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Journey Quick Facts Up Front

Gregg rolie, steve perry, jonathan cain, steve smith, ross valory, journey (1975); look into the future(1976); next (1977), infinity (1970), evolution (1979); departure (1980), dream, after dream (1980), escape (1981), raised in radio (1986), trail by fire (1996), arrivals (2000), revelation (2008), freedom (2022).

• Early Days Journey in their Fusion Days: Journey - Full Concert - 03/30/74 - Winterland (OFFICIAL) 
• Arguably the Best Group Lineup Performing During the Escape Tour: Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’ (from Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour) 
• A Recent Performance with Schon at the Helm. Pineda’s Vocal Performance is Stunning: Journey Live @ Lollapalooza Chicago 2021 

The Journey Lawsuit & Replacements

Did journey sell out.

The glorious days of arena rock would not be as memorable without Journey. There could not be a better name for a band that went through many changes, successes, and failures and almost single-handedly rose the power ballad to the charts.

Journey’s band history is the epitome of 80s rock and the clashes between some of the most extraordinary rock musicians of the time.

Like all Journey fans, the first songs I heard were Steve Perry’s lead emotional ballads. He was the perfect singer for the ideal backing band. Yet, listening years later as a musician, I understood that it was not Steve Perry’s or Neal Schon’s Journey; the group’s creative chemistry made it all happen. Apart from the most commercially relevant period, Journey was and still stands strong. This bio might introduce you to some aspects and periods of the band that are now almost forgotten.

Journey Members You Should Know

The lineup changes are crucial to Journey’s band history. Nowadays, with only Neil Schon left as a founding member, we need to go back to the early days to understand who wrote and played the songs that made them famous.

All lineups were made up of the top rock musicians of each era. Not all, though, contribute as much as others. 

Neil George Joseph Schon (born February 27, 1954, in Oklahoma) is the band’s guitar player, founding member, and occasional songwriter.

Born in a musical family, Schon soon became a child prodigy after starting playing guitar at ten and being recruited by Santana at age 17. By the time he started Journey, he had experience playing in one of the best bands in the world and was fluent in jazz, rock, and Latin music.  

Neal Schon is one of the most melodic guitar players of all time. He essentially shifted my perspective of a rock solo to a musical piece that tells a story rather than a power shred, which he occasionally tastefully adds. 

Schon was always the leader behind the scenes, taking a significant say in all the band’s important decisions and even personally firing and replacing members. As a solo artist, he released nine albums and founded the bands “Hardline” and “Bad English.”

Gregg Alan Rolie (born June 17, !947, in Washington) is a founding member and journey original keyboard player and vocalist. As a Santana band member, Rolie was already a senior musician by the time Schon joined. He arguably shared with Santana the same success as with Journey, singing and playing in some of their biggest hits.

He formed Journey in 1973 and co-wrote the band’s first six albums before being replaced by the pressure of Steve Perry’s musical choices.

Rolie was as essential as Schon in creating the “Journey Sound” with signature Hammond, piano sound, and a bed of synths that backed the band’s rock groove. 

Rolie is one of the most prolific musicians ever, with a successful solo career after his time with the band. He founded with Journey’s ex-member “The Storm.” He was part of Ringo Star’s “All Starr Band.”

Steve Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949, in Hanford, California) was Journey’s lead singer, frontman, and main songwriter in their most successful years.

Perry’s exceptional vocal range and affinity for writing ballads and pop songs gave Journey what they needed to become the biggest arena rock band in the world. His musical beginning, though, was unsuccessful, with many failed attempts, sometimes even from misfortunes.

Manager Herbert picked up one of Perry’s demos while he had returned to working on his family’s farm and called him to perform with the band while Rober Fleischman was already hired as a singer. One song performed during soundcheck with the band sealed his place as frontman.

Perry undoubtedly came at the right time in the right band to change it all for Journey. The mental cost of fame and several misfortunes, the last a degenerative bone disease, forced him out of the band. 

Jonathan Leonard Friga (born February 2, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois) was Journey’s most prolific keyboard player, coming in to replace Rolie and helping write the band’s most successful material.

Cain is a multi-instrumentalist who made a name for himself with the band “The Babys.” which opened for Journey. His ability to write with Perry was what convinced the singer to replace the already prolific Rolie.

Cain turned the already well-tuned Journey rhythm section into a hit-power ballad maker. Unlike Rolie, Cain’s signature is more straightforward melodic piano intros that laid the bed for tunes such as “In My Arms” or “Don’t Stop Believing.”

He was part of “Bad English” and recently started publishing Christian Rock records while serving as a Worship leader with his wife. 

Steve Bruce Smith (born August 21, 1954, in Whitman, Massachusetts) was Journey’s drummer through their most prolific years and is widely considered one of the best musicians to ever sit behind a kit.

Smith is one of the most recorded drummers in history, having played sessions for virtually every top charting artist. He was voted five times in a row No.1 All-around Drummer from Modern Drummer magazine and inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame.

The session legend was part of three different Journey Lineups, part of Journey member’s spin-off group “The Storm,” and led his jazz-fusion groups.

Ross Lamont Valory (born February 2, 1949, in San Francisco) is a founding member of Journey and the bass player in two different lineups.

Like the other founding members, Valory played with a legendary group before forming Journey. He was part of Frumious Bandersnatch and later Steve Miller Band. He holds a special place in Journey’s history, playing in all but one studio record. Even when he was not part of the band, he was hired to write and record bass tracks.

Valory is a master bass player who uses his variation of a “Nashville Tuning,” Where the 4-string bass is tuned to B-E-A-D. He continued his career in the 90s with “The Storm,” like most original Journey members.

Journey started as the most accidental Supergroup ever in a time when the notion was still new. Ex-member of Santana and Steve Miller members got together to form their prog rock, jazz fusion band called “The Golden Gate Rhythm Section.”

The mastermind behind much of Journey’s career was their manager Herbier Herbert who previously managed Santana. 

The band would perform as a backing band for Bay Area artists, with Schon and George Tickner on guitar, Rolie on Keyboards and vocals, Valory on bass, and Prairie Prince on drums. The latter would be replaced by Aynsley Dunbar around the same time Tickner quit.

The early “Journey” never achieved commercial success, mostly due to their previous musically complex influences and the lack of a strong frontman. Roli was an excellent keyboard player and vocalist, but his old-style appeal was not what the band needed to relate to young audiences.

As a band, Journey has evolved and changed more than most. It sounds like a different band from the 1st to their 14th studio album. I’ll detail most of their stunning discography according to their impact on the band and rock music.

The first 3 Journey albums are a musical treat for every sophisticated rock lover. The complex compositions, delicate songwriting, and individual chops of members are three key elements that made them. There are no weak songs in any of them, yet there are not many memorable ones.

The Debut album is the ex-Santana and Steve Miller Band members having fun. The prog style might be their favorite thing to do, but as prog rock was slowly going off the charts, rock audiences needed something else.

From the first to the third album, the experimentation leaves off more place for catchy tracks. With Roli at the creative front and Herbert at the back, the band seemed to tone down their fusion influences to achieve success finally.

Commercially none of the albums did exceptionally well, and most of the band’s time was spent touring and trying to promote them.

As a guitar player and prog rock freak, I love early Journey sometimes more than the Steve Perry one. I find Neal Schon’s best guitar performances when some glimpses of jazz fusion are put in the mix.

Not to say that his later solos were less iconic, but later I found he would mainly “serve the songs” while the guitars made the song on the early Records. The same can be said about every lead instrument.

Depending on your background and taste, you could either love this version of Journey or, like many new fans, skip the three albums entirely. If you belong to the second group, I will encourage you to listen to the first song from the Debut Album, “Of a lifetime, “and you might change your mind.

The Much Needed Lead Singer 

The musical chemistry, management, and inspiration were there for Journey, but their image and performances lacked the strong crowd-pleasing frontman. Behind the Keyboards, singing lead vocals, Roli did his part musically, but not stylistically.

