News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1158 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:52:36 -0400 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:02 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1158 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/lessons/this-solo-version-of-journeys-dont-stop-believin-can-teach-you-a-lot-about-chord-melody-arrangements https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/lessons/this-solo-version-of-journeys-dont-stop-believin-can-teach-you-a-lot-about-chord-melody-arrangements Lessons: This rock classic is built on a piano progression and a climbing vocal melody. Doing a guitar-only arrangement, which covers both the progression and the melodies, might just get you started on a path of creating your own solo guitar versions of rock songs.]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:52:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/sure-it-was-an-absolutely-awful-video-game-however-it-helped-market-one-of-rock-musics-most-successful-albums-183083 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/sure-it-was-an-absolutely-awful-video-game-however-it-helped-market-one-of-rock-musics-most-successful-albums-183083 Features: "Some will win, some will lose."]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:10:04 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-said-play-something-dumb-neal-schon-recalls-accidentally-writing-journeys-greatest-hit-and-compares-it-to-another-hit-song https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-said-play-something-dumb-neal-schon-recalls-accidentally-writing-journeys-greatest-hit-and-compares-it-to-another-hit-song Music News: "It just kind of worked."]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:31:23 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-reached-out-journeys-neal-schon-tried-to-smooth-things-over-with-steve-perry-but-didnt-get-the-response-he-was-hoping-for https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-reached-out-journeys-neal-schon-tried-to-smooth-things-over-with-steve-perry-but-didnt-get-the-response-he-was-hoping-for Music News: "You can't keep chasing something that's just not interested in correlating with you."]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:59:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-journey-drummer-steve-smith-opens-up-on-his-departure-explains-why-it-was-a-hard-transition https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-journey-drummer-steve-smith-opens-up-on-his-departure-explains-why-it-was-a-hard-transition Music News: "It was like a divorce, and then there was a lot of legal work to officially separate."]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:54:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/for_the_guitar_parts_i_really_wasnt_thinking_neal_schon_recalls_how_journey_wrote_their_biggest_hit.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/for_the_guitar_parts_i_really_wasnt_thinking_neal_schon_recalls_how_journey_wrote_their_biggest_hit.html Music News: "I love thinking about bass a lot more than I do guitar sometimes."]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:40:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-journey_bassist_ross_valory_speaks_up_on_his_current_relationship_with_the_band_people_are_curious_about_what_went_wrong.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-journey_bassist_ross_valory_speaks_up_on_his_current_relationship_with_the_band_people_are_curious_about_what_went_wrong.html Music News: "So many people are curious about what went wrong. My point is we should talk about what went right."]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:55:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/neal_schon_claims_avenged_sevenfold_was_to_blame_for_journey_rio_backlash_we_got_extremely_limited.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/neal_schon_claims_avenged_sevenfold_was_to_blame_for_journey_rio_backlash_we_got_extremely_limited.html Music News: Schon claimed that the negativity was "fabricated", and that "owned, and bought blogs" were spreading it online.]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:58:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journey_frontman_speaks_up_on_vocal_performance_criticism_says_he_will_step_out_for_good_if_fans_want_it_enough.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journey_frontman_speaks_up_on_vocal_performance_criticism_says_he_will_step_out_for_good_if_fans_want_it_enough.html Music News: "It's really amazing how 1 thousand right things you have done will be forgotten just cause of THIS."]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:10:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/young_musicians_need_to_do_this_one_thing_if_they_want_to_be_successful_journeys_neal_schon_expains.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/young_musicians_need_to_do_this_one_thing_if_they_want_to_be_successful_journeys_neal_schon_expains.html Music News: "It took a long time to learn all that, but I'm happy we have."]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:32:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_neal_schon_recalls_what_surprised_him_about_extreme_looks_back_on_touring_with_them.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_neal_schon_recalls_what_surprised_him_about_extreme_looks_back_on_touring_with_them.html Music News: "I think they're coming to the concert to see Extreme, thinking that they're going to get a full set of acoustic material. And it was completely the opposite."]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:53:52 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/were_not_gonna_chop_it_up_neal_schon_speaks_up_on_how_label_pressured_journey_to_shorten_dont_stop_believin.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/were_not_gonna_chop_it_up_neal_schon_speaks_up_on_how_label_pressured_journey_to_shorten_dont_stop_believin.html Music News: "They have A&R guys that work in the label that think they know everything."]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:26:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ross_valory_defends_journeys_use_of_backing_tracks_whatever_was_added_was_to_bolster_not_to_replace.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ross_valory_defends_journeys_use_of_backing_tracks_whatever_was_added_was_to_bolster_not_to_replace.html Music News: "I think it was a good middle ground."]