Journey (band)

Official website (http://www.journeytheband.com). In truth the band was originally called simply 42 after the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything, from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and the word Level was added to make the name more distinctive. (These are all studio albums unless stated otherwise):. The origin of the band's name has been variously described as being inspired by a sign in a lift in a very tall building in the US; the top level of the biggest car-park in the world, in Japan; the floor on which Jonathan Pryce lives in the film Brazil; or after Tower 42 (also known as NatWest Tower) a tall building in the City of London. Augeri is frequently mistaken for Steve Perry - both share the same first name, resemble each other physically, and have similar voices. The current lineup consists of bassist King, drummer Husband, Nathan King on guitars and vocals, Lyndon Connah on keys and vocals, and Sean Freeman on sax and vocals. The group's current lineup is Augeri (vocals), Schon (guitar), Cain (keyboards), Valory (bass), and Castronovo (drums). King revived the group as a touring unit in 2002.

On January 21, 2005 Journey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Level 42 released one final album of new material, Forever Now, marked by the return of Phil Gould as studio drummer. Many credit the group's success with Steve Perry's vocals and Neal Schon's guitar work. Allan then left the band, to be replaced by Jakko Jaczyk. The band's greatest commercial success came with a series of power ballads such as "Open Arms", "Separate Ways", and "Faithfully". The album did not sell well despite being regarded by some as Level 42's most musically sophisticated work to date. The band has gone through several phases, including one dominated by former members of Santana. Their fans did not like this direction, and the pop music scene in the UK had moved in a different direction.

Journey is an American rock and roll band formed in 1973. During the early 1990s, the group tried to blend more of their earlier influences, such as Mahavishnu Orchestra, into their sound by asking master musician Allan Holdsworth to provide some stunning guitar work for the album 'Guaranteed'. All The Way (2001). At this time a greatest hits compilation was released. Higher Place (2001). The following year Alan died from an AIDS related illness, and the band took some time off. Message of Love (1996). A new album Staring at the Sun, was released in 1988.

When You Love a Woman (1996). In addition, guitarist Alan Murphy joined, formerly of Go West. Why Can't This Night Go On Forever? (1987). As a result, Mark King recruited Gary Husband and Steve Topping to fill their places. I'll Be Alright Without You (1987). Both Phil and Boon left the group, unhappy with the increasingly 'pop' direction, and exhausted from touring. Girl Can't Help It (1986). The band's 1987 album Running in the Family although selling well, cemented this musical direction.

Suzanne (1986). By this time the band was heading away from its original jazz-funk sound and towards a much more mainstream pop sound. Be Good To Yourself (1986). Singles from this, Something About You, and Leaving Me Now were also top ten hits, followed by another, Lessons in Love. Chain Reaction (1984). The next album, World Machine, was released in 1985. Send Her My Love (1983). That same year, Mark King pursued solo projects.

After The Fall (1983). The quartet followed that with True Colours in 1984. Faithfully (1983). A fourth album Standing in the Light generated their first top ten hit in the UK in 1983, The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up). Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) (1982). In between Polydor released The early tapes recorded in the early days of the band when they were signed to the Elite label. Still They Ride (1982). Their album went on to become a huge seller.

Open Arms (1982). The following year, a second album The Pursuit of Accidents was made, and singles from the album, first Weave Your Spell and then The Chinese Way were released, both charting, the latter in particular rising high in the charts and gaining the band a much wider audience than hitherto. Don't Stop Believin' (1981). This became an immediate success throughout Europe. Who's Cryin' Now (1981). They then cut their critically acclaimed debut album, Level 42. Stay Awhile (1980). In 1981 they released Love Games, a top-40 hit.

Good Morning Girl (1980). Shortly after they released the single Love Meeting Love on Elite they came to the attention of Polydor records and signed to them. Walks Like A Lady (1980). Initially they were signed to a small independent record label (Elite Records) after being seen jamming together. Any Way You Want It (1980). Level 42 were formed in 1980 as a Jazz-Funk fusion band. Too Late (1980). The founding band members were:.

Lovin' You Is Easy (1979). The band gained fame for its tight musicianship, especially that of bassist/vocalist Mark King. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' (1979). Level 42 are an English pop band who throughout the 1980s had a number of hits in the UK and around the world. Just The Same Way (1979). The Master Series (1996) (compilation). Lights (1978). Live At Wembley 1989 (1996) (Live).

Anytime (1978). Turn It On (1996) (compilation). Wheel In The Sky (1978). To Be With You Again (1995) (compilation). I Would Find You (1977). Forever Now (1994). Nickel And Dime (1977). Lessons In Love - Best (1993) (compilation).

People (1977). On A Level (1993) (compilation). Spaceman (1977). The Remixes (1992) (compilation). Look Into The Future (1977). On The Level (1991) (compilation). Anyway (1976). Guaranteed (1991).

I'm Gonna Leave You (1976). Level Best (1989) (greatest hits compilation). On A Saturday Nite (1976). Staring At The Sun (1988). Midnight Dreamer (1976). Running In The Family (1987). Mystery Mountain (1975). World Machine (1985).

In My Lonely Feeling (1975). A Physical Presence (Live) (1985). Of A Lifetime (1975). True Colours (1984). Red 13 (2002) EP. Standing in the Light (1983). Journey 2001 (2001) (DVD of concert footage). The Pursuit of Accidents (1983).

The Essential Journey (2001) (Greatest hits). Strategy/The Early Tapes (1982). Arrival (2001). Level 42 (1981). Greatest Hits Live (1998) Live. Phil Gould - Drums. Trial by Fire (1996). Boon Gould - Guitars.

Time 3 (1992) Box set and live. Mike Lindup - Keyboards/Vocals. Greatest Hits (1988) (Greatest hits). Mark King - Vocals/Bass. Raised on Radio (1986). Frontiers (1983).

Escape (1981). Captured (1981) Live. Dream After Dream (1980). Departure (1980).

Evolution (1979). Infinity (1978). Next (1977). Look into the Future (1976).

Journey (1975). Steve Smith. Steve Augeri (also a member of Tall Stories and Tyketto). Randy Jackson (of American Idol fame).

Ross Valory. George Tickner. Deen Castronovo (also a member of Bad English). Aynsley Dunbar.

Gregg Rolie (an original member of Santana). Jonathan Cain (also an original member of The Babys & Bad English). Neal Schon (also a member of Bad English and Hardline). Steve Perry.