The band’s first singer, hired with Herber’s suggestion, was glam rocker Robert Fleischman. With a high register and great stage presence, Fleischman toured successfully with Journey in 1977 until Steve Perry replaced him after he sang one in soundcheck with the band on the same tour.

Perry not only performed flawlessly exciting songs but managed to bond immediately with Neil Schon in writing their first songs together. The band changed direction and with that also their drummer. Session ace Smith replaced Dunbar, who was unhappy with the new pop direction of the band.

The first album with Perry as lead vocalist launched the band to commercial success reaching No. 21 on Billboard. “Infinity” marks the band’s change in musical direction, with Queen’s producer Roy Thomas Baker directing the shift.

The album is strong in every aspect. The songwriting, production, intent, and musicianship are top-notch. It combines the band’s collected materials and Perry’s melancholic songwriting over the years. His voice added character to the virtuoso band that needed it. My favorite song from the album is “Wheel in the Sky,” written by Fleischman and the band before Perry joined in. Perry’s voice, though, I think, does it more justice.

It starts with Neil Schon’s classically influenced guitar part and develops to a hard rock tone with a country riff. The mixture of different genres is, I think, what makes all individuals of the band shine.

The two songs that better defined the band’s musical direction were the power ballads “Lights” and “Patiently.” Slow-tempo emotional tracks with a solid vocal melody that builds up to guitar solos and live encores. Both tracks are now legendary and staples of the band’s live shows.

The following two Journey studio albums saw the band’s rise to fame, each doing better than the previous. They were headlining tours and festivals and having crowds resonate massively with their songs for the first time.

Both albums continued where “Infinity” left off, merging Perry’s now-proven hit songwriting skills with the band’s musicianship. The new frontman was now contributing to all the songs and indirectly dictating the band’s sound. Not all songs are great, though; most lack memorable hooks and fade compared to the hits.

My favorite of the two albums is “Departure.” There’s a spice more of prog rock in that album which I think brings out the best of the band. After all, the band was not originally an Arena rock act. 

“Any way you want” and “Loving’, Touchin’, Squeezin;” are widely known tracks. My favorites are the less popular “Do You Recall” and “I’m Cryin,” which Perry and Rolie co-wrote.

The next record was a musical spin-off as a soundtrack album. Beyond all expectations, the band produced the most musically intricate prog rock album of their career. 

It’s arguably the most polarising album of Journey’s catalog, yet one the band truly enjoyed making. The all-star band of virtuoso musicians couldn’t wait to stretch the musical muscles once again as in the old days. The result is fantastic prog rock, yet not one you would most likely hear on the radio.

I adore the compositions and musicianship on all the songs, especially the 8-minute opening track “Destiny.” In true prog fashion, extended instrumentation and solos weren’t missing.

It’s not an album for everyone, but those who like it, love it.

Rolie leaving the band in favor of Jonathan Cain might have consisted of one of the best musicians on earth, but it gave them the best-selling album of their career . The album almost single-handedly created the 80s sound. 

The album starts with the band’s epic rock anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” The song was started by Perry and Schon and later finished by Cain, who added the piano hook and hook. As Cain relieves in an interview, those were the three words his dad told him when he wanted to quit music.

The song is today the best-selling catalog track of the digital era. It’s now beyond a rock anthem to a pop culture hit. Journey’s “Free Bird” in a sense.

Cain brought in the catchy hooks and memorable piano parts and perfectly completed Perry’s ideas. The ballad “Open Arms” they wrote together differed from previous ones. It was more delicate, straightforward, catchy, and singable. After some struggles in getting it through Schoun skeptical reception of the song, it became a fan favorite.

Journey – Open Arms (Official Video – 1982)  

The song that moves me the most is “Mother, Father.” Perry recorded the vocals in one mesmerizing take. What’s more impressive is that it is probably the hardest Journey song to sing. 

“Espace” paved the way for the next charting album in 1983, “Frontiers.” It produced hit songs and anthems and delivered on the success of the previous albums.

Success and Downfall

Journey waited three years to release an album for the first time in their career. The continuous touring and fame were starting to kick back. Schon and Perry had also released their solo records capitalizing on Journey’s Success.

Perry, at this time, dominated the band’s musical direction completely. According to him, only Schon and Cain were suited for the band as he fired Roos Valory and, slightly later, Steve Smith. As he declared in an interview, he thought it was the best decision at the time, but he regrets doing it.

His mental health was also deteriorating as the rise to fame alienated him from the rest of the world. 

Replacing both members with session musicians gave the trio more control over the songs. Perry himself took up the role of producer for the album. “Raised In Radio” is a successful attempt to top the charts through their hit song formula, but the lack of team effort is felt. 

I think the album is too poppy and sacrifices the musical input of Valory and Smith for attempted hooks. There are undoubtedly hit songs such as “Girl, I Can’t Help It” and “Be Good To Yourself,” yet it’s not an album I can enjoy listening to back to back like the rest. 

Commercially it did well, as expected. The band knew how to write hit songs and what the audience wanted by this time. Listening to it now, It feels like Perry’s rushed attempt to stay on top of the game and even outdo himself. 

Disbandment and Attempted Comeback

The problems with Perry’s control over the band and continuous isolated life lead to him wanting to stop everything. After his last show with the band in February 1987, he left the band and stopped Journey for almost ten years.

Perry never released an official statement, and some still wonder if the animosity between members was the main cause of his leaving. The fact that he released music after leaving the band makes me think he still wanted to make music on his own, in less frantic terms.

One thing is for sure; Journey couldn’t keep up their successful streak without Perry, so each went separate ways. 

In 1995 the band reunited again at Perry’s request to fire current manager Herbert for the well-known Irving Azoff, which staged the Eagles’ comeback some years prior. 

Journey was back, and a long-awaited successful album came shortly after. All members had amassed material during the years, so a musically rich album was bound to come.

“Trial by Fire” is my favorite Journey album after “Escape,” as it delivers the quality you’d expect from a great comeback. The hit song “When You Love a Woman” was surely meant to be a hit, but it’s not formulaic in any way.  

Valory and Smith back on the band brought back the original backbone of the group. Putting this album back to back with its predecessor, you will notice the difference the rhythm section had in Journey after a few tracks. It gives character to songs having individual doing their thing and not hired guns.

I wish it had some more elements of hard rock, but that might be just the nostalgia from the days of “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

This album is the last Perry contribution as he was diagnosed unexpectedly with a bone condition and was unwilling to undergo surgery to continue touring.

Modern Journey

Journey is still touring and releasing albums today, with only Schon remaining an original band member. He calls the shots about the music direction and often replaces members.

After Perry distanced himself from music, the band moved on and recruited Steve Augeri as frontman, with drummer Deen Castronovo as occasional lead vocalist. Augeri was the perfect vocalist for Journey, who needed the same high-pitched power Steve Perry had.

Of the two albums Journey released with Perry, the first one is the only one that somehow matched the previous albums’ quality. It’s not the band’s most creative work, yet it’s an album with the pure Journey sound almost intact.

The album is instrumentally great but lacks strong songwriting. Augeri contributed to some  songs, yet his role as the newcomer was to sing, according to Schon and Cain’s writing.

The song “World Gone Wild” is my favorite of the whole album, showing off Augeri skills at best and some great guitar work by Schon.

Commercially it did well, considering that arena rock was not the most popular genre of the early 2000s. I think that part of the merit goes to the fans’ curiosity and joy of having another Journey album.

The next album with Augeri, “Generations,” was the band’s least successful record after having him fired.

Ariel Pineda replaced Augeri in a dream story of Schon recruiting him after watching his Journey Covers on YouTube. The album was the band’s last big commercial success, even though the era of rock bands topping the charts was gone.

In true Journey style, Cain delivers a hit power ballad. “After All These Years” is just as good as any of the band’s legendary ballads and is only penalized by the rise of pop and dance music. I love how the band switched to a hard rock style for this record, flexing some fast-paced tempo grooves after a while.