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:59:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_meets_jimi_hendrix_whats_so_special_about_neal_schons_guitar_playing_journey_expert_explains.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/eric_clapton_meets_jimi_hendrix_whats_so_special_about_neal_schons_guitar_playing_journey_expert_explains.html Music News: "I don't think he's actually underrated."]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:40:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/how_neal_schon_got_invited_to_join_two_of_rocks_biggest_bands.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/how_neal_schon_got_invited_to_join_two_of_rocks_biggest_bands.html Music News: As revealed in a book excerpt by Nick DeRiso.]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:46:35 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journey_founding_guitarist_george_tickner_has_died_aged_76.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journey_founding_guitarist_george_tickner_has_died_aged_76.html Music News: Tickner played on the band's first album.]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_deen_castronovo_looks_back_on_his_drug-ridden_years_im_not_blowing_this_up_or_hyping_it_i_should_be_dead.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_deen_castronovo_looks_back_on_his_drug-ridden_years_im_not_blowing_this_up_or_hyping_it_i_should_be_dead.html Music News: "The amount of drugs that I was using would have killed a rhino."]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:03:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_classic_journey_live_performances_from_1978_tv_show_shared_online.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_classic_journey_live_performances_from_1978_tv_show_shared_online.html Music News: "Wheel In The Sky," "La Do Da," and "Anytime" recently resurfaced on a newly-launched YouTube channel.]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:29:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_neal_schon_names_underrated_monster_guitar_player_that_blew_his_mind.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_neal_schon_names_underrated_monster_guitar_player_that_blew_his_mind.html Music News: Schon seems to be really impressed.]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 01:15:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/warring_journey_members_are_now_hiring_off-duty_police_officers_as_dressing_room_guards.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/warring_journey_members_are_now_hiring_off-duty_police_officers_as_dressing_room_guards.html Music News: And then they perform live music together.]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gregg_rolie_talks_about_how_his_journey_50th_anniversary_reunion_came_about_opens_up_on_what_playing_with_his_former_band_mates_felt_like.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gregg_rolie_talks_about_how_his_journey_50th_anniversary_reunion_came_about_opens_up_on_what_playing_with_his_former_band_mates_felt_like.html Music News: "I had a blast."]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:13:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_journey_reunite_with_gregg_rolie_on_stage_in_austin_during_50th_anniversary_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_journey_reunite_with_gregg_rolie_on_stage_in_austin_during_50th_anniversary_tour.html Music News: He stayed for the entire encore. ]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2023 01:19:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-journey_singer_steve_augeri_weighs_in_on_latest_band_drama_rules_out_possible_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-journey_singer_steve_augeri_weighs_in_on_latest_band_drama_rules_out_possible_reunion.html Music News: "It's theirs to work out, their issue to work out."]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:01:18 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_neal_schon_and_jonathan_cain_reunite_at_journeys_first_show_since_recent_feud.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_neal_schon_and_jonathan_cain_reunite_at_journeys_first_show_since_recent_feud.html Music News: The show took place on January 27.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:20:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_jonathan_cain_is_now_suing_neal_schon_due_to_1_million_personal_expenses_charged_to_bands_credit_card.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/journeys_jonathan_cain_is_now_suing_neal_schon_due_to_1_million_personal_expenses_charged_to_bands_credit_card.html Music News: The journey continues...]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:00:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_journey_vocalist_steve_perry_opens_up_on_jeff_becks_passing_my_dream_was_that_someday_id_get_to_sing_with_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/former_journey_vocalist_steve_perry_opens_up_on_jeff_becks_passing_my_dream_was_that_someday_id_get_to_sing_with_him.html Music News: "I feel I would be remiss if I didn't share my thoughts and feelings."]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:35:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/neal_schon_says_gregg_rolie_will_not_be_the_part_of_journeys_upcoming_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/neal_schon_says_gregg_rolie_will_not_be_the_part_of_journeys_upcoming_tour.html Music News: "Not at this moment..."]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:48:49 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/two_journey_members_are_against_gregg_rolies_return_says_neal_schons_wife.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/two_journey_members_are_against_gregg_rolies_return_says_neal_schons_wife.html Music News: "We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon on tour"]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2023 01:45:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_perry_drops_journey_lawsuit_over_song_trademarks.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_perry_drops_journey_lawsuit_over_song_trademarks.html Music News: The singer has withdrawn his petition to cancel Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain's trademark registrations.]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:00:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_lzzy_hale_and_daughtry_cover_journeys_separate_ways.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_lzzy_hale_and_daughtry_cover_journeys_separate_ways.html Music News: In celebration of the tune's 40th anniversary.]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:02 -0500