What happened to Steve Perry's Voice?!?!?

[@danettebrogan68]

No one can fill Steve’s shoes , he was in his late 20s and now he is 73 , come on!!!! Still the greatest!!!

[@mamanova66]

Steve Perry is AMAZING still. It's called age. As you age your voice becomes lower. No one compares to him.

[@rockit3422]

He can’t hold Brad Delps beer.

[@stevephla]

They're both legends.

[@kaybee4132]

Uh....he's older, out sang the universe when he was younger, took a lot of time off, and is still THE VOICE. I'm glad he's back and that he's still able to deliver. As long as he's healthy, I'm good. The man is a LEGEND! #StevePerry 🥰🥰

[@slamecatzwell5544]

Oh please.

[@dianevanderlinden3480]

what he accomplished is nothing short of incredible. There's a story/paper out there called The Problem of Steve Perry or something...the problem is that he is impossible to define. And he sang his butt off every night.

[@executiveinvestments]

@@slamecatzwell5544 you sound mad. Off your meds?

[@SteveSmith-ix4wx]

@@slamecatzwell5544 oh please yourself. He’s still got a good voice which puts some of the wannabes of today to shame.

[@darrinlee1989]

Man Steve Perry cannot sing no more, I don't know why he tries to because it's embarrassing to watch and hear., but I will say he had one of the best voices out of anybody I've ever heard in my life, but that's all in the past. If you can't sing no more stop singing and quit embarrassing yourself. a lot of singers still try to sing but they just don't have it anymore, an example is motley crue's Vince Neil hes absolutely horrid at singing it makes me mad to listen to someone trying to sing but can't.

[@seanlease4602]

A person's voice does change when you get older ,he is still a dynamic singer and he will always be

[@mikeblaz]

Get a clue...voice changes w/age.

[@lorimancuso8487]

With all do respect there are some people you should just not critique and Steve Perry is one of them ! Because in this he hasn't sang in almost 20 years and he is about 65 !!

[@erwinjardin3490]

Lol, what's wrong with critique? It's okay, everybody gets older. He will always be Steve Perry.

[@joaniepolicy4176]

He is now 73!! He put out an album 2018 Traces that is nice and 2021 the Seasons Christmas Album. He didn’t sing for decades and the first time with the Eels it’s not like he practiced. Others with the Eels got better. He went thru grieving deaths, skin cancer surgery, hip surgery and he has on going Bone Disease. He is SO talented. He is what made Journey famous!! He wrote and co-wrote, produced, all phases of recording, has his own recording studio. Produced, written for others, backup singing for others, was the voice on animated Quest for Camelot and sang the theme “”on my own”. He plays drums, guitar/base & keyboard. Has remastered albums. This performance was unplanned/unrehearsed after 20yrs! Steve Perry doesn’t use AUTO CORRECT, which many can not claim!! He loved doing all of those live shows on tour 10yrs. Back then, they didn’t have internet and relied on nonstop touring. There were times on tour he had Bronchitis, Walking Pneumonia, & even Strep Throat!

[@erwinjardin3490]

Presently Bon Jovi sounds really really bad now. He is a rock icon so we can't critique him? They need that so that they know when to retire and not embarrassed themselves. Do you think with the voice of Perry right now he can the tour that the new frontman is doing? No way. Try to watch Bon Jovi and how sad to see him. Perry is okay but in my opinion, no way he can tour like he used to be. Pineda even wanting to quit last year because of the schedule if not with Neal convinced him to go back.

[@katherinebryan2763]

Here’s a thought nobody sounds as good as Steve does in his 60,s

[@markcoleman5970]

He did sing so the fans could hear and share this extraordinary singers voice!!! I am a 70 year old singer. I have opened in the past for Bob Seger he told me I had a good voice. I was floored when he said it. I told him I thought he was great. I had a totally different voice ,mine not the same sound as his . I am writing and recording now days and believe me I don’t sound twenty anymore I still can hold my own but 20vs70 there is a difference. Steve God Bless You !!! My voice is getting stronger again and yours is going to get stronger and better with time!!! You truly are one of the best singers that young ones want to be like in their singing careers.!!! You could sing with the angels.

[@sylviadiaz371]

Steve Perry is the greatest vocalist ever. Love his raspy voice, and he does it well. He is truly awesome ❤️❤️

[@ramrocker1004]

He's not.

[@Matt_trues]

@@ramrocker1004how

[@ramrocker1004]

@@Matt_trues i think that question should be directed to the person above, not to me.

[@SteveSmith-ix4wx]

@@ramrocker1004No it’s directed at you. His voice aged decently, but it’s clear the over a decade of touring did exhaust him. But he can still put younger artists to shame.

[@ramrocker1004]

@@SteveSmith-ix4wx lol take your meds.

