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4 days ago
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Steve Perry auctions some of his Journey collection for Altadena wildfire victims
Musician Steve Perry is auctioning off some pieces in his collection of Journey memorabilia to help raise funds for Altadena wildfire victims. Bids are rolling in for Perry's handwritten lyrics to "Don't Stop Believin'," his own gold and platinum records, albums from his collection, a couple of cassettes, CDs, bass guitars, vintage tour merchandise, and more – all signed by Perry. The new archival memorabilia platform, Darkives Collectibles, is launching the Steve Perry Archives, with over 50 "never-before-available" pieces, now available. The site says that all the musical pieces are graded and authenticated. A rare signed "JRNEYFAN" New York license plate that was thrown on stage during a New Jersey show has reached $1,175 with 17 bids, as of Thursday morning. "These pieces have been carefully stored for many years, and now I feel it's the right time to pass them on from my hands to yours, to be enjoyed, remembered, and treasured in your own personal collections," Perry wrote on the auction website. "And most importantly, all the proceeds from this archive sale will go to support victims of the Los Angeles fires with the help of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund." The fund's mission is to provide financial assistance to all types of "career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems." Steve Perry was the lead singer of Journey from 1977 to 1987 and again from 1995 to 1998. He wrote and co-wrote several of the band's greatest hits, including "Don't Stop Believin," "Any Way You Want It," "Open Arms," and "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)." The Steve Perry Archive Collection auction is set to end at noon on June 13.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New York Dolls' David Johansen Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer, Crowdfunding Treatment
New York Dolls' David Johansen in May 2023 () David Johansen, the singer in influential 1970s proto-punk band New York Dolls and who also goes by the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. His daughter, Leah Hennessey, launched a Sweet Relief fundraiser to help cover the costs of his treatment and care. In the post, she revealed that Johansen has actually been undergoing intensive cancer treatment for 'most of the past decade,' and that, in 2020, it progressed and he developed a brain tumor. 'He's never made his diagnosis public, as he and my mother Mara are generally very private people, but we feel compelled to share this now, due to the increasingly severe financial burden our family is facing,' Hennessey wrote on the fundraiser. 'To make matters worse, the day after Thanksgiving David fell down the stairs and broke his back in two places. After a week in the hospital and a successful surgery David has been bedridden and incapacitated. Due to the trauma, David's illness has progressed exponentially and my mother is caring for him around the clock.' All donations to the Sweet Relief fund in Johansen's name will go towards the costs of full time nursing, physical therapy, and funding for day-to-day vital living expenses for the musician. 'With professional specialized care, we are hopeful that David can regain some mobility and independence,' his daughter wrote. In a statement shared by Brooklyn Vegan, Johansen added: 'We've been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends and family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation. This is the worst pain I've ever experienced in my entire life. I've never been one to ask for help, but this is an emergency. Thank you.' *One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This* Glam-punk pioneers stage an unlikely and possibly unwelcome comeback. Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Family of New York Dolls' David Johansen raising funds for stage 4 cancer care
Family of New York Dolls' David Johansen raising funds for stage 4 cancer care Punk legend David Johansen's family is raising funds to pay for his stage 4 cancer treatment. The actor and former New York Dolls frontman has been living with cancer for nearly a decade and a brain tumor for five years, according to a Sweet Relief fundraiser. In a statement to Rolling Stone on Monday, Johansen, 75, said a recent fall down the stairs, in which he broke his back in two different places, has made matters worse. "We've been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends and family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation," he told the outlet. "This is the worst pain I've ever experienced in my entire life. I've never been one to ask for help, but this is an emergency. Thank you." USA TODAY has reached out to Johansen's family for comment. According to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund page, the family is especially private, "but we feel compelled to share this now, due to the increasingly severe financial burden our family is facing," Johansen's daughter, Leah Hennessey, wrote. The "Oz" actor has been "bedridden and incapacitated" since the fall, she added, and requires around-the-clock care from his wife, Mara Hennessey. "To continue his treatment and give him the best chance of recovery, David and Mara will need full time assistance," Leah Hennessey continued. "As hilarious and wise as David continues to be, he is physically debilitated and his care exceeds what we are capable of providing without specialized professional help." Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi's 2022 documentary "Personality Crisis: One Night Only" tells the story of the New York Dolls lead singer and songwriter, who went on to take on the alter ego Buster Poindexter and form the David Johansen band and The Harry Smiths.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New York Dolls' David Johansen Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer, Crowdfunding Treatment
