![]() The band’s hit “Lights” was originally written about Los Angeles. One of Journey’s most popular songs had to undergo a slight makeover before release. Perry had to alter some of the lyrics in the song “Lights” The track “Young Hearts Forever “ was written in homage to Thin Lizzy bassist Phil Lynott, who died of drug use in 1986. Perry then went on to record For the Love of Strange Medicine, which included a track that held a special place in Perry’s heart. Perry wrote an recorded a follow up to Street Talk in 1988, but the album was subsequently shelved. This album was released after Journey went on hiatus in 1987, and could technically be considered Perry’s 3rd solo album. Perry paid tribute to Thin Lizzyįollowing his successful debut solo album, Perry followed it up with a second album in 1994 with the release of For the Love of Strange Medicine. In fact, the album is dedicated to Richard Michaels, the bassist for Alien Project who lost his life in a car crash. ![]() Even though the album was released while he was still touring with Journey, it achieved major commercial success! The album is certified double platinum, and had numerous songs top the Billboard charts, including “Oh Sherrie” which rose all the way up to #3 on the charts! There are many references to his first band Alien Project throughout the album. ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1984 Perry released his first solo album titled Street Talk. ![]()
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