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Yeah, I remember reading eddie van halen had a lot of respect for Neal and his playing. The two were good friends.

Agreed

I agree Neal is superb!

The new Journey album Freedom is surprisingly good

Agreed 👍

Agreed + 1 👍

Before Steve Perry, right? They were a mix of Jazz fusion and other styles. Totally different than the Perry yrs. Brilliant players. I can't even remember the names......"Next". Maybe "Look into the Future". Were those a couple? God, it's been so long. I think a guy name Robert Fleischman was the original singer. Maybe. If I remember right. Now I'll have to go GOOGLE it.

@@sdc7823 Fleischmann was not in the original journey. He was a guy they were looking at when they found perry. Think the live stuff he did with journey is still on YT. Just before infinity. He wasn't bad.

@@jeffroegner1499 As far as Fleischman it has him listed briefly as a singer before Perry. You said maybe on some live stuff. Whatever it was,.it was brief. Most of those first 3 albums were alot of instrumental stuff. Then Perry came and Infinity was released. I wasn't a huge fan of their music at all, but those albums with Greg Rolie singing some with Perry were best. Infinity, Departure and Evolution albums were really good. Then a live album "Captured" did well. After Rolie left and Jonathon Cain joined, I know they hit the stratosphere,.it just seemed more ballad driven and while I didn't hate it, I just lost interest. No matter what, Schon will always be know as a phenomenal guitar player

I was shocked to hear him say that he expected to do something with Steve- interesting

@@angus4463 Me too. I guess time heals all wounds.

I agree, and you know what? There are always stupid statements in the press about what Neal thanks and what he said, and blah blah blah. But he's always loved Steve like a brother even if they don't like each other sometimes.

I have a brother from a broken rubber.

Wish HSAS lasted longer! Great band!

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Stone in Love is probably my all time favorite Journey song

the greatest guitar bridge ever

Raised on Radio did not get the recognition it deserved. One of my favorites as well.

Raised On Radio is Journey's best album by far. And it's one of my two favorite albums of all time. The other is Boston's album Walk On.

That album was recorded at the Plant Studios in 1985, I was the owner at the time, some great records done in those 3 studios. Neal had this ability to create interesting melodies just noodling around on an acoustic while chatting to someone. I never saw anyone who was so creative unintentionally while thinking of something else. Steve and Neal doing a collaboration would be magical. There was some conflict during the production of that album due to Steve co producing so the long time bass player and Steve Smith the jazz drummer left and suddenly it came together. Some of the best records were done under interpersonal tension. Also done at that studio was much of the Fleetwood Mac Rumours was done when the two couples were breaking up amid lots of screaming, anger and tears.

@@stanspb763 wow! Thanks for the information stan. You must have some great stories..ought to write a book..of all your experiences. Thank you.. Knew about Fleetwood mac story about rumors. It was like an in house orgy..lol who's sleeping with who??? Lol..I know! Mick fleetwoid..was a little disapointed.😞 of not getting tge rolling stones gigg..after watts..passed away. Hes a big stones fan..was great friend if watts n richards through the years..

@@stanspb763 Thanks so much for your response! Very interesting details. I'm not surprised re: Neal's creative drive. As far as Rumours , man, that must have been exciting. That whole album was built with tears, anger, etc. but that's what makes it so great!

Amen brother……two of the best doing what the best do! Icons…..the both of them.

Agree 100%!!

Right on my friend.

Now get off my lawn

zzzzzzzz to you and your thoughts about music. like what ya like. If you don't like how something was made... don't listen. The Beatles did so many tricks they couldn't play it live.. sampling ( mellotron) Fixing vocals... speeding things up with tape speed to sing higher,or lower.. cutting songs together... from different parts...So lying audio then too... in many many ways.. stop your crying about your old age ears.

@rubicon-oh9km..yes, Schon’s solos are always melodic, pleasing to the ear, and fit nicely within the framework of the song. Seems like something simple but it’s and an art and shows the emotion, ability, and expression in Neil.

