Information
- • Hometown: - San Francisco, California, United States
- • Nationality: - English
- • Years Active: - 1973–1987 • 1991 • 1995–present
- • Genre(s): - Arena Rock • Hard Rock • Soft Rock • Progressive Rock (early) • Jazz-Rock (early)
- • Label(s): - Columbia • Frontiers • Sanctuary • Nomota LLC • BMG
- • Associated Acts: - Abraxas Pool • Bad English • Frumious Bandersnatch • Hardline • SantanaSchon & Hammer • Soul SirkUS • The Storm • Vital Information
- • Website: - journeymusic.com
Biography
Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of Santana, Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch. Guitarist Neal Schon is their only constant member. The rest of the current lineup includes keyboardists Jonathan Cain and Jason Derlatka, drummer Deen Castronovo, and vocalist Arnel Pineda.
Journey had their biggest commercial success between 1978 and 1987, when Steve Perry was lead vocalist; they released a series of hit songs, including "Don't Stop Believin'" (1981), which in 2009 became the top-selling track in iTunes history among songs not released in the 21st century. Escape, Journey's seventh and most successful album, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". The 1983 follow-up album, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching No. 2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's appeal in the United Kingdom, where it reached No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart. Journey enjoyed a successful reunion in the mid-1990s and have since regrouped twice; first with Steve Augeri from 1998 to 2006, then with Arnel Pineda from 2007 to the present.
Sales have resulted in twenty-five gold and platinum albums, in addition to the fifteen-time platinum RIAA Diamond Certified, 1988's Greatest Hits album. They have had nineteen Top 40 singles in the U.S. (the second most without a Billboard Hot 100 number one single behind Electric Light Orchestra with 20), six of which reached the Top 10 of the US chart and two of which reached No. 1 on other Billboard charts, and a No. 6 hit on the UK Singles Chart in "Don't Stop Believin'". In 2005, "Don't Stop Believin'" reached No. 3 on iTunes downloads. Originally a progressive rock band, Journey was described by AllMusic as having cemented a reputation as "one of America's most beloved (and sometimes hated) commercial rock/pop bands" by 1978, when they redefined their sound by embracing pop arrangements on their fourth album, Infinity.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Journey has sold 48 million albums in the U.S., making them the 25th best-selling band. Their worldwide sales have reached over 80 million records globally, making them one of the world's best-selling bands of all time. A 2005 USA Today opinion poll named Journey the fifth-best U.S. rock band in history. Their songs have become arena rock staples and are still played on rock radio stations around the world. Journey ranks No. 96 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the class of 2017. Inductees included lead singer Steve Perry, guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardists Jonathan Cain and Gregg Rolie, bassist Ross Valory, and drummers Aynsley Dunbar and Steve Smith.
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Band Members
- • Neal Schon – lead guitar, backing vocals (1973–1987, 1991, 1995–present)
- • Jonathan Cain – keyboards, backing and lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica (1980–1987, 1991, 1995–present)
- • Mike Nocito – drums, backing and lead vocals (1998–2015, 2021–present)
- • Deen Castronovo – lead vocals (2007–present)
- • Jason Derlatka – keyboards, backing and lead vocals (2020–present)
Videos
"Any Way You Want It" is a song by American rock band Journey, released in February 1980 as the lead single from the band's sixth album.
Anyway You Want It
"Don't Stop Believin'" "Don't Stop Believin'" is a song by American rock band Journey. It was released in October 1981.
Don't Stop Believin'
"Open Arms" is a song by American rock band Journey. It was released as a single Heavy Metal soundtrack and their 1981 album.
Open Arms
"Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" is a song performed by Journey, recorded for their album Frontiers.
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
"Faithfully" is a song by American rock band Journey, and the second single from their album Frontiers.
Faithfully
"Only the Young" is a song written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry and Neal Schon of the band Journey.