunnermusic]

I wish interviews with musicians would be like this. So insightful. It's about the music....how they created their sound. I was a kid when "Infinity" came out. I still think it's a really great album. I liked it when Steve Perry and Greg Rollie were in it together. Two great voices, a baritone and a tenor.

[@bradcrawford1998]

First time I heard Infinity n HS I HONESTLY thought the singer was female 🤯 My girlfriend laughed at me said it's a guy. I was like what 🤔 He looked VERY feminine on the cover 😂 the comment is NOTHING personal, like the guy. His music, voice is legendary and Journey music was a positive influence in my life.

[@simonbarsinister8854]

I agree. I was 8 when Infinity came out . To me the last perfect Journey album,. It was great!

[@lesliedaubert1411]

Why didn't Neal mention Steve brought lyrics, ability to play instruments, his one in a million voice and stage presence. Steve's voice sent the fireworks.

[@minamitchell2025]

In any band you have to have the right from man, and Steve perry was just that! Absolutely 💯 perfect 🥰 his voice his hair his jean 👖 😍 I definitely loved me some steve perry back in the day, I'm sorry there is no journey without steve💁‍♀️

[@toby7291]

The last time I saw Journey was the Raised On Radio Farewell Tour. Haven’t seen them since, not going to see them without Steve Perry. I don’t buy their new stuff. You can replace everyone in Journey except Steve Perry and Neal Schon . I would go see them right now and buy a new album if Steve Perry was the singer.

[@omnipop4936]

Raised On Radio tour (Kansas City) was my first and only Journey concert. Actually my first rock concert, period. Blew my 17-year-old mind (and my girlfriend's). We had both been obsessed with this amazing vocalist and band (hearing them on the radio, and listening to their back catalog on cassette & vinyl) since before we even met each other. So to actually get to go see them, at full concert force - while _still in their lethal prime_ - it was just unbelievable!🔥 Btw, just for the record, it was never an actual "farewell tour". As it turned out, of course, it was indeed the last tour with Perry, sadly. But no one knew that at the time, so it was never billed as a farewell tour. Just wanted to clear that up, for new fans who might not know the history... It's still the greatest concert experience of my life - and I've seen plenty! Cheers.

[@chrisr.2886]

I agree! Journey isn't Journey without Perry and Schon.

[@samuelmorado70]

Raised on Radio ( San Francisco- Cow Palace in December). In face on the ROR the ticket reprints are on the CD sleeve . I was like Man. I was at one of those shows. Jonathan Cain said it’s like having a Nice Harley In the garage but you know who has the keys when the tour ended. We saw the end of that Era . Never again

[@timwhitten9918]

@@chrisr.2886 and Greg Rollie in my opinion

[@mattbasford6299]

Who would write their songs without Johnathan Cain? Have you seen his credits list? Yes, the musicians are important, but they have nothing to sing without a great songwriter.

[@kathys1285]

Steve Perry IS Journey and always will be

[@edbigtruck]

No denying the Chemistry of SP And Neal along with all the members of Journey. It wasn’t the work of one person. It was the chemistry of all them together.

[@anael169]

Yeah because Neal has had so many hits without Steve... they became Steve's band. Now they make their living playing the songs he cowrote. And he generally doesn't have to work at all and is independently wealthy.

[@ltkell2028]

Spot on! Watching vids of the early days of Journey, the 1st time I heard them, saw them on The Midnight Special back in 78' & seeing how they supported one other. It wasn't & still isn't something you see happening within groups! Perfect example of it is their Osaka Japan 1980 Precious Time vid. It's a favorite song of mine but demos my point & yours!! A couple others from that tour that you'll definitely love are: People & Places (underrated song, should have charted) & Dixie Highway. Enjoy!

[@edbigtruck]

@@ltkell2028 totally agree.

[@edbigtruck]

@@anael169 sP SP’s last album didn’t produce a lot of hits. He had two hits outside of the band. You can round and round. The reality is as a Band is where they all shined. SP has never been nominated for a Grammy for any of his solo work Schon has for his Album Voice. It can go on and on. Journey was a Band not a person. And I don’t blame the band for moving forward. I’m happy I still get to see my favorite band live after 40 years of seeing them for the first time in 82 during the Escape tour.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@anael169 Wrong.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

So many great songs were written and performed by the band. I would love to see them reunited and tour. I’m all in. Neil is an amazing guitarist

[@LoneLee2022]

That would be the ultimate show to see.

