Is Steve Perry Hard To Work With? 

So what if he was difficult. The mans music is perfection. He knew what he wanted and he got it.

Steve is a natural, a professional & a perfectionist & worked FROM his passionate Soul. ❤️

He may be difficult because of his perfectionism and high standards but I don't think he is rude or mean or or nasty. He knows what he wants his music to sound like and just wants to make sure that is how it turns out.

I enjoy anything Steve Perry

I know since the comments has been turned off I'm rather late to the game in hearing this write-up on Steve Perry, but knowing what I know now (May, 2019) I can say how rare of a person he must be. Real.

Steve has always said and admitted to that he's a perfectionist and his own worst critic. In addition he will state that he often stuck his nose in places (no pun intended) where it made some uncomfortable and also fought for the music and the performances. To his credit, everything he's done on his own and per Journey worked. He's also admitted to making mistakes, giving himself time to suck and so forth. You have to realize Steve was more than a Singer/Songwriter: Steve started out engineering in sound studios while he was playing in clubs and bands. Even when Steve joined Journey he was the one who would get up the sound boards and work some of the Journey shows behind the sound equipment and then go and change and jump on stage. Steve was a musician: Played Drums/Did Vocals/Played some Bass and took his craft very seriously. Now, Schon and others said Steve is a funny guy a great guy but Steve was all about the music. Steve would state that there were 5 musicians who were incredible per their own right who bought the best out of one another despite any frictions and best of times between members. Look, Steve did it all and I think the same could be said of Steven Tyler who was very similar and known to be a Task Master amid Aerosmith: Musicians that had incredible vocal/showmanship abilities and so they demanded a lot from themselves and their bandmates in getting the best music out there. It's paid off, I just read today that Journey's Greatest Hits is only one of 5 recordings still in the Billboard Top 300 since it's release and about 4 years ago it went from 77th to 44th so I'm sure it's still hanging in that number as generations of fans continue to find Journey's music in every Karaoke bar, every sports stadium, on the radio, per the internet and so on. DSB still the number one downloaded tune on I-Tunes. So, was Steve difficult or just trying to create music with Journey and per himself that would remain TIMELESS?

He is the Ultimate Perfectionist !!! I would be too if I had the vocals and the musical Brilliance that he has. LEGEND STEVE PERRY !!!

He fought for things that mattered like Schon’s guitar solo for “Who’s Cryin’ Now” and to get the song “Open Arms” on the album even though the band jeered at him. I call him authentic and brave.

Great commentary Dave; one of your Best! There’s only ONE Steve Perry and Journey just isn’t Journey without him.

Hey Steve....Any way you want it that's the way you need it, any way you want it.

Steve got burned out of being on the road.i dont blame him at all

Steve's perfection made that entire band very wealthy!!!! If it was half ass, that band would of never made it. Steve knew what needed to be done. So glad he took control because that band was going nowhere before Perry came along.

Steve Perry is Journey & no one else can take his place!

Steve perry is a person who holds a high standard for his music. He is no different than John Mellencamp or Ritchie blackmore. Both of those artists have been called hard to work with and in the case of blackmore other artists say they would never work with him again. How about neil young? He's a guy that might have been difficult to work with as in csny but he has standards and knows what he wants. Perfectionist, particular, proffesional call it what you want. Isn't it just artistic integrity?

I dont know. But neal was mentioning the soft rock perry is guilty of in a negative fashion. Perry is hard rocker some of the time. And arguably made the band

Steve Perry makes the real music observer hard.

Why wouldnt anyone? I cant imagine anyone getting into business, then stating.."you know...were just going to be..."average." Im not sure if you have played music...but if it aint right...you dont do it.

Yes this guy working Hurd already definitely because journey playing untill now cause Mr perry still but no body can sing like Mr perry still the voice legendary man Still Soo special people fantastic singer ever 👑👑🎶❤️💯

You aren't pro Steve you're pro ns.... Steve Perry is a professional from head to toe...ns only cares about his solos that's it

Some lead singers are the group. Steve Perry, Dennis DeYoung. They may be difficuktvat tines but I betcthe band lived the noney they brought in. Singing, writing...thats alot.

Dave is kinda ridin' the clutch a little bit....

OMG you are talking SP yet..... AGAIN?? Smh

Love the channel, but my gosh.............................even I'm getting tired of the steve perry stuff.

I wish this man would make up his mind. First he likes Steve now Steve is too difficult to work with. He likes Jon and not Neal. Now he likes Neal and not Jon. Quit being so wishy washy dude. Say what you mean and mean what you say. ☺

Is "the real Steve Perry" hard to work with? Those videos without Smith and Valory were and are as "great" as any thing. Steve Perry is a double doctorate (PHD's) in Music. The fake SP prolly not. "Prolly not". Jus' sayin'. Agree with your final statement as very accurate. Heard, heard...... Smith got fired for sticking a jack knife in the back ribs of Steve Perry on the way back stage.

Steve Perry's bread and butter so ad the other bands

Show your dark room where you listen to rock ballads by yourself!

Don't know if you take suggestions? How about a story or two on John Fogerty? I know he's not controversial but in my opinion one of the greatest song writers, guitar players of all time. Not to mention his amazing comeback album Center field saw him play every instrument on the album. With the exception of the song Change in the weather we can ignore the follow-up album Eye of Zombie.

Steve wants in control but in the end he fires himself if you are loyal supposed to be until the e nd whatever it takes

for some reason, I can't find the GQ link. I found a horrible interview by Glamour Magazine - the writer was all about herself and wanting SP to sing at her wedding.

That's not why they got rid of Aynsley...

Err.. 2 records in 30 years?? Im gonna say yes.

THIS guy is obsessed with Steve Perry! Maybe Steve needs to get a restraining order...lol. Has he actually ever met Steve? Plus, does he really think the sunglasses make him look cool? 😎 Get a life dude....

He appears to be difficult. Seeing him speak on a red carpet a few years back. Someone ask him if he would work with Neal Schon again and he said you know we are trying kinda of bobbed his head back and forth. Hell he hasn't seen Neal since the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. All Perry wants is his Royalties. And they are a ton of money. So he can get up everyday at 69 years of age go to Wegmans take an afternoon nap and not give a damn about anything else.

I do not think Perry has shaken up the world as a solo act either?

Ramble on Dave....Steve Perry is probably laughing at you.

The reality is I Acutally like the post stuff better then trial by fire Arrival And revelation are way better

Does this guy work? Lol

You forgot to add the "LOL" at the end of your video title.

Journey now making money already definitely consert everyday any places More money already definitely don't Care sounds it's good or not but still making money well money always money my goodness 😂😂😂😂😂

Man, this music observer guy doesnt have a clue what he's talking about. Completely wrong about Dunbar and why he left. Obviously clueless about drumming in any way, shape, or form. Saying Smith is "good" is like calling the Beatles "mildly successful". Sheesh. That guy is clueless. He just makes shit up and runs with it.

Steve hired 2 private lawyers during the Escape tour.Steve did so much cocaine up until 1981 he was starting to get paranoid about his place in the band since he was not a founding member.Plus Ross and Smith used to goof off and play practical jokes on the road,which Steve didnt like.I miss the band with Rolie,I thought they had a better dynamic.Journey'Captured'is my favorite live album ever.Why dont you do a video on that record?