Steve Perry Quotes, born Stephen Ray Perry on January 22, 1949, in Hanford, California, is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods (1977–1987 and 1995–1998). With his powerful, distinctive voice, Perry helped create hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” and “Faithfully,” earning him the nickname “The Voice.” His solo career includes the successful album Street Talk (1984), featuring “Oh Sherrie.” These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on music, life, love, and resilience, capturing his passion and reflective nature.
15 Steve Perry Quotes
- “You can’t embrace your whole life if you’re shut down. I found out that I can’t just run away and shut down. I’m losing the rest of my life doing that.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Foolish heart, hear me calling. Stop before you start falling. Foolish heart, heed my warning; you’ve been wrong before. Don’t be wrong anymore.” (Song, “Foolish Heart,” Street Talk, 1984)
- “There’s always a price for what you want.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m no spring chicken. The same arthritis that ate up my left hip that finally got replaced hasn’t stopped there… And touring is a lot of work.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Don’t be afraid to pursue your dreams, even if they seem impossible. It’s better to try and fail than to never try at all.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “I’m not a big fan of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s just a personal thing, not an ego thing.” (Interview, PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “Oh, oh, oh, it’s livin’ in you, and it’s comin’ out of you.” (Song, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Escape, 1981)
- “Success is not a destination, but a journey. It’s about the efforts and experiences along the way, not just the end result.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “I’m so hard on myself. I play these sketches in my computer for friends and they say ‘Gee whiz, the vocal’s beautiful.’ I hear, ‘It needs to be better.’” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Believe in yourself, even when others doubt you. Your self-belief is what will push you to overcome any obstacle.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “Sometimes, when I hear myself sing, I sound like Steve Perry, and sometimes that has a lot of memories attached to it.” (Interview, GQ, 2008)
- “If you can dream it, you can do it. Believe in yourself and never give up.” (Interview, allmusiciansquotes.com, 2023)
- “Songs have no rules. We can have mixed feelings and so can songs. Sometimes music can help me or others figure out our emotional complexities.” (Post on X, @StevePerryMusic, 2019-07-23)
- “Without a song, we are lost.” (Interview, American Songwriter, 2020)
- “I love New York, Chicago, London, St. Bart’s and Italy but one of my fave cities in the whole world is San Francisco.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
Steve Perry’s quotes are a heartfelt mix of inspiration, resilience, and musical passion, encouraging fans to chase dreams, embrace authenticity, and find strength in life’s journey. Which one’s got you ready to keep believin’? Drop it in the comments and keep his Journey legacy rockin’!
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