Pineda seemed to be a bigger creative force than Augeri and an equally experienced live frontman. The live shows with the classic hits were and still are the band’s main focus, accumulating ridiculous amounts from the tour.

Having survived a pandemic, lawsuit, and personnel changes, Journey released their new record in more than a decade. Years of accumulated creativity resulted in an arena rock juggernaut. 

Cain and Schon were in charge of the production, while drummer Narada, a prolific songwriter and singer, helped write and co-produce much of the material. It starts with the power ballad “Together We Run” and the expected melodic Cain piano intro.

Listening to album after ten other Journey pop-rock records can be too much if you’re not a die-hard fan. I would have preferred a more Prog rock Journey record as that always brings new sounds.  

Notable Performances

Early days journey in their fusion days:   journey – full concert – 03/30/74 – winterland (official)  .

Arguably the Best Group Lineup Performing During the Escape Tour: Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (from Live in Houston 1981: The Escape Tour)  

A Recent Performance with Schon at the Helm. Pineda’s Vocal Performance is Stunning: Journey Live @ Lollapalooza Chicago 2021  

Changes in band members always come with legal issues when rights to songs are on the table. In the 80s, they maintained a good balance between members. Primarily due to solid management from Herbert, things were kept quiet.

Valory and Smith were fired from the band in 2019 after attempting to own one of the band’s corporate entities. According to the two, Perry gave them the right to hold that part of the business. Schon and Cain considered this an attempt to squeeze more money even when they were not playing. 

Journey did write beautiful songs, yet the term’ corporate rock’ started to haunt them as each charting album chased the next big thing. The bad reputation arena rock gets from rock fans sometimes comes from the many attempts to write hits and please the crowd.

My stand as a rock fan with a taste from Beatles to modern metal is that Journey didn’t sell out in the sense of chasing money. Their style evolved, sometimes in search of a bigger fanbase, but still, they delivered nongeneric hits.

They developed a successful style that pushed them to recreate the success repeatedly. The members’ egos, management pressures, and fans’ high expectations had their parts.

Answer : One roadie, John Villanueva, suggested the name after failed attempts, including a radio contest involving the fans to find a proper name. 

Answer : Journey had six lead singers in the band from the 70s to today. 

Answer : Arena rock is considered any rock genre that can fill a stadium on a one-night event. In the mid-70s and 80s, it took a slightly different meaning, becoming a synonym for successful commercial rock bands who were best known for Power Ballads. Arena rock bands deliver great spectacles with massive crowds and often have predictable, straightforward music to resonate with as many people as possible.

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Founded in San Francisco in 1973 by two former Santana members Neal Schon and Greg Rollie, JOURNEY are one of the world's most famous rock music bands. In their 50-year career they have sold over 75 million records. In 2016, Journey were honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With the 2 CD Digisleeve "The Early Years" we look back on the 70s and 80s. This set contains two concerts from Japan and the USA including all classics and hits of the band.

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Sounds: Journey's early years were a bumpy ride to fame

On April 7, Journey will be enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many will cheer; many will jeer. Some might even sneer. 

But one thing is certain. Had the original incarnation of the band continued, Journey would not be a Hall of Fame candidate. 

Because Journey was actually two bands. There was the Steve Perry Journey that millions of fans still adore and millions of critics still abhor. And there was the pre-Steve Perry Journey — a completely different animal.

The pre-Steve Perry Journey lasted only three years, and although the members — Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Ross Valory and Aynsley Dunbar — were perfectly happy doing what they were doing, their label, Columbia Records, and their manager, Herbie Herbert, were less so. The label wanted songs the radio would play, and the manager wanted greater success that would come from songs the radio would play.

Then came Steve Perry, and with him came radio hits, success ... and Hall of Fame honors.

But let's not dismiss early Journey. This was a pretty cool band of experienced musicians with progressive rock and jazz fusion leanings. It wasn't their fault they were just a few years too late, with disco and punk about to presage the death of progressive jam bands.  

Rolie and a still-teenage Schon were in Santana. Valory and guitarist George Tickner, who left after the first album, were members of San Francisco psychedelic band Frumious Bandersnatch. The British Dunbar was already a journeyman drummer who was playing with Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Not exactly the ingredients for 3-minute, radio-friendly pop-rock songs.  

Although no one could compete with the booming pipes of Perry, Rolie was no slouch on vocals. That's him singing Santana's two classics "Evil Ways" (No. 9, 1970) and "Black Magic Woman" (No. 4, 1970). And his voice was well-suited to early Journey songs like "Of a Lifetime," "On a Saturday Nite," "You're on Your Own," "Look Into the Future" and "Spaceman." Before he was eased out of singing duties by Perry and eventually departed, Rolie managed one last run up the charts with "Just the Same Way" (No. 58, 1979). 

While the first three albums sold poorly — each performed worse than the one before it — the transformation of Journey didn't happen overnight, even though the first flush of singles, like "Lights," "Wheel in the Sky" and "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'," were genuine ear candy. Not until 1981's "Escape" album, when Jonathan Cain replaced Rolie on keyboards, did the band become a stadium draw. Having three Top 10 hits and Steve Perry helped.

To emphasize that point, Journey released four singles between 1975 and 1977; none charted. With Perry, the group released 24 singles from 1978 to 1987, and all of them charted, 12 reaching the Billboard Top 20. 

And so it's a wonderful coincidence, and a reminder of Journey's far-from-superstar beginnings, that the month the band is being inducted into the Hall of Fame also happens to be the month its first album was released, 42 years ago on April 1, 1975. 

“We’ve never been the critics’ choice,” Cain said in an interview last year. “They bashed us in the ’80s — and every album we put out, they just pretty much laughed at."

Who's laughing now? 

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Journey Through the Decades: Exploring the Legacy of the Iconic Rock Group Journey

Rock group journey: a step-by-step guide to their success.

Journey, the iconic rock group that dominated the charts in the 70s and 80s, is one of the most successful bands in music history. Known for their electrifying stage presence and memorable anthems, Journey continues to inspire new generations of fans worldwide.

In this blog post, we will take a step-by-step look at Journey’s success story and explore what made them stand out from other bands during their time.

Step 1: The Early Days Formed in San Francisco in 1973, Journey initially started as a progressive rock band with humble beginnings. The original lineup consisted of guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Gregg Rolie, drummer Prairie Prince, bassist Ross Valory and vocalist George Tickner. Their debut album did not achieve much commercial success, but it laid the foundation for what was to come.

Step 2: A New Sound Journey’s sound started evolving in their third album “Infinity” which marked the first time lead singer Steve Perry lent his powerhouse vocals to the mix. This partnership with Perry played a crucial role in shaping Journey’s signature sound that would cement their place in music history.

Step 3: Chart-Topping Hits With Perry onboard as their frontman, Journey’s fourth album “Escape” became an overnight success that catapulted them into superstardom. With hits like “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Open Arms,” and “Separate Ways,” Journey quickly became one of the top-selling acts of all time.

Step 4: Resilience Despite significant commercial success under their belt by the mid-80s, tensions between members led to multiple breakups and changes within the band ‘s lineup. Instead of succumbing to these challenges though—Journey persevered. They bounced back stronger than ever before each breakup preceding another chart-topping hit such as “Send Her My Love,” “Why Can’t This Night Go On Forever?” and “Be Good To Yourself.”

Step 5: Legacy Today, Journey remains one of the most heavily-lauded bands in music history. They have been honored with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, amid countless other accolades. The band’s style and sound continue to inspire new artists that keep their music alive for future generations.

Journey is a true testament to perseverance, resilience, and dedication in pursuing one’s dreams with an unwavering spirit. Their story is proof that greatness can come through hard work, collaboration with new talent— all while staying true to oneself throughout the journey.

In conclusion, Journey remains one of the pioneering forces in rock music that has stood the test of time. Their legacy continues on through their chart-topping hits, electrifying live performances & inspiring lyrics that have inspired legions of fans worldwide. If you haven’t already, take some time today to listen to Journey’s timeless anthems and appreciate what it means to be truly great!

