I'm the Biggest Journey Fan in the world, I would love to meet the band, this would be a dream come true for me.....Journey, A Fans Wish
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When Times Get Tough, Journey To The Rescue. Today my wife and I decided to call it quits. Seven years, two boys Brian age 5 and Sean age 1. Times have been tough for awhile between my Filipino wife and I, today was the toughest day of my life. Taking the kids over to my parents house today I then took a drive to clear my mind. Listening to Journey has always been my medicine for relaxation. My future has some major changes approaching soon, my #1 priority will be to take care of my two boys and make sure they stay healthy and get a good education. Keeping me, myself and I happy with plenty of Journey tracks on my mp3 player to pick me up when I'm feeling down.
Oct 2,1965/Oct 2, 2008 "A Birthday Wish" If I had one wish for my birthday tomorrow it would be for the chance to meet the "Greatest" Rock & Roll band ever, "Journey". From the early days of MTV watching Journey's world premier video releases to today at the gym working out to Revelation on my Ipod, meeting Neal,Jon,Arnel,Deen and Ross would be an incredible experience one I would never forget. When my wife and I and two boys were in San Francisco walking around, I thought I seen Neal walking down the street. I didn't want to trouble him, so I said nothing. I hope and pray there is someone out there that can make my dream come true. I have listened to this band since the early eighties and having the chance to meet them would be a dream, a wish, a prayer answered.
John Doherty South Plainfield, NJ John2008NJ@gmail.com
The Perfect Recipe
When preparing a five star meal, the chef must have the perfect ingredients. When creating the perfect Rock & Roll band, one must find great musicians. Journey formed in 1973 from ex Santana band members, it's 2008 and this great band is continuing to release unbelievable albums and pack concert halls all around the world. Neal Schon has been a staple in the band since it's beginning. As a master on guitar since age 10, any band today searching for the ultimate guitarist would strike it rich with a professional like Neal. Ross Valory another original Journey member Ross is a master on the bass guitar, his sound is like no other bass player performing today. Jonathan Cain joined Journey in 1980. His work on "Don't Stop Believing" Escapes mega hit made Jonathan a leader behind the keys all around the world. Deen Castronovo joined Journey in 1998. A Powerhouse drummer Deen also contributes vocals to many hits and sings lead vocal on Mother, Father in concert with Journey. Arnel Pineda Neals recent pick for a new lead singer, Neal could not have picked a better singer for the band. Searching Youtube one night Neal watched video after video of Steve Perry wannabees. After clicking on this cover band "The Zoo" Neal watched Arnel and soon made up his mind and the rest is history. Journey will always be my favorite band they have made me happy ever since the early eighties and it's a "Dream" I have had to be able to shake Neals,Jons,Deens,Arnels and Ross's hand someday. This incredible 5 piece band still tours all over and will continue to release hit after hit for many more years to come, "I hope"...
John Doherty South Plainfield, NJ John2008nj@gmail.com
The Perfect Birthday Wish What's is a wish ??? to me it's that last thought you have in your head before turning in at night. It's the one wish you would hope someday will happen. My birthday is October 2, I'll be a young 43. I have always wanted to meet Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain and the rest of the greatest Rock band ever "Journey". I know all wishes will never come true, but I hope there is a god out there that can grant this wish for me. Being able to meet them would be an incredible experience I would never forget. I write these blogs at night while at work hoping Neal and the rest of the band will see them while on tour. The perfect Birthday Gift ?? meeting the greatest band of all time...
John Doherty So. Plainfield, NJ John2008nj@gmail.com
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Journey into my Dream Ever since I started watching MTV back in the early eighties, I always wondered what it would be like to stand on stage facing thousands of screaming fans. Many bands come and go quickly, but some bands seem to last forever. Journey is the one band that has always kept me happy over the years. When I hear "Stone in Love" I'll always treasure the great times at the Meadowlands "1983" in New Jersey hiding our Budweiser's from the yellow jacket security guards in the parking lot. Journey will always be my all time favorite band. Neal Schon, an incredible guitarist with Jonathan Cain on the piano I can only hope someday I can meet them with the rest of the band. From the 1970's to 2008 the band has had different band members join and depart, but Journey 2008 is sounding more incredible then ever before. With new leed singer Arnel Pineda behind the mic, the popular 80's sound is back and the live show energy as well. I have had a dream of meeting this band for a long time, I hope it's soon before there next incredible album.