New York Dolls' David Johansen in May 2023 () David Johansen, the singer in influential 1970s proto-punk band New York Dolls and who also goes by the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. His daughter, Leah Hennessey, launched a Sweet Relief fundraiser to help cover the costs of his treatment and care. In the post, she revealed that Johansen has actually been undergoing intensive cancer treatment for 'most of the past decade,' and that, in 2020, it progressed and he developed a brain tumor. 'He's never made his diagnosis public, as he and my mother Mara are generally very private people, but we feel compelled to share this now, due to the increasingly severe financial burden our family is facing,' Hennessey wrote on the fundraiser. 'To make matters worse, the day after Thanksgiving David fell down the stairs and broke his back in two places. After a week in the hospital and a successful surgery David has been bedridden and incapacitated. Due to the trauma, David's illness has progressed exponentially and my mother is caring for him around the clock.' All donations to the Sweet Relief fund in Johansen's name will go towards the costs of full time nursing, physical therapy, and funding for day-to-day vital living expenses for the musician. 'With professional specialized care, we are hopeful that David can regain some mobility and independence,' his daughter wrote. In a statement shared by Brooklyn Vegan, Johansen added: 'We've been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends and family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation. This is the worst pain I've ever experienced in my entire life. I've never been one to ask for help, but this is an emergency. Thank you.' *One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This* Glam-punk pioneers stage an unlikely and possibly unwelcome comeback. Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Johansen, New York Dolls Co-Founder, Suffering From Stage 4 Cancer, Seeks Donations for Health Care
David Johansen — the sole surviving founding member of the New York Dolls and a solo artist who also performs as the lounge singer Buster Poindexter — is suffering from stage four cancer, a brain tumor and a broken back, and is seeking financial assistance through the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Diagnosed in 2020, Johansen hoped to keep his illness private, but due to the severe financial burden, he shared the news on Monday. In November 2024, he fell and broke his back in two places, which required surgery. Despite a successful procedure, he remains bedridden and incapacitated; funds will go toward his care. More from Variety Martin Scorsese, David Johansen Talk Making 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only' Documentary During Pandemic Martin Scorsese's David Johansen Documentary Sets Premiere Date (TV News Roundup) 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only' Review: Martin Scorsese's Portrait of David Johansen Is Lusciously Indulgent Aging-Rock-Star Nostalgia Assisting in the Johansen family recovery efforts, Sweet Relief has launched the David Johansen Fund (head here for more information). The most immediate needs are full time nursing, physical therapy and funding for day to day vital living expenses. Sweet Relief is also offering a special Johansen T-shirt with all proceeds going to his treatment. Since its founding in 1994, the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has provided necessary services and financial assistance for career musicians and behind-the-scenes music industry professionals. Johansen said, 'We've been living with my illness for a long time, still having fun, seeing friends and family, carrying on, but this tumble the day after Thanksgiving really brought us to a whole new level of debilitation. This is the worst pain I've ever experienced in my entire life. I've never been one to ask for help, but this is an emergency. Thank you.' His daughter, Leah Hennessey, says, 'for the past five years, David has been unable to work as a performer,' adding that the family's most immediate needs are full time nursing, physical therapy and funding for day-to-day vital living expenses. 'With professional specialized care, we are hopeful that David can regain some mobility and independence.' Aric Steinberg, Executive Director at Sweet Relief Musicians Fund adds, 'Sweet Relief is honored to help David and his family during this difficult time in their lives. Our Directed Artist Funds can provide a meaningful solution when the community rallies around the recipient, and we anticipate that David's community will be eager to help here. His influence on the musical landscape with the New York Dolls is indelible, and his career as an actor and an artist has touched many people around the world. He's been knocked down but we're here to help him back up with the help of his family, friends and wider community of supporters.' Johansen was recently the subject of Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi's documentary 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only,' which captures an evening of the singer's songs and storytelling. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