[@marymadeira3216]

Very awsome and interesting. Love this!

[@craigbogart8424]

Man one of the best marriages in rock history..great great guitarist and beautiful vocals of Steve Perry...there sound is prolific from Elvis Presley to Journey there's no mistaken their sound...soooo original..just saddens me that I've never gotten to see original Journey live ❤ 🤧 Thanks for the memories the best music ever...love Journey forever...one more time, I want to take my wife to see Journey...reunion one more time with Steve Perry??

[@lazarus3068]

I found this outtake of Schon's recollections of the band's evolution,how he became acquainted with Perry,and they're creative process very informative given the length of this segment. Great share!,thanks.

[@vanessa4u4evr]

As good or as great as Arnel was, Steve Perry had a 'tribal' fearlessness in his voice that Arnel did not possess in my opinion. That's what does it for me.

[@bobsguitarstudio715]

Neal's hair and mustache back in the day was iconic.

[@pamlatham7032]

Most have been photoshopped out now.

[@thecoolestdad]

Great interview. Journey has so many awesome songs. One less popular songs, unless you really know Journey's music, Dead Or Alive. Steve's vocals are over the top on it and Neal's guitar work is phenomenal. It's one of my top five favorite Journey songs.

[@SteveSmith-ku8ek]

"With cold blood magnum force is how that man possessed the skill...." love that tune too!

[@johnnywinford7789]

There was Elvis "The King"!! Then Steve Perry!! They are the two with golden voices straight out of heaven. Lou Gramm and Sebastian Bach, David Coverdale, we're very good. I'm gonna watch out for Dino jelusick. I think he's really got a gift. But I only know of two heavenly voices and that's Elvis and Steve Perry. Talent like that just doesn't come around. I don't know if there will ever be another singer with such a perfect tone. A gift for the world.... thanks ❤️🎸🎶😎

[@bigjohnson7415]

Paul Rogers from Bad Company, pretty epic vocalist.

[@baracktrump1410]

Neal is a phenomenal guitarists, his knack for coming up with the right melody at the right time is top notch, far under rated. But in every interview he does, It's always I did this, I did that, that was my decision, he's too self absorbed for me to take serious sometimes. If it weren't for Steve Perry, John Cain and Neal Schon, Journey would not have been so good, he makes it sound like he alone was the magic in Journey.

[@rbilleaud]

Sort of like Fleetwood Mac bringing in Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. Changed the direction of the band and made them HUGE.

[@rbilleaud]

@@BigboyRoy100 not a slight to Peter Green as a musician at all. He was great. Unfortunately, most people are more drawn to catchy lyrics, great hooks and, yes, good looks, than superb musicianship. Not that Lindsay Buckingham is a slouch in that department. I thought, musically, Journey was better with Gregg Rollie, but they just exploded with Steve Perry.

[@edwinwise6751]

There was story that the record company they had been signed with was getting ready to cut them loose because of poor album sales…. Then there was Steve ….

[@ptlatham7488]

True! Herbie was contacted, and was told they were cutting Journey from the tours! No more as the "opening act" That's when Herbie found Steve, and against Neal & Greg's approval, hired Steve! -Rest is history!

[@briansturgis2565]

Amazing interview! I love this type of interview.

[@branchesofYAH]

Steve was one of a kind, no auto tune no computers. Live was phenomenal, Swims, Stapleton, Klafford, great talents, but what would they sound like in a room no mic? I know Steve would have blown the doors off.

[@bassjumpblues3631]

Me, I loved Journey from the time of Journey, the Album. No disrepect to the band but Steve made the band on the mainstream. Niel, You wrote the book. But You also killed the band!

[@wendyhowe2178]

Oh. I want to hear the rest of it. This was sooooo good. Great Interview with Neal Schon!🔥

[@ltkell2028]

If you're not aware in the description box there's a link to the full interview & it's fantastic!! Hope you enjoy

[@wendyhowe2178]

@@ltkell2028 awesome thank you!!!😎

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

Neal's ego is gonna go through the ceiling if this happens. I hope Steve refuses. He deserves better. This would only serve Neal egotistical heart...