Totally agree. The man is special. He talks about keeping that high note of Steve's going. The solo in "Do You Recall" is a perfect example of this, It's seamless how just comes in! Amazingly melodic, a master of the perfect solo for the song.

same me. wuth Arnel also

Get yourself some HSAS action going. Good stuff. (Hagar, Schon, Aaronson, Shrieve)

That was a great surprise..

@@davidpetty2315 That was absolutely fantastic.....

I thought Sammie said it was a song he wrote

@@ThomasSmith-kb9eq Personal Jesus was written by Martin Gore from Depeche Mode.

That was a great cover!

...not only that but nobody on earth can deny that Steve Perry is one of the greatest singers in history

Theres the old Journey then there the new. I like the original Journey w/ Steve Perry wish I still had all their vinyls instead of giving all my albums away. Nothing can ever fade the memories of going to the beach Seal Beach and people playing Journey/Lights and the entire bus listening and loving the travels to the beach 🏖️

Time will tell if Steve Perry will come back for reunion with group

Agreed ,,So glad that he was kind we need more of that. As far as Time heals all wounds I hate that saying. I've lost two children in my lifetime and I definitely know time does not heal all wounds. Sorry if that's a bit gloomy just telling my truth.

@@hollysjams46 I am truly sorry for your loss.

That was a great one time live album. Power trio with a lead singer. Was such a treat because Journey was on hiatus in 84 and that Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve allowed Schon to be free from the Journey formula.

why🎉

George Benson used to do that. Play his guitar, then mimic the sounds made.

If that's the concert that they played for free outside in Dallas, it's here on KZfaq. You just have to look it up.

Much sloppier now. He is 70 something so he gets a pass.

@@Fearzero I don’t know, maybe he was just on that night, but his soloing was very tight

@@Fearzeroyour mother is 70 and no one is complaining about how sloppy she is 🤪

Stone in love is one of the most catchy riffs ever !!!!

Yup! Neal's soaring leads are stuff of legend!!!

stoned in love is basically one long solo how about be good to yourself? scorcher.

@@kensurrency2564 I love the solo in Be good to yourself, and the outro stuff as well

I loved the first Journey album when they were prog rock.

One of my favorite Journey album ever! None like any of their past albums. Yes, very underrated. The bonus unlisted reggae like song was super cool.

Message of love, when you love a woman, don't be down on me baby, when I think of you, easy to fall, still she cries. So many amazing Journey deep cuts on that album! You really get the sense that Neal finally found his signature voice with that album - his approach to soloing really has not changed all that much since that 1996 record. My desert album island for sure.

They go way back and the HSAS was a great band, like all the songs 👍👍😀

Shoulda played a little Missing You or Top of the Rock...

Or their cover of Whiter Shade Of Pale

And to think, the best stuff from the show didn't even make the album.

@@jeffroegner1499 that’s right. I bought the video a while back. It’s cool to hear all the stuff not on the record.

Poison? That's the one that doesn't fit. CC DeVille couldn't hardly even play guitar. You were listening to studio session musicians on their albums.

What? He's been highly rated since he hit the whole scene and hasn't stopped or faded from memories of top guitarists and all everywhere.. really. Underrated? Nope......

How can a Guitar God be "underrated" ???

@@JB-tr6nu By overusing the term 'Guitar God' until it is so diluted it doesn't do justice to the true greats.

Had the privilege of seeing Journey play a live show in 1982, one of the best. I'm 64 years old now and have seen a lot of bands play over the years.🎼🎵🎙🎸🥁

Saw them 3 times with Steve Perry....indoors and outdoors. They WERE amazing. You always have KZfaq to pull them up!!

Steve Perry may be the best Singer EVER !

You never know it could happen

Both Sammy and Neil are on tour this summer. It could happen. Seeing a show that is. But I'd get on it. Both these guys are both over 70. I think Hagar is 74?

Think of the guys Sammy has played with. From Ronnie Montrose to Neil to EVH to Satch. Unreal what that guy has seen and heard from the absolute bests to do it

Think of the guys Sammy has played with. From Ronnie Montrose to Neil to EVH to Satch. Unreal what that guy has seen and heard from the absolute bests to do it

Yeah, him and Graham Bonnet have some amazing history.

