Neal Joseph Schon (born February 27, 1954) [1] is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist for the rock band Journey. He is the last original member to remain throughout the group's history. He was a member of the rock band Santana before forming Journey.

Neal released seven solo albums, "Late Night", "Beyond the Thunder", "Electric World", "Piranha Blues", "Voice","i on u", and "The Calling" (2012). A Journey reunion of band members Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Ross Valory, and Steve Smith happened for …

Jul 8, 2022 · The affable Schon, 68, talked with USA TODAY about the band’s complicated legacy, his relationship with former frontman Steve Perry and plans for Journey's golden anniversary.

Neal discovered Journey's current lead vocalist, Arnel Pineda, on YouTube, in 2007. Neal released his fifth solo album, "The Calling", in 2012 and will release "So You" in 2014. Neal has five children: Miles, Lizzy, Sarah, Aja and Sophia.

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Jul 20, 2018 · Schon, who’s been the one constant member of Journey over the past 45 years, has seen multiple lineups, including Perry coming and going and finally quitting in 1998.

Feb 26, 2024 · Founding Journey guitarist Neal Schon celebrates his 70th birthday on Tuesday, February 27. The talented musician launched his career when he joined Santana when he was …

Oct 7, 2024 · Written by guitarist and original member Neal Schon, frontman Steve Perry and then-new keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jonathan Cain, it peaked in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, Mainstream Rock and Adult Contemporary charts and is part of the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.

Dec 10, 2020 · Neal Schon of the classic rock band Journey is one of the most iconic, imaginative musicians on the planet. Fans who attended Journey’s co-headlining adventure with Def Leppard were treated to Neal Schon’s thrilling guitar interludes, rendering a night of hits an absolutely extraordinary occasion.

2017 Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Neal Schon has released his first ever holiday ep that includes