Your Rock Group Journey FAQs, Answered

The world of rock and roll can be both exhilarating and confusing, especially for new bands just starting out. With so many questions about the process of forming a group , touring, and finding success, it can be difficult to navigate the industry as a new band. Luckily, we’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about rock group journeys and are here to provide you with some answers.

1. How do I form a successful rock band?

Forming a successful band involves several key steps. Firstly, you’ll need to gather talented musicians who share your passion for music and who work well together. Once you have your lineup sorted, it’s vital to spend time developing your sound; this means writing original material that showcases your individuality as a group .

Additionally, networking with other local bands is an excellent way to gain exposure and build connections within the music scene . Keep in mind that being professional – showing up on time for gigs, respecting venues and their staff members – can go a long way toward establishing yourselves as serious artists.

2. How do we get our music heard by more people?

Thanks to social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook, getting your music out there has never been easier! You can also gain exposure by playing live shows in different venues – put together an EPK (electronic press kit) with music recordings, photos of the band performing live etc., approach influential blogs or radio stations in order to get recognition.

Building relationships with other bands can also lead to more gig opportunities: Consider organizing joint shows or collaborating on projects together for wider audience reach.

3. What should we expect when taking our band on tour? Touring is simultaneously exciting yet grueling experience for any Rock-n-Roll outfit — from managing finances while away from home base i.e., paying gas/food bills – it’s necessary that every member pull equal weight in sharing these responsibilities if one falls ill or becomes fatigued- keeping track of equipment, navigating unfamiliar cities and venues with clear directions or GPS, promotional material distribution (to be shared among different show audiences), meeting new fans before moving on.

It can be tough to keep morale up when times are tough such as having little turnout in the audience, sleeping for days in cramped van quarters or not knowing where your next meal will come from. You might experience some transient “road life blues” but if your group manages to stay strong & motivated through rough patches – you will inevitably stick together as a tight-knit team with lasting memories that are both meaningful and epic.

4. What makes a great Rock-n-Roll group?

Great rock bands often share common traits: a powerful, entertaining live presence; a willingness to take risks with their music while staying true to their sound; and creative drive. These groups also tend to have dedicated fan bases thanks to consistent touring and promotion.. Innovation in songwriting is key as well – think about pairing lyrical relatability that resonates with listeners along with technically accomplished musicianship.

Ultimately, it takes personality and hard work too! — the perseverance required of sticking upstanding persistent dedication—all combined together make up that indefinable “X-factor” which draws fans in for an exciting journey.

These four FAQs offer just scratching the surface when it comes to the world of rock band formation, touring footwork & success factors. However, by putting these answers into practice and maintaining passion/commitment throughout the process — you’ll be well on your way towards achieving the rock star status you’ve always dreamed of!

The Top 5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Rock Group Journey

Journey is a household name for anyone who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s. Their music has stood the test of time and they continue to be one of the most beloved rock groups out there. But, did you know that there are several interesting and unknown facts about this iconic band ? Here are the top 5 surprising facts you didn’t know about Journey.

1. Steve Perry wasn’t their first lead singer When most people think of Journey, they immediately picture Steve Perry’s remarkable vocals. However, Steve Perry was not their original lead singer! In fact, Journey had three other lead singers before Perry joined the group in 1977 – Gregg Rolie (who went on to join Santana), Robert Fleischman, and George Tickner.

2. The song “Don’t Stop Believin'” almost didn’t make it onto their album “Don’t Stop Believin'” is without a doubt one of Journey’s biggest hits, but it almost didn’t make it onto their classic album Escape. The band initially left it off the album because they felt like it needed more work. It wasn’t until their producer convinced them to record it again that they finally agreed to include it on the album – and we’re so grateful they did!

3. They’ve broken up multiple times Despite being known as one of the bands that defined an era, Journey have actually broken up multiple times throughout their career. After increasing tensions within the band led to temporary break-ups in 1980 and 1983, guitarist Neal Schon was determined to keep Journey going even when others were uncertain about whether or not they should stay together as a group .

4. Their hit song “Separate Ways” has an infamous video The music video for “Separate Ways” is notorious among fans as one of the worst music videos ever made. Shot entirely in front of green screens with very basic graphics, the video features the band members awkwardly playing their instruments while poorly choreographed female models dance around them. The result is cringe-inducing, but has still managed to become a cult classic in its own right.

5. Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame… without Steve Perry In 2017, Journey was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – but Steve Perry didn’t show up to perform with them. In fact, they performed with their singer at the time, Arnel Pineda, who had been discovered on YouTube by guitarist Neal Schon. While some fans were disappointed that Steve Perry didn’t make an appearance, his contributions to Journey’s legacy were not forgotten during their induction speech.

In conclusion, Journey may have been around for decades and produced timeless classics like “Don’t Stop Believin'”, but there are still plenty of lesser-known facts about this iconic band that will surprise even diehard fans! From lineup changes to notorious music videos and Hall of Fame inductions sans lead singers – these five facts just scratch the surface of what makes Journey such a fascinating group .

A Look At The Discography Of Rock Group Journey

Journey is a classic rock band that has been captivating audiences around the world for over four decades. With their powerful vocals, energetic guitar riffs, and memorable choruses, this group has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their timeless songs have continued to inspire generations of fans and musicians alike, solidifying their place as one of the greatest rock bands in history.

Let’s take a closer look at the discography of Journey, starting with their first album “Journey” released in 1975. This album featured hits such as “Of A Lifetime,” “In My Lonely Feeling/Conversations,” and “To Play Some Music,” which showcased the band’s progressive rock sound . Although it did not achieve commercial success at the time of its release, it set the foundation for future albums to come.

Their second album, “Look Into The Future” was released in 1976 and helped to further establish Journey’s unique sound . The album featured songs such as “I’m Gonna Leave You,” “People,” “Nickel And Dime,” and more that were notable because they incorporated elements of progressive rock mixed with traditional blues-rock elements.

Their third album, titled “Next” was released just one year later in 1977. This time around Journey opted for a mainstream rock sound with songs like “Spaceman” and “Kahoutek”. Things really picked up steam for the band after lead vocalist Steve Perry joined forces with them in 1978.

With Perry onboard, Journey’s fourth studio album titled “Infinity” was released which proved to be a game changer for them on the charts. Released in 1980 it contained hits like “Feeling That Way”, “Anytime” & “Wheel In The Sky”, amongst many others – helping the album go platinum three times.

The next year brought forth another significant milestone for Journey as they released Escape (1981), an album that defined their sound in the mainstream, highlighted by tracks such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Who’s Crying Now”, and “Stone In Love”. All of which helped this blockbuster album achieve the sales accolade of a diamond certification.

Their seventh studio album, Frontiers (1983), continued in the vein of Escape with anthems like “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” and power ballads such as “Faithfully.” They also mixed things up with a bit more synthesizer use than their previous albums, depicting a new era for Journey’s musical style.

Journey’s eighth album Raised on Radio (1986) marked another creative shift. With Perry at the helm once again on lead vocals, they moved away from their signature rock guitar sound to include funk R&B beats on songs like “Girl Can’t Help It” and “Be Good To Yourself.”

Subsequent journeys into reunited line-ups have seen continual sonic changes over time, however many fans will always identify Steve Perry as providing the trademark trademark awareness throughout much of Journey music history.

In conclusion, Journey has left a lasting impression in rock history with an impressive discography that spans several decades. From their early days as a progressive rock band to their rise to chart-topping success with hits including “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and incorporating sounds ranging through blues-rock into pop-rock throughout its careers; it’s clear that each album spotlights something unique about them. Whatever your favorite era or lineup may be — one thing is certain: Journey’s music will continue to inspire and captivate fans around the world.

