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Others may have noticed this too, but I picked up a new copy of Departure at Walmart yesterday for $5. It's the Legacy label version from 2006 with the bonus tracks.

Inside the back cover is a picture of the band in the studio console room with producers. Perry is wearing an AC/DC "Highway to Hell" tshirt. I saw that and almost fell out of my chair. Never figured Perry for an AC/DC fan.

If memory serves, they toured together in the mid-to-late 70's. They even mentioned in the liner notes of the Departure album something about the death of Bon Scott.

I bet the shirt was on sale.

AJ wrote:If memory serves, they toured together in the mid-to-late 70's. They even mentioned in the liner notes of the Departure album something about the death of Bon Scott.

I can see the pre-Cain Journey touring with AC/DC a lot more than I can see that combination after Jon joined the band. The feel of the music changed so much after Rolie left. Not saying that's a bad thing, just different.

Even though Infinity, Evolution, Departure and Captured are my favorite albums to listen to completely through from start to finish, when I am just listening to individual songs, it is almost always from the Cain era.

Saint John wrote:I bet the shirt was on sale.

You can pick one up at Walmart today for about $5. I shop there a lot. They are selling all sorts of 70's band tshirts. Haven't seen Journey yet, but when I do, I will pick up a dozen.

This one?

He was an ac/dc fan.

Deb wrote:This one?

Whoaaaa...is that Jimi Jamison second from the right?

Saint John wrote:

Deb wrote:This one?

Whoaaaa...is that Jimi Jamison second from the right?

No, it's Tony Orlando next to Jesus.

brywool wrote:

Saint John wrote:

Deb wrote:This one?

Whoaaaa...is that Jimi Jamison second from the right?

No, it's Tony Orlando next to Jesus.

Isn't that Kevin Elson?

Deb wrote:

brywool wrote:

Saint John wrote:

Deb wrote:This one?

Whoaaaa...is that Jimi Jamison second from the right?

No, it's Tony Orlando next to Jesus.

Isn't that Kevin Elson?

I meant on Jesus is on Orlando's RIGHT. The guy next to Orlando on the left is Freddie Prinz. DUH, try to keep up people!

brywool wrote:

Deb wrote:

brywool wrote:

Saint John wrote:

Deb wrote:This one?

Whoaaaa...is that Jimi Jamison second from the right?

No, it's Tony Orlando next to Jesus.

Isn't that Kevin Elson?

I meant on Jesus is on Orlando's RIGHT. The guy next to Orlando on the left is Freddie Prinz. DUH, try to keep up people!

So that must be Bob Geldoff sitting beside Neal?

Schon looks a bit like Juan Epstein from Welcome Back Kotter.

tj wrote:Others may have noticed this too, but I picked up a new copy of Departure at Walmart yesterday for $5. It's the Legacy label version from 2006 with the bonus tracks.

Inside the back cover is a picture of the band in the studio console room with producers. Perry is wearing an AC/DC "Highway to Hell" tshirt. I saw that and almost fell out of my chair. Never figured Perry for an AC/DC fan.

Yup, big fan. There's an article somewhere where he talks about being blown away by Bon Scott's singing (and according to the interviewer, did a spot on impersonation of Bon too).

Deb wrote:This one?

Nice photo: the only one that doesn't look happy is Greg.

Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

Saint John wrote:Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

It's Kevin Elson.

Deb wrote:

Saint John wrote:Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

It's Kevin Elson.

Thanks, Deb. Fucker looks like Jamison with a mustache.

AJ wrote:If memory serves, they toured together in the mid-to-late 70's. They even mentioned in the liner notes of the Departure album something about the death of Bon Scott.

" This album is dedicated to the memory of Bon Scott, a friend from the highway " Captured 1981

Deb wrote:

Saint John wrote:Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

It's Kevin Elson.

He should be linched

And that's Bob Geldof sitting next to Neal. He was doing an early promotion of Band Aid and wanted Sperry.

Herbie said fuggitaboutit!

Speaking of Kevin Elson, was just reading an interview of his. A few interesting answers.......

Another band you were heavily involved with was Mr. Big With the band consisting of four virtuoso musicians did this present any problems whilst recording the bands albums?

KE - The first record was tough because I wanted all four personalities to some through. They ware virtuosos but I kept them focused on what was best for each song. Eric was the most concerned because he was used to an R&B feel in the rhythm section. He asked me how he was going to sing over what was going on. Obviously he delivered a great performance. They were an incredibly talented group of guys and I was honored to do a lot of records with them. My favorite, I think "Lean In TO It" is brilliant...


Back to Journey, your lack of involvement on Trial By Fire, Arrival and the Red 13 EP surprised me, when did you start working with Journey again?

KE - I started back with them again in 1998. As far as recording was concerned they were told who they would work with by Sony.



Have to ask, you were the sound engineer on the band's 2006 European tour, this was the trek that led to the alleged taped lead vocals controversy due to Steve Augeri's throat problems. Would you care to comment on the accusations?

KE - We had a tough time in some of those buildings. it became a situation where I had to use the vocal mikes as the overall sound because of the close proximity and the shear volume of the band. it is difficult to mix when you are using the PA for vocals and solos. The rest I'll leave alone.



http://www.hardrockhouse.com/Interviews/KevinElson.htm

it was a circus, he was a major player, would of made a good politician. he should be banded from a sound board for life. Buildings my ass they played outside most of the time while he did his magic in the back in his tent like the Wizard of Oz

They did some support for ACDC in the late '70s Neal even credit the inspiration for one of the Departure rockers (I think Where Were You?) as being somewhat inspired by that experience.

Saint John wrote:Schon looks a bit like Juan Epstein from Welcome Back Kotter.

Dr. Mr. Kotter-
Please excuse my son NEAL SCHON from school today. He had an temperature and couldn't make it to his school books. He also spent the night playing guitar in a friends band from our neighborhood, Carlos Santanna who will also be absent today.

Signed,

Schon's Mother

brywool wrote:

Saint John wrote:Schon looks a bit like Juan Epstein from Welcome Back Kotter.

Dr. Mr. Kotter-
Please excuse my son NEAL SCHON from school today. He had an temperature and couldn't make it to his school books. He also spent the night playing guitar in a friends band from our neighborhood, Carlos Santanna who will also be absent today.

Signed,

Schon's Mother

The notes from "Epstein's mother" on WBK were funny as hell.

stevew2 wrote:

Deb wrote:

Saint John wrote:Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

It's Kevin Elson.

He should be lynched

Fixed it for ya! (spelling error)

artist4perry wrote:

stevew2 wrote:

Deb wrote:

Saint John wrote:Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

It's Kevin Elson.

He should be lynched

Fixed it for ya! (spelling error)

You'd have to be triplets to fix his spelling errors.

i'm wearing an ac/dc shirt today. i wonder what that means.

Saint John wrote:

artist4perry wrote:

stevew2 wrote:

Deb wrote:

Saint John wrote:Can anyone confirm whether or not that is Jamison second from the right?

It's Kevin Elson.

He should be lynched

Fixed it for ya! (spelling error)

You'd have to be triplets to fix his spelling errors.

Hey, anybody can help me with mine! LOL! We all make mistakes at times!