Tomorrow marks the day of Journey's return to the music world. Though I was never a huge fan I always appreciated Steve Perry's legendary voice as well as Neal Schon's passion to keep the band going. He had a vision starting his own band while he was a member of Carlos Santana's band in the early 70's. Through many changes, as most bands go through the true magic of this band happened in the late 70's when Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain & Steve Smith joined the band. Millions of records sold, followed by sold out tours and several hit records made this band one of the biggest selling acts in music history. Then came the fall out. As many know Steve Perry announced that he needed hip replacement surgery. Not knowing who to side with the band waited it out for Perry's return yet he never had the surgery. This led to a split as well as Journey continuing on with 2 new lead singers that really never recaptured the true sound of Journey. By doing this their loyal fan base was also split, some siding with the band while the other sided with Perry, waiting for him to return to where he belonged.
Fast forward to 2007 and Neal Schon is surfing the web and comes across this video clip on YouTube.
As you can see and hear, an amazing voice with a remarkable story to go with it. If this story does not move you then there is something wrong with you.
It's such a great story proving to all that you never know what can happen during life's "journey." The new album which is a special 2 CD and DVD package hits all Wal Mart retail locations tomorrow.
I couldn't think of a better title than "Revelation."
BP
Deacon Grooves Media
6.2.2008
