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Journey Guitarist Neal Schon Wins Apology From Britain's 'Daily Mail'

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:01:14 +0000

Journey guitarist Neal Schon and his fiancee have won an apology from British newspaper the Daily Mail for an erroneous story they recently reported, claiming the musician had left his ex-wife and daughters impoverished while lavishing expensive gifts on his fiancee, former 'Real Housewives of D.C.' star Michaele Salahi.

Journey Guitarist Neal Schon Suing Ex-Mother in Law for Defamation

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:04:33 +0000

Neal Schon's recently settled support agreement with his ex-wife Amber is in the news again as the Journey guitarist is said to be bringing a lawsuit against her mother. Schon says Judy Kozan badmouthed him through an internet blog, and he wants $75,000 in damages.

Inside the New Journey Documentary 'Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey' With Director Ramona Diaz

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:28:43 +0000

The story of Journey finding their latest lead singer Arnel Pineda on YouTube is a tale that’s both well-known at this point, and hugely inspirational to others hoping that perhaps a similar type of rock star fame might someday come their way. ‘Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey’ is a new documentary that offers a bird’s-eye [...]

Journey Documentary Set To Open in U.S. Theaters This Friday

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:55:15 +0000

It’s hard to deny that Journey singer Arnel Pineda’s rise to success is a unique and moving story. The frontman was discovered by Journey guitarist Neal Schon, who caught a video of Pineda performing with his former cover band Zoo on YouTube, and the rest is as they say, history.

30 Years Ago: Journey's 'Frontiers' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:01:42 +0000

When Journey started recording their eighth album — ‘Frontiers,’ which turns 30 this month — they were coming off their biggest year ever. Their previous album, 1981’s ‘Escape,’ contained their best set of songs, a consistent mix of radio-friendly pop and fist-raising rock that they had been striving for since 1975. The band was rewarded [...]

Neal Schon and Carlos Santana Discussing New Collaborative Project

Dave Lifton — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:29:01 +0000

It's been more than 40 years since Neal Schon left Santana to form the band that would become Journey. However, a new interview with Schon reveals that he and Carlos Santana have had preliminary talks about a potential new project.

Journey Documentary Film Debuts First Trailer

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:20:05 +0000

Arnel Pinada isn't the first cover band singer who's been hired to replace the guy he sounds like -- in fact, as former Judas Priest frontman Ripper Owens would be quick to point out, his story isn't even the first to inspire a movie. However, as the first trailer for the upcoming Journey documentary takes pains to argue, Pineda's tale might be the most inspiring.

Journey to Join Rascal Flatts for 'CMT Crossroads' Concert in New Orleans

Billy Dukes — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:10:09 +0000

Journey will be in New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. The rock group, led by Neal Schon, will join country trio Rascal Flatts for a 'CMT Crossroads' special at 11PM ET on CMT. 'CMT Crossroads' pairs country superstars with rock or pop artists for a concert of each band's most well-known songs. This is the second time Journey and Rascal Flatts have shared a stage.

39 Years Ago: AC/DC and Journey Both Play Their First Concerts on the Same Night

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:22 +0000

It's impossible to predict the future, but it seems safe to say that no matter what happens this New Year's Eve in the world of classic rock, it won't measure up to Dec. 31, 1973, when future rock titans Journey and AC/DC both played their very first concerts on the same night.

Neal Schon's Got No Time for Haters: 'Get a Job and Get a Life'

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Neal Schon has earned a number of accolades during his long career in Journey, but in a new interview the guitarist says he’s not that interested in resting on his laurels, preferring to look to the future. “I seldomly look back,” Schon tells Vince Tornado of News Talk 610 WTVN (quote via Blabbermouth). “I’m always [...]

Anthrax Singer Joey Belladonna Covers Journey with Steel Panther

Jeff Giles — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:50:55 +0000

Rock ‘n’ roll math has a new equation, and it goes like this: Anthrax + Steel Panther = Journey. This discovery was made during Steel Panther’s Wednesday night (Nov. 7) show in Newcastle, England, during which Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna strolled out on stage to join the band for a pleasantly surreal rendition of the [...]

Journey's Neal Schon Finds 'The Calling' With New Solo Album

Matt Wardlaw — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:39:33 +0000

Journey guitarist Neal Schon is not one to waste time, and the musician is cranking out another solo set titled ‘The Calling’ during some rare down time. ‘The Calling,’ which will be released on October 22, is the first of two albums from the guitarist. The new disc is described by Schon as “an interesting mix” [...]

Hurricane Isaac Forces Journey to Postpone Concert

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:57:09 +0000

Journey don’t want to go up against Isaac — Tropical Storm Isaac, that is — and the band has postponed their Tuesday performance (Aug. 28) in Lafayette, La. as a result. The group stated, “Due to the terrible weather situation, we have had to postpone tomorrow’s show in Lafayette, La. We should have new date [...]

Neal Schon Open to Reuniting with Steve Perry for Journey Farewell Tour

Dave Lifton — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:20:35 +0000

Could Journey be calling it quits? Maybe not, according to guitarist Neal Schon, but he’s definitely had thoughts about how he wants to go out on a sustained high note. In a new interview, he reveals that he’s open to having former lead singer Steve Perry join them band for one last go-round.

Journey's Neal Schon to Release Solo Album, 'The Calling'

Dave Lifton — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:00:50 +0000

Every once in a while Neal Schon takes a break from being Journey‘s guitarist and explores a different side of his creativity. The latest fruits of his labor, ‘The Calling,’ his seventh solo album, will be released on Frontiers Records on Oct. 23.

Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Sues Label for One Million Dollars in Allegedly Unpaid Journey Royalties

Dave Swanson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:05:02 +0000

Legendary producer Roy Thomas Baker is suing Sony Music for unpaid royalties, saying the entertainment company owes him over one million dollars for underpayment on twenty one Journey recordings. In the lawsuit, Baker and his company, RTB Audio Visual Productions, are also looking for an order forcing Sony to pay him half of their net [...]

Journey's Neal Schon to Lead Legends Ride to Kick Off the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:00:45 +0000

It’s time for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to strap on those black jeans and sleeveless shirts because this coming Monday — Aug. 6 — the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally kicks off with the popular charity celebrity event, the Legends Ride, led by Journey‘s Neal Schon.

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Journey Won't Rule Out Reuniting With Steve Perry

Dave Lifton — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:00:39 +0000

Even though they’re doing fine as a touring act with new singer Arnel Pineda, Journey remain open to the idea of working again with original lead singer Steve Perry. In a new interview with the Huffington Post, guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain spoke about the band’s decision to continue without him, and what would happen if Perry ever decided he wanted his old job back.

Journey to Tour With Pat Benatar, Loverboy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:33:30 +0000

Tickets are already on sale for many of the dates Journey has scheduled to play with Pat Benatar and Loverboy this summer. According to the band’s official website, they’ll play 14 dates across the country, beginning on July 21 in San Bernardino, Calif.

Best Journey Album – Readers' Poll

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:00:46 +0000

To celebrate Journey guitarist Neal Schon‘s 58th birthday today (Feb. 27), we’re going to ask for your help to figure out which album from his famous and ultra-successful band stands above the rest. Of course it’s logical to assume both of Journey’s early ’80s twin blockbusters ‘Escape’ and ‘Frontiers’ will rank high on this chart. [...]