Sherrie Swafford Biography

Who is Sherrie Swafford Dating? Know about her Personal Life

Sherrie Swafford is possibly single as of now. She isn't interested in any men following the bitter split from her lover Steven. The yoga teacher is rarely seen in the media these days and shows no sign of rumors in the present time. Steve Perry's ex-girlfriend has maintained a life low-key personal life.

Sherrie is not seen with any men following her split with Steve Perry. However, she was the subject of Perry's 1984 solo hit "Oh Sherrie". The blonde-haired featured in the music video and also inspired Journey hits such as "Open Arms" and "Separate Ways".

Even though Perry and Sawford had an affair for a short period, their love story was a part of public interest. Steve had promised to write the still-angry Swafford a song by way of an apology and "Oh Sherry" reached #3 on Billboard in 1984.

Sherrie Swafford's Love for Steve Perry

Sherry and Steve were the relationship goals for those people who lived that era aspired to achieve. Steve's song Journey speaks of how crazy the pair was for each other. She was so much into him that even after Steve went solo, she remained his muse and inspired songs including Don't Fight It, Foolish Heart, You Better Wait, and of course the iconic Oh Sherrie. 

Steve once referred to Sherrie as his love interest in the music video for the song (Oh Sherrie). The song became an instant hit and fan favorite. Since then, there have been a lot of controversies regarding this mysterious lady who won the rock stars' hearts. 

Past Affairs

Swafford was previously in a relationship with the famous songwriter and Journey band singer Steve Perry. The duo was sharing a good bond initially and Steve even wrote a song for Sherrie called 'Oh Sherrie' and featured her in that video in 1984. Although the couple was having a good time, they decided to separate and headed ahead separately in 1985.

During an interview with the Tampa Bay Times in 2011, Perry sweetly recalled the days when he was with Swafford. He said,

"Sherrie and I were crazy in love, I can tell you that. And it was a very tough time because the band was peaking. And if any woman out there thinks that it would be real exciting to be the girlfriend of somebody in a band like that and that it would be all peaches and cream, the truth is that it's hard to navigate a relationship when you're in the midst of such a ride."

When asked the actual reason for their break up, the star mentioned that they were good for each other but not right for each other. He continued explaining that the year 1985 was a tough one for him as his mother died the same year and the same year he broke up with the love of his life.

"I think that when you do love someone, you never stop loving them, you just have to deal with it. That's rough. It's just something that you have to face, and it's maybe just not the right time or maybe it's just not right at all. But the hardest part is that, once you do fall in love with someone, you're there... and if you pull out, then you never really were in love with them."

In addition, Sherrie once said,

"I am an esthetician, teach yoga, never married, no children. Love my animals, planting flowers and life. Cherish my friends (including Steve) and my privacy. It was so different for us! It was just Love, nothing else!"

Sherrie is never rumored to have dated or married anyone after her breakup with Steve, however, Steve was in a dating relationship with Kellie Nash. Kellie was a physiologist and at that time she was suffering from 4th stage cancer and was under treatment when Perry fell for her. Moreover, the pair stayed together for one and a half years in their small house in New York until Nash died in the year 2012.

Sherrie Swafford's Net Worth: Woman Behind The Single Hit 'Oh Sherrie'

Sherrie Swafford was a yoga instructor and an esthetician back in her days in the '80s and '90s and her net worth is around $100,000. 

Sherrie Swafford and her ex-partner songwriter and singer Steve Perry kissing each other. 

Except, working as a yoga teacher and esthetician she also featured in her ex-boyfriend's hit solo song, Oh Sherrie. The song was released on April 7, 1984, and ranked the number three spot on the pop chart and number one on the rock chart of the United States music list. All in all, MTV  displayed the music video of the song rapidly just to promote the video. 

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The former esthetician's ex-boyfriend is a well-known singer and songwriter and holds an estimated net worth of $45 million. The musician garnered a lot of money and love from the fans all thanks to his singing career.

 Quick Facts about Sherrie Swafford

• Sherrie Swafford is of American nationality.
• She was the inspiration for her ex-partner Steve's hit song 'Oh Sherrie' back in 1984.
• The yoga instructor is rarely seen in media and is not connected with any of the social media platforms.
• The '80s esthetician once explained she is not married to anyone and enjoys her single life without any children.
• She has a striking pair of blue eyes with curly brown hair.

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