Icon’s Girlfriend CHEATED ON Him Right in Front of His FACE…GOT EVEN with 70s Hit!-Professor of Rock

Here’s a question. If you found out one of your favorite bands intentionally tried to sell out, would you like them less? Or would it even matter? Well, today’s band Journey was accused of selling out by an ex-band member, who said they cared more about the money than the music. After just one commercial album he quit. And I’m sure he’d have hated the next album Evolution even more since it featured the undeniable mainstream breakout single: Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’. One of the most gut-wrenching songs of its day… this track is all about how this lead singer Steve Perry’s girl cheated on him right in front of his face. And it became so popular that it served as the catalyst for a decades-long career of worldwide superstardom… Sell-outs or savvy rockers. Either way, I don’t think you could love Journey’s music any less. Steve Perry and Neal Schon! The story is coming up… NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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I’m excited to return to another one of my favorite shows that we do on this channel. It’s called Breakthrough. In this show, we break down songs, albums, or events that kicked open the door to an artist or band’s career and gave them the momentum to rocket to long-term success. On today’s episode, we’re fearing Journey and their heartbreak classic Lovin’, Touchin. Squeezin’.
But you know what, Journey’s breakout moment really occurred over the space of two albums. Kind of unusual. It began with their multiplatinum 1978 album Infinity… but strangely that record didn’t have a hit single on the radio. So even with a commercially successful album in their pocket, Journey’s breakout really wasn’t complete until they released Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ from their next album, 1979’s Evolution. That’s when this band really hit the big time. I’ll explain more as we get into the story. So let’s get going.
Journey was formed in 1973 in San Francisco, and was comprised of by ex-Santana members Neal Schon on guitar and Gregg Rolie on keyboard and vocals… as well as bassist Ross Valory, guitarist George Tickner, and drummer Prairie Prince. Initially going by the name the Golden Gate Rhythm Section, the band would rename themselves Journey by New Year’s Eve
1973, when they debuted at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom.
The first of Journey's long list of line-up changes came in February 1974 when drummer Prairie Prince returned to his old band, The Tubes. He was replaced by Aynsley Dunbar. This early iteration of Journey specialized in jazz-rock, complete with lengthy and improvised solo spots. Vocals and lyrics took a backseat to the instrumentality, just like things had been in Santana. Journey signed with Columbia Records in the fall of 1974, and then released their self-titled debut on April 1, 1975. It would sell a modest 100,000 copies. Then after a lengthy US tour aimed to generate more exposure, guitarist George Tickner left the band to attend Stanford Medical School.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Let's try something different... What is the MOST OVERPLAYED classic song of all time?

[@christineml1476]

"Stairway to Heaven"

[@Whisper_292]

Don't Stop Believing--Journey

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Margaritaville Living On A Prayer

[@RBS_]

*....WE WILL, WEEEEE WILLL.......* ...if you know it, ya KNOW it...... ; )

[@peterd.9978]

Bohemian Rhapsody

[@105rogue]

For many of us, Journey isn't and will never be Journey without Steve Perry.

[@cherylthompson2731]

💯

[@renelpatat]

Journey will be performing in concert just a few miles from my hometown next weekend BUT I absolutely will NOT be in attendance! Like you, Journey isn’t to me and will never again be Journey without Steve Perry!!!

[@JoeBilello1969]

I agree, Arnel is doing a good job but it sure isn't Journey to me and I'd have no interest in seeing that band with that line-up. I'd have more respect if they totally reinvented themselves like AC/DC did after Bon passed, then you could tolerate the older songs being done by their new singer, but not replacing the lead singer with a wannabe copy of Perry just to carry on like nothing is different and like Perry is still the lead singer. As good as Arnel may be, it was a bad and totally ridiculous and desperate way for the actual band to go, they basically screamed out to The World that they're nothing without Steve Perry😮

[@105rogue]

@@JoeBilello1969 exactly

[@Maryaliece]

Journey is nothing but a band with a copycat singer. If there had been no Steve Perry, Ariel would have copied someone else. Yes, he’s a good copier, but that’s all he is……

[@lisawilson9871]

Steve Perry IS and always will be Journey! He is THE VOICE!