[@ltkell2028]

No problem

[@ltkell2028]

@@JOHNNYSGIRL1960 He didn't sound like he was on an "ego trip" it sounded like he was reminiscing about good times of his past which is what the questions & interview was about. An what's the point of holding onto the things that happened in the past & not forgiving, they're all in their 70's, forgiveness isn't for the other person, it's for you. To release the hardness in your heart & mind. Besides none of us know exactly what happened, what was said, since we all say things out of anger & don't mean it (some of it but not all & our pride always gets in the way). If it's what they both want then ALL fans should accept, be happy for them & if they do get together we should thoroughly enjoy hearing & seeing that amazing once in a lifetime talent that is, Journey. No offense meant...lifes just too short & goes by way to fast, to hold onto things you can't change or do differently.

[@mariedelgado1613]

Steve Perry doesn’t need Journey he’s the voice best voice ever ! 💯🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@weezy66]

Neal Schon is VERY underated 🎸 in my opinion. He's amazing

[@karenurbanski5004]

He is!!

[@weezy66]

@karenurbanski5004 happy that I'm not alone in this opinion, thank you!!! 🥰

[@paolasin05]

They said no more high note. For me who cares about the high notes, the import is your a heart when you sing. I don't care if they play the songs on lower note, i love steve and i love see him singing their song again.

[@GlobalMiles]

Best Neal interview ever. Boom.

[@danielshannon6027]

I think Steve reached a point where he hated the music industry; it became a job that overshadowed a passion.

[@ptlatham7488]

Sorry, Steve had 2 deaths, plus a hip surgery to deal with when Neal & Jon went to court to dissolve the three's contracts! They got him out, but not w/o paying Steve every time they play Steve's songs! it's Steve that to this day, won't return Neal's call!

[@lesliedaubert1411]

But he got back into music after Journey. Still good.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

They overworked Steve. Steve said he was burnt-out.

[@thomashumphrey7395]

Most Journey fans probably already know that Neal Schon was a prodigy on guitar, playing in Santana when he was like 16.

[@rudygracia5573]

My buddy saw Journey in CC Tx when Perry FIRST took over on vocals.Before the first notes were played,Some ppl in the audience were booing,disappointed.Then Perry started singing!..The Jeers quickly turned the Cheers!He silenced the Nay sayers with his voice.

[@JackMcLeodJr]

I like Neal man, he's always given a good interview.

[@dalmarisgonzalez8737]

Journey today continue singing the songs from Steve Perry time with other vocalist. No matter how good the new vocalists can be for me is a like a tribute because is no new relevant material, that trascend. The best material are the old/classic songs with other voice. The new albums from 2000´s have been not huges success like in Steve Perry era. These said the numbers, the charts, the music magazines, the reviews. It's one thing to sing very well, hit the notes, etc. and another is to have that connection capable of transcending time and the musical field. Not all singers will achieve it easily.

[@yourdrummer2034]

Journey to me was one of those bands who had some of the best, almost prodigy musicianship. Like Toto.. These bands wrote the 80's soundtrack EDIT: I also wanted to say Neal Schon is not only a guitar god but always comes across a cool easygoing personality

[@harolddburke4726]

What a wonderful creative band. Although Steve was great on his own he and Greg had some incredible harmonious early on. "Anytime" still one of my favorites

[@billpowley5882]

Saw Journey with Ronnie Montrose at Dayton Hara Arena. Never forget it. Refuse to see them without Steve Perry. Hope the rumors are true and there's a reunion. And 1 more album would make rock history. Oh just wanted to add the huge neon Phoenix on stage was spectacular.

[@micheleroyce4177]

Thank you for this honest and enlightening interview.

[@muhammadnoorrohani1690]

Steve Perry is the worlds best hard rock Lead Vocalist in Europe & the worlds.

[@diesel1586]

That was probably one of the best interviews I ever heard

[@ViejaLoca89]

Got my Journey Freedom Tour tickets this week! So excited to finally see them perform live.

[@thetvbaby83]

Congrats 👏 Have a awesome safe time

[@desertmoonlight2880]

Not the same without Steve

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

I HAVE NEWS: IT'S NEVER GONNA HAPPEN. STEVE HAS SAID FOR MANY YEARS HE'S NOT INTERESTED. HE SAID I'VE MOVED ON...

