Livin' Just to Find Emotion

A long-overdue and definitive account of Americas timeless rock band Since exploding on the scene in the late 70s, Journey has continued to inspire generations of fans with Dont Stop Believin and other hits. Celebrating the bands fiftieth anniversary, David Hamilton Golland unearths the bands 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 Perrys quest for control led to Journeys demise. Perry refused to tour, and the band lost their record contract and much of their audience. After the unlikely comeback of Dont 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 Journeys 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.