[@peggymalouse2964]

Agree 💯

[@LilRoseMadder]

@@peggymalouse2964, I refuse to go to the “new” Journey concerts.

[@peggymalouse2964]

Absolutely! I don't want to hear some poor imitation, sound alike Steve singing these songs.

[@JillCrato]

​@LilRoseMadder I'm sure 'The Imposter' is a nice guy,but Journey isn't Journey without Steve Perry, 'The Voice'!

[@ant-ekay7215]

100%, and very unique!

[@SusanScrapPassion]

Steve Perry was Journey personified. When he left the band, no singer had a chance in ever competing with him.

[@tracenixon5487]

That is why they searched the globe for a singer that sounds like Perry

[@lindatimmons3675]

​@@tracenixon5487....... Did they find one ? He was good but not Steve Perry

[@timlahr6572]

You can never top Steve Perry’s voice no matter how many KZbin artists you find !!! Absolutely the best !!!

[@jbertucci]

Well the rest of theband can't be blamed for wanting to tour again and earn more money from their own work. Arnel is good enough for the job.

[@JamesBond-ts3xl]

Actually....not. Brad Delp of Boston beats them all.

[@db-jrny50]

@@jbertucciI agree. 👍

[@davelouis4004]

To me Bobby Kimbal of Toto kicks ass , incredible vocalist/ musician!

[@elioraimmanuel]

Many fabulous vocalists! Steve is great as is Delp and Kimbal.

[@m.kathleenhendrix4892]

Steve Perry graduated from my high school. To say that we loved Journey doesn't begin to touch the depths of our ardor. His voice still sends me. Greatest singer ever.

[@outlaw0ftorn]

Leemore

[@D2NWPDX]

I stood next to him waiting at a crosswalk in Portland, Oregon in the 70’s. They were in town for a show at Memorial Coliseum. He was with a tall, leggy woman and I think my friend and I were the only ones who even knew who he was. We quietly said “omigod omigod omigod” to each other but would never have dreamed of approaching him. Those were the days…daze…❤️

[@m.kathleenhendrix4892]

@@outlaw0ftorn it's actually Lemoore.

[@outlaw0ftorn]

@@m.kathleenhendrix4892 just making fun of the way a lot of people say it around here.

[@superzero4250]

Mercury…. 🤔

[@c.c.6930]

How could you cheat on Steve Perry? HOW? 😳

[@dynomitenash8970]

I said the SAME thing! Who would've actually done it?!

[@suzannestivason7073]

i Agree

[@Grace-tc1lq]

Well, he has a fantastic voice but we don’t know the personal Steve Perry.

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

Exactly!

[@powerguiller]

Steve Perry has a tiny winky, unlike Robert Plant😅

[@joeroad6618]

To me the epitome of Journey was "Feeling that way/Anytime" the combo of Perry and Rollie's vocals are just magical!

[@gloriaalex11]

Hell yeah! Love this one... uh, two.

[@hermeswings1925]

Great song. My favorite Journey song also.

[@johnnichols3113]

Great song. I would have loved to have seen more of them together

[@BifMcAwesome]

I see things the Same Way.

[@bubbabroad9051]

My favorite two songs too

[@jamesstevens9394]

Well eventually Journey DID become sell-outs!!!.... Once they became popular, they SOLD OUT every arena and stadium they played in!! And yes, it was "The Voice" that did it.....

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

And Aynsley Dunbar joined Whitesnake for their 1987 self-titled album which sold 8 million copies. Nice way to say he didn't "sell -out".

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The power of Steve Perry.

[@kpopf4nmom]

I see what you did there. 😂 👏 👏 👏

[@scottmyers5828]

I remember when Metallica's bassist said the same thing during an interview

[@jamesstevens9394]

@@scottmyers5828 actually YES! Jason Newstead said that, that's where (or whom) i based that comment on.....

[@tomreidy1237]

Steve Perry definitely had one of the greatest voices in rock history.

[@worldwithout72]

Wrong. He had THE greatest voice in all of Rock.😂

[@tomreidy1237]

@@worldwithout72 Roger Hodgson and Freddie Mercury were pretty good also 🤔

[@worldwithout72]

Of course the competition comes an extremely close second in some cases, like with Freddy, not even second but more like 1.5. LOL

[@kam0406]

Freddy was right on par with Steve. I would have loved to see them do a duet!

