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Dear Rockers,
The upcoming Nashville camp, February 28-March 3, 2019, celebrates one of the biggest rock groups of all-time: JOURNEY! The legendary band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members JONATHAN CAIN (keyboards/songwriting) and STEVE SMITH (drums) will share their insider stories about the music industry, and you’ll get to jam with them both at the private Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp facility plus perform with Steve LIVE at one of Nashville’s hottest clubs, The Mercy Lounge!
Here are some things you may not know about this legendary rock band JOURNEY:
1. Before they settled on the name of Journey, they were known as The Golden Gate Rhythm Section
2. What Journey song reportedly inspired Kansas' "Carry on Wayward Son"?
I'm Gonna Leave You
The main riff of "Carry on Wayward Son" does have some similarities to Journey's 1976 track "I'm Gonna Leave You". Guitarist George Tickner co-wrote the song with the band, but left the band before Journey recorded the song.
3. What year did Jonthan Cain join Journey?
1980-Jonathan Cain replaced Gregg Rolie, who had become tired of touring with the band. Rolie recommended Cain, of the group The Babys for the new keyboardist. Cain's use of synthesizers created a whole new sound for Journey. He proved to be a great addition to Journey, and co-wrote all the songs on Journey's 1981 album "Escape".
4. Which Journey song had the highest position on the US Billboard Hot 100?
It was "Open Arms", released January of 1982, it was their highest charting single. It hit the Billboard Top 40 and peaked at #2 for six consecutive weeks only to be denied the #1 position by "Centerfold" by the J. Geils Band and "I Love Rock And Roll" by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
5. In 2008, Journey had the first song released before the digital era to reach two million in digital sales and become the first most downloaded catalog song in iTunes history. What was the song?
Don't Stop Believing
In 2008, Journey had an apparent resurgence. They licensed "Don't Stop Believing" for various TV appearances, including the series finale of "The Sopranos". Twenty-seven years after its release on the 1981 album "Escape", they had the best selling catalog song in iTunes history. A catalog song is iTunes terminology for a track that was recorded before the digital era.
6. Which song do you hear Rodney Dangerfield jamming to on the golf course in the movie, "Caddyshack?"
Anyway You Want It
7. What song hit number two on the Billboard Top 100 and was almost left off its respective album?
Open Arms
"Escape" was the first album to feature Jonathan Cain. He wrote the melody to "Open Arms" while he was with The Babys, but according to John Waite, frontman for The Babys, the melody was "sentimental rubbish". When Cain joined Journey, he finished writing the song with Steve Perry. The band nearly didn't include it on the album, because according to Neil Schon "it was so far removed from anything [Journey] had ever attempted to record before".
8. Who was drummer Steve Smith playing for immediately before he was asked to join Journey?
Montrose
Perry and Schon saw Steve Smith performing with with guitarist Ronnie Montrose and his group, who were touring with Journey in 1978 on the "Infinity" Tour. Smith also had previously played with jazz-fusion violinist Ponty. Steve Smith was already a fan of Journey's music, owning some of their albums.
9. Journey published two songs on the "Tron" soundtrack, a 1982 science fiction film, after what band pulled out of the project?
Supertramp
Journey contributed "Only Solutions" and "1990's Theme" to the soundtrack. For years, due to tape deterioration, the songs were never mastered digitally, although they have since been digitally mastered. Journey has never released either track outside of their "Tron" soundtrack appearance. Supertramp was originally contracted for the contributions.
10. Immediately before joining Journey, what was Steve Perry's day job?
Working on a farm
Steve left his band, Alien Project, dejected after the bass player died and ten years' of efforts to make it in music. He was working on a farm and playing in clubs at night when he got a phone call from Journey's manager.
We are also thrilled to welcome guitarist extraordinaire NUNO BETTENCOURT to our Nashville camp. Nuno may be best-known as the lead guitarist for the Boston rock band EXTREME—as well as the co-writer of their massive hit, “More Than Words”—but he has also toured with Rihanna, teamed up with Jane’s Addiction front person Perry Farrell in Satellite Party, and was one of the five absolutely fierce guitar stars in Steve Vai’s Generation Axe 2018.