John Doherty South Plainfield, NJ John2008NJ@gmail.com
A Classic American Band "Journey" It all started back in 1973, the creation of a band "Journey" that's still on tour today 2008. Over 100 million albums sold worldwide with hits such as "Lights" and "Wheel In the Sky" Journey will always be an incredible American Band. Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo with new leed singer Arnel Pineda keep selling out venues all around the world. With Journeys 1975 first album release to Escape in 1981 to Revelation in 2008, this band still has that great Rock & Roll sound they have had from the groups beginning. It's Neals cool style on guitar to Jonathan's classy style on keys add the power of Deen on drums throw in an unbelievable bass player named Ross Valory and the new voice of Arnel Pineda "the Filipino power house from Manila" and I can assure you this band will continue to make smash hits and pack concert halls for many more years to come. It has been a dream I have had to meet Neal and Jonathan and the rest of the band, I hope and pray someone will read this someday and help me with this dream I have had for a long, long time. Every night when I'm at work I pray an email will show up in my inbox from someone that can help make my wish come true.
John Doherty South Plainfield, NJ John2008nj@gmail.com
Midland Theater, Kansas City - Get Ready !!! Kansas City Missouri get ready for an incredible show. September 15, Monday 8:00pm "Journey" . This is and will be an incredible concert. If I had the money I would jump on a plane and scalp the best seats I could find. Seeing Journey in the eighties more than four times I always had a awsome time at every show, it was like a big party. It's a dream I have had for a long time to meet Neal,Jon,Arnel,Ross and Deen. I hope it happens in the future. Meeting Neal and the band would be the greastest day in my life. I'm not a crazed fan, I'm just a fan that loves great Rock & Roll. If there is anyone out in the Blog world that can help me with my wish, please help me. I would forever be greatful to you.
John Doherty South Plainfield, NJ.
hmmmm "If I Had a Million Dollars" If I had a million dollars what would I do with it ??? I had the opportunity a long time ago to live out in Lancaster Pennsylvania . By myself I soon found this incredible night club called the "Chameleon Club" . I would love to have a private party in this club with my favorite band "Journey". Do you think a million dollars can make this dream come true ???? Would Journey play at this incredible night club for a private party ??? I'm 43 years old on October 2, before my time is up I would love to have the chance to meet Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Arnel Pineda, Ross Valory and Deen Castronovo. As a fan of this great band for 26 years now is this to much to ask for ??? Will this ever happen ???? I hope there is someone out there that can make this dream I've had for many years come true. If there is anyone out there from any news outlet across this great country that can make this dream come true for me, I would be forever grateful !!!
John Doherty John2008nj@gmail.com South Plainfield, NJ
Toronto 9/5/08 Molson Amphitheatre If I had the chance to be anywhere in the world on September 5, 2008 "where would I go ??" Toronto Canada "why Toronto" Journey concert. If I never got married, if I was still single with no children, obligations I probably would have one of those Combi vans like the one pictured above. I can see myself now driving from show to show eating at 7/11's all across this great nation and in Canada. I'm sure this show is going to be incredible, I wish, I wish, I wish I was in Toronto oh yeah oh yeah !!! Neal, Deen, Ross, Arnel & Jonathan I hope I can meet you guys in the near future, your an incredible band, you have an "INCREDIBLE" new album, "New LEED SINGER" take care guys and have a safe tour....
