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The Star
07-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
How music can improve seniors' days
When I'm feeling low, I blast some Journey or George Thorogood. Don't Stop Believin' and Bad to the Bone always give me an instant boost. Music has always been a mood-lifter, a social glue, and even a sneaky form of exercise (especially if you like to sing or dance along). Lately, researchers have been digging deeper into what music can do for us as we age. We examine whether music can truly boost memory, sharpen thinking, help chase off the blues and perhaps even combat diseases like dementia, and how you might incorporate music into your life. What the science says In 2024 Dr Alfredo Raglio at the Scientific Institute of Pavia Maugeri, Italy led a team of researchers who analysed 28 studies examining whether music-based activities help older adults experiencing mild memory and thinking challenges, or early-stage dementia. The 28 studies included 1,612 participants, aged 69 to 85 years. The overall results showed regular musical activities, whether it is singing, playing an instrument, or dancing is helpful for keeping the mind active and working well. The scientists also recommended daily music activities for slowing down the progress of diseases like dementia. However, some of the studies were not well designed. They did not have control groups or they didn't do well in evaluating their data for other factors. This makes it hard to tell whether it is the music that is useful or whether it's the social connection or even the physical activity. It may be all of those things together. Malaysia's practical suggestion In 2019, researchers from Universiti Malaya led by Dr S J Liao, ran an excellent small randomised trial with 112 older adults that examined the effect of Tai Chi with music on older folks. Participants lived in the community, not a care home, and had mild to moderate scores of depression. Of these 57 were randomly assigned to the Tai Chi with music group and the other 55 were in the control group. Data was collected at the start and then every month for three months. The researchers found that those in the Tai Chi with music group showed significant improvements for physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, and also environmental impact, meaning feelings of safety and comfort. The good news is that the results were large enough to suggest that Tai Chi with music can significantly improve both mental and physical well-being in older adults – even if they have depression. Make music work for you Tai chi in the park: Tai Chi is fabulous as it combines slow, flowing movements, breathing techniques, and meditation allowing you to stretch, build strength and promote calm too. There are Tai Chi groups in many parks, so just ask around. Bonus: it's a super low-cost activity! Go for karaoke: Gather a group of friends, and go sing old songs together. Many karaoke chains cater for the night crowd, so they offer super cheap rates for seniors who come in the afternoons before 5pm. Some even include free-flow drinks and desserts! Community singing and dancing: Local council community halls are open to anyone, so you can go with friends, meet new people or both. Community halls are super affordable. For instance, the Penang Hawkers Association singing centre on Jalan Irrawadi, George Town, (open Thursday to Sunday) costs just RM3 per visit or RM10 for a month's subscription. Master an instrument: If you used to play as a child but gave it up, you can dust off your old guitar, flute or violin and find a community music group. These play for fun and often include affordable tutoring options too. If you've never played but always longed to let out your inner Jimi Hendrix or Mitsuko Uchida, check out music schools and local music shops. Some rent out musical instruments and provide affordable lessons for small classes tailored for seniors. Gamelan Groups: The unique music from traditional gongs and drums graces our festivals and thanks to teachers working at NGOs, cultural organisations, universities and community centres the public can learn to play too. These groups typically provide the instruments but fees are usually subsidised. Plus, you may be invited to play at weddings and formal occasions! Yangqin Groups: If you play the Guzheng, or Chinese zither, check out Chinese temples, NGOs, cultural organisations, and music schools for get-togethers. If you don't play or need refresher classes, these organise affordable lessons. The beauty of it is that there are also lessons online, so you can prep for a few weeks and then join a band. Bonus: you might play at weddings, Chinese New Year and other occasions. (Editor's note: You can also check out U3A ( to see what music classes are available.) Ellen Whyte is a British-registered counsellor and psychotherapist who has a soft spot for cats. She founded an online practice in 2016, and works with clients in 20+ countries. Email:
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rarely seen 80s rock legend unrecognizable as he's spotted on day out in LA – 44 years after smash hit song
AN EIGHTIES music legend looked unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter, 76, was the lead singer and frontman of an American group, best known for its 1981 hit Don't Stop Believin'. Advertisement 6 An Eighties rock star looked unrecognisable as he ran errands in LA Credit: BackGrid 6 The lead singer tucked a shopping bag under his arms as he took a stroll in an all-black oufit Credit: BackGrid 6 Steve Perry, second left, was part of rock band Journey Credit: Getty Yet Steve Perry left fans doing a double take as he took a stroll in a baggy black logo top and shorts, paired with dark trainers. The Journey hitmaker was seen running errands with a paper bag tucked under his left arm. The California-born singer, who had two stints in the band known for hits Open Arms and Separate Ways, pulled on a pair of sunglasses as he made his way down the street. He appeared to be eager to go incognito, gazing down at the ground with a calm expression on his face. Advertisement READ MORE ROCK LEGEND Steve quit Journey for the second time back in 1998, due to personal reasons. At the time, he old "My love for music was getting really, really questionable within my heart, and I kind of had to stop. "There was no easy way to stop, leaving the mothership that I had so loved