Journey

USA, 1973–now

American band formed in San Francisco in 1973 from jazz-rock players, later built around Steve Perry's vocals on 'Don't Stop Believin'' and 'Faithfully'.

MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Journey and 0 artists Journey influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Journey?

• Sam Cooke — Sam Cooke was Steve Perry's primary influence — the gospel-soul grace at the core of Perry's soaring tenor.
• The Beach Boys — Perry cited the Beach Boys' vocal approach among his models — the harmony sensibility in Journey's ballads.
• Deep Purple — The band's early hard-rock foundation drew on acts like Deep Purple before Perry steered them toward anthems.
• The Who — One of Journey's two named early influences, with Deep Purple.