Inside Story Of The Rise And Fall Of Rock Group Journey

As one of the most beloved American rock bands of all time, Journey captured the hearts and minds of fans across the globe with their soaring ballads and electrifying performances. From their humble beginnings in San Francisco to their meteoric rise to fame in the 1980s, the story of Journey is a tale of triumph and tragedy that will forever be etched into the annals of music history.

The genesis of Journey dates back to 1973 when former members of Santana, Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie, joined forces with drummer Prairie Prince, bassist Ross Valory, and guitarist George Tickner to form a new group. The band’s early sound was heavily influenced by jazz fusion and progressive rock, but as they began recording and touring extensively throughout the mid-70s, they gradually evolved into a more mainstream rock outfit.

In 1977, Journey released their fourth album “Infinity,” which marked a turning point in their career. The record was a commercial success thanks to hits like “Lights” and “Wheel In The Sky,” launching them onto arena stages across America. By 1981’s chart-topping “Escape,” which gave us epic power ballads like “Open Arms” and “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Journey had cemented themselves as one of the biggest acts on the planet.

However, behind closed doors things were far from rosy for the band . Struggling with addiction issues and personal conflicts between members led to lineup changes over the years including Steve Perry replacing Rolie on lead vocals in 1977 before himself being replaced by Arnel Pineda in 2007 amid Perry’s struggles with vocal damage.

In addition to those internal problems member infighting also led to break ups following differences over style-disconnect after Shearhart stopped writing songs when they hired Jonathan Cain causing some frictions between member.

Despite these challenges though, Journey remained an incredibly popular live act, drawing huge crowds to their shows with their catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. They continued to release albums throughout the 90s and beyond, but the magic of the peak years was never quite recaptured.

Today, many fans fondly remember Journey for their iconic hits, from “Open Arms” to “Don’t Stop Believin’,” as a testimony that despite hardships and failure one can rise back stronger than ever. Their story reminds us that success in music requires not only talent but also perseverance, grit, and resilience; journey showed strength even in moments when they had all odds against them. And though their era might have passed into history books but always an adventure continues for rock lovers as they follow other great bands hoping tales-such journeys repeat through innovation or interchanging achievements even today to lead future generations towards endless possibilities rather than repetition of same glory-days narratives.

Experience the Evolution of Music with Rock Group Journey

Journey is one of the iconic rock bands that took the world by storm in the late 70s and early 80s. The band’s distinctive blend of rock, classical, and progressive music marked them out as visionary musicians whose sound would continue to influence audiences for decades to come.

The history of Journey dates back to their founding in San Francisco in 1973. The group originally started out with the name Golden Gate Rhythm Section but quickly changed it after they recruited Neal Schon, a guitar prodigy who had played with Carlos Santana on his first three albums. Alongside keyboardist Gregg Rolie and drummer Aynsley Dunbar, Schon helped create a unique style that blended traditional rock with more experimental sounds .

Journey’s early years were characterized by a constantly changing line-up, but in 1977 things came together when Steve Perry joined as lead vocalist. With Perry’s soaring voice fronting the group, they began recording hit songs like “Wheel In The Sky,” “Lights,” and “Any Way You Want It.” These tracks helped propel Journey onto the national stage making them one of America’s most popular rock groups .

One notable example of their talent is their iconic song “Don’t Stop Believing” which has stood the test of time becoming an anthem for generations. Its catchy melody combined with meaningful lyrics made it an instant classic among fans and critics alike. In fact, this song is so widely appreciated that it even appeared in many films including “Rock of Ages”, “Family Guy: Partial Terms of Endearment” among others.

Journey continued to evolve throughout their career, experimenting with different musical styles while staying true to their core values as musicians. There is no doubt that without Journey’s contribution to rock music there wouldn’t be modern-day classics like ‘Arnel Pineda’s Faithfully’ which was released about Thirty-seven years after Arnel joined the band in 2007. Although the members have changed over time, their music remains timeless; proving that they were not just a fleeting trend, but rather one of rock music ‘s greats.

So there you have it, Journey’s musical evolution from a group of talented musicians seeking to create something original and memorable to becoming one of rock’s most influential bands. With their legacy firmly cemented in the annals of music history, Journey will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come!

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For over 40 years, Journey has been one of the greatest classic rock bands of all time. The band has released 23 albums and 43 singles since 1975 and has reached worldwide album sales totaling more than 75 million. 

But how exactly did Journey come to be? The San Francisco band got its start in 1973. Santana's former road manager, Herbie Herbert, recruited two of that band's members (Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon) and former Steve Miller Band bassist Ross Valory to form the Golden Gate Rhythm Section—the band that later became Journey.

The original Journey band members included Gregg Rolie on vocals and the keyboard, Neal Schon on guitar and vocals, George Tickner on guitar, Ross Valory on bass and vocals, and Prairie Prince on drums. 

Their first album was released in 1975 and established the band's jazz-influenced progressive rock sound. After several personnel changes, Steve Perry signed on as lead vocalist, launching the band's greatest period of commercial success from the late 1970s through the mid-1980s. Many people remember Steve as the face of the band.

The Best Album

The group's seventh album, Escape,  produced three hit singles and sold over 9 million copies. In addition to its commercial success, the album also received critical acclaim that has eluded them through most of their existence. Arguably, the most popular song put out by Journey is "Don't Stop Believin'." Originally released in 1981, the song became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 9. The song has been used in near countless films in American TV and cinema including  Monster, Glee , the season finale of  The Sopranos , and  Rock of Ages. 

Journey Band Members Over the Years

In 2005, the band (along with original members Schon and Valory) marked its 30th anniversary with the release of its 23rd album,  Generations  and an anniversary tour, at times featuring some of the many former members of the group. In December 2006, Jeff Scott Soto replaced Steve Augeri as lead vocalist. Soto had been filling in for several months after Augeri was sidelined with a chronic throat infection. Soto was replaced a few months later by Arnel Pineda , vocalist for a Filipino cover band who was hired as a result of a video he posted on YouTube.

The band has been on a journey as it has evolved from past members including Steve Perry to its current members. 

Past Journey band members include the following:

• Steve Perry (1977-1998)
• Aynsley Dunbar (1974-1978)
• Robert Fleischman (1977)
• Steve Smith (1978-1985, 1995-1998)
• Randy Jackson (1985-1987)
• Steve Augeri (1998-2006)

Current Journey band members:

• Neal Schon - guitar (1973-present)
• Jonathan Cain - keyboards (1980-present)
• Ross Valory - bass (1973-1985, 1995-present)
• Arnel Pineda - vocals (2007-present)
• Deen Castronovo - drums (1998-present)

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• The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005 and was inducted into the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Early Childhood – Understanding the journey

Good mental health is key to a happy and healthy life. Mental health is not only the absence of mental illness, but the ability to feel good and function well, to sustain strong relationships and to thrive.

A wealth of evidence shows that early childhood experiences and development shape mental health in childhood and later life. Nurturing relationships and positive experiences in the important period from pregnancy to preschool can lay strong foundations for good mental health. Conversely stress and adversity can increase the risk for mental health problems in later life. 

As the evidence for particular programmes or services builds, it might be tempting for policymakers to invest in an intervention with compelling research results, seeing it as a panacea. But no single intervention “vaccinates” children against mental illness or guarantees good mental health. A range of services and support are required in early childhood and throughout life to support everyone to experience good mental health now and in the future.

To describe a whole-system approach to improve the population’s mental health and wellbeing, we use the analogy of a car starting a journey. Let us explain...

Imagine a group of cars about to embark on a long journey. These represent our children and the lives ahead of them.

Both journey and destination matter

As the saying goes, it is not just the destination but also the journey that matters. Our goal is not simply for the cars to reach their end point, but also to have a safe and comfortable journey.

In the case of mental health, we care about what happens to babies and young children not only because it affects their future wellbeing and how much support they will need from public services as adults. We want to ensure that children are happy and healthy now, and at every point of their journey. Early life is not just about creating healthy adults, childhood itself matters too. 