What is that? A Gretsch he’s holding? I’m not up on the semi hollow bodies. lol

Yeah! Wouldn’t you love to just hang out with this guy!

@@ianmclean5541 I really would. I've never seen Sammy live, but getting a better sense of who he is as a person makes me want to fix that as soon as I can!

That's a tough one to me because the music of Journey isn't gonna get much respect or sanction up next to Zeppelin or some of the other greats. I'm sorry but alot of Journeys music was kinda cheese ball. Ballads. Syrupy. Now I know he's phenomenal. Seriously. In Santana at 15. Dude is right up there. I just don't know if I'd put him top 5 or not based on the music of Journey. I know he can play though. Done stuff with Jan Hammer. More Jazz fusion. Which is what the bands first 2-3 albums before they hit it big were. Before Steve Perry. It's all about the songs. I'd probably have him top 12-15. Not top 5. He's good though

Don't do that. It's the ride not the destination. Play, enjoy, have fun!

and the bassline as the solo goes on just takes the entire thing to the stratosphere. You know what I'm talkin' about!

@@vixapphire Exactly, Ross Valory a great bass player, He never seemed to get no love in that band but I thought he was great

One of my favorite tunes ever. Great choice dude! 👌

Playing can’t be faked, but the appearances- Botox, fillers, surgery, hair color. Don’t kid yourself.

They are both old as can be for real, but that ain't no thang. They still kick it in the butt with their skills!

Underrated? Nobody under rates Neal Schon. There's always somebody on these music threads who says something like that.

That's an unbelievably good tune.

I am!!

Underrated?? By who? He is revered!

@@iansnyder274 the geniuses at rolling stone. 😜🤪

I would say underappreciated.

A master of melodic shred. Steve Lukather is another guy that's great at that.

Great comparison Andrew! Steve Lukather is probably the only other exception in that category! He is also amazing ! as a giitar player myself, knowing how hard that is to do. Even hendrix didnt have that much speed ,mixed with feel! Totally insane amounts of talent there! Toto and Lukather are so underrated. Neal and Luke's style are verry similar😎

Totally agree.

Shit, I was smiling all the way through it!

He could smoke anyone 16 to his age

Neal is just saying he’d like to work and or collaborate with Steve again, but that’s only if Steve is interested and wants to. It’s still kinda a one sided thing. There is bad blood still between Neal and Steve. Im guessing from Steve parting ways with Journey in late 90s. I do think it’s time to make peace with each other and let past issues in past and see if they can move forward in some way at the very least a friendship if no music comes of it oh well. I’d like them to at least be friendly and communicate with one another again. He’s waiting on Steve. I feel Neal would have to meet him face to face for coffee or dinner. Not a shout out or saying it in a video.

@@jefffaust89 yep I know all this pretty much like you do.

Wishy washy? How could anyone choose just one with all the questions he was asked?

Well said! True legendary gentleman musicians with grit and soul.

Every fist in the air with the first monster riff of 'Heavy Metal' at Autzen. Sunday Aug 21st. Ticket Price $16.00! Cheers😎👍

@@uncledenny2570 sounds like you were there too. 👍

@@uncledenny2570 good times.

@@billfoster213 Journey was great, but Sammy stole the show!

@@uncledenny2570 agreed. Autzen stadium was a great place for concerts in the summer. Sammy singing from on top of the Big Screen and his manager screaming at him...I was in the front for his show, getting deafened by the left amps when he climbed the scaffolds to get up there. He stole the show.

I've still got it on vinyl. You can get a live DVD online.

All of it is on YT too.

I bought the cassette when it first came out, and still have it. If you stream music, Amazon music and Spotify have it.

He’s anything else but under-appreciated.

@@Stargazer-px7fw most of the goons I grew up with didn't talk about him the way they did about other shredders. Idiots.

@@Stargazer-px7fw only in looney liberal rolling stone land. 😜🤪