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A long-overdue and definitive account of America’s timeless rock band Since exploding on the scene in the late 70s, Journey has continued to inspire generations of fans with “Don’t Stop Believin’” and other hits. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, David Hamilton Golland unearths the band’s true and complete story, incorporating exclusive interview material with band members. When Steve Perry joined jazz-blues progressive rock band Journey in 1977, they saw a rise to the top, and in 1981, Escape hit #1. But Perry’s quest for control led to Journey’s demise. Perry refused to tour, and the band lost their record contract and much of their audience. After the unlikely comeback of “Don’t Stop Believin’” in movies, television shows, and as an underdog sports anthem, a new generation discovered Journey. Now, with singer Arnel Pineda, they are, again, a fixture in major stadiums worldwide. A professional historian, Golland dispels some of the rehashed myths, diving deep into Journey’s complex biography, and also looks at how race in popular music contributed to their breakout success. As the economy collapsed and as people abandoned the spirit of Woodstock in the late 70s, Journey spoke to the darkness of white teenagers’ lives as well as their hopes for a better future. Decades later, the band and their signature song remain classics.

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"""A fascinating story of Journey, investigating the band dynamics, the clash of egos, and the sheer talent it took for a 1970s San Francisco band to rise to the top of the music industry. It's not just a tale of corporate rock and ambition, but also the re-segregation of rock music after the racial integration of the '60s. A compelling read that had me checking out songs all the way through!""--Lucy O'Brien ""Livin' Just to Find Emotion: Journey and the Story of American Rock affords music lovers with a career-spanning overview of the band's achievements. In Golland's skillful hands, this book provides readers with an engaging assessment of Journey's timeless albums. From the group's early forays into jazz and progressive rock through the artistic and commercial heights of Escape and Frontiers, Golland underscores Journey's vaunted place among rock 'n' roll's pantheon of all-time greats.""--Kenneth Womack, author of John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life"

"""A fascinating story of Journey, investigating the band dynamics, the clash of egos, and the sheer talent it took for a 1970s San Francisco band to rise to the top of the music industry. It's not just a tale of corporate rock and ambition, but also the re-segregation of rock music after the racial integration of the '60s. A compelling read that had me checking out songs all the way through!""--Lucy O'Brien, author of Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter ""Livin' Just to Find Emotion: Journey and the Story of American Rock affords music lovers with a career-spanning overview of the band's achievements. In Golland's skillful hands, this book provides readers with an engaging assessment of Journey's timeless albums. From the group's early forays into jazz and progressive rock through the artistic and commercial heights of Escape and Frontiers, Golland underscores Journey's vaunted place among rock 'n' roll's pantheon of all-time greats.""--Kenneth Womack, author of John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life"

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David Hamilton Golland is a historian, professor, and writer with a wide background in twentieth-century social and cultural history. He is Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University and founder of The Journey Zone (www.journey-zone.com/), the leading source for all things Journey over two decades. Connect with David on Twitter (@DHGolland) and visit his website (www.davidgolland.com/). He lives in Middletown, New Jersey.

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