Journey is a difficult band for me to rate. I think a lot depends on the reviewers frame of reference. Two members (Steve Smith drums) (Neal Schon guitar) are blues/jazz musicians, and both are excellent with their respective instruments. Why they departed from their musical roots to play with Journey is a question that's not hard to answer.

Some of their early stuff was respectable, I would even say good. I agree with others that say they sold out to the ballad, lots of ($$$) if you play ballads. And in the interest of honest disclosure, I liked a few of them too.

The entire concept of a Rock Hall of Fame is a cynical commercial joke, so it would be entirely fitting to put these worthless hacks in.

I'd put bands like Humphrey and the Dumptrucks or Doug and the Slugs ahead of them in talent though.

Journey came up with the power ballad and made it personal to people's hearts. They were one of the first bands to make it big enough to pack stadiums 5 nights in one city. They were one of the first bands to use computerized lighting and large video screens at their concerts. They had one of the best rock vocalists in history. Its a disgrace that this band is still not in the rock hall of fame. They are one of the best selling American acts of all time.

Lovin', Touchin', Sneezin'...

As long as I can travel in the opposite direction.

Are you kidding me... Dont stop believing?

lovin, touchin, sneezin

One of the most popular/influential groups of the late 1970s/1980s. They weren't corporate rock, they were very talented singers, songwriters, and musicians.

Lovin', Touchin', Sneezin!

Lovin', Touchin', Sneezin!

There must be something here. In recent years they have graced the final scenes of the epic SOPRANOS TV series, as an intro for former prez-Clinton, been sung by the world champion White Sox, and now featured in the pilot of GLEE. Maybe there is something to this Believing after all.

yeah

Before I would even consider Journey, more than half of the artists listed above them on this site, should be inducted. And many more listed below them. I just can't see them in the Hall.

Their music still resonates as one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s & 1980s. Get them in!

lovin, touchin, wheezing...

I am only 12 years old, but I have loved Steve Perry for years now. His voice is like an angel. I love Steve Perry!!!! It is my dream to meet him!!!!! Induct Journey into the RNR Hall of Fame!!!!!

Journey redefined rock and roll in the late seventies and early eighties. Whether or not you like their contributions, it is fairly easy to identify a rock song as either pre-Journey or post-Journey (more specifically pre-Infinity and post-Infinity). They are the fathers of polished arena rock and power ballads, but also explored a number of different musical genres ranging from acid rock and jazz fusion, to the r&b influenced numbers like "After the Fall" "Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'" and the drum and scream-heavy "Back Talk". The epic "Mother, Father" is the most powerful rock song after Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Journey has more than proved that good melodies and expert playing and singing are what make songs last; the lyrics, which I admit can be corny, really are secondary. We are talking about Rock and Roll, not poet laureates.

These guys are good musicians, singers, and songwriters. They produced many of the rock anthems of my generation.

My second favorite AOR band, after Styx. Let them in!

Sure they broke no ground and critics hate them but let's face it, their best song have stood the test of time. People my age who were not even alive during the band's heyday love their songs. Like it or not, these guys have something timeless about their sound and sooner or later that is going to be aknowledged!

Any band that spent more time blow drying their hair than trashing hotel rooms is unworthy of induction, and that comes from someone who fronted a Journey Tribute Band - me.

Setting aside the fact that I disagree vehemently with the very idea of a Rock Hall, I think The Thundercats  merit induction more than this group, and as far as I know they never even picked up instruments.

Simply the best!!!

Journey is the gayist band ever.

they definitely deserve it, give us 30+ years of great music and now they've made a comeback..

along with Kansas and Styx beligned by most, but they had sone big moments on vinyl.

Do you mean to tell me, with a straight face, that Journey is not already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? It is a travesty! A sacrilege! A mockery!

My favorite Journey fan site:

http://holyshrineofjourney.com/

Don't stop beleivin'!

What a phenomenal band! They are one of the greatest rock bands ever. Certainly more deserved than most and should have in their first year of eligibility.

Their music still stands up and that should be a sure sign that they already should be in.

