Steve Augeri (born January 30, 1959) is an American rock singer best known for his work as the lead singer of Journey from 1998 to 2006. He has also provided lead vocals for Tall Stories, Tyketto, and the Steve Augeri Band. He is a member of the supergroup Bad Penny.
Early life and education
Steve Augeri, the son of Joseph and Emma Augeri, was born on January 30, 1959, and raised in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Initially studying woodwinds at New York City's High School of Music and Art, Augeri switched to bassoon and soon discovered his love for classical music.
Career
Augeri has taught at French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts Summer Camp. He also sang with Michael Ward of The Innocent Criminals.
Augeri, along with guitarist Jack Morer, bass player Kevin Totoian, and drummer Tom De Faria, formed the band Tall Stories in 1988 in New York City. Tall Stories was nominated for “Best Debut Album”, and Augeri for “Best Debut Male Vocalist”, at the 1992 New York Music Awards. Tall Stories disbanded in 1995.
Augeri provided lead vocals on Tyketto's 1995 album, Shine, and its 1996 album, Take Out & Served Up Live. Augeri joined Journey as lead vocalist in 1998. Augeri recorded three albums with Journey: Arrival (2001), the EP Red 13 (2002), and Generations (2005). The live DVD of Journey's Las Vegas concert recorded in December 2000, entitled Journey 2001, acquired platinum status. Augeri left the band in 2006 due to vocal problems.
Augeri and others formed the supergroup Bad Penny in 2020.
Personal life
Augeri is married to Lydia Augeri