and worked so hard with the guys to build. Advertisement Most read in Music Exclusive Exclusive "It was tough. I didn't tell nobody — I just kept working, and then all of a sudden, it just kind of hit the wall, and I said, 'I can't do this anymore." He also spoke out in 2017 when the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and simply said: "I am truly grateful that Journey is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." Seventies rock legends forced to cancel concert during hit song - months after ditching UK tour last minute The band currently consists of singer Arnel Pineda, guitarist Neal Schon, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist and guitarist Jonathan Cain, bassist Todd Jensen and Jason Derlatka. TRICKY JOURNEY Steve's former band faced a sticky situation in March after they were forced to cancel a gig while performing one of their greatest hits. Advertisement Journey were performing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo when an 'electrical incident' occurred. The band were performing one of their biggest hits - Don't Stop Believin' - as the fifth song in their set. But suddenly, power on the stage went off, and initially the crowd continued to sing the lyrics of the 1981 smash hit. However, crew then took to the stage with fire extinguishers and soon after, a statement was released to the fans to reveal the rest of the concert had unfortunately been cancelled. Advertisement The cancellation came months after Journey But back in August, with members embroiled in a legal battle, the band gave no explanation as they put the decision down to "circumstances beyond their control". "Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, Journey's UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately cancelled. "Refunds will be made from your point of purchase." Advertisement The 50th anniversary tour, which had already travelled across the U.S., was set to begin in Cardiff in October and travel to cities including Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. 6 Steve served two stints in the band but left for good in 1988 Credit: BackGrid 6 The band is best known for hits Don't Stop Believin' Open Arms and Separate Ways Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 Fans were left annoyed as the band cancelled its recent tour Credit: Getty Advertisement
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rarely seen 80s rock legend unrecognizable as he's spotted on day out in LA – 44 years after smash hit song
AN EIGHTIES music legend looked unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter, 76, was the lead singer and frontman of an American group, best known for its 1981 hit Don't Stop Believin'. 6 An Eighties rock star looked unrecognisable as he ran errands in LA Credit: BackGrid 6 The lead singer tucked a shopping bag under his arms as he took a stroll in an all-black oufit Credit: BackGrid 6 Steve Perry, second left, was part of rock band Journey Credit: Getty Yet Steve Perry left fans doing a double take as he took a stroll in a baggy black logo top and shorts, paired with dark trainers. The Journey hitmaker was seen running errands with a paper bag tucked under his left arm. The California-born singer, who had two stints in the band known for hits Open Arms and Separate Ways, pulled on a pair of sunglasses as he made his way down the street. He appeared to be eager to go incognito, gazing down at the ground with a calm expression on his face. Steve quit Journey for the second time back in 1998, due to personal reasons. At the time, he old SiriusXM station Trunk Nation: "The reason I left is because I was just truly burned out. "My love for music was getting really, really questionable within my heart, and I kind of had to stop. "There was no easy way to stop, leaving the mothership that I had so loved and worked so hard with the guys to build. "It was tough. I didn't tell nobody — I just kept working, and then all of a sudden, it just kind of hit the wall, and I said, 'I can't do this anymore." He also spoke out in 2017 when the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and simply said: "I am truly grateful that Journey is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." Seventies rock legends forced to cancel concert during hit song - months after ditching UK tour last minute The band currently consists of singer Arnel Pineda, guitarist Neal Schon, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist and guitarist Jonathan Cain, bassist Todd Jensen and Jason Derlatka. TRICKY JOURNEY Steve's former band faced a sticky situation in March after they were forced to cancel a gig while performing one of their greatest hits. Journey were performing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo when an 'electrical incident' occurred. The band were performing one of their biggest hits - Don't Stop Believin' - as the fifth song in their set. But suddenly, power on the stage went off, and initially the crowd continued to sing the lyrics of the 1981 smash hit. However, crew then took to the stage with fire extinguishers and soon after, a statement was released to the fans to reveal the rest of the concert had unfortunately been cancelled. The cancellation came months after Journey cancelled their 2024 UK tour at the last minute. But back in August, with members embroiled in a legal battle, the band gave no explanation as they put the decision down to "circumstances beyond their control". "Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, Journey's UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately cancelled. "Refunds will be made from your point of purchase." The 50th anniversary tour, which had already travelled across the U.S., was set to begin in Cardiff in October and travel to cities including Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. 6 Steve served two stints in the band but left for good in 1988 Credit: BackGrid 6 The band is best known for hits Don't Stop Believin' Open Arms and Separate Ways Credit: Getty - Contributor
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rarely seen 80s rock legend unrecognizable as he's spotted on day out in LA – 44 years after smash hit song
