Happy Birthday Jonathan Cain of Journey!

Jonathan Cain turns 63 years old today. He was born Jonathan Leonard Friga in Chicago, Illinois on February 26th 1952.

The Baby's brought Jonathan into the group in 1979 and appeared on their next two Studio albums as well as all the "Greatest Hits" albums.

In 1981 a band named Journey asked Jonathan to replace one of the founding members of the band which would drastically change their sound.

Jonathan has been a member of Journey since 1981 which includes eight Studio albums, one EP, and countless "Greatest Hits" albums.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY!

JOURNEY FORCE NEWSLETTER DATED September 1, 1984 part 1

Journey's fan club newsletters keep getting bigger.

This edition has pictures of Gregg Rolie and full color pictures of Steve Smith.

Among the exciting news is that Steve Smith and producer Kevin Elson teaming up for Vital Information's 3rd album. Steve Perry's Street talk goes Platinum and Gregg Rolie's debut album has been postponed.

The last pages are the answers to the Puzzle in the July 1, 1984 newsletter...

Journey Tour Book from the 1980 Departure Tour

The first 5 pages of the 1980 Journey Tour Book are included in this posting.

The Cover features the Cover of the Departure Album viewed the way it is intended.

The next 4 pages feature black & white pictures of the band with a little introduction to each member of the band.

The Departure Tour started on March 28, 1980 in Oakland, California and lasted for 7 months. The Baby's were the opening act for most of the Tour. Finally the Tour came to and end on October 13, 1980 in Japan.

Journey's Steve Perry 1980 Circus Magazine Photo

This photo of Steve Perry is page 25 of Circus Magazine dated July 22, 1980.

From the center of an article titled "The Journey Empire Strikes Back" by Carl Arrington.

Steve Perry 1980 - Journey's Lead Singer

Stay tuned for the complete article coming soon...

Journey Force Frontiers Publicity Group Photo from 1983

The renewal package for the fan club 1983 included this great 8X10 group photo.

Jonathan Cain, Steve Smith, Ross Valory, Neal Schon, Steve Perry

Journey Force Post Card featuring Bassist Ross Valory

Another Post Card that the Journey Force sent out in 1981 to help promote the Escape Tour.

This one features Journey founding member Ross Valory.

Ross celebrated his 66th birthday yesterday, he was born on February 2, 1949.

Happy Birthday Ross Valory of Journey!

Ross Valory was born on February 2, 1949.

He is Journey's Bass player. He has been with the band since the very beginning in 1973.

Journey Alive in America 1979 Album available online!

Journey Alive In America 1979 is an excellent quality live recording with Steve Perry on vocals is available now...

Live at the Rainbow Theatre Music Hall in Denver, CO on 5/09/1979

Featuring the lineup of Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Steve Perry, Ross Valory, and Steve Smith!

Including these hit songs;
La Do Da
Next
Feeling That Way
Anytime
Lights
Too Late
On a Saturday Nite
Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'
City of the Angels
Do You Recall
Lady Luck
Just the Same Way
Wheel in the Sky
Patiently
Opened the Door
She Makes Me (Feel Alright)

Journey Force Newsletter from July 1, 1984 part 2

The second part of the July 1, 1984 Journey Force newsletter starts with the Journey Band Member Crossword Puzzle.

The second part is the Journey fan questions answer page.

We end with full color photos of the band members.

Journey at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas for 19 days!

You don't want to miss this event!

For 19 days, you have your chance to see Journey live in las Vegas!

Journey at the Hard Rock!

Steve Perry turns 66, Happy Birthday Steve!

Happy Birthday Steve Perry

Stephen Ray Perry was born in Hanford, California on January 22, 1949.

Steve, we love you.

You brought us joy.

You broke our hearts.

We stayed by your side.

We miss you dearly.

We want you back.

We need you back.

Anyway

Journey Force Newsletter dated July 1984

The first part of the July 1984 newsletter includes pages 1-7.

This edition talks about Steve Perry's solo album racing up the charts as well as Steve Smith's Vital Information release.

The Journey Task Force duties are given out, then we turn to  the 2-page merchandise selection...

Journey adds a Baby to the family

Jonathan Cain of The Baby's became Journey's Baby.

In 1980 Jonathan Cain replaced Gregg Rolie as keyboard player when Gregg left the band.

Jonathan was born Jonathan Leonard Friga on February 26, 1950.

In 1981 The Journey Force sent these Post Cards out to their members...

"And The Band Played On" Live in Passaic, New Jersey on June 10, 1978

At The Capital Center in Passaic New Jersey on June 10, 1978 Journey got up on stage a bit earlier than expected.

This concert was broadcast live through a radio station which wasn't quite ready for the band to go on stage. An excellent concert altogether which lasted 1 1/2 hours long

This audio clip here is a very rare recording of the confusion caused between the radio station and the band when Journey takes the stage to perform the first song of the night, "La Do Da"...

Journey Tour Book 1979, The Evolution comes to an end

Evolution was the fifth studio album by Journey and the second album to feature Steve Perry on Vocals.

Evolution was recorded at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles in October and November of 1978. 

The album was released on April 5, 1979 and made it to #20 on the Billboard charts.

To date Evolution has been certified 3X Platinum (+3,000,000 albums sold).

Here are the last six pages of the Evolution Tour Book.