Journey (band)

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco.

Early progressive period

Signed to Columbia Records, Journey released its self-titled first album Journey in 1975; it showcased their considerable talent as musicians on jazz-flavored progressive rock epics.

Related Topics:
Columbia Records - Journey - 1975

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Guitarist George Tickner was tired from touring and left the band by the time of their second album, Look into the Future (1976), which toned down a little the overt progressiveness of their first release but still retained a jazz fusion base.

Related Topics:
Look into the Future - 1976 - Jazz fusion

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The following year's Next tried for shorter tracks to increase accessibility, but without finding any commercial success, although it did start a pattern of one-word album titles.

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