[@kristinekristine2980]

That's what we call aging..nothing is permanent here on Earth. Thank you so much Steve Perry for giving us wonderful performance during your prime. We love you 4ever! ❤️

[@vickiroman921]

Nobody could match his soaring, pitch-perfect vocals. He is my all-time fave.

[@tgilbspow2818]

During his prime and to date. Have you heard his latest album? He still has it. Just a toned down, lower version of the same gorgeous vibrato that he's always possessed. This dude's use of "lost his voice" is disrespectful and just plain RUDE!

[@tgilbspow2818]

@@vickiroman921 AMEN!!! He still possesses a GORGEOUS vibrato. It's just aged and toned down a bit. I will DIE a SP fanatic!!! The man is 70 years old and sounds as wonderful as he does? He's a vocal GOD, if you ask me!!

[@monamartin6439]

@@tgilbspow2818 - I want to hear how this dude sounds in 30 years. I bet he shows a LOT more appreciation and respect for Steve then

[@chazsmith20]

I know right. I'm always amazed at people that post videos that basically state : "I can't believe aging is a thing". Yeah it affects everyone. I'm guessing his next video will be of Arnold Schwarzzenager "What happened?? He used to be so muscular?????".

[@doedoejean1197]

Steve has his own way of pronouncing words , like when he would sing"more", it comes out "mowah", that's what we loved about him. He said in an interview that he can't hit the notes he did when he was younger. He still sounds good, and still looks good.

[@renantebiscante]

Steve can fill a large dome or coliseum all over the world just by his name only in the concert thats how great this guy is hes a phoenomenon !!!

[@craiglist773]

He couldn't sell out 3,000 seaters on his solo tour. Average ticket sales were slightly over 1,800 per show.

[@slamecatzwell5544]

@@craiglist773 but the people were having an awesome time. Wishing I could have been there.

[@logansgigi]

@@craiglist773 You need to check your facts! Perry sold out his FTLOSM concert in Pittsburgh and had to come back to do another sold-out show!

[@angelaacton156]

Steve could sing the yellow pages and everybody would listen with joy. He hasn't lost anything. Rod Stewart , Mick Jagger , Bono ( who I've seen in concert many times) have all changed their delivery of songs. It's not a bad thing, even the great Robert Plant has aged and changed some vocal range on some songs. Big deal , these people are in their 60's and 70's now and still are the most amazing musicians ever. No musician of today's popularity could even hold a candle to these people. They made rock and roll not pop country. Steve Perry is the voice of his generation and we couldn't be happier that he is recording and enjoying music again. We will buy and attend any thing he wants to do because he is that good. Rock on Steve 🎶🎸🥁🎉

[@cdb7876]

Angela Acton Luther never change and he was the best ever!

[@wimflores]

Angela Acton whatever happened to Bono’s voice? I know he did got sick, I think what he had, it was bad.

[@laurasmallwood5611]

I totally agree...Steve will always be amazing forever

[@ramrocker1004]

Please exclude me in your "everybody".

[@SteveSmith-ix4wx]

@@ramrocker1004Who cares? You won’t be missed. Nice trolling btw.

[@robinriddle1905]

Mr. Perry is and always will be the prettiest man I have ever seen!💕💯💯

[@Cpt_America]

Still the best singer ever, I think I speak for everyone when I say that.

[@rhondamadrid4071]

And all this in no way changes the fact that he had one of the best voices. That many still listen to regularly to this day (2023). Absolutely beautiful voice!!❤ 1978 - 80 are my favorite years.❤🔥🔥

[@giulianacr2638]

Funny how you react more positively to autotune pop music and are more forgiving to generics who can't even write a melody. But when a legend comes along (in his 70s) you have so much to say 😂 listen to yourself when you're "explaining" completely nasal, shaky and mickey mousey. No hate but learn from the old school guys who used their ear and technique to sing and leave Mr Perry alone. He's got nothing to prove to you, he outsold

[@KristinBloomMS]

I totally agree!!! Michael Jordan cannot dunk like he could, and Carl Lewis totally lets me down when I see him run compared to how he did winning the Gold in 84. Man, if we live our lives comparing our talents, bodies, and minds to who we are at our peak, life is going to suck for all of us.

[@arielsantomauro9558]

Just shows. Life sucks. Only a few sweet moments.

[@jonjohnson1978.]

Essentially this video proved that a person sang better in his 30's than his 70's....that's real intuitive

[@adnap]

Let’s see how good you sound at 70, after surviving years of abuse, overuse.

[@joannedestefano6160]

Steve sang his heart out for years with the nasty journey and he's pushing 70 and hasn't sang in 14 years.....I will always love Steve Perry and his voice

[@nadinriess]

I would never allow myself to judge the voice of a legend like that. after a long hiatus he still sings fabulously and a lot better than they sing. the difference is that he has soul in his voice and feels the songs. steve certainly doesn't have to hide. I don't want to know how your voice is at his age sounds

[@Osch99]

Man, Steve is 70 years old. Let see if you sing like him with 70 years Mr. know-it all.

