‘remembered and treasured’
All proceeds from handwritten Journey lyrics, platinum records, vintage merch, and more will go to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Steve Perry will auction off items from his personal archives — including handwritten Journey lyrics, platinum records, vintage merch, and more — to raise money for victims of the California wildfires.
The singer has teamed with Darkives Collectibles — a new archival memorabilia platform from Dhani Harrison and Dark Horse Records — for the auction, which features over 50 items from Perry’s collection. The auction, which will benefit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, is running now through June 13.
“I’m excited to open up my personal archives and give fans who have supported me through the years a chance to own a piece of my musical journey. Every item in this collection comes directly from my personal archive. 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 said in a statement.
“Some of my special items include handwritten lyrics, my own personal gold and platinum records, albums from my personal collection, test pressings, and even tour merchandise from years past. 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. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey with me. Let’s help make a difference together.”
Among the many notable items in Perry’s archives that are hitting the auction block include handwritten lyrics for Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Faithfully,” a platinum record for Journey’s Greatest Hits, test pressings, Eighties tour merchandise, and much more.
“We’re excited to have Steve Perry as our inaugural partner on the brand-new Darkives Collectables auction site,” Dhani Harrison added. “His continued generosity makes him the perfect artist to help launch this platform, and we’re honored to support the causes that matter most to him. I strongly recommend you check out some of the incredible treasures that have come from his personal archives!”
