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Journey (band)

Journey
Journey in 2013 from left to right: Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain
Journey in 2013 from left to right: Neal Schon, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain
Background information
Also known asGolden Gate Rhythm Section
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
DiscographyJourney discography
Years active
  • 1973–1987
  • 1995–present
Labels
Spinoff ofSantana
Members
Past members
Websitejourneymusic.com

Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of Santana, the Steve Miller Band, and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band as of 2024 consists of guitarist/vocalist Neal Schon (the last remaining original member), keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Jonathan Cain and keyboardist/vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer/vocalist Deen Castronovo, bassist Todd Jensen, and lead 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.[7][8] Escape, Journey's seventh and most successful album, reached number one 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 number two and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's appeal in the United Kingdom, where it reached number six 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,[9] then with Arnel Pineda from 2007 onward.[10]

Sales have resulted in 25 gold and platinum albums, in addition to the 18-time platinum RIAA Diamond Certified, 1988's Greatest Hits album.[11] They have had 19 top-40 singles in the US (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 number one on other Billboard charts, and a number-six hit on the UK Singles Chart in "Don't Stop Believin'". In 2005, "Don't Stop Believin'" reached number three 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.[12]

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Journey has sold 52 million albums in the US, making them the 11th-best selling band. Their worldwide sales have reached over 100 million records globally, making them one of the world's best-selling bands of all time.[13] A 2005 USA Today opinion poll named Journey the fifth-best US rock band in history.[14][15] Their songs have become arena rock staples and are still played on rock radio stations around the world. Journey ranks number 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 Steve Perry, Neal Schon, keyboardists Jonathan Cain and Gregg Rolie, bassist Ross Valory, and drummers Aynsley Dunbar and Steve Smith.[16]

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  2. ^ Bashe, Philip (1985). Heavy Metal Thunder: The Music, Its History, Its Heroes. Doubleday. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-3851-9797-7.
  3. ^ Buckley, Peter (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock (3rd ed.). Rough Guides. p. 550. ISBN 1-84353-105-4.
  4. ^ McCormick, Neil (January 9, 2014). "The greatest American rock band of all time? Surely not Guns N' Roses". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
  5. ^ George-Warren, Holly; Romanowski, Patricia, eds. (2001). The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (3rd ed.). Fireside. p. 511. ISBN 0-7432-9201-4. Archived from the original on November 20, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  6. ^ Lynskey, Dorian (December 16, 2010). "Don't Stop Believin': the power ballad that refused to die". The Guardian. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "The Sony Music Journey Home | The Sony Music Journey Site". Journeyband.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
  9. ^ "STEVE AUGERI OFFICIAL". Steve Augeri official website. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "Believe it: Journey brings it in new Las Vegas residency". The Spokesman-Review. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  11. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  12. ^ Journey: Infinity. AllMusic. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  13. ^ Strauss, Chris (December 17, 2013). "Paul McCartney wanted a free Brooklyn Nets T-shirt more than anything". USA Today. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  14. ^ "RIAA Gold and Platinum Data". Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on July 1, 2007. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  15. ^ "And the greatest American rock band ever is". USA Today. July 5, 2005. Archived from the original on April 16, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
  16. ^ "Journey". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on June 22, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2017.