[@mp3872]

You’re not a Steve Perry quality with your falsettos. He was younger there. Vigorously touring and sounds great. At 72, he is still singing, not at the same quantity, but quality. See you at 72.

[@AustinBigWig]

Is this supposed to be funny? Perry in his late 60's sounds much better than your attempts at the song. Does he sound the same in his 60's as he did in his 20's and 30's? No, but who does? Perry still sounds great!

[@lakeerielove8068]

100!!! Agree

[@robinriddle1905]

MR PERRY.. WILL ALWAYS BE THE VOICE!! AND STILL LOOKS GOOD TOOO!!!!

[@MarkBennett007]

A good breakdown…….. in his earlier days I think it was stylistic choice on vowel chides etc. He is remarkable and I greatly admire him. He’s endured tragic loss and major illness and he’s come through. Bravo

[@dariusleitch1416]

He still sounds great for being 70+

[@jfoster1515]

When someone critiques a 30-year-old voice compared to a 70-year-old voice, certain factors go out the window OR the person that's critiquing is in way above their head... Steve Perry's younger voice is second to none... His 70-year-old voice doesn't matter because he's earned that ! You have a nice voice Adam, but when you're 70, it's going to be different !

[@lakeerielove8068]

He still has a great voice, it’s just lower now

[@youngbrandonc.ondrums6950]

He older

[@lucidam7722]

Dude you have to listen to the LA Eels concert that he did after this one, he got his voice back and sounded amazing and even hit the super high notes. This Minneapolis St. Paul Eels concert was the first live show he did after 20 + years and he was rusty. His voice is deeper and stronger but he sounds awesome. Also this Eels band has a double bass player and he tuned his voice to this Indie rock band.

[@imaretromillenial1990]

Stayin’ Sane he sounded amazing during his Eels performance in Los Angeles and the rust was gone. He also gained back his self-confidence.

[@chellemotsinger1200]

Exactly this dude who does he think he is critiquing the voice Steve perry at 71years old and he hasient been in the singing business for twenty five years so this dude needs to just go away .... I could go on he's just making me mad

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

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[@ajbox2369]

It’s one thing to comment on his voice now that he’s older, but critiquing his voice when he was in his prime and saying he should adjust his vowel sounds??Really??! Do you even know who he is? Steve Perry (like some other great legendary singers) had his own diction and phrasing, mixed with his tone and timbre that made his singing voice unique. It’s what makes his voice “Steve Perry”. You are basically saying Steve Perry should not sing like Steve Perry. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@lakeerielove8068]

Agree

[@jukie7292]

LakeErieLove I also agree.

[@floriansemmler1618]

It is not only the getting older part. He lost some of his voice quality in a short time. Like 1986 to 1991. That was when his mother died and he was on a breakdown, stopping with music completly. After that he did not sing for a long time, which explains his voice decline. But still: He is great now and was extremly good before. I can not blame him for losing his voice after family losses. But it is different and there is no way to deny that.

[@Dutchess80]

@@floriansemmler1618 false. there is footage of Steve singing in the early 90s live on here, he sounds good. The man was born in 1949 ffs.

[@floriansemmler1618]

​@@Dutchess80 compare kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4arkoOsa76Af9E with this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3rWcpeFjal6d7c and tell me there is no difference.

[@monicachalker9638]

I understand what you are trying to do but it's like comparing apples to oranges. Steve was young and he was in his Olympic voice, that he sung every night with for years, then stopped. Now he has not sang for years and he will soon be 71. People's voices change, especially when you do not sing all the time anymore. Die heart Perry fans know this. Steve could sing any song any way and it will still sound great to us. Yes, Steve once had the greatest voice out there. To his fans, to hear him sing again, is awesome. What will you sound like at 70?

[@alexakaa.charlesross8919]

Exactly, it's like expecting Schwarzenegger to lift the same weight now that he did when he was Mr Olympia.

[@Jake-d8d]

Good grief, what is this video? The man is one of the finest vocalists of any genre to ever grace the stage. He is now in his seventies and can still sing a lot of modern vocalists under the table.

[@davidk8050]

Dude, you are giving Steve Perry vocal tips is like me giving Pavarotti opera singing lessons.

[@idalucero1260]

I loved your comment! So true! The worst part was having to listen to him sing.

[@janbarrycerteza]

@@idalucero1260 IKR, the worst part is he is serious too while giving tips🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arnoldhernandez2024]

Hard to accept facts when you are a fan. Just like me a fan of bon jovi and axl rose and their voices obviously changed as well.

[@jimfields9491]

More like Steve Urkel giving boxing advice to Mike Tyson lol

[@chrissykinney1126]

😂🙌🏼 Good one!!!