[@adotintheshark4848]

@@kam0406 Freddy was in a league of his own. I couldn't see Steve doing "Bohemian Rhapsody"

[@trinaq]

Word of warning: Never date a singer or writer, because they won't hesitate to use you as material for their work.

[@cjgia4898]

Truth

[@nebakanezer13]

Guilty

[@76ToneCrome]

As if Taylor Swift would do anything like that.

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

​@@76ToneCrome LMAO 🤣 Some say each of their relationships are just song research?

[@RBS_]

....or, A DEEJAY! .....that's why I wasn't invited to Frat Parties! ...ha-HAAA!

[@CA7VINBACH]

He's tearin' you apart Oh girl what can you say? 'Cause he's lovin', touchin' another Now it's your turn, girl, to cry. Thats some lyrics right there!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Right! I love it.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@Adam. Maybe my favorite song about this same subject matter, is Laugh Laugh by the Beau Brummels. I have a feeling you think highly of that song too. 😊

[@acuteteacher]

The "na na''s" at the end are imitating the childhood taunt "na na na na na. " You did it to me now somebody's doing it to you. It's your turn to cry. Na na na na na!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Those lyrics slay.

[@chrisbenson6683]

It seems obvious now that it's been said here, but I never thought of the na na nas as taunting. Professor taking me to school today. 🤓

[@marihannah6702]

I know it's Schon's band, but Steve Perry was the real superstar that sealed the deal. As you said @professorofrock, Steve Perry's voice! OMG! I remember listening and singing along to them in the late '70s, and when Steve Perry would hit those super high notes, I would stop trying to sing along and just listen in awe. Incredible!

[@altosack]

I often used to take his leads down an octave; now, at 58, that's sometimes a struggle and I take them down two octaves.

[@Takergal]

I have a very distinct memory of singing the na na's in the car with my dad while being driven to kindergarten. To this day when I hear this song I think of my dad and me.

[@Mewsette1]

I love that

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

Old school Journey was the best. Wheel In The Sky got them rolling.

[@Lam_3-22-23]

My favorite Journey tune.

[@Skidderoperator]

Favorite band favorite song

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

Wheel In This Guy.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Such a classic!

[@squaretex]

I will never deny how stellar and popular the Escape album is, and well-deserved. But the fact that Perry and company knocked it out of the park ON THE FIRST TRY makes Infinity my favorite album. :)

[@CowGirlKat8691]

"They didn't sell out, everyone else bought in", what a great way to say it! Always a pleasure to sit at the feet of PoR & learn some great trivia! 🤠

[@sandyaw3057]

Steve Perry’s voice WAS an instrument! Or I should say is..he is still with us. How anyone could cheat on him is beyond me.

[@darlawrence9295]

The 1st time I heard Journey. I was at a wedding and all us fellas went out to the parking lot and this guy popped this new band into his car cassette deck. That was 45 years ago and I still remember it! You never know what is going to stick with you. People that don't believe in magic just don't understand the power of music. Thank you POF for this gift you are giving to the World.

[@RichardTucker-xu6ic]

That is perhaps the most memorable quote I've ever heard. "They didn't sell out, everybody else bought in".

[@RichardTucker-xu6ic]

Professor You are amazing to listen to.

[@rayvolk9662]

Steve's voice live was even better than on the album. You could just feel the emotion in his voice. At least the artist back in the day could really sing, not like today. But none of them came close to the Voice!!

[@robindelude3787]

It wasn’t just his voice. Steve Perry was absolutely MESMERIZING on stage! Some the best moments of my 20’s involve Journey concerts. Absolutely freaking amazing!

[@wheresmycoffee8998]

Everything today is so autotuned . Nobody can really sing much. It’s sad. No more Freddie Mercurys or Steve Perry’s!

[@LuvsAutumn8467]

I love Steve Perrys voice no one can sing and sound exactly like him he has such a rich smooth beautiful voice.

[@caroles5258]

No one has the voice Steve Perry has. I still love him. The fact he's gorgeous makes it even better.

[@dranet47]

Love that quote... they didn't sell out, everyone else bought in. Awesome.

