May 3, 1997

Jonathan's upcoming CD "Body Language" is now available for advance order at both CDNOW and CD Universe. The expected released date is still Tuesday May 20, 1997. Thanks to Stephen Weaver and Paul Ferris.

Scott Sullivan from The Storm WWW Page recently interviewed, via e-mail, lead singer Kevin Chalfant of The Storm.

May 8, 1997

Here is the cover art and song list for Jonathan's upcoming CD, Body Language. Thanks to John Fischer for sending me the information and graphic.

1. Paradiso
2. Body Language
3. Moonlight at Marabella
4. Crazy with the Heat
5. Even in my Wildest Dreams
6. Melt Away
7. I'll Always Remember (Written with Steve Perry)
8. Cry For Love
9. Eyes Of Chacmool
10. DayDream
11. With Your Love

Steve Smith on Drums: Paradiso, Moonlight at Marabella, I'll Always Remember, Eyes of Chacmool, and With Your Love.

Recorded from October 96 - January 97

May 10, 1997

I think the release for Jon's CD, "Body Language", has been pushed back. CDUNIVERSE has removed it from their listings and CDNOW lists it as "Date Not Available." Thanks to Scott Zink notifying me.

The release date for Neal's upcoming CD, "Electric World" is set for July 15, 1997. Visit Naoki Hamajima's Neal Schon Home Page for some additional information about the album.

Nancy is re-opening the survey, The Top 18 Songs You Want To Hear Journey Perform Live In Concert, she conducted back in November 1996. This survey is only open to people who DID NOT participate in the previous survey.

John Fischer has informed me that the single "When You Love A Woman" has gone Platinum (one million unites)!!! The announcement was published in the May 17, 1997, issue of Billboard Magazine. The single reached Gold status back in late November and Trial By Fire reached Platinum status on December 20, 1996.

May 11, 1997

I now have sound clips from Jon's CD "Body Language" in both WAV and Real Audio formats. Again, thanks to John Fischer.

May 12, 1997

Lora Beard (Journey Force / SPIN) just informed me that the new release date for Jonathan's CD is June 17th, according to Higher Octave Music.

May 13, 1997

The Sy Klopps Blues Band (featuring Herbie Herbert on vocals) will be performing at Slim's in San Francisco, California, Friday May 23rd. At this time I don't know if there will be any other ex-Journey members joining on stage.

May 16, 1997

There is an article on Neal Schon in the latest issue of Guitar Shop Magazine (July 97, page 10). The article talks about the guitar equipment he used while recording "Trial By Fire" and his new solo album "Electric World." Thanks to Corey Leutz for the info. Kathy Boynton, has started a new Journey web site called Faithful Ones Network. Their main goal is to help promote the interest in Journey (such as encouraging radio air play of the current release "If He Should Break Your Heart").

May 19, 1997

Legends Concert Posters has informed me that they have added more Journey memorabilia to their rest of items for sale. Thoughtscape Sounds has informed me that they now have Gregg Rolie's second solo album, Gringo, available on CD. Also, Gregg's upcoming third solo project is scheduled for release sometime next month.

May 20, 1997

Today, Columbia Records announced that, as of May 15, the album Frontiers, is now certified 6x Platinum by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Thanks to Jackie Morgan and Michele Hildebrand. Paul Beresford notified me that there is another Journey tribute band: Separate Ways, originating from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Their web site, maintained by The Booking House, is a new site, and plan on adding more information in the near future (including performance dates).

May 21, 1997

The HSAS (Hagar, Schon, Aaronson, Shrieve) album "Through The Fire" will be available again in the United States. Both CDNOW and CD Universe list the release date as next Tuesday, May 27th. Thanks to Rick Johnson.

May 26, 1997

The Hard Rock Hot Spot reports that Steve Perry is recording new material for his own solo project. Personally I haven't confirmed this news, but I hope to have some information soon. Thanks to Ronald Dekker for notifying me. Nancy has decided to change the rules for the latest Journey Survey (Top 18 Songs You Would Like Journey to Perform in Concert). The survey will start again soon and everyone (even those who participated in the previous survey) will get a chance to vote again.

May 28, 1997

Brian Martin has decided to offer his Journey documentary video Of A Lifetime again. The 1½ hour video documentary chronicles Journey from its birth to present day. Note: No longer available. He may offer it again in the future.

May 31, 1997

The Hard Rock Hot Spot recently contacted Journey Management to follow up on news of Steve Perry being in the recording studios. Journey Management says Journey and Steve Perry 'are not doing anything right now', although Hard Rock Hot Spot reports that Steve was mentioned in Billboard's Studio Action section, listing him has being in the studio. I personally called Journey Management earlier this week and left a message, but they did not return my calls. Thanks to Mac Mcadams for informing me about Hard Rock's update. Bill Bisch's Music Collectibles and Memorabilia For Sale currently has a dozen full page magazine music industry ads from Journey. Here is a list of current Journey related ads. The latest edition of Billboard Magazine (May 31, page 86) contains a review of Jonathan Cain's new single from his upcoming solo album Body Language. Here's the article sent to me by Ken Barcelo: "Cain takes a breather from the arena rock sound of Journey to indulge in his love of contemporary jazz. Although some may scoff at his bid for "serious" attention, this twinkling title track from his new solo album is quite impressive. Behind his technical prowess is a surprising splash of soul which serves the mild funk flavor of this instrumental extremely well. Listen without prejudice."