From today's RAMP Newsletter...
One of the major pop culture highlights of the three-day Memorial Day weekend turned out to be the surprising (and much welcome) reemergence of Steve Perry from his nearly two-decade public performance hibernation. Fans of the former Journey frontman are still buzzing after the reclusive Perry made a surprise appearance at an Eels show in St. Paul, MN, of all places. Much to the shrieking delight of the crowd filling the 1,000-seat Fitzgerald Theatre, Perry was invited onstage during the band's encore. After quipping, "Where have you been all my life?" Perry performed the Eels' poignant hit, "It's A Motherf***er." After that, Perry (who was in great voice) and his temporary back-up band switched gears and ripped into a couple of familiar Journey classics, "Open Arms" and the crowd participation fave, "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin.'" It was awesome. It's no secret that Perry, now 65, has suffered some health issues over the past few years, including chronic arthritis and a hip replacement, but according to those in attendance, he looked and sounded great.
Here's a video I found of it on YouTube. His voice sounds pretty good...
