Steve Perry’s arrival with Journey in 1978 didn’t immediately translate into huge radio airplay, but co-founder Neal Schon says he could tell from the beginning that things were changing. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Hard on the heels of a well-received 2012 studio effort Carnaby Street, Michael Des Barres took the stage at Hollywood’s Viper Room — never intending to issue a live album from the date. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From Des Moines,’ ‘Crazy Cries of Love’ + Others:Read More

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