AN EIGHTIES music legend looked unrecognisable as he stepped out in Los Angeles. The singer-songwriter, 76, was the lead singer and frontman of an American group, best known for its 1981 hit Don't Stop Believin'. 6 6 Yet Steve Perry left fans doing a double take as he took a stroll in a baggy black logo top and shorts, paired with dark trainers. The Journey hitmaker was seen running errands with a paper bag tucked under his left arm. The California-born singer, who had two stints in the band known for hits Open Arms and Separate Ways, pulled on a pair of sunglasses as he made his way down the street. He appeared to be eager to go incognito, gazing down at the ground with a calm expression on his face as he walked with his new partner. Steve quit Journey for the second time back in 1998, due to personal reasons. At the time, he old SiriusXM station Trunk Nation: "The reason I left is because I was just truly burned out. "My love for music was getting really, really questionable within my heart, and I kind of had to stop. "There was no easy way to stop, leaving the mothership that I had so loved and worked so hard with the guys to build. "It was tough. I didn't tell nobody — I just kept working, and then all of a sudden, it just kind of hit the wall, and I said, 'I can't do this anymore." He also spoke out in 2017 when the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and simply said: "I am truly grateful that Journey is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame." Seventies rock legends forced to cancel concert during hit song - months after ditching UK tour last minute The band currently consists of singer Arnel Pineda, guitarist Neal Schon, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist and guitarist Jonathan Cain, bassist Todd Jensen and Jason Derlatka. TRICKY JOURNEY Steve's former band faced a sticky situation in March after they were forced to cancel a gig while performing one of their greatest hits. Journey were performing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo when an 'electrical incident' occurred. The band were performing one of their biggest hits - Don't Stop Believin' - as the fifth song in their set. But suddenly, power on the stage went off, and initially the crowd continued to sing the lyrics of the 1981 smash hit. However, crew then took to the stage with fire extinguishers and soon after, a statement was released to the fans to reveal the rest of the concert had unfortunately been cancelled. The cancellation came months after Journey cancelled their 2024 UK tour at the last minute. But back in August, with members embroiled in a legal battle, the band gave no explanation as they put the decision down to "circumstances beyond their control". "Due to circumstances beyond the band's control, Journey's UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately cancelled. "Refunds will be made from your point of purchase." The 50th anniversary tour, which had already travelled across the U.S., was set to begin in Cardiff in October and travel to cities including Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Reclusive 80s lead singer looks unrecognizable with new girlfriend in rare outing... can you guess who?
Rock fans were in for a treat Thursday when one of the greatest frontmen in rock history made a rare appearance in Los Angeles. The legendary vocalist, now 76, who fronted one of the most iconic bands of the '70s and '80s and scored eight multiplatinum albums, was all smiles as he stepped out for a grocery run at the upscale Erewhon market. Wearing a Stanford T-shirt and casual shorts, the singer— once dubbed ' The Voice ' by Jon Bon Jovi thanks to his soaring range —looked nearly unrecognizable from his arena-rock days with Journey. Adding to the surprise, Perry didn't show up solo—he arrived with rumored new flame Suzette Vaughn, a marriage and family therapist turning heads right beside him. The sighting comes decades after the rock legend famously sang about a past love in one of his biggest solo hits Oh Sherrie. So, can you guess who this iconic lead singer is? The legendary vocalist, now 76, who fronted one of the most iconic bands of the '70s and '80s and scored eight multiplatinum albums, was all smiles as he stepped out for a grocery run at the upscale Erewhon market If you guessed Steve Perry — you were Faithfully correct. Little is publicly known about Perry's relationship with Vaughn. However, one of the most significant relationships in his life was with psychologist Kellie Nash, who passed away from breast cancer in December 2012. Before her death, Nash made the former Journey frontman—then 63—promise not to retreat from the world again. 'One night she said, "If something was to ever happen to me, promise that you won't go back into isolation, for I think it would make this all for naught,"' Perry recalled during a 2018 interview on CBS Sunday Morning. 'But I had to make the promise, and I said, "I promise."' That promise became a turning point in Perry's life, ultimately leading to his emotional return to music after years out of the spotlight. Perry left Journey twice—first in 1987, then officially in 1998. Perry left Journey after a decade in 1987, then briefly reunited with them from 1995-1998 Perry is pictured (left) being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2017 Perry was the lead singer of the rock band during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987, and again from 1995 to 1998 and provides the distinctive vocals for hits Don't Stop Believin' and Open ArmsThe band is pictured in June 1979 After the Raised on Radio tour, he felt burned out and emotionally drained, so the band quietly went on hiatus. He focused on solo work during this time, releasing For the Love of Strange Medicine in 1994. In 1996, Journey reunited with Perry for the album Trial by Fire, but plans for a tour fell apart. Perry injured his hip while hiking in Hawaii and hesitated to get surgery. However, one of the most significant relationships in his life was with psychologist Kellie Nash, who passed away from breast cancer in December 2012 When the band pressured him to commit, he refused—and officially left Journey for good in 1998. Since December 2007, Journey's lead singer has been Arnel Pineda, a former cover band vocalist from Manila, Philippines, discovered by guitarist Neal Schon through YouTube. When the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2018, it was Pineda—not Steve Perry—who performed their iconic 1981 hit Don't Stop Believin'. Asked about it, Perry made his position clear: 'I'm not in the band,' he said simply to the New York Times, adding, 'It's Arnel's gig — singers have to stick together.'
