February 2, 1997

The Journey interview from Pittsburgh (December 13, 1996) is finally available. Special thanks to Doug Morgan for transcribing the interview.

February 8, 1997

Sony Music has released the cover art for the single If He Should Break Your Heart, which will be officially released to contemporary radio stations this week.

February 16, 1997

Mike Sorrentino is organizing an IRC Chat trial run for tonight (Sunday at 9 p.m. EST). He suggests for everyone to use the "dallas.tx.us.undernet.org (port 7000)" IRC server to help avoid lag and netsplits. The channel name is the usual "#DeepGroove." For fans who are new to IRC check out Mike's IRC info and help page.

February 19, 1997

Mike Sorrentino was able to convert the recent two hour "Journey: Up Close" special to Real Audio. Visit his Unofficial Journey Homepage!

Frank Benenati has started a web page dedicated for the regulars of Journey IRC chats. His goal is to post pictures and bios of the the fans who attend the chats, so we will know a little more about the people we are chatting with.

February 23, 1997

Steve Smith is the cover story in the latest issue (April 97) of Modern Drummer. I've been told that he does shed some light into the Journey breakup in 1985. Thanks to Mark Hanneman for the information.

February 25, 1997

Today I spoke with Journey manager, Irving Azoff. He informed me that Steve Perry will visit his hip specialist next week and depending on the outcome they will finally decide if Journey will tour.

The Grammy Awards will take place tomorrow night (Wednesday 26th). Unfortunately, the category which Journey is nominated for, 'Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal,' will not be televised---AAARRRGGHHH. Therefore, none of the members have plans to attend the awards ceremony. Also, plans for attending the Bammies next month are also unlikely.

Today, the forth single from the album, "If He Should Break You Heart," was officially released into regular rotation on contemporary radio stations. The radio version will contain a slightly different 'mixed' version than the one issued on Trial By Fire. I believe the single will also be released to stores, but it's still unconfirmed. For the previous single "Can't Tame The Lion" only a promo version was issued, which is not available commercially.

Other Journey news, Scott Lupro has started a another new Journey web page: The Departure Page. Also, Scott Sullivan and Ken Jones have made many additions to their The Storm Page including sound samples and awesome, new photos of the band.

Brad Hermann is selling his extensive collection of Journey memorabilia. You can contact my e-mailing him at BRAD_HERMANN@msn.com

February 27, 1997

The very talented Jeremy Spencer has opened his own Journey gallery filled with Journey graphics designed by himself. Check them out!!!

Here is a short article about Neal and the Journey reunion found in a Calgary Herald newspaper. Transcribed by Sharon Foxall.

Sadly, Journey did not win the Grammy award last night. The Beatles' "Free As A Bird" took the honors.