[@hughmonge5317]

Dude really. Let's see how you sound in 30+ years!!

[@becomeaudible1]

When you go on the road for months at a time and sing at the range Steve Perry did for all of the years that he did, you would be dropping your jaw. which is correct technique by the way, in spots to help yourself get through all those nights just like he did.

[@Dutchess80]

same with Mariah and Whitney...it was all over by year 20. 2005 for Whitney and 2010 for Mariah.

[@flowrpeace]

I mean seriously who are you to critique “the voice”?! You can’t touch his voice then or now!

[@jgreen3871]

Chill! Everything changes in life, even Perry. He's over 70 and his voice is expected to change. Get real, don't bash people for giving their honest assessment.

[@generalhammond461]

Now? Really? I think he's proved his point by singing it in the original key and without using vocal techniques to cover the fact Steve can't sing anymore. That said. How many years are these guys apart? And that's the point, Steve got older

[@generalhammond461]

Now? Really? I think he's proved his point by singing it in the original key and without using vocal techniques to cover the fact Steve can't sing anymore. That said. How many years are these guys apart? And that's the point, Steve got older

[@generalhammond461]

Now? Really? I think he's proved his point by singing it in the original key and without using vocal techniques to cover the fact Steve can't sing anymore. That said. How many years are these guys apart? And that's the point, Steve got older

[@generalhammond461]

Now? Really? I think he's proved his point by singing it in the original key and without using vocal techniques to cover the fact Steve can't sing anymore. That said. How many years are these guys apart? And that's the point, Steve got older

[@rickdecker2146]

He's 71 years old!!!! No one can sing at that age like they did when they were younger. Not Robert Plant, not Elton John, not Don Henley, etc. Mickey Thomas is giving it a pretty amazing effort for his age, but very very few others can.

[@gregoryscott3858]

Most singers lose range and flexibility but not all. Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Barry Manilow... they're all crushing it.

[@sarahm.5356]

And Tony Bennett

[@ronaldoaquino8786]

Paul McCartney can still sing those high notes. He's much older than Steve Perry. He can still hit the high notes, for example Band On the Run. And Paul doesn't do the lowering of the key of a song.

[@cjw2661]

He completely stopped singing for YEARS. He's a lot older now. Considering that, He sounds pretty damn good.

[@doeweeyah1236]

You kidding

[@leoguy1609]

He now sounds terrible !

[@paolasin05]

@@leoguy1609 if you where on the list of greatest voice off all time i will consider your word terrible. Oh buy the way cna you tour non stop for 12 month and do a show for 180 days non-stop. How will thag affect your voice? Hahaha amature.

[@ramrocker1004]

He lost it when he's 37, 38. That's why he had to quit the band at 38

[@wassimnouwar]

No need for speculation ... he's just older, voices change, it's called being human , what matters is that he still sings like champ ❤

[@rtc931]

Fans will listen to Steve sing anything or speak in interviews or talk to a fan or anything else. No matter how old, because we are effected by it emotionally like he's a family member that has always been kind and supportive. It's just like that.

[@geetallygee5089]

Richard Ceresa Yeah, Steve is family❣️

[@tgilbspow2818]

Perfectly explained! ;)

[@angelicamartinezr.8965]

I'm not going to justify Steve Perry. He is a LEGEND, he does not need anyone to justify him. His voice, his technique are respected and admired by his colleagues, experts, voice coaches and by his audience. And an unknown guy from KZbin is not going to say otherwise. He's The voice, you're nobody. :)

[@laurasmallwood5611]

Yes, yes yes!!!!Steve is amazing THEN and NOW

[@itsme-notyou]

Did this mayn just give advice to Steve Perry? Maybe next video tell Jordan how to dribble. Check yoself.

[@rmmlaurel]

What do you expect? Him to be the same exact voice after all these years. He can sing in a trash can and I would be happy just to hear him sing.

[@magregorswift5189]

Hes not lost his voice hes older we all get older...he still sings great true he cant sing as high as befor...but even if steve perry was only at 50% he would be better then most singers at 100%the mans 70years old and to sing as good as he does is amazing..its not fair my opinion to compare him to his younger self hes at a diff point in his singing career...of course everybody has a opinion...but steve perrys not worried about opinions..i thk its a blessing to hear him sing again he sounds great

[@tgilbspow2818]

True, everyone has an opinion but it seems like most agree..Steve Perry has a GORGEOUS vibrato even at 70 years old!! No one is going to sing as high in the vocal range at 70 as they did when they were in their 20's-30's!! This guy has NO CLUE how to critique fairly!!

[@chellemotsinger1200]

Exactly he's payed his dues and he's still the voice to me forever I love his voice

[@thewiseoneme1703]

@@tgilbspow2818 I didn't realize he's 71 years old! Dam time goes by fast!

