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Journey Gets More Platinum Records After Streaming Rules Change

Jeff Giles — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:56 +0000

The RIAA’s ongoing quest to most accurately determine just how much music we’re consuming has reached another milestone, with the much-maligned trade association taking the controversial step of incorporating streaming data into its sales certifications. The change in methodology has had an immediate effect on a wide variety of artists, including Journey (whose ‘Don’t Stop Believin” has [...]

15 Years Ago: Steve Perry Leaves Journey…Again

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:02:42 +0000

It was on May 7, 1998 that stadium rockers Journey earned a guaranteed episode of VH1′s then ultra-popular ‘Behind the Music’ series when singer Steve Perry broke ranks with the band for a second time. At least the first time, in the 1980s, Perry’s exit had been voluntary: the result of his impressive recent solo success and [...]

Journey "Separate Ways", Could This Be The Worst Rock Video Ever For The Best Rock Song They Ever Did?

Chris Allen — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:25:38 +0000

Could Journey have made the worst video ever for one of their best songs ever? “Separate Ways” is one of the hardest hitting rock songs they had a hit with and the video could have been a story song or concert footage…..but what we got was this……. Who’s the girl in the video, a wife [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:32:14 +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 12:30:13 +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 19:28:43 +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 Film Debuts First Trailer

Jeff Giles — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:12:02 +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.

Why Is Journey's Former Lead Singer, Steve Perry, In Hiding

Chris Allen — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:08:56 +0000

How many people have slow danced to a song the Steve Perry and Journey wrote or sang. I got one of my best kisses while “Open Arms” was playing. Journey was at the top of their game, then Steve Perry disappeared. Part of it was forced on him. He wanted more control and wasn’t a [...]

Journey Postpones Five Concerts

Billy Dukes — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:37:14 +0000

Journey has postponed five concerts after singer Arnel Pineda was diagnosed with severe laryngeal and esophageal inflammation. The rockers were scheduled to play dates through the Midwest this weekend and early next week, but won’t take the stage again until Nov. 16 in Milwaukee, Wisc. Tonight’s show at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. is [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:34:00 +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 [...]

Neal Schon Proposes to Michaele Salahi On Stage at Journey Show

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:07:23 +0000

Journey guitarist Neal Schon proposed to his girlfriend Michaele Salahi on stage during the band’s benefit concert in Baltimore, Md. last night (Oct. 14). The former reality show star tearfully and joyfully agreed to be his wife. The happy couple made national headlines last fall when Salahi’s at-the-time husband reported her as kidnapped, only to [...]

Tropical Storm Isaac Forces Journey to Postpone Concert

Chad Childers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:30:09 +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 [...]

Journey Accept Big Money Offer to Play Mitt Romney's Fundraiser

Chad Childers — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:30:01 +0000

Journey won’t stop believing in the power of the almighty greenback, as the band will head to Florida this week to take part in a private Mitt Romney fundraising event. TMZ reports that the veteran rockers will receive a $500K payout for appearing at the event this Thursday night (Aug. 30) in Tampa. The [...]

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

Dave Swanson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:00:02 +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 to Join Forces with Rascal Flatts on CMT Awards

Ken Kelley — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:46:22 +0000

In their continuing tradition of getting classic rock bands together on stage with country music acts, the latest addition to Country Music Televion’s rock-country mash-up is Rascal Flatts teaming up with ‘Don’t Stop Believin” hit-makers Journey. At rehearsals for the performance yesterday, Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus couldn’t hide his jubilation at the prospect of [...]

Journey's Neal Schon Reveals Plans For Two New Solo Albums

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:52:43 +0000

When Journey wrapped up their latest album ‘Eclipse,’ guitarist Neal Schon still had an itch to make more music. Conveniently, a break in the action allowed him the time to knock out enough material for two new solo albums.

Journey's Neal Schon to Appear at 'How to Be a Reality Star' Event

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:04 +0000

Ever fancy yourself a reality star? Well, if you’ve ever longed to become an overnight sensation, don’t stop believin’ because now there’s a class for that, and none other than Journey‘s Neal Schon will help show you the way.

Journey Won't Rule Out Reuniting With Steve Perry

Dave Lifton — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:30:39 +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's 'Faithfully' Performed by Tony Vincent and Justin Hopkins on 'The Voice'

Joe Robinson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:30:09 +0000

Journey‘s tear-jerker hit ‘Faithfully’ was the focus of a fierce battle round on Monday’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ when Tony Vincent and Justin Hopkins both took the stage for an emotional run-through of the tune that left coach Cee Lo Green with a difficult decision to make: Which singer would he send to the next round, and which would he send home?

Journey's 'Any Way You Want It' Featured In New State Farm Ad

Dave Swanson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:30:55 +0000

Journey‘s anthemic 1980 single ‘Any Way You Want It’ is featured in a new commercial from State Farm insurance. As with the Queen ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ commercial that recently turned up on the airwaves, the spoken lyrics crop up before the actual song in this spot. We open as a client and a State Farm rep [...]