This camp also features FRANK HANNON and BRIAN WHEAT from TESLA, the Sacramento, California melodic hard-rock quintet that has sold more than 25 million albums.
Don't miss the opportunity to jam with ALL of these incredible musicians! SPOTS ARE GOING FAST!
Have you wanted to come to Rock and Roll Fantasy camp but didn't want to be put in band? Have you attended those meet-n-greets where you only get a few seconds with your favorite rock stars? At Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp we give you the opportunity to attend as a fan and spend 4 days immersed in your favorite music while you watch the jams with all the headliners, attend and participate in the Q&A sessions ONLY found at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, attend any of the master classes and rock star road stories sessions with all of the incredible rock star counselors, have your meals with them, hang in the amazing jam rooms, attend the opening night party, the live performances and so much more! Register for our ULTIMATE BACKSTAGE PASS !
For packages and pricing go to www.rockcamp.com
and she can give you all the details!
• NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
• NON COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
RRFC REVIEW OF THE DAY:
As always we finished RRFC full of unforgettable memories and new friends! Falvio S.
ROCK AND ROLL JOKE OF THE DAY:
Why couldn't Robert Plant pay for a gumball? No quarter.
Rock and Roll Fact of the Day:
1977, Led Zeppelin played the first of four shows at the Chicago Stadium, Illinois during their North American tour. Two more were scheduled for later in the tour but were cancelled due to the death of Robert Plant's son.
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Thursday, November 22, 2018
A few things you may not know about Journey...
Thursday, April 21, 2016
JUDAS PRIEST-back with a vengeance!
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“We had such a blast last time with the fantasy camp it's time for an encore! Four of Judas Priest are primed to bang out some more metal adventures at this one of a kind experience!” Judas Priest
ROB HALFORD, IAN HILL, SCOTT TRAVIS and RICHIE FAULKNER are HELLBENT FOR HOLLYWOOD as they take over Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp August 4-7, 2016 in Hollywood CA.
Over the course of four music filled days, attendees will be placed into bands led by rock star counselors including JUST ADDED - GARY HOEY, plus Joe Vitale (The Eagles, Joe Walsh), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai), Robert Sarzo (Hurricane) Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath), Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Teddy Andreadis (Guns n' Roses) and many more surprises. Our amazing rock star counselors will prepare you for the multiple appearances by the members of Judas Priest, where YOU WILL JAM with them at camp and PERFORM LIVE with them at the WHISKY A GO GO on the infamous Sunset Strip in Hollywood!
You will learn to play some of your favorite Judas Priest songs, get tips on playing live, hear stories of life on the road from your rock star counselors, attend master classes and themed jams rooms and much more during this British metal invasion!
Check out our videos below to get a glimpse into what really happens at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp:
Being at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp
Jamming with Bill Ward!
Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp is a non-competitive atmosphere designed for all levels of musicians and music enthusiasts. Participants are placed in bands with like-minded people and skill level to make for an off-the-charts experience.
This is a not to be missed camp!
Click here to sign up
or call Monica at 888/762-2263 ex 07
Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp is a non-competitive atmosphere designed for all levels of musicians and music enthusiasts. Participants are placed in bands with like-minded people and skill level to make for an off-the-charts experience.
This is a not to be missed camp!
Click here to sign up
or call Monica at 888/762-2263 ex 07
What's the definition of Endless Love?
Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles playing tennis.
2002, In the dispute over who owned the rights to Nirvana's recordings former members Dave Grohl and Kirst Novoselic asked a Seattle Court to prove that Courtney Love was mentally stable. They told the court that Love was 'irrational, mercurial, self-centred, unmanageable, inconsistent and unpredictable.' They also claimed a contract was invalid because Love was 'stoned' at the time.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Tracii Guns, Phil X and Rudy Sarzo...YOUR Rock Star Counselors!
