February 27, 1970 – Jefferson Airplane is fined $1,000 for for singing profanity while on stage in Oklahoma City. The ordinance prohibiting obscene language was drawn up a year earlier when Jim Morrison of The Doors allegedly exposed himself at a concert. February 27, 1977 – Keith Richards is arrested and charged with “possession of … Continue reading CDJ Today: February 27 in Classic Rock →

As anyone knows, the supergroup is a risky proposition in rock and roll. Since the ‘60s, there have been quite a few supergroups — bands made up exclusively (or at least primarily) of musicians who have already achieved success with other bands. Sometimes even ideas that sound good on paper don’t necessarily gel on vinyl. … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Supergroups →

Journey has released a new single in advance of the band’s forthcoming studio album. “You Got The Best Of Me” is out now on all digital platforms and you can also hear it in the player above. Although “You Got The Best Of Me” marks the second single from Freedom, Journey has yet to reveal … Continue reading Hear Journey’s New Single ‘You Got The Best of Me’ →

Recently one of the greatest managers of all-time passed away, Walter “Herbie” Herbert.  He was a valued colleague and friend to a lot of us.  Herbie is best known for creating the band Journey and shepherding the band members through many trials and tribulations to become one of the most beloved and best-selling bands of … Continue reading Herbie Herbert and the Incredible Story of Journey →

Journey guitarist Neal Schon will release his new solo album Universe in December. The album features a number of originals as well as several covers including songs by Prince, Stevie Wonder and the Beatles.  Schon revealed the news of the release on Twitter this weekend, although he has not yet revealed a specific release date. … Continue reading Journey Guitarist Neal Schon Details Solo Album →

Journey debuted a brand new lineup Saturday night when keyboardist Jason Derlatka, drummer Narada Michael Walden and returning bassist Randy Jackson joined Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain and Arnel Pineda for a remote version of the hit “Don’t Stop Believin’.” The quarantine gig was part of the UNICEF Won’t Stop fundraising concert on Saturday evening. Watch … Continue reading Watch Journey Perform ‘ Don’t Stop Believin’’ Remotely with Brand New Lineup →

Journey has revealed that they will be heading out on a massive four-month tour next year with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Pretenders. The extensive trek will launch on May 15, 2020, in Ridgefield, WA and will hit more than 60 amphitheaters and arenas across North America before wrapping up in … Continue reading Journey Announces 2020 Tour with Pretenders →

Journey founder Neal Schon and his wife Michaele will donate part of Schon’s personal collection to the much anticipated OKPOP Museum in Schon’s home state of Oklahoma. “We’re going to get a nice collection for you all,” Schon said in a statement. “I’m going to have to go through my zillion guitars and figure out … Continue reading Journey’s Neal Schon to Make Large Donation of Personal Collection to OKPOP Museum →

On March 14, 2009, Journey performed at the SM Mall of Asia in Manila, Phillipines, a show that marked then newly-added singer and frontman Arnel’s Pineda homecoming. That concert, previously released on DVD in 2009, will now be reissued in a DVD+2CD set as well as BluRay+2CD and digital formats. Read more about Journey Live … Continue reading Journey: “Separate Ways” (Live in Manila) →

On April 15th, Santana, featuring the classic 1970’s lineup of Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Michael Carabello and Michael Shrieve, will release a brand new studio album, Santana IV. The album, which features 16 new tracks, is the follow up to the 1971 album, Santana III. Check out the making-of video here.

Journey and the Doobie Brothers will hit the road together next year for the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour with special guest Dave Mason (Traffic). The 50-date tour kicks off May 12th in Irvine, CA and wraps up back on the West Coast in Chula Vista on August 30th. Tickets for the tour go on … Continue reading Journey and Doobie Brothers Announce North American Tour →

In advance of the release of his new solo album, Vortex, due out next month on Mascot Label Group, Journey guitarist Neal Schon has made one track available for free. Grab it here in return for your email address. Of the instrumental album, Schon says “I’ve always aspired to be a better player and push … Continue reading Download Neal Schon’s New Solo Track for Free →