John Doherty South Plainfield, NJ
Neal Schon, A Fans Wish Listening to Neal Schon since 1982 I hope in the near future I'll be able to meet my favorite guitarist. I feel Neal Schon is so underrated it makes me mad. Listening to Rock & Roll my whole life you always hear about the greats like Jimmy Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. How come Neal Schon is not talked about more often as a Great Guitarist ??? How come Rolling Stone Magazine doesn't put Neals face on it's cover as the greatest guitarist in rock today ??? I have been a fan of Neals for 26 years now, I know with there schedule and the chance of me meeting him is probably impossible , but I hope there's a chance. Journey recently played near my home at the PNC Bank Arts Center. If I didn't have all the bills I have right now I would have been the first person on line to buy tickets. I can remember the early eighties when you could attend a concert for $15.00 to $30.00 and have decent seats, today you have to spend $100.00 or more for the same seats. I miss live shows, I hope I can meet Neal and the rest of the members from Journey sometime in the future, that would be like hitting the lottery for me. Take care Neal, Jonathan, Arnel, Ross and Deen I hope you have a "Safe" and Successful tour.
John Doherty John2008NJ@gmail.com
1973 - 2008 A Thirty Five Year "Journey"
Apple Pie and The New York Yankees are as American as it gets. Another great American success story would be the journey of Journey. Thirty Five years together and one of my favorite bands, Journey was put together back in 1973 from former members of Santana. With awsome ballads like "Don't Stop Believing", "Open Arms" and "Faithfully" and the bands 100 million albums sold worldwide, Neal, Ross, Jonathan, Deen and Arnel keep working hard to keep the millions of fans worldwide happy. Journey deserves to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2009/2010 . I know I'm only one fan, one voice speaking out to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Committee. I hope Neal, Deen, Ross , Jonathan and Arnel make it into The Hall of Fame, to me this hard working team deserves it 100%. John2008nj@gmail.com
Revelation, 2008 Album of the Year !!! What makes an album sell millions of copies ??? What makes a song an instant hit ??? Journey's latest release "Revelation" This album features Arnel Pineda Journeys new incredible singer from the Philippines . The album features new tracks like "Never Walk Away" written by (N. Schon, J. Cain and J. Hunsicker) and old classics like "Faithfully" Jonathan Cains masterpiece. Revelation was incredible the first time I had a chance to play it, my favorite track on the album is "What I Needed" written by (N. Schon, J. Cain). With twelve tracks on disc 1 and eleven classics on disc 2 that's all it would have taken for me to purchase Revelation, but there's a bonus. Revelation also features a DVD with the tours March show in Las Vegas, "I could not believe it". An incredible live show with fourteen tracks new and old, an awesome concert !!!! This album is a must have for all Journey fans new/old. Five Stars ***** This album should be album of the year !!! John Doherty
A dedicated fan for over twenty six years, I sit here and wonder when Journey will get into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". With over 100 Million albums sold since the 70's, when will my favorite band make it into the place they have deserved to be since it's oppening in 1995. It's 2008, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda & Jonathan Cain are keeping the bands hits old and new alive on tour all around the world, it's about time the Hall of Fame takes a close look at what this band has accomplished over the years. I have listened to many bands since my high school days in the early eighties. I hope the band is recognized in my lifetime as a band that deserves it's name in the hall of fame. I want my children to see Dads favorite band years from now on future Hall of Fame tv specials. I hope Neals guitar, Jonathans red piano, Deens snare drum, Ross's bass guitar will line the walls of the museum in Cincinnati in the near future, I would love to see that soon...
Many great guitarists have "Rocked" my stereo's over the years from Jimmy Page's “Whole Lotta Love” to Pete Townshend's "Rough Boys" and Eric Claptons "Layla" but my favorite of all time and he still keeps Rocking is Neal Schon. Neal Schon's great riffs, and the great sound he has created over his long career has made him a favorite of mine for twenty six years now. Hearing Neals early hits such as "Lies" & "The Ride" and his hits with Journey, I have loved his guitar playing since the early eighties. I would love to meet him in my lifetime and I hope I can get the chance to get a picture with him. Neal Schon & Journey should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2009/2010 .
Album of The Year "Revelation" 5 Stars !!! Another incredible album to add to my music collection is Journey's new release " Revelation ". With past hit's like " Wheel in the Sky " , to there new hit " Never Walk Away" Revelation is packed with two cd's and one live dvd from the Las Vegas show earlier in the year. I have purchased many albums over the years and this one is about as good as it gets. Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda put together a masterpiece that will recruit new fans all around the world. John2008nj@gmail.com