Their music was the soundtrack of the 80s! Everybody liked them and when a Journey song came on the radio, you had to turn it up and sing along. Steve Perry's voice is one of the greatest in the history of rock. They were very skilled musicians and all these years later, people still can't get enough of them. There is no reason they should not be in!

d ont get me wrong they sound great but they dont have shit when it comes 2 a consistant or good carreer

  When they first bagan they were very good, but for some reason they decided to bring steve perry into the band, after that, each album became worse with the same whiny slush.

   Some bands like this are better off without trying to make hits and just stick to the format that made them ineresting.  I say no to inducting them

NO! NO! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO!!!!

Journey sucks. They are the epitome of the type of music that made Punk necessary. They were the original Nickelback. If you like Journey you have bad taste in music. That is not an opinion. That is a mathematical fact. Yes, millions of people love(d) Journey. Phenomena like this occur all the time. It's why Jerry Bruckheimer is a multimillionaire. It's why Michael Bolton got to sleep with Ashley Judd instead of Wynonna. It's why Pauly Shore isn't a homeless virgin. It's why George W. Bush is President.

no

Steve Perry.  Don't Stop Believin'.  What more needs to be said?

So many great high school memories associated with their music, even though I lean more toward metal, Journey was definitely lighter, but still delivered great music. Now they have IMO their best front man in Jeff Scott Soto (a MAJOR crush from my early metal days), and he and Neal Schon are going to take the band in exciting new directions, and if anyone from the band deserves to be honored by the Rock Hall, it's Neal!

I can't help but  breaking into hysterical laughter anytime i hear this! I swear this band was meant as a joke, I mean it can't possibly be serious!

I want to pay the singer to follow around people i don't like and 'sing' all day! dont stop believing woooaah aowow aoaoa!

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Better chance than expected, but their arena rock background will keep them out.

Journey Is AWESOME!! I'm 14 and I think so! They are not corporate! YOu stupid people who are obsessed with alternative and grunge are crazy! You just say corporate or commercial when you mean "fun to listen to". You alternative junkies don't like music that is fun to listen to. THAT'S WHAT MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT!

NO! Someday love will find you! Break those chains that Bind you! They are ridiculously bad, they make Styx and Foreigner look good.

Not really my favorite genre of rock, but i hAVE TO GIVE THEM MY RSSPECT AND THEREFOR MY WHOLEHEARTED VOTE

Journey,THE BEST BAND EVER!!!These five guy's took us on an avdenter. With every album they just got better. They let us hear their pain& all the fun they had too, not to mention Steve Perry put journey on the map! When you put steve, neil, jon, in a room ,when they come out it's MAGIC. JOURNEY are pioneers in rock-n-roll,they started with early video's, then moved on to whole concert systems, so no concert goer would have a bad seat or poor sound , so many of you could have seen your favorite artist and not have been aware that they were using a system from nocturn, so WHY ARE THEY NOT IN THE HALL ALLREADY?????

Coporate trash promulgated on the masses by corporate radio. BAH!

Worst band of all time, every song sounds just like the last. Hall of fame try hall of shame.

Competent musicianship does not necessarily make for enthralling music. No better example than Journey. They made a decade that was generally bad musically even worse.

Hideous, whitebread, arena pop; They had a moment in time in what, '80?

C'mon folks, the list isnt asking if you like it or not. Remember to consider talent. If you dont see talent in this band you just dont know what the f--- your talking about. They were not my favorite, a little too poppy,sappy for me but they were hit machines because people still dug love songs in their day. (my day). With Steve Perry and Neil Shone you had one of the strongest rock vocal and guitar entertainers of the time. I say they should be in.

Questionable. They were on a roll from the late 70s through the mid 80s.

I never have been able to get into Journey. But you still can not disregard their effect on rock, as they were one of the pioneering bands of glam rock, and synth rock. They are also on their 30th tour, and have effectivly remained on the classic radio waves for years. They deserve in, yes.

Journey is great. Their songs cover all the bases and they have undeniable talent. Definatley HOF worthy.