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Livin' Just to Find Emotion: Journey and the Story of American Rock

Livin' Just to Find Emotion: Journey and the Story of American Rock

Golland, David Hamilton
Selvin, Joel

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MusiciansPop/RockMusic Reference

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ISBN13: 9798216379645
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: Feb 5 2026
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.25
Height: 1.10 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English

Golland leaves no stone unturned in this fine-grained chronicle of the rock group Journey.... Golland's passion and precision make this a pleasure. - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

A welcome study of one of rock's most enduring musical fusions. - Salon

Since exploding on the scene in the late 1970s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with hit after hit. But hidden under this rock 'n' roll glory is a complex story of ambition, larger-than-life personalities, and clashes. David Hamilton Golland unearths the band's true and complete biography, based on over a decade of interviews and thousands of sources.

When Steve Perry joined jazz-blues progressive rock band Journey in 1977, they saw a rise to the top, and their 1981 album Escape hit #1. But Perry's quest for control led to Journey's demise. They lost their record contract and much of their audience. After the unlikely comeback of Don't Stop Believin' in movies, television, and sports stadiums, a new generation discovered Journey.

A professional historian, Golland dispels rehashed myths and also shows how race in popular music contributed to their breakout success. As the economy collapsed and as people abandoned the spirit of Woodstock in the late 70s, Journey used the rhythm of soul and Motown to inspire hope in primarily white teenagers' lives. Decades later, the band and their signature song remain classics, and now, with singer Arnel Pineda, they are again a fixture in major stadiums worldwide.

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