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Steve is a human like the rest of us. I too wonder how and why some singers age better than others. Mr Perry does not sound like he has the range, tone and control he had. There's nothing wrong in exploring the phenomenon and learning from it.

[@lobitome]

His Traces album proves that he was at least at 80%. Sure age has caught up to him, but it hasn't robbed him of his voice totally.

[@kck9742]

I love Steve Perry! Our voices change as we age; we're simply not going to sound at 70 like we did at 30. The range won't be the same... unless you're Frankie Valli.

[@Dino-su2wh]

you teaching to Steve Petty how to sing? funny

[@YvonneWolfkill-id2bo]

Yes, it really takes a set of balls to do this. Critiquing Steve Perry!!!

[@AngelaTroutt]

Steve Perry is my inspiration and hes the best no matter what! Blessings

[@mythaiuz_]

Steve Perry can do what ever he wants... It's his song... Man, bad idea creating this video

[@getreal8348]

That's Perry now, reality bites. It happens to all.

[@ManMan-sj7py]

its journeys song legally speaking not steve's.... the fact is he left journey to die maybe he lost his voice or for his solo act only to know that his solo act was just a flop...

[@trb2021]

Its called people get old and their singing voices just change. Nobody sounds as good when they get older. NO ONE!! Not Elvis, Elton John, anyone.

[@ImaJWalker]

I agree.. but guess what.. Remember Cat Stevens? Well 'HE'S back as Yusaf Islam.. 38 years later. Some still have it.. and some just don't . 1970 - Where do the Children Play - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5jYdWh3oc-Geas 2015 - Where do the Children play - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHjXf3WLebF2bdU

[@kck9742]

*Ahem*Frankie Valli*Ahem

[@whitneyhouston1122]

Karen Clark Sheard, Patti, Gladys, Coko, Keke, Stevie, Smokey, Tom Jones,the list doesn't end.

[@terriveneziano7816]

You need to listen to Traces. It’s a wonderful album.

[@tcconnection]

He abused his voice night after night for years of touring, the fact that he can sing at all boggles the mind. Of course, one doesn't keep the same speaking voice as one ages, so you can see it's not physically possible for the singing voice either. By the third concert with the Eels, one can tell he was shaking some of the rust off his pipes. There is a difference from the first to the third. A lot of respect for him doing that in front of people. Wish him the best. I love No Erasin'.

[@beverlyrhame3692]

@FREEDOMVOICE888 Absolutely right just imagine, Steve said that during touring they performed up to two three times a day everyday with a day off being a travel day and on one tour they were gone from January and got back home Christmas eve... Imagine singing at that level like that for so many years? its a wonder he can still do much more than a croak. And as you mentioned the partying lack of rest, alcohol, drugs, women wow.💞

[@fireice2999]

Bad analysis especially when he’s singing with a Indie band that uses different instruments from Journey and when this was his first live show that he had done in over 20 years. He sounded awesome during the Los Angeles show. You didn’t even observe that he tuned his voice to the band. He’s singing clear and higher on his new songs like “We’re Still Here.”

[@fireice2999]

@@philgarvin6963 they weren’t at all starting to tune down for him. Steve Perry said in numerous interviews that Schon refused to do it due to the way he tuned his guitar. Steve Perry changed his vocal style starting with Frontiers. They changed the style of songs because they wanted a harder sound. Steve Perry said that Street Talk, his solo album is his actual lower register, r&b vocal style.

[@wendywoodring383]

His voice changed because he didn’t sing for many years. Your vocals get stronger as you sing everyday. Many years of singing helps the strong vocals. Since he’s singing again his vocals will get stronger again.

[@olivierpataut7015]

Totally !!!!

[@whitneyhouston1122]

Do you know why he stopped singing?

[@legasiguy551]

This must be some type of repost because that video of Steve with The Eels was in 2015 and he did this on a whim after not singing, virtually at all, since about 1998! So it's very unfair to critique him in this situation. You should get a video from his 2019 album Traces if you want a true performance to critique.

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

Go pound sand. He's older, and the voice is changed, but.... He still sounds fantastic. Plus, your basing your criticism on an old performance.

[@alissamarcus1521]

40 something years between the recordings. The first recording is an "official" live recording performed in a stadium and recorded with equipment specifically designed for the purpose, the second in an very intimate setting recorded with an iPhone.. If you're statement is that he is older....well....yep, 40 something years later! I realize you are young and can't remember Steve Perry firsthand in the 1980's and the disappointment when he completely stopped performing and recording....and the utter joy that this performance gave those of us waiting 25 years to hear him once again, but critiquing his voice doesn't just seem narcissistic, it is flat out cruel to take away anything from his return. Most differences are because of the quality of the recording and musical backup (far less music accompanying him in the recent performance). Basically, these two videos don't provide an apples to apples comparison of his voice 40 years later, and it seems ridiculous for anyone who isn't a living musical legend who has been at the top of the game since the 1970's to give informed analysis.