[@nadinelp6114]

Agreed Steve Perry is the best Rock Star singer of all time! Love him then and now…

[@stevew6910]

Journey and the Eagles had the best greatest hits albums before 1990 in my eyes

[@ogam5]

.....HAD "Old Days" BEEN included, would ADD Chicago IX to that - even SO.....

[@russbaker3020]

Wow. This could be my most favorite episode of Professor of Rock. Didn't remember all of that history of Journey! Great Job and Thank You!

[@ronaldmccomb8301]

I knew it. I used to add the word bitch at the end for Steve because you could hear he wanted to say it so much.

[@jenniferbush41]

😂😂

[@juliefreeman-urbaniak4965]

😅😅😅

[@LoraleeMariaJudge]

🤣

[@Mewsette1]

I guarantee he heard you at least once and smiled at you!

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

Steve Perry will always be #1 in my heart ❤️

[@michaelrochester48]

This is the journey that I grew up and loved. I will not go and see the karaoke singer, one original member and a guy who joined in the 80s…. Both of whom hate each other and won’t even even interact with each other on stage. I will stick to my memories and my CDs.

[@born_again_torinos]

I have a great memory of my girlfriend and I during high school, stadium seating in Las Vegas in 78 seeing Journey up close. We were 10 feet from the stage.

[@redgarcia1427]

Greatest voice ever!!! Steve Perry made Journey what it is!!✌🐢

[@ChicaG-vg7pj]

Art is probably the only profession where if you succeed before you're dead, you're seen as a failure.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! Good one!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

IKR?

[@adotintheshark4848]

look at Van Gogh. He was crazy too.

[@daizeofgrace]

Just spent this evening watching Journey and Steve with my hubby. Truly top notch band with Steve as a one of a kind ultimate vocal gift to us. At 65 I’m still moving to Steve Perry’s vocals and the music. So glad I have been honored to have him in my lifetime.

[@jamesoneavatar8644]

One of the best 80s bands, and Steve Perry is one of the best singers ever

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. My #1

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s my favorite singer.

[@bradparnell614]

I graduated high school in 1983 and Journey was definitely one of, if not THE most favorite band among my classmates. I had never heard of them before Steve Perry and I can remember on multiple occasions going into the record store in the mall and seeing Journey in the cut-out bin! Each time excitement quickly changed to disappointment when I looked over the LP only to discover it was a pre-Perry Journey.

[@trinapatterson8872]

Journey is one of my all time favorites Steve Perry is the Voice. They have great music that keeps you coming back for more

[@debbymorey7691]

I could listen to that voice all day! Unbelievable talent!

[@TheDoggieluver123]

My first concert at 16 years old. BLEW MY MIND! Biloxi MS Coast Coliseum. No concert I’ve ever been to since except maybe VH5150 came close. Great times. Miss those good old days and bands like Journey, VH, Foreigner, Heart, STYX, REO, list goes on and on. #80’schild

[@trenawawrzyniak4397]

My brother 8 1/2 yrs older than me ,I am 57. He liked Journey before Steve Perry. But when he joined wow, his voice is magic. The best rock love singer. Who ever cheated on Steve Perry right in front of him was a moron.

[@rogerdeahl9629]

❤🎉 Loving, Touching, Squeezing, Hugging, Cuddling. 😅 Great tune. Steve's voice makes it. Thanks Professor! Awesome start to the week!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Steve always brings it.

[@dethspud]

So the guy left cos he thought Journey sold out and then joined Jefferson Starship? LOL!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! I thought the same thing!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’s so funny.

[@NG-237]

Freedom at Point Zero isn’t trash. Dunbar added a soul to JS that had been missing.

[@allengray5748]

YO PROF!! If you had to cram a matchbook with your 8-track tape so the player in your car would track right, you're going to dig this channel!! 😂

[@dianewilliams1125]

So did that!😊😊😊

[@ProfessorofRock]

I know what you mean!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha!

[@jajincaable]

Journey was always one of my favorite rock bands and Steve Perry was my favorite male vocalist. Ann Wilson was my favorite female singer. Although, Brad Delp also had an amazing voice and could hit notes that were out of this world, Steve Perry had it all, the control, the emotion and the range. He truly was the Voice. I love what you're doing by keeping these classic bands, music, and artists alive. I would really love it if you could do something on the band Steelheart. They had a phenominal singer and were a talented band that suffered the worst luck and never got the recognition they deserved.