Effective support can both improve the journey and the outcome

High-quality support in the early years is like putting good-quality tyres on a car. They can make each stage of the journey safer, easier and more enjoyable, and improve the chance that we get to our intended destination. Similarly, services like home visiting, parenting programmes, family hubs or early help services, can improve children’s lives now and improve the likelihood that they will be mentally healthy in adulthood. 

In our Healthy Start, Happy Start research health visitors used a video feedback programme to support parents to interact and play with their babies and toddlers in a sensitive and responsive way. Sensitive relationships improve children’s lives now AND our evidence shows that this intervention reduced the incidence of behavioural problems later too.

Getting support in place early reduces problems and saves money

The cars that have good-quality tyres from the start will have fewer problems and are less likely to need to stop for repairs on the journey.

Similarly, good early intervention for children saves money through accumulated benefits across the child’s life, and the reduced need for additional support. For example, improving mental health and reducing behavioural problems in the earliest years means children can make the most of later opportunities and experiences. They are more likely to enjoy and achieve at school and go on to contribute to the economy and society. These children are also less likely to need additional mental health or educational support. 

There are many components of success

On our cars, good tyres matter. But tyres alone will not guarantee that the journey is successful. We also need to attend to other things, such as the brakes, headlights and fuel.

We need to consider several different aspects of child development to ensure that our children have happy and healthy lives. Services like health visiting can provide a range of support to families and identify if a child needs additional help with aspects of their health or development. These holistic, universal services can support different aspects of early development such as parent-infant relationships and language development, which have significant impacts on children’s wellbeing.

Children and families might need additional help from a range of other services, so it is important that there are clear pathways to ensure children and families get the help that is appropriate for their needs. In some cases, children might need specific interventions that address single issues, for others, more holistic interventions such as Family Nurse Partnership (a home visiting programme for first-time young mums and families) might be needed to support the child and their family across several domains of development.

Although it is vitally important to provide well-evidenced interventions, getting it right for every child is not simply providing the intervention with the strongest evidence base. It is about providing the intervention that works best for the child, their needs, and their context. (Just like in a car, there is no point in providing the best new tyres, if the issue was failed brakes).

The best start does not eliminate later difficulties

Even if we get our cars in top shape at the start of the journey, it will not guarantee future success. There may be challenges ahead. Even the best tyres will struggle on a very icy road or if they hit a nail. 

Similarly, even if children have the best start in life, they may need additional support along the way as new challenges emerge. A one-off intervention may be sufficient for some children, whilst others might need ongoing support. It is important to note though, that giving children the best start in life can mean they are in a better position to take advantage of later support.

We are currently doing a five-year follow-up of the children in the Healthy Start, Happy Start research. We know that children whose families received the brief intervention when they were one- and two-years-old showed lower levels of behavioural problems two years later. We now want to understand how much of the initial impact is sustained and if families need additional support as their children grow. 

Early identification is hugely valuable

In the car, early warning lights enable drivers or mechanics to pick up and address issues before they escalate and become more difficult to deal with: It is better to have a light to warn you that the pressure on a tyre is dropping, rather than to end up stranded with a flat tyre.

Similarly, early identification of both risks and issues in children’s mental health can enable us to act before problems emerge or escalate. These risks might be apparent very early or may emerge over time. Therefore, we need well-resourced services, such as early years practitioners and health visitors, who have contact with babies and young children, and have the opportunity, skills, and tools to identify if the child is exhibiting any developmental delays or problems, or if there are risk factors for them and their families. 

Our Helping Little Minds Thrive project will be developing new ways to support early identification to help professionals to target early support to children whose mental health is at risk.

Adversity might cause problems that are not immediately visible

Back to our car: An incident, such as hitting a nail in the road, might immediately cause obvious harm and send a car off-course. Or it might cause an issue like a slow puncture - which is not obvious at first but emerges over time.

Similarly, early traumatic experiences such as maltreatment or family breakdown, can have immediate impacts on children’s wellbeing and development. But in some cases, there may not be visible impacts, but changes to the child’s developing cognitive and biological systems might make them more vulnerable to problems later in life. This is “latent vulnerability.” It means we should consider what additional support should be provided to children who experience adversity, even if they are not yet exhibiting any problems.

Relationships matter

Ensuring a smooth journey is not just about getting the car into the best shape. We also need to look at the people around the car, such as the driver and navigator. Right from the start, a successful journey depends on the car, the driver, and the interactions between them. Later, other people will be involved in the journey, such as mechanics who may service the car.

Similarly, a child’s mental health is shaped by their relationships. From pregnancy, interactions and relationships with parents or caregivers are particularly important for early development. Sensitive, responsive, and consistent care is a critical ingredient of good mental health.

Supporting parents to tackle issues in their own lives, such as mental health challenges or relationship conflict, not only improves parents’ wellbeing but also helps them to have the capacity to provide their children with the nurturing care they need to thrive. 

The environment matters

Context is important too. Ideally, every car would drive on a safe and well-maintained road. But some vehicles may end up on more difficult terrain and may need additional support to deal with this. 

We improve children’s mental health not only by focussing on individual wellbeing and resilience, but also by addressing risk factors in families, communities and wider society that might harm children’s mental health. Poverty and parental stress for example, make parenting harder and put children’s mental health at risk. We can tackle inequalities in mental health through addressing structural factors, like poverty, which put some children at greater risk of poor outcomes.  

We may not always be able to tackle the persistent challenges that families and communities face, such as poverty, disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. However, we can provide additional, high-quality support to families to mitigate the impacts of these risks for babies. Targeting high-quality support towards families facing adversity helps to ensure all children have the best chance of a happy, healthy life. 

Our Playtime with Books research supports early parent-child relationships by helping parents to spend quality time interacting with their babies. The research is especially interested in refining how the support is delivered so that it reaches families facing the highest levels of disadvantage and works for them. 

In complexity comes opportunity

The analogy of the car shows us that there is no single way to ensure a smooth and successful journey, but there are many ways to make a difference. Securing children’s mental health now and in the future requires the universal promotion of good mental health and early identification and prompt action when risks or issues occur . It is more complex than a single vaccination, but that complexity also represents opportunity. There are many ways in which policymakers and practitioners can improve children’s lives and life chances, and many reasons why it is important to invest in strong support from the start.

Learning Journeys - All about you

By Wendy Howes, Jackie Wells and Sally Cave Tuesday, November 24, 2020

How learning journeys help settings to capture the wonder of the early years and build a holistic picture of children’s development. By Wendy Howes, Jackie Wells and Sally Cave

Guildford Nursery School has a long tradition of documenting children’s learning, and while we use an online tracking tool (Di Chilvers’ Development Map), we have always maintained paper Learning Journeys, as we feel they are more accessible for children.

The children love looking at and sharing their Learning Journeys; it is their go-to book, especially when they are feeling less secure. However, we wondered about the purpose and audience of these written observations.

We wanted to ensure that our documentation of children’s learning and development reflected our Froebelian principles of ‘valuing the holistic nature of development and the uniqueness of every child’s capacity and potential’ (Flewitt R and Cowan K, 2020). We also wanted to make sure that our documentation was equally useful and meaningful to the children, the parents and the staff.

As a result, we now write everything to the child, which means so much more to the child, parent and, actually, the practitioner. We have also stopped writing short observations which offer little real insight into children’s learning and development. Our focus is now very much on quality rather than quantity.

CAPTURING LEARNING

Our learning stories are inspired by the work of New Zealand early years experts Dr Margaret Carr and Wendy Lee (see More information). The story captures what a child is doing in the moment; the key person briefly notes what they observe a child doing and, as accurately as possible, what they communicate about a child’s learning. There are usually photos to accompany or better illustrate the story, which is written after the observation as this allows the key person time to reflect on, analyse and interpret what they have observed. The child is the hero of their learning story.