[@LaserRanger15]

I really enjoy these behind the scenes stories. This was a good one.

[@scott6828]

Steve Perry's voice was like velvet.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

Jonathan Cain super keyboardist ever creating some of the most memorable sounds for journeys music no one can top his style because without noticeble keyboard riffs it's just not journey music ever since journeys first album the keyboards were there.great music

[@ltkell2028]

After Greg Rollie left (huge loss) & Jonathan joined Journey, they went into a completely different direction musically than from where Journey started after Steve Perry joined. With Greg's amazing talent on keyboards, piano & harp that brought R&R with a blues feel was FANTASTICALLY unique. Jonathan wrote more pop style & ballets (co-wrote), that moved them away from that original sound & feel. Don't get me wrong I think he's talented & love the music that came from them during that time but it changed nonetheless. Watch Journey soundstage 1978 (classic rock live channel) when you get to 36:37 watch to the end, you'll fully get my point. Journey is my favorite group of all time!!

[@geneevans7885]

@@ltkell2028 Greg recommend Cain to them.

[@ltkell2028]

@@geneevans7885 I know, but that doesn't have anything to do with my point. The sound & feel of the music wasn't the same.

[@geneevans7885]

@@ltkell2028all I’m saying is that Greg knew they had to change once he left. Dudes a selfless person.Dude I rock look into the future at least twice a week.

[@ltkell2028]

@@geneevans7885 yes he did. All my point was is that when Gregg left & Jonathan replaced him the sound & feel of Journey changed. Not saying or meaning in a bad way! But in a very distinctive way. It's easy to hear & feel the differences, which is all my point is. No reason to defend Jonathan, there's nothing to defend the guy is talented. I guess you're not understanding what I mean. I guess musician hear things differently, I don't know but cheers!

[@curtislarson1487]

Hey Neal thx ! you and your band were a big part of our high school life here in havasu

[@jamieinglis1043]

Two gods in the same band never to be matched

[@TruthSurge]

4:50 long 30 minute woodstock jams were on the way OUT and you should thank everyone who told you to HIRE STEVE because you became megafamous thanks to him. w/o him.... prob not. But he would have climbed up to fame with our w/o a Schon because his voice was that good. Schon is a great player. But not a virtuoso and he needs a band setting. He can literally shred when he decides to but still, those Greg Rollie blues james were NOT going to propel you guys to any further fame. It wasn't the 60s anymore. But too bad Greg didn't want to be just the keyboardist/backup vocalist. He sang really well and played well but OH well.

[@javajuls2u]

Really a good interview

[@davidawilliams252]

This is a very good interview but Neal's seems to forget that STEVE had THE most influence with DSB!!! FULL STOP. STEVE came up with the chorus. STEVE said to Neal to sound like a train STEVE came up with a LOT of the lyrics to DSB and most of the others songs on all of the 9 albums they did together: which ALL went double platinum and higher. EVEN Jon Cain said STEVE was the band leader and you absolutely need that type of ALPHA person to give clear direction.

[@pamlatham7032]

Spot On David! Neal has re-invented the past until you realize he dropped out of school and was still in his teens when Herbie Herbert was forming Journey- and sneaked Steve Perry on stage supposedly to 'just sing a song' then informed the band that SP was the new frontman! Google HH interviews- he was very much the creative force in many areas. Neal embellishes his participation except the part where he forced SP out. That's in court records too but you won't hear it in podcasts.

[@mikeadams2354]

That musta been one helluva fight for SP and NS to not know that Neither had the band trademarked for Decades. .

[@gregjames9875]

Journey's best stuff was with Steve and Gregg alternating leads during a song. Infinity, Evolution and, my favorite, Departure. People and Places still gets me.

[@wintertime331]

Got to meet Neal in 2003 and 2004 , nice guy , was a rush talking to my guitar hero, felt surreal !

[@TWayneD1020]

Thank you so much !!

[@johnbardwell6901]

Steve Perry was Journey

[@sylvandelacruz]

Really great video. loved learning all this stuff, so cool!

[@kathyscoppettuolo7168]

Hopefully, Gregg and Steve will be a part of the 50th anniversary concerts being planned.