[@evelynwells-rk1ed]

It wasn't right for her to cheat on Steve either!!

[@Mewsette1]

It's not right for anyone to cheat on anyone. All the same, i'm sorry he hurt.

[@robertvalliere6257]

One of my 80s band’s most fun jam song it was great because it could go for 10 min if needed to fill time and have the audience singing along on the extended “Na na’s ” ending. Great song.

[@angiefetterly4231]

How can you sell out when no one else is doing what you're doing? They grew and defined the sound of music from the 70s to the 80s. My kids listen to them now, proof they produced their own sound, and it was good.

[@sherriwalters6095]

Journey isn’t Journey anymore without the great Steve Perry!!! Just like Styx without Dennis DeYoung. I will always love the Steve Perry Journey!!!

[@longlifeprinters9]

That is true, we still love to hear the old Journey songs on the radio, 40 years later.

[@EddyGilley]

I have been to two #Journey Concerts. 31 OCT 1981 in Mobile, AL (Loverboy opening act) 25 SEP 2005 in Huntsville, AL The 81 concert was wonderful. Keep in mind, I had seen Skynyrd, Kansas, Boston and others. Loverboy opened with songs from their #GetLucky album (#WorkingForTheWeekend). Journey was on one of the first concerts in their #Escape tour. I was a Junior at Univ of South Alabama in Mobile and the entire university was talking about the concert the following week (concert was on a Saturday night). As a young man finishing a Mech Engineering degree and soon to swear an Oath in USMC, I was on the verge of a new "journey" preparing for my "escape". Life beckoned to me like a mistress leading me down the road and I could say no to her. Fast Forward 24 Years. The concert in 2005 was good, but time, new responsibilities, and Steve Perry not on the stage--well no one was talking about it the following week. And the mistress that I chased for years was now in the arms of another enjoying the "lovini, touchin', squeezin'". The songs of our youth, enjoying life, drinking beer, telling lies and making memories. Love your channel. Semper Fi

[@michelecarson2360]

All round talented band, they could do it all, writing, harmonizing, both vocally and instrumental. They will never be topped❤

[@jond1536]

Love it, " They didn't sell out, everyone else bought in"

[@KimberlyVanderloop]

Steve Perry's voice is amazing, perfect pitch and his songwriting talent is unmatched. I saw Journey eighteen times in the early eighties and night after night he gave great performances. My favorite, hands down!

[@ArunMadisetti]

It's been a while and I'd not thought of listening to Journey in ages, thanks for the incentive.

[@glenrosarian2352]

I just want to commend the professor of rock on how knowledgeable he is. Very interesting to listen to and I've learned so much.

[@relateandcreatewithmary8394]

I had just graduated high school at the age of 17 when Journey went HUGE in 1979. I hadn’t really listened to their music up until that point. Later, I DID have the opportunity to attend that concert you speak of prior to it being shut down. That was also the time I started my professional career as a Legal Assist. to the Vice President of a highly acclaimed hotel chain. I recall a secretary who sat outside of my office who was constantly playing Journey at her desk. I know I loved the music but, couldn’t place the name. One day I finally asked her who that band was….”Journey. Haven’t you ever listened to them😱?” I was also a professional dancer at the time (think ‘dancing with the stars.) so, I listened to all types of music genre’s. Back in that day, vinyls were all that was available. I went and purchased the latest (at that time) Journey album and, it became a cherished favorite❣️

[@susiesmith8029]

I remember seeing Journey my first concert! My big brother and his best friend got permission to take "baby sister" to see them. I had no idea who I was going to see, just excited to go to a "live concert". I remember hearing their opening song and seeing this handsome man running around flipping his waist-length hair with the voice of an angel. I said to myself (being Native American), "Is he Native??!!!" Will never forget it. Crisp, clear, strong, INCREDIBLE voice and amazingly long beautiful hair!

[@MsSoxylady]

I went to a Journey consert a few weeks back. My husband had bought the tickets to surprise me. I never had any interest in attending a concert without Steve Perry. I was right... it just wasn't the same. Kudos for the 'new' singer... he did an excellent job. But it just wasn't Journey.