Learning stories rely on professional curiosity, the ability to tune into the child, to know when to intervene and a deep understanding of child development. Most importantly, they are individual and personal to the child and, therefore, the family. Take the following example:

A birthday cake for a witch

‘We’re making a cake for the witch’s birthday,’ you said to me, F, as you played in the mud kitchen. ‘She lives in the sky and she has a very warm dress on. She looks a bit like an angel,’ you added. I wondered what you had put in the cake. ‘There’s lots of different things,’ you answered. ‘The recipe is called “Cake”. And you need to write the name because the witch won’t know whose cake it is. She might think it’s yours or mine so you need to write the name.’ I wondered where you were going to cook the cake, and you replied, ‘In the giant oven.’ ‘Guys, the icing’s ready,’ you said to your friends, adding it to the big bucket they had been moving. ‘Then we need to put it in the giant oven.’ The bucket was very heavy and you and your friends decided not to move it any further. ‘It’s all ready for the witch,’ you said.

What I noticed about your learning today

You were using your imagination today, F, to create a story about the witch and gave me a good description about where she was and how she looked. I liked your responses to my questions and that you knew you needed to follow a recipe. I wonder if you could write your recipe down for others to use? You also gave an explanation as to why you needed to write the name. Were you going to write it on top of the cake? You worked together with your friends and you were keen to share your ideas. I wonder if the witch enjoyed her birthday cake.

THE WHY AND HOW

Learning stories are made to be shared. They are a very effective way of connecting with parents. Who can resist a story about their child, especially when the process of learning is made evident?

A learning story really makes learning visible to the child. We read them aloud to the children. It is wonderful to see their responses when they realise that the story is all about them and what they were doing. This sharing of their story often supports and promotes further and deeper learning, as in the case of B (see box).

A HOLISTIC VIEW

It is important that learning stories provide a holistic view of the child. For instance, conflict and challenges can be recorded in a careful, thoughtful way. The story can be used for further discussion with parents and children about alternative ways of dealing with a variety of scenarios, supporting and developing self-regulation. For example:

Sharing cars

A, you have just started with us at nursery. Today, I could see that you were really interested in the cars that children were sending down the guttering. You were gathering them all up as they landed in the black tray.

Other children were then coming to get them to use them again. You were not happy about this! I could see how cross and frustrated you were getting. This is quite understandable as you are two years old and aren’t used to sharing with so many other children.

What I discovered about you today

PRACTITIONERS’ VIEWS

As with any new approach, this form of learning story must be manageable for staff. We have found that once key people have had time to ‘play’ with this approach, they have found it very satisfying and less time-consuming than our previous methods of documenting children’s learning and development.

One staff member said, ‘Initially, it can be daunting to move away from a familiar style of recording observations. At first, I thought that a learning story had to be a significant moment and you can’t predict those which were causing anxiety. With experience, you begin to see the learning emerging and the child’s thought processes, knowing when to record them.

‘Some children will voice their thoughts for themselves, talking out loud about their activity, while others may respond to your ponderings or say nothing, leaving it for you to surmise what it was they might have been thinking.’

B’s big climbing challenge

At the beginning of this week, you set yourself the challenge of climbing on top of the tunnel and jumping off. L noticed that you were a little hesitant at first and offered you some support, which you happily accepted. L gave lots of verbal encouragement as you took on this challenge. You repeated this process a few times with L’s support. L noticed that you were really happy with yourself, as you had lots of smiles.

A few days later, you told me that you wanted to climb on top of the tunnel again and jump off. You asked if I would watch you do it. I watched as you attempted to climb up the side of the tunnel. After a few attempts you said that you couldn’t do it. I wondered if there was any other way that you could climb up on to the tunnel. You suggested climbing up the middle using the straps to pull yourself up. Again, after a few attempts you decided it was too tricky.

I love the way you didn’t get upset by the fact it was tricky; you just wanted to find another way to climb up. After this second attempt, I asked you if there would be any other way to climb up on to the tunnel. You had a little think and finally said, ‘I could use a ladder’!

You went in search of a ladder and carried it yourself all the way to the tunnel, even though you found it to be quite heavy. C helped you to put it on to the tunnel and you happily accepted his help. As soon as the ladder was secured, you climbed up the ladder and on to the tunnel. Without hesitation, you jumped off on to the mat. The look on your face was so special, B! You shouted, ‘I did it, I did it all by myself!’ You were so proud of yourself and I could see this by the expression on your face.

What I learned about you today

I noticed how you set yourself a big challenge to climb up, and persevered when things didn’t go your way. I think that you were assessing the risk all the time and wanted to be safe in your climbing.

You showed real resilience, which is one of the main reasons why you eventually achieved your climbing goal. I wonder what other challenges you will set yourself in nursery.

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At 17, she found out she was autistic. It's a story that's becoming more common. Here's why.

Journey Early, who recently appeared on Season 2 of " Love on the Spectrum ," has always felt two steps behind her peers — and not just romantically. She didn’t show as many facial expressions and started talking later than the average toddler. As a teen, Early would hide her stuffed animals when friends visited and lie about her interests just to fit in. 

“I would go home and cry because I couldn’t figure out why I was so uncomfortable with being myself,” Early said. “I learned that I couldn’t make friends by being me, so I made friends by pretending to be someone else.” 

None of it made sense until the day after her 17th birthday when she finally got a diagnosis: autism , a developmental condition that can affect how people communicate, learn and behave.

 “I was jumping with joy,” she said. “It explained everything.”

Although autism is typically diagnosed at about age 5 , a growing number of people are receiving their diagnosis at later ages. For some, like Early, fear of the stigmas associated with an autism diagnosis contribute to a delay in care; she quietly studied the condition and how it presents in girls for two years before asking her parents for a formal evaluation. 

But for many others, an evaluation wasn’t or isn’t on the table. Autism wasn’t officially recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders until 1980, and in 2013 its definition changed , leaving some teens and adults misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. Gender and racial bias , as well as unequal access to health care, also continue to play a role in later diagnoses. 

Over the last decade, however, improvements in autism awareness and diagnostic criteria have made it easier for these teens and adults to get the support they need to thrive in a neurotypical world. There aren't data on the number of people diagnosed in adulthood, but the CDC says that 5.4 million adults in the U.S. have autism.

Many experts agree that a diagnosis is better late than never. 

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

Early, now 19 years old, said that her diagnosis has given her the confidence to rediscover parts of herself that she suppressed for the sake of seeming “normal.” She’s allowing herself to paint what brings her joy and setting social boundaries with friends to leave time for sewing, playing the piano or any one of her “other million leisurely elderly hobbies.” 

“I would not have wanted it any other way,” she said. 

Late autism diagnoses can spur conflicting emotions

Around age 14, Early entered a state of functional depression. “Nobody could physically see it, but inside I felt so lost and confused,” she said. “Then add being autistic, but not knowing you’re autistic. You feel like you’re doing everything wrong.”

Masking her true personality and behaviors weighed on Early physically and emotionally: “I felt like I was in a small jail cell where you’re forced to stand up straight but can’t.”

Studies have found that people diagnosed with autism at age 21 or older are nearly three times more likely to have mood, anxiety, personality or eating disorders than those diagnosed in childhood.

If Early learned of her diagnosis at a younger age, she said she would have been able to better recognize her needs. But the label also could have done more harm than good. 

“Back then, there were so many things others said autistic people couldn't do," Early said. "If I had those ideas in my head, I don’t think I would have tried nearly as many things as I have in my lifetime.”

Early’s mother was afraid an autism diagnosis would hurt her daughter’s drive and self-esteem, so she didn’t have Early evaluated despite suspecting that she may be autistic. When Early was diagnosed, she apologized. 

“I don’t want my mom to feel bad because she did nothing wrong. I mean look at me now,” Early said. “I have accomplished so much.”

Today, an autism diagnosis can lead to resources that not only help people thrive, but also chip away the stigmas associated with the label, said Dr. Edward Brodkin , director of the Adult Autism Spectrum Program at Penn Medicine.

“Autism is not a disease that needs to be cured," said Brodkin, who has helped diagnose autism in people past age 60. "It’s part of the broad diversity of human behavior and personality."