[@leticiachiok8057]

Let's be real...of course, the voice of Journey's lead vocalist in the 70s, Steve Perry, compared to his most recent performance (after 25 yrs or so) would be of big difference. His high-pitch tenor voice was so perfect then, and now in his late 60s it's lower and deeper tone. Aging has set in.

[@richardv.582]

He's spreading out the "u" to avoid closing down the throat.

[@johnnyscarecrow3363]

You got no business critiquing this guy I don't care what comes out of his mouth it's hard to duplicate Perfection over and over again.

[@irenegronewald7745]

What can we say but he is a legend.

[@yoegster]

I watched this for about a minute. It's a guy who sings analyzing Steve Perry's voice 30 years later. Next, he will show how you may gain weight and lose your hair as you get old. Sorry - no bueno.

[@jameswesth-dtalk2081]

waste of time, nit picking at its best.

[@lakeerielove8068]

That’s 9 years of blowing his vocals non stop, but he still sounds amazing!

[@codyssongs9472]

Right, the road, constant miles, steve was smart to get out

[@HumbleTrader001]

@@codyssongs9472 But why did Steve Perry lose so much of his range, but Steven Tyler NOT lose his range?

[@paolasin05]

@@HumbleTrader001 I’ll ask you if you sing 3-4 days straight and then you only have 3 days off coz your on the road to go to the next venue, and sing another 3-4days straight and doing that for 110 days for 10yrs. How will your voice comprehend to that. Did i answer your question?, listen to david pack he has a collaborating with steve perry that was release 2005.

[@bigjwiz]

@@HumbleTrader001 Steven Tyler has lost some range with Dream On. Everyone’s voice changes with over use.

[@marissadionisio4195]

😝😝😝😝

[@TA-to7kt]

What happened to Perry's voice?! Dude, you're comparing a performance from when he was in his 30's to a performance when he's in his early 70's! Give the guy a friggin' break! Even in his 70's he's STILL better than most of the younger vocalists today who need auto-tune to sound remotely in tune.

[@sarahm.5356]

Come on. He sounds awful. I am fan but I can't listen to him singing off key and bellowing.

[@wendyhowe2178]

I believe Steve Perry and the Journey guys packed out stadiums...90,000 fans in PA in 1983. Have you ever sold out stadiums? I saw Journey live in 1982. Best concert of my life. Their music is timeless. Steve Perry is legend. His voice is as Timeless as he is. We are very excited he’s back. Critiquing Steve Perry is just wrong. Settle in...you can learn a lot from Steve Perry. He doesn’t need critiquing. Just put his music on and it draws you in and takes you back in time.

[@jyonescotani1972]

Hey, I don’t care what Peeps think, but Perry is the best. Always. Signing off, this guy is pissing me off. 3-4-20🇺🇸

[@beavis4play]

adam - have you heard perrys new album? it's great - and he's singing those songs at 70 YEARS OLD. the guy can flat out sing.

[@Tommy01970]

Apples and Oranges He’s older, voices change period. He’s a legend.

[@zntg]

hes a great singer. But it doesn't mean that he's perfect. A healthy voice can reach old age with good hight notes and technique. Just look at Ken Tamplin for example. Not saying that singing is and easy stuff, it's pretty hard actually.

[@BacchusFA]

@@zntg rarely that occurs. Find me a guy in his 70s that sounds the same at 30. I'll wait.

[@zntg]

@@BacchusFA it's not about sounding exactly the same, I never said that. It's about staying healthy and able to sing hard repertoire. The voice always changes. Alfredo kraus is a great example

[@trump1912]

Saw Steve twice live in the 80’s. Best Singer Ever Period!!!

[@taco2947]

@@zntg With all due respect to the Great Ken Tamplin, Stevie P is about a billion times cooler. "Stevie P"

[@valeriegeorge5947]

Come back in 30 years let's see what your voice is like

[@tgilbspow2818]

His voice isn't all that great now and certainly NOT anywhere close to good enough to critique the AMAZING Steve Perry!!!

[@jakebrittain1145]

More like 50

[@neilpeartspurplenose8739]

He'll have to come back in 40 years. I'm guessing he'll sound like an old man.

[@Jcreed]

That’s the whole point but good job at not being a dipshit

[@sguofficial5275]

39years bro 1981 don't stop believin

[@ssinssg]

Bro, let's see how your voice changes in 40 years.....

[@giulianacr2638]

Even now he can't support the notes Steve was doing so I don't know why/how he's doing this lol

[@terriveneziano7816]

Besides the fact that he is older now, has it occurred to you that Journey had the money to have the best equipment, whereas, I doubt the Eels can afford the same quality equipment. His new al bum is pretty great.

