Steve Perry, the legendary voice behind Journey’s greatest hits, shared his deeply personal story with Dan Rather on The Big Interview. Perry reflected on his decision to leave the band, explaining, “I lost the passion for creating music and needed to find myself.” For years, he stepped away from the spotlight, searching for meaning beyond fame.
During this time, Perry found love with Dr. Kelly Nash, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2012. He shared their profound connection: “I told her I ‘feel like I’ve always known you.’ I used to tell her, ‘I love you before I met you, I love you now, and I always will.’” Nash’s courage and wisdom shaped his return to music. “She said, ‘If something was to happen to me, promise me you won’t go back into isolation… it would make this all for naught.’” Honoring her wish, Perry reignited his passion and released Traces in 2018, his first solo album in decades, keeping her memory alive through his music.