[@kevinlindstrom6752]

Wait the drummer left Journey for jefferson starship and said that was our more creative band? Starship, not Airplane? Oh my.

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Not to mention Whitesnake.

[@Downhuman74]

Funny how Aynsley Dunbar would go on to play with another band that shifted its sound to get more commercial success - Whitesnake. And he played on what is considered their most commercially successful album - Whitesnake (1987). That's right! "Mr. Integrity" played drums on mega-hit 'Here I Go Again' - a redux of an earlier Whitesnake song that was intentionally rejiggered to be more commercially accessible. 🤣🤣

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

If he didn't want the huge royalty checks from Journey and Whitesnake, he could have given them to me.

[@pprat10]

One of the precious BLUESIEST songs I've ever heard when I was young... sing it every time I hear it.

[@AndeThompson-ex6sv]

Love, love, love Journey and Steve Perry! My favorite song is Faithfully! I can still remember dancing, with the love of my life!❤️

[@SVeduccio]

his voice is one of the greatest in rock n roll history' love to see him in concert if he comes back!

[@donna1473]

Have always loved Journey. I still have their albums, yes! -vinyl! And Steve Perry has a voice that can make you weep. You cannot get any better than that!

[@willford8788]

Journey with Steve Perry and a little before, was, is and always will be my favorite. Escape was the soundtrack of my high school years and the source of so many great memories. Sure wish Steve would have hung around awhile longer.

[@AnjelFyre]

Journey always reminds me of my brother (we’re 9 yrs apart) he loved the band and Steve Perry’s voice! We’re from the same area as Steve too. Brings back a lot of fond memories of my childhood…great music and good times! And it’s SO true… 15:59 16:03 Journey doesn’t sound like anybody and Steve is an amazing singer…the Voice he truly is! Thanks Professor…love your channel!!!

[@paulharms7253]

I remember listening to this album and wondering why these songs weren't getting airplay. I was gratified at the "better late than never" situation when they later on became popular.

[@aguidamonster]

My fav band. I still sing with Steve. So good

[@angelbear_og]

Sell out is when you exchange morality for money. You know, like content creators who still do sponsor blocks for BetterHealth...

[@leonardmartin5145]

Greatest ever!! The sound, the energy, too bad egos ruined them!!!

[@kathywebb7715]

Perfect synopsis, Professor! We bought in! Super talented group!

[@sariahut1]

I ❤️Journey! Just saw them in concert last month and they were fantastic! I had no idea this was their first real commercial hit. Let’s be honest people go into music to get hits, so they can make a living off of it. No one wants to be a starving artist forever. So is it selling out to make money doing something you love… really?

[@jameskipp1657]

Agree with you Professor about Steve Perry. The greatest vocalist of Rock

[@cjgia4898]

G’mornin POR crew!

[@OdinX316]

I am a country fan always have been, but I loved Journey WITH Steve Perry the man has a gift from God for a voice!!! They will always be my favorite Rock Band no close second!

[@aftertheheadlines]

I am lucky enough to have been a Journey fan from the 70s and 80s. I grew up on in the SF Bay Area going to concerts. From small venues to Day on the Green(s). So many great memories seeing Journey and other groups in their prime. My first concert KISS in 1977 my ticket was $8.50 at the SF Cowpalace. My last concert was The Rolling Stones my ticket was $650 (face value) in 2005. My ticket was comped by an executive working for a tour sponsor.

[@dyzway]

Journey was my very first concert! I was 17 in ‘79 and a not so well known band opened up for Journey; AC/DC!! I was in the the first few rows and was mesmerized by Steve Perry. He was bare chested and….well….I think I’ve said enough! 😅

[@kathleenpross8432]

Love your channel! Your back stories are so insightful and your comments are always spot on.

[@callielucas1197]

Thanks, that really brought a smile to my face: "They didn't sell out... Everyone else just bought in." In the best way, they bought in. I can't even imagine my life if I hadn't gone to see them in November 1981 at the Los Angeles Forum at 15. I had no idea what I was in for that night. Steve Perry's singing had my jaw dropped to the floor (particularly by the time they played "Mother Father"). I was in total bliss by the end and I couldn't be more grateful for the positivity they brought to my life. I'm still smiling right now. ❤️😁😁😁😁❤️

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

I got divorced in 1985 and fell in love afterwards with journey as our favorite band. Thank you Journey.