[@lauriesolonka2477]

It wouldn't be the same without Gregg & Steve 😊

[@glenkepic3208]

This is great !!! Favs Santana album, III Neal was like 16 and cutting High school. Good move. Never saw Journey live but all in from the ST.

[@davidp2888]

Perry and Rolie were great together.

[@stevenperry4941]

Saw Journey long time ago. Fantastic!

[@janetellzey7701]

Journey doesn't have the same chemistry w/arnel on stage like they had w) SP

[@petertrotman7708]

It's a sad state of our times that we are still impressed with great songs done in 1 or 2 takes. That was their job of a seasoned pro and tape was bloody expensive, it was a different mindset. As a producer I can feel todays musicians/singers know that they can mess up their take 50 times because it's digital, again a different mindset. Big shout out Schon for his collab albums with Jan Hammer I was playing recently. Great guitarist.

[@tinasally379]

Steve truly is an amazing singer (wish I could have seen him with Journey). Arnel is fantastic too, he is not Steve by no means, but at least I feel like it is Journey I am seeing.

[@donnagaudioso9763]

Would love for him SP to come back just for a few songs

[@VivianBurton-iq8uw]

Steve Perry was journey

[@johnwatson3948]

I remember in 1981 I was backstage with the warmup band and met most of the Journey guys - Steve Perry in a white suit walking around all by himself a little spaced out, Ross and Steve Smith walking around together, Neal in a chair with two girls rubbing his back and sort of holding court in the hall outside the locker rooms - my drummer friend told he wasn’t sure about a trick he did with his sticks and Neal goes “Hey man entertain!”

[@lynotto1414]

Hi

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

AWESOME

[@chrisr.2886]

Steve walking around by himself, I think that's why he never went back. He felt like after Schon said in many interviews that he hated Perry, that Steve was pretty much an outcast. Perry didn't feel part of the band. In concerts they all look like buds, but when it came down to it, Steve was just there to help them all become famous and wealthy. Perry made Journey what they are today. Too bad Schon didn't appreciate that.

[@johnwatson3948]

I think you’re right but also the usual case of each side of a successful partnership not being able to admit they need the other side.

[@paulal.o.aplaylist6234]

@@chrisr.2886 I totally agree. Steve is classy and has never dissed Schon & co. He made the band. They never appreciated his incredible talent as a front man and as a person.

[@optimisticoutreach1236]

Easily the greatest singer in music, with top 20 guitarist of all time. What could go wrong?

[@benscozzaro311]

Great band!

[@VivianBurton-iq8uw]

He made that band

[@MicroSoftner]

I think Steve Smith is Journey and its his drum sounds that make the band. No wait, it might be Steve Perry's voice lol

[@johnbriggs7966]

That's all Neil Can do now, is talk about what he fucked up by disrespecting one of the greatest front man of all time Neil you should've just waited for Steve to heal. Now we all pay that price, don't we?

[@paulal.o.aplaylist6234]

So True. They stabbed him in the back.

[@SpinBikerRepair]

Amazing insights

[@HaXaW5150]

I still love the Greg Rolie era best, but we all know without Jonathan Cain we would'nt have all those killer keyboard riffs everyone loves so well. My hats off to both of them. Music as we know it today wouldn;t be the same.

[@sdc7823]

That was the best era. 77-80 before Rolie left. Infinity. Departure. Evolution. Both Perry and Rolie harmonizing and so many epic and album friendly cuts. Albums back then were events. Most every song good. Not just a vehicle for a hit single or just toss offs. Filler if you will. Don't get me wrong. Perry can sing. His voice is an anthem. I just wasn't much of a fan after Rolie left. Too much sappy, syrupy type crud

[@nrwlkguy]

@@sdc7823 I agree with you, that was the best of Journey with Perry and Rolie. I think Rolie was underrated but the Captured album brought out the best of Journey and the two singers. I never bought any Journey after that album.

[@sdc7823]

@@nrwlkguy Captured was the live album I think, right? Had "The Party is over/Hopelessly in Love" on it. I guess "Escape" was ok. That was with Jonathon Cain. Had so many hits. Including "Stone in Love", and "Who's crying now" but I never owned it and like you never owned anything once Rolie left the band