Guitar Legend Neal Schön best known as co-founding member and lead guitarist of Journey has teamed up with bassist Marco Mendoza (Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and drummer Deen Castronovo (Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Vai, Hardline). Together they are set to release their forthcoming album “SO U” on May 19th through Frontier Records. The album which is described as a jazz and blues inspired hard rock studio album can be pre-ordered now via iTunes, Amazonand via theJourney online store; which will include the download of their new track “Exotica”.
They have released a video for their song “Love Will Find a Way” and you can check it out here:
Neal has had quite an extensive and successful career and it looks as there is no slowing down for him. In addition to 6 solo albums and 14 studio albums with Journey, Neal Schön has also performed with Joe Cocker, Sammy Hagar, Paul Rodgers, Larry Graham, Betty Davis, Michael Bolton, fusion legend Jan Hammer, Hardline and supergroup Bad English, as well as a variety of side projects. His latest instrumental solo album, THE CALLING, released in 2012 via Frontiers Records, won rave reviews from fans and the media alike, with Vintage Guitar declaring “THE CALLING is a fine piece of work demonstrating that Schönstill has it going on – and then some…The songs are strong and his guitar tones are absolutely luxurious.” In demand as one of the leading guitarists of his generation, Schönalso worked with Gibson to manufacture his own limited edition “Neal SchönSignature Model Custom Les Paul” guitar, but now uses custom PRS Neal Schon LTD Private Stock guitars, made especially for Neal by Paul Reed Smith.
So mark your calendars for May 19th or head over to Itunes and get your pre-order placed. You can also visit the social media sites for more information.
~ Marisol
Information & Links:
- Website: http://www.schonmusic.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schonmusic
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealschonmusic
- Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id853059524
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