Steve Perry – Pipeline Cafe – Hawaii – Journey
There was a huge frenzy on the net for about a day and a half when word got out that reclusive former Journey frontman Steve Perry was scheduled to perform at the Pipeline Cafe in Hawaii on June 25th.
It all sounded a bit *off* to begin with. I mean, why would an artist like Perry agree to do a low-key gig at a nightclub anyway? After being away from the stage for 15 years, a live gig by Steve THE VOICE Perry would be a huge, monumental event!
And it turns out that it was too good to be true. Perry posted an official announcement on Fanasylum.com confirming that it was indeed a hoax.
here’s Perry’s statement:
I am posting this statement on fanasylum.com for it’s the only site I post my official statements.
Today I was made aware that there was an attempt to perpetrate a hoax on my most faithful fans. It has been brought to my attention that there was an announcement of a show that I was supposedly to perform at in Hawaii. This is absolutely a hoax and should be treated as such. It has also been brought to my attention that several news sites are reporting that my management had cancelled the supposed performance. There were never any plans for any such performance made by me or anyone authorized by me. This is the first we have heard of this. I’m only posting this out of concern for my faithful fans. I encourage all news sites to post this statement, with the hope it will clarify the confusion brought about by this hoax.
I simply wanted you to know the truth.
Sincerely,
Steve Perry
The Honolulu Advertiser managed to get a hold of the owner of the Pipeline Cafe, Greg Azus and he had this to say:
“This morning everything was all set, and then we got word from Perry’s management company that it’s not going to work out after all,” Azus said this afternoon. “Everything was confirmed and signed, but I guess one hand didn’t know what the other was doing, and it fell through…”
So it seems that Perry fans the world over will have to continue to hold on to the sliver of hope that one day the man will decide to finally step out of his comfy mansion and sing for his fans one more time. and the dream goes on forever…
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a live show from Steve Perry would be a dream alright. But from what I’ve read, Perry’s voice is gone. I don’t think he is able to perform those songs like he used to. just another sad remiinder that we are all getting OLD!!!!
I still have fond memories of Perry and the Raised On Radio tour. If I remember correctly, that was the tour when Randy Jackson played bass for the band. weird.
isn’t he about ready to release an album or something? come on Steve, how about some new tunes?
great photo of Steve! Journey is one of my all time favs!!
I would pay to hear Steve read Risk Management Vol: 1