[@Awn246]

I’m sorry. I just can’t. This guy really thinks he’s the shit! Are you kidding?! The present day recording is 25 years later and recorded on an iPhone vs. the 80’s professional recording. EVERYONE’S voice falls to a lower key with age. Including legendary singers. Literally no one should be critical of a voice this special. Then or now. But a youtuber sitting there criticizing STEFE PERRY is beyond narcissistic. He’s telling Steve Perry how to sing? This dude think he’s going to be in the Rock Hall one day, too? No, no. Not cool!

[@giulianacr2638]

To me this guy is so funny as a "vocal coach" lol... You can find so many of these people reacting and criticizing without having the experience or expertise to analyze vocal performances. If you really wanna see a real vocal master with decades of experience go to Ken Tamplin's channel. He shares expert opinion as well as tutorials.

[@cozmiqueme9918]

As a singer - people seem to forget that we get colds, sore throats, dry throat, laryngitis, hoarseness and even vocal fatigue, which can make it very difficult and even impossible to hit nice and perfect notes with ease every time we open our mouths (no matter how young or old we are)... Therefore, we have to compensate in some form or another because the show must go on... I would be remiss if I were not to say that I can't imagine what being a singer who's world-renown and is in high demand, goes through after singing an hour or more over a loud band and thousands of people yelling and screaming, constantly, for years on end... It's bound to add wear and tare on top of other vocal issues that I've previously listed but Mr. Perry stil sounds better than a lot of newbies out there!

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Especially with the new album, you can tell he is able to hit those high notes if he wants to.

[@acuteteacher]

You'll find out in the coming years that there are many things that unfortunately change for the worse as we age, and we old folks don't want to be compared to our younger selves. There are a few things that get better, though, like mostly we don't care anymore what other people think of us.

[@daniellebusby-gilbert4660]

Im going to be honest . You are no comparison to Steve Perry . You cant even wear his jock strap ! Steve Perry is a God at any age !

[@chellemotsinger1200]

Ok he's 71 so he's gotten older and hadn't sang in over twentyyears

[@corazonyee7717]

Whatever u say I don't care . . He still sing so amazing sends chills and tears to my soul..

[@marissadionisio4195]

😜😜😜😜

[@michellemetcalf7337]

I believe this guy is just trying to teach or give a commentary on Steve’s changing voice. He’s not trying to be rude. Now we thank him for his opinion, then tell him: those of us who love and admire Steve Perry don’t care that he’s a human. And so, of course will change as time takes its toll on the body. I’m grateful Steve has decided to enjoy music again. I hope he knows how much we missed him. ❤️

[@TheUmystifyme18]

With all due respect Mr. Mishan, Mr. Perry is The Voice.

[@navynightranger6517]

Indeed he is The one and only

[@tgilbspow2818]

AMEN!!!! A vocal GOD!! Then and NOW! He's 70, for F's sake and he still sings with his gorgeous vibrato, just at a lower pitch.

[@monamartin6439]

and ALWAYS will be!

[@TheNerdess]

I literally started crying hearing the newer one ... so happy his voice is still good. The emotion in his voice is untouchable by anyone else.

[@juliea4264]

...And he hadnt sang in quite a long time. I believe this is an off the cuff performance with the Eels. He hadnt performed in years. I think it's a damn good job considering the age he was then, and all the singing then, compared to the latest video. Good grief how can you compare a young seasoned voice to one that is much older and a little rusty because he hadnt sang/ performed in 2 decades??

[@maninthewilderness3208]

Steve's vocal tone is still superb. You really missed the boat on this one. Knowing that you can youtube surf for Steve's most recent activity, leads me to believe that you purposely set out to find a video that you could define him by; not very objective...or maybe you were totally uninformed of his new material that is rather very good.

[@craiglist773]

He knows what he is talking about. You? Not so much.

[@maninthewilderness3208]

@@craiglist773 your comment is without substance.

[@SinfulCadence]

@@maninthewilderness3208 completely without substance.

[@okemojo1]

This Adam Mishan character is tripping, BAD. Do not EVER rip apart Steve like that. Dude hasn’t sang is almost 20 years. WAY better then this “vocal coach” could dream of doing even after two years away from the mic.

[@marklumpkin6109]

Adam Mishan has probably never had a job with a band.

[@tcconnection]

I didn't even listen/watch this video, I just saw the title. Steve wasn't a trained singer, nor a vocal coach. You sound young, immature, and certainly haven't been in his shoes to judge. I like that Steve is a natural voice. You will never accomplish what he has, you are grasping straws.

[@Dutchess80]

Steve has been trained as a child and young adult. Labels always hire vocal trainers to maintain on the road strain.

