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Journey co-founder George Tickner dead: Band’s guitarist was 76
George Tickner, the co-founder and original guitarist for Journey, has died at the age of 76.
News of Tickner’s death was confirmed by co-founding member Neal Schon on social media. No cause of death has been given at this time.
“Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news. George Tickner, Journey’s original rhythm guitarist and songwriting contributor on their first three albums, has passed away. He was 76 years old,” Schon wrote on Facebook Thursday.
“Godspeed, George… thank you for the music. We will be paying tribute to you on this page indefinitely.”
“Our condolences to his family and friends, and to all past and present band members. So heartbreaking.. I think we need to do a group hug, JJ’s,” he added.
The Grammy-nominated rock band reached global stardom with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Who’s Crying Now,” and “Any Way You Want It.”
Tickner, Santana’s Schon and bassist Ross Valory joined forces in San Francisco to form the band together back in 1973.
At the start, Tickner was a major contributor and the original bass guitarist before eventually focusing on just the guitar.
Gregg Rolie and The Tubes’ Prairie Prince were also there for the forming of the band, with its first performance taking place on New Year’s Eve that year.
I couldn’t remove the post. My radio station got it wrong and said it was Neil. I later found it it wasn’t.
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I would bet OP wouldn't mind if this thread went away, if you know what I mean
Agreed LOL. My radio station got it all wrong.Quote:
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