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Stephen Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949, in Hanford, California) is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey.

Steve Perry is the only child of Raymond F. Perry (born Raymond Pereira) and Mary C. Quaresma and is of Portuguese heritage (Pico island, Azores). Steve grew up interested in music, as his father was a vocalist. He also counts Sam Cooke and Al Jolson among his early inspirations. The Perry family was close-knit until Ray left when Steve was 7. His mother later remarried, and Steve remained extremely close to her. On his twelfth birthday, Mary presented Steve with a gold eighth note necklace, which he still wears for good luck.

The family moved to Lemoore, California during Steve’s teen years. While in Lemoore, the young long-haired singer continued to pursue his interest in music. He attended high school there, drumming in the marching band as well as in extracurricular bands. He attended Visalia, California’s College of the Sequoias for a short time after graduation, where he took first tenor in the choir there. Steve’s mother encouraged his musical growth during this time.

Steve Perry moved to Los Angeles and fronted the band Alien Project in his mid twenties. He nearly gave up music when the bassist of that band, Richard Michaels, was killed in a tragic car accident. Filled with grief, Steve returned to Lemoore and decided not to continue his singing career, instead following in his stepfather’s trade of construction, once working on a turkey farm.

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jb136 wrote:
29 days ago

Absolutely amazing voice.

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mrmxplytz wrote:
October 2009

what a fantastic voice!!!!

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gsalesvz wrote:
October 2009

Never heard anything from his carrer solo, but when I heard I Stand Alone, I started to search more from his music, it's awesome *-*

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maccabbeo wrote:
October 2009

Steve ... we miss you!

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Z3R0FiR3 wrote:
October 2009

best voice in the bizz [2] True that!

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longstrider77 wrote:
September 2009

best voice in the bizz

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gluchnurse wrote:
September 2009

Rumors are getting heavier each month that he really is recording a new album. Waiting with bated breath-don't make me turn blue Steve, come on!

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fohler wrote:
September 2009

melody <3 we are the world <3

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9095 wrote:
August 2009

Steve Perry will always be the Voice of Journey....... [1003] love this man sfm ♥

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Liuyanggod wrote:
August 2009

Steve Perry将永远是Journey的主唱！[1002]

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digiroro wrote:
July 2009

oh sherrie ♥

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ramiroreguerin wrote:
July 2009

una voz incomparable ... la esencia de journey ... como solista un poco más pop, pero "she's mine", "if only for the moment girl" de lo mejor

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BurtonGirl wrote:
July 2009

Steve Perry will always be the Voice of Journey....... [1001]

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eyesofthetiga wrote:
July 2009

Steve Perry will always be the Voice of Journey....... [1000]

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Liuyanggod wrote:
June 2009

Join the group: http://www.last.fm/group/Steve+Perry?setlang=en

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9095 wrote:
May 2009

[i]the[/i] voice <3

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rockerchick45 wrote:
May 2009

Steve Perry will always be the Voice of Journey.......

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Albert-The-Duke wrote:
May 2009

Can't wait for the new record! :D

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SteffentheOst wrote:
May 2009

It´s very Best Power Voice.

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radiofalke wrote:
May 2009

What a strong song. That's the power I need for the day. Hello world, this morning is great.

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