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

If they'll cheat on Steve Perry, we stand no chance. 🤷‍♂️

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

That's a guilty pleasure band. I f*ckin' love Journey.

[@jessieg4158]

100% Steve is best male vocalist of all time! His voice just hits your soul and makes you feel the music! It’s something modern performers just don’t have anymore.

[@CYAthere61]

Journey is still putting out GREAT MUSIC at their live concerts! Just saw them in Biloxi 2024!!! Fantastic concert!!!

[@jgsmile1331]

Love journey. Love their songs and the memories that takes us back to that time.

[@gregjohnson7270]

I only stumbled across them in 1981 with Escape and then Frontiers was next and both ablums blew me away. I was a rock drummer of a local band when I was in high school and really enjoyed Steve Smith's drumming, especially live in concert. I only heard Lovin, Touchin, Squeezin several years later and liked it, but not as much as their 80's stuff. But I could hear how it and others on the Evolution LP laid the foundation for what was yet to come and I totally agree with you that theirs one of the best Greatest Hits album ever.

[@EllieM_Travels]

Wheel in the sky and Lights are my all time favorite Journey songs. The term “sell out” applies to changing everything about the band’s style to meet the pop chart criteria. I don’t think they ever sold out. Their sound changed and grew, but they were always recognizable.

[@minkorrh]

Now I know what all the 'na na na na na na' is about in the song. It's actually hilarious.

[@DeAnnaDuncanGrand]

Journey was the soundtrack of my youth. Loved going to their concerts !

[@GaryDejuliaMotherFatherYourney]

Perry and the boys where one of the greatest live bands!! Perry was everywhere!! What can you say ! The truth is there still doing it! And there timeless music is proof!!

[@autosrus8049]

I loved Journey so much, I’ve bought Infinity and Evolution albums, Eight track tape, cassette and downloaded them on ITunes 😘😝

[@emilyward9943]

I never knew there was a Journey before Steve Perry.

[@valeriekempken7064]

Love them too !! And his solo work. Foolish heart !!

[@timothycarter6946]

2016, I saw Journey in St. Louis Missouri, it was a great outside concert.

[@Ballsy_bizzle]

When I seen Steve Perry’s solo tour at pantages theatre, he said he came home from a tour to finally meet up with his girlfriend. He said that he pulled up and seen another car in the driveway and he seen her being with another man through the window of the house. He drove away distraught and crying. He said he pulled over in his car and wrote most of the lyrics. So sad to hear him tell this story. He couldn’t wait to get home to her and he discovered this.

[@karentrimmer]

In 2006 I started helping to raise my sister's children after she passed. Her youngest was 11 y/o. I had a CD carrier of 200 albums. When my nephew would ride in my car, I let him pick the music. At first, he didn't care what we listened to, but after he heard "Journey's Greatest Hits" that's all he wanted to hear, every time. When he got old enough to have his own car, just before he drove off by himself for the first time, I gave him the CD.

[@caligirllala1267]

Awww that made me tear up😿😿

[@CS-bu9kd]

I get it .., ❤

[@michaelj.beglinjr.2804]

I have a special memory with that album, too. It is an awesome album indeed.

[@debraslattery]

That's precious❤

[@crowmedicine3890]

​@@caligirllala1267 me too...

[@ksb2112]

"They didn't sell out, everybody else just bought in." That is one brilliant line.

[@davehooper6481]

That’s what I was coming on here to say. I thought that was a great reversal on all those people that claim a band sells out.

[@lawrencefine5020]

Buying in IS selling out. Take that as you will.

[@Geno5]

Steve Perry use to go to the lounge where Journey played. (Keyword Lounge) They were a Jazz Fusion band. Steve said they were amazing, the best band he had ever heard. Steve got hooked up with Journey and they went a different direction. Unfortunately Steve Perry said he never felt part of Journey. I don’t think anyone would disagree that Steve Perry is Journey. I was lucky to see Journey live in 1986. I was blown away, I had never heard anyone sound so good live. Do I sound like a dad by saying “How did we go from Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ to W.A.P. Or a guy yelling Gucci Gang for 3 minutes?” Btw, it’s great to talk with other Journey fans!!!