'It can be really disorienting'

Once the initial burst of relief subsided, Early felt “imposter syndrome” take over after receiving her diagnosis: “I spent so many years not telling the truth that I forgot who I really was and what I really liked.” 

Brodkin said "it can be really disorienting" for adults to adjust to their diagnosis, which can take months.

Fortunately, people close to Early welcomed her diagnosis. They told her the “quirky” characteristics associated with her autism are the ones they love most about her. 

But not everyone is so accepting. It may be difficult for friends or family to understand when someone they've known since childhood shares that they were diagnosed in adulthood.

“Autism symptoms are much more nuanced and sophisticated as you get older," said Gregory Wallace, an associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences who studies autism in adults at The George Washington University. “It's harder for autistic adults to change their environment or behavior, but they're often asked to do both to fit in.”

This misunderstanding is prevalent even among the health care providers that specialize in autism in adults. “Unfortunately, there aren’t many providers who feel comfortable diagnosing adults with autism,” said Dr. Elizabeth Wise , medical director of the Adult Autism and Developmental Disabilities Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Adult autism clinics often don’t take insurance either, adding more barriers to appropriate care.

Although research on autism in adults has expanded significantly in the last decade, only 2% of all autism research funding in the U.S. focuses on adult issues. 

Community matters

Homeschooled for most of her education, Early never felt like she could relate to anyone around her. And even if she did have access to some of the communities she belonged to, she was still never Black, autistic or gay enough to feel welcome.

“It wasn't that I felt uncomfortable in my blackness, I just didn't have any experience socializing with other Black people,” Early said. “And being autistic with the interests that I have and dressing the way that I do, I’ve gotten a lot of judgment.

“People often feel like you should fit in a box, and if you don't there's something wrong with you,” she added. “But I feel like that box for Black women is really small."

When it comes to autism, just being a woman is isolating enough. Autism is nearly four times more common among males , the CDC says. 

But joining "Love on the Spectrum" helped Early on this front. 

“I really do feel like it’s an underground city of people that I’m discovering," Early said, "and I’m so happy to be a part of it and accepted regardless of my differences.”

She is preparing to graduate pastry school next year and is working on an Etsy page to sell her art. As far as her dating life is concerned, though, Early has happily put that on pause. 

“You could say I'm still looking for love, but I'm definitely slowing down,” Early said. “There are so many great things happening in my life that I don't feel the need to be in a relationship with anybody to enjoy those things.”

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The American Journey: Early Years immerses middle school students in the rich early history of their country. The program includes the finest scholarship and the most up-to-date maps from the world-renowned National Geographic.

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The women's world championship is currently vacant after rhea ripley suffered an injury.

WWE's main roster currently houses eight championships. Amazingly, six of those titles changed hands over WrestleMania 40 weekend .

Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest both took possession of the top men's titles on Night 2 of WrestleMania, while Bayley achieved the same for the WWE women's championship. The only two champions to survive WrestleMania 40 with their reigns intact were women's world champion Rhea Ripley and United States champion Logan Paul.

With all the shuffling of belts recently, it's a good time to take a look at who holds all the championships on the WWE main roster.

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes (defeated Roman Reigns on April 7, 2024)

Rhodes' long journey to win the championship that had eluded his legendary wrestling family came to an end at Night 2 of WrestleMania 40 when he defeated Roman Reigns. Rhodes had come up short against Reigns at WrestleMania 39 but got his revenge one year later, overcoming "Bloodline Rules" to end Reigns' 1,316 days as champion.

World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest (defeated Drew McIntyre on April 7, 2024)

Priest won the Money in the Bank contract in 2023, but the right time to cash in the contract took a long time to materialize. The moment finally came on Night 2 of WrestleMania just minutes after Drew McIntyre defeated Seth Rollins to become champion. After CM Punk attacked McIntyre and left him compromised, Priest rushed to the ring, cashing in and winning the title for the first time.

Women's World Championship: Vacant (as of April 15, 2024)

Due to an injury she suffered in a backstage segment with Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley was forced to relinquish her championship on the April 15 edition of Raw. Having won the title at WrestleMania 39, Ripley's reign was up to 380 days when she was forced to drop the title.

WWE Women's Championship: Bayley (defeated Iyo Sky on April 7, 2024)

Bayley has been a mainstay in the WWE women's locker room for years but she finally got a true "WrestleMania moment" when she defeated Iyo Sky on Night 2 of WrestleMania 40. It was a tremendous match and set up what should be a compelling run with the title for Bayley, who no doubt will have to deal with the continued attacks of her former Damage CTRL teammates.

Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn (defeated Gunther on April 6, 2024)

Zayn is now on his fourth run as intercontinental champion, but this time feels different. Zayn ended Gunther's record-setting 666-day title reign when he pulled off the win on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40. Zayn elevated himself to new heights during his time with The Bloodline and now found new momentum after going from underdog to intercontinental champion.

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Paul has been consistently impressive since transitioning to professional wrestling. While he's still more of a "special attraction" than a standard roster member, Paul finds ways to make matches thrilling with incredible athleticism and a natural sense of how to approach wrestling matches. His reign is sure to end before too many more matches, but the ride has been fun thus far.

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Reddit Analyst Points To 'Low-Hanging Fruit' That Could Mean 20% Revenue Growth In 'Next Few Years'

I nvesting in Reddit, Inc (NYSE:RDDT) the social media platform renowned for its diverse range of communities, has captured the attention of many stock market enthusiasts. As Reddit embarks on its journey as a publicly traded company, investors are keenly eyeing its potential for growth and profitability .

The Reddit Analyst

JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth recently shared his insights on Reddit's potential trajectory in an initiating coverage note. Anmuth initiated coverage of Reddit with a Neutral rating and set a price target of $47 by December 2024. This target suggests an 11% upside from current levels, reflecting cautious optimism about Reddit's future performance.

Let's delve into the key points highlighted by Anmuth and what they mean for investors.

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One of Reddit's strengths lies in its compelling narrative as a digital city hosting over 100,000 subreddits. This diverse ecosystem fosters engagement, knowledge-sharing, and interaction among users with similar interests.

However, Reddit is still in the early stages of monetizing its advertising potential, with approximately $800 million in revenue generated in 2023, the analyst says.

Anmuth highlights Reddit's significant room for growth in its user base, particularly in Daily Active Unique (DAUq) metrics. Despite its 73 million user base, Reddit remains relatively sub-scale compared to larger platforms. “Reddit has low-hanging fruit in improving ad tech, building out self-serve, & growing

advertiser count, which should help support 20%+ revenue growth the next few years,” says Anmuth.

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The platform’s engagement metrics, coupled with its unique data corpus, make it an attractive prospect for advertisers seeking highly targeted ad placements.

Furthermore, Reddit's foray into data licensing agreements, particularly with Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) dba Google, presents additional upside potential. “Data licensing brings an intriguing Gen AI angle to the story,” per Anmuth.

These partnerships not only provide revenue streams but also offer opportunities for collaborative AI initiatives, leveraging Reddit's vast repository of historical data.

Challenges and Considerations

While Reddit exhibits promise, Anmuth emphasizes the challenges it faces in the competitive online advertising landscape. Smaller digital ad platforms often struggle to compete with industry giants like Google and Meta (formerly Facebook). Reddit must demonstrate strong execution in improving its ad tech infrastructure, expanding its advertiser base, and optimizing its self-serve capabilities to remain competitive, the analyst says.

Valuation and Outlook

Despite Reddit's growth potential, Anmuth notes that its valuation is healthy, trading at approximately 5 times its estimated 2025 revenue. This places it ahead of peers like Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) and Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:PINS).

While there may be upside potential in the near term, Anmuth advises caution, particularly in assessing Reddit's DAUq trajectory and its ability to navigate the challenges of the online advertising landscape.

As Reddit prepares for its first public earnings report on May 7, investors will be keenly observing its performance and trajectory, particularly in revenue growth and user engagement metrics.

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