Behind the Music Journey (Season 4, Episode 19)
TV-14
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, Music

Behind the Music

Journey (Season 4, Episode 19)

TV-14

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, Music

Traveling in this documentary about a California band, Journey. Formed in 1973 and, released LP's from 1975-1977 were commercial failures. To release a fifth LP, CBS Records issued the band an ultimatum "if you don't come up with hits, or ...See moreTraveling in this documentary about a California band, Journey. Formed in 1973 and, released LP's from 1975-1977 were commercial failures. To release a fifth LP, CBS Records issued the band an ultimatum "if you don't come up with hits, or we'll drop you." Manager Herbie Herbert, listened to a demo of a band called "Alien Project" and, hears a voice that would take the band to a brand new direction. The singer was Steve Perry and, he was hired to be Journey's lead singer. Journey released "Infinity" in 1978 and, the album was a hit. The album spawned hits; "Wheels in the Sky", "Lights", "Feeling That Way" and, "Anytime". Journey, became a household name. In 1981, Journey's career boosted when they released their best selling album to date "Escape" with singles, "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms". More hit albums and singles followed, personal matters were affecting Steve Perry while on the road. His mother was dying from a rare disease and, the split with his girlfriend Sherry Swafford. In 1985, problems within the band begun to fester. Steve Smith and Ross Vallory were dismissed and, the band was streamlined as a trio. One year later, Journey released "Raised on Radio" and, the album unleashed hits; "Girl Can't Help It", "I'll Be All Right Without You", "Be Good To Yourself" and, "Suzanne". In 1987, Journey had disappeared from view. In 1996, the classic lineup recorded "Trial By Fire" and, the band wanted to tour to support the album. Unfortunately, it became impossible to tour because, Steve Perry suffered a degenerative bone disease while hiking in Hawaii. Neil Schon and Johnathan Cain, re-formed the band and hired Steve Augieri as their frontman in 1998. See less

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Name	Known for
Steve Perry Self Self See fewer	Independent Lens (1999)
Neal Schon Self Self See fewer	Independent Lens (1999)
Jonathan Cain Self Self See fewer	Independent Lens (1999)
Ross Valory Self Self See fewer	Yume, yume no ato (1981)
Steve Smith Self Self See fewer	Yume, yume no ato (1981)
Herbie Herbert Self Self See fewer	Who the F#@K is Herbie Herbert?
Gregg Rolie Self Self See fewer	Zodiac (2007)
Ansley Dunbar Self Self See fewer	Four Drops of Poison (2013)
Steve Augeri Self Self See fewer	Graveyard Shift (1986)
Irving Azoff Self Self See fewer	Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Deen Castronovo Self Self See fewer	Journey: 2001 (2001)
Kevin Elson Self Self See fewer	Teachers (1984)
Jim Forbes Self Self See fewer	Pass/Fail
Randy Jackson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Themselves (archive footage) Themselves (archive footage) See fewer	Forrest Gump (1994)
Joel Selvin Self Self See fewer	Born in Chicago (2020)
Sherrie Swafford Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Steve Perry: Oh Sherrie (1984)
John Waite Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	True Romance (1993)
Ginger Baker Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Harder They Fall (2021)
Jack Bruce Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	True Lies (1994)
Eric Clapton Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Lethal Weapon (1987)
Cream Themselves (archive footage) (uncredited) Themselves (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Snowpiercer (2013)
Jimi Hendrix Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Woodstock (1970)
Noel Redding Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Last Experience
Santana Themselves (archive footage) (uncredited) Themselves (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)