[@johnnygizmo4733]

Album covers look all about Nibiru or leaving and returning to earth.

[@Mewsette1]

​@@lawrencefine5020 Which was on the fans, not them

[@karynstouffer3562]

Steve Perry's voice is absolute magic 🪄✨💗

[@melissaculpepper7663]

God gifted us with him, indeed!

[@KizerSoze9mm]

Yep Journey died when Perry left. Now they are just a tribute band

[@Tammyperry1]

#TRUTH

[@vickicsurbs444]

🎯

[@sweetteagrits3822]

Yup karaoke at best….

[@failingup4907]

I disagree, Arrival album with Steve Augeri was unbelievable! That was pure Journey also, and Augeri did a masterful job on vocals. Yes Perry is the Goat!

[@lindapetro5594]

Ya, they never wrote anything new after he left.

[@crisrose521]

I went to the Journey concert while visiting a friend in Chicago in 1986 for the Raised on Radio tour . We had dead center seats in the back 10 rows up . Journey played for almost 2 hours of HIT after HIT . When Steve Perry came out for the 3rd encore , people were electrified from the show and we’re all wondering “ what could they POSSIBLY play next ? ? “ But alas , Steve Perry said “ well Chicago, we have one more for you and your hometown friend ( from Evanston ) Jonathan Cain is gonna start this one off “ Getting lost in the shuffle of a 2 hour Hit after Hit show , J Cain proceeded to play the opening notes of FAITHFULLY . The place went MENTAL . FULL BLOWN RAPTURE . Girls were crying, men were hugging and high - five-ing . Hail to the Commander -In - Chief of arena rock n roll , Steve Perry . Hands down , the ABSOLUTE BEST 🙏

[@mayazzow2129]

WOWWWWWW I Have goose bumps hearing this story! I saw it in my mind's eye. EPIC !

[@murraychadwick9362]

Just the thought of that made my heart feel the love I had for their music and goosebumps as if I were there. You were very fortunate to have been there. I had the privilege of seeing the band 38 Special a few years ago. I had no idea the feeling and emotions that would hit me during that concert. The memories of their music were flashing before my eyes. It felt like I was in a magic time machine. My 60 year old body felt 18 again for those two hours of entertainment. I didn't want the concert to end. It felt so good to sing and be with other people who were loving the show as much as I was. I wish I could experience that feeling at least once a month. I graduated in 1980. So I was lucky to be able to enjoy the greatest era of music as a young adult. 😊. That was the last era of music I liked and still the only era of music I listen to till this day. All of my CD's are the 80 rock era. 😎

[@TWBlack]

I graduated highschool in '76 so I was fortunate to have come up when rock was AWESOME!! I went to A LOT of concerts in those days but never got to see Journey. Your story raised the goosebumps like the other commenters said. I could just imagine what that was like!!! What a great memory you have for life. My favorite concert in the '70's was Fleetwood Mac in '77 the Rhiannon tour. It was AWESOME too!!

[@patricksheppard585]

Simply Majestic…..What a voice

[@sumar207]

Your comment is the best I have ever read.

[@PatriciaSavage-1930]

Steve Perry: Cute, sexy and on top of his game. The best voice in R&R history! Call him what you will, he was HOT!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Robert Plant ,Freddie mercury Elvis Presley weren't to shabby

[@theodoreritola7641]

SOUNDS LIKE YOUR TALKING BOUT ELVIS PRESLEY I AGREA, IM STRAIT AS A RULLER

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Very true-he’s a handsome,charismatic,talented man.

[@PatriciaSavage-1930]

@@theodoreritola7641 You left out Micky Thomas (Starship)

[@GeeCdiaz]

My forever Crush😍🥰

[@southrnlvingsc]

POV having to see the guy you cheated on go on to worldwide fame and having to hear his voice everywhere for the rest of your life.

[@deniseflorence381]

Wow, good point! Kind of like, "How do you like me now!" Song 😂

[@alaska-bornfloridaman]

​@@deniseflorence381 Still sad about his death.

[@deniseflorence381]

@alaska-bornfloridaman4068 As an Oklahoma country fan, I totally agree. ❤️

[@GenZMother]

Skaterboi

[@phauser3817]

W​hose death?