[@uhuhuh1966]

How can you make these accusations without even watching the video? 🤣 you’re literally pulling it all from thin air, and Perry 1000% was trained. Just because he doesn’t have a degree doesn’t mean he wasn’t ever trained

[@nancywyatt821]

@@uhuhuh1966 High School choir, first tenor in college choir before dropping out. The kind of vocal coach he needed costs $100's per hour.

[@ecomsolutions2983]

No he was not trained. He said as much in an interview.

[@snuggleb100]

I think everyone understood what he was singing. It was his singing style and I loved hearing him sing. Unfortunately, as we age our voices change. I sing and my voice has definitely changed, it makes me sad but it's life.

[@andrear3483]

Steve Perry is THE voice. If you knew anything... He didn't sing in 2 decades. He's over 70 years old! So, obviously his voice is not the same. Just clicking to let you know this is like comparing apples and oranges. Steve Perry's voice is amazing!

[@amazing4523]

How about Mr Tom Jones his 80 old now but his voice never changed. He still the voice coach. May be me abuse his voice like smoking and drinking too much

[@sarahm.5356]

I think he's 65 in this video. I also think he sounds terrible. Terrible.

[@BamaMatters11]

@@sarahm.5356 Nobody asked you smdh.

[@francoa.9646]

@@amazing4523 Exactly! Tom Jones still rocks.

[@1960taylor]

in 1981 at that concert he was at his absolute peak so comparing that to a fun surprise appearance with a band who barely knows the song seems unfair. Also I notice that someone as young as you needs to use falsetto when doing his 1981 version....interesting.

[@juliea4264]

Oh yeah! What's up with that?!

[@Dutchess80]

because Steve used to be a rare tenor altino (high tenor/low alto) male singer...not even Arnel can imitate Steve's natural range. The only singer that actually still sounded like his recordings at damn near 60 was Prince and that was because Prince sang in falsetto 90% of the time. His speaking voice sounded like Barry White ffs. Michael Jackson was a tenor and he couldn't maintain past about 35-40 because he started at age 5. People think people should sing perfectly until age 90.

[@1960taylor]

@@Dutchess80 Gino Vannelli is also a freak of nature

[@sonnymtv3960]

Jon Bon Jovi named him "The Voice" back in the 80s and it stuck. He is the reason why singing contest shows are called "The Voice", thank you Jon Bon Jovi! Steve is 70+ years old, he still radiates amazing emotion, regardless of his deepened voice, which most of singers lack today and fail to deliver cos they are wooden. Range is not everything!

[@janetellzey7701]

Steve Perry is a vocal legend nobody will ever be in his league 🎤🎶🎵🎤💕

[@DanJackson1977]

Oh man you really stepped in it with this one. This is like trying to tell people how to do stunts better than Jackie Chan. The only way you can get more hate right now is if your next vid features you kicking a puppy off a cliff

[@Jo.885]

What happened to Steve Perry's voice?????? Nothing! He is still magnificent!!!!! You are questioning him? Who the bloody hell are you to question him? At that point, he had not sang in public for about 20 years. WTF??????

[@alexandrajaramillo5071]

As we getting older everything change everything.. it makes any sense to you? 🤦‍♀️

[@allysontrionfo815]

To me Steve is irreplaceable....only one Steve Perry. I think he still sounds so great! I love "Traces"and his Christmas album "The Season".

[@freshbeanne]

This was douch-ey of you. I hate to give you a click but that's just to tell you that is low, bro.

[@navynightranger6517]

Yup

[@kellygirl1776]

Love Steve so much, best voice ever! Definitely my favorite singer of all time 💘💘

[@lisawayment3261]

I'm challenged on accepting criticism of Steve Perry I have been a fan since 1978 and neither of us are young anymore and my voice has also changed as I have aged. Steve did push his voice especially on the Escape album he has mentioned himself which tells me he gave us the fans all he had to give of his sole. His music now is a bit lower but nevertheless just as enjoying. His sacrifice for his fans is VERY APPROPRIATED ❤ He is a very talented and handsome 70 year old man. Love a dedicated FAN!

[@angeltorres194]

Dude that was 1981. Duhhhhhh.

[@juliegregory1537]

I hope you’re reading what EVERYONE is saying. You are way too critical 🤷‍♀️. We love his voice...then and now.

[@Diatom27]

Pffft! Steve Perry is still a superstar and nobody can hold a candle to his singing.

[@deepbluesea8163]

You really should have compared his LA Eels performance (not this one) to his voice in the 90s because his voice has held up remarkably well. You’re so wrong about his voice, even John 5 the guitarist says his voice is how he remembers from hearing on the radio. Its really stupid to compare his voice from 4 decades ago to his first performance in over twenty + years. Very unprofessional.

[@magregorswift5189]

I adgree 100%

[@lobitome]

You are critiquing a man using video from 1981 vs. 2014. GFYS, thinking you are some expert on his voice or anyone else's voice.