Interview with Steve Perry

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Tom Barnard sits down with Steve Perry for an intimate conversation on the eve of his first new album release in nearly 25 years, Traces (October 5). Steve talks about some of the more personal moments of his life, getting back into the studio, and reveals for the first time why he chose to step away from Journey at the height of his success.

Traces is due out October 5th. See the video for Steve’s emotional first single, ‘No Erasin’

\"I made a record I\'m really proud of and it\'s something I thought I\'d never do and here I am talking to you about it.\" - Steve Perry talks to Tom about his inspiration that got him back into recording music and what this new album means for him. Traces is due out October 5th
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\”I made a record I\’m really proud of and it\’s something I thought I\’d never do and here I am talking to you about it.\” – Steve Perry talks to Tom about his inspiration that got him back into recording music and what this new album means for him. Traces is due out October 5th
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\"My purposeful meaning is doing something I swore I\'d never do, and I did it...\" - Steve Perry on recording again and releasing his first album in over two decades. 
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\”My purposeful meaning is doing something I swore I\’d never do, and I did it…\” – Steve Perry on recording again and releasing his first album in over two decades.
Photo credit: RKH Images
Tom Barnard and Steve Perry inside the KQRS studios
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Tom Barnard and Steve Perry inside the KQRS studios
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On behalf of fans everywhere, we\'re so glad to have you back, Steve!Photo credit: RKH Images
On behalf of fans everywhere, we\’re so glad to have you back, Steve!
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