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Dear Rockers,
This summer continues to mark our 20th anniversary celebration with two great camps just for you: PAUL STANLEY & DON FELDER-June 23-26 and JUDAS PRIEST August 4-7 in Hollywood CA! In addition to our amazing program were offering a new ROCKSTAR 101 package for beginners who want to experience Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp but are just starting to play an instrument and need that bit of extra guidance. We've also added many master classes, for the advanced musician to the beginner, and we GUARANTEE you will learn more about your instruments, vocals, live peformance, etc that will take you to the next level.
In addition to the fantasy and experience of playing with the worlds greatest musicians ,vocalists, songwriters, etc this experience will bring you to new heights in both your personal and business life. The contacts, connections and friendships that come from camp will last a lifetime.
This newsletter features our mentors who dedicate themselves to you for the experience at camp. Below are just a few of our incredible rock star counselors that truly make Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp the amazing experience that it is:
Rudy Sarzo-Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp's 1st counselor to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp Hall of Fame, is one of the most well respected bass players in the industry. He has been a professional recording and performing artist worldwide for over 20 years. As a member of Ozzy Osbourne's band, from March 1981 to September 1982, Rudy toured the world in support of the "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary Of a Madman" records. His bass playing can be heard on Ozzy's multimillion selling CD "Tribute" and "Speak of the Devil" CD and DVD.As a member of Quiet Riot, from September 1982 to January 1985, Rudy recorded the multi-platinum albums "Metal Health", the first Heavy Metal debut to reach #1 on the Billboard charts and "Condition Critical .As a member of Whitesnake, from April 1987 to September 1994, Rudy recorded the multi-platinum album "Slip of the Tongue". During this period Rudy also performed worldwide on headline tours in support of the multiplatinum "1987" and "Slip of the Tongue" albums and appeared on 6 MTV videos.
Tracii Guns-is best known as the founder of glam metal group L.A. Guns as well as the supergroups Brides of Destruction, Contraband and Devil City Angels. Tracii's first major adventure in music was in 1983 when he formed L.A. Guns . In 1985 Tracii formed a new band with Hollywood Rose frontman Axl Rose. They put the two band names together; Guns 'N' Roses was born, but they both finally went separate ways and Tracii rejoined L.A. Guns.In 1993 Tracii participated in the supergroup Contraband with Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO), Bobby Blotzer (Ratt), Share Pedersen (Vixen) and Richard Black (Shark Island). The band released only one self-titled album in 1991.In late 2002 Tracii decided to join Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx to create the project Brides of Destruction, signing on as lead guitarist. Phil X-has recorded with Alice Cooper, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne and Chris Cornell, and performed with Tommy Lee, Stewart Copeland, Rob Zombie/Lionel Richie (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2006) and is currently the lead guitarist in and is recording with Bon Jovi, His band, Phil X & The Drills, have released 3 CDs, bringing the ROCK to a rapidly growing worldwide fan base. Phil hosts a YouTube vintage guitar show, Fretted Americana, boasting over 40 million views, and travels as a clinician (4 countries in Asia in November 2012 and UK, Germany and France in 2014).In 2015, Fretted Americana videos keep rolling out, Phil's session career continues to bloom, THE DRILLS prep for a 4th CD release and a "behind the scenes" documentary featuring some of the worlds greatest drummers, gigs continue with Jon Bon Jovi & the Kings Of Suburbia and his endorsements grow with Framus Guitars, Friedman Amplifiers and Jim Dunlop Guitar Products. Below are links to two videos from Judas Priest's last appearance at camp-check them out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1yfvH6xwqI&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsp7-3wLHLY&feature=youtu.be Also, congratulations to our camper BOB FISHMAN for directing his 20 year of NCAA Final Four action on CBS!
Thanks all of you for posting our camps on your Facebook pages and liking us. Please send us your snapshot of your Facebook posts to info@rockcamp.com, along with your address and we will send you a gift !
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We've added a new feature to our newsletter-Rock and Roll joke of the day and Rock and Roll Fact of the day!
ROCK AND ROLL JOKE OF THE DAY:
How many bass players does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but the guitarist had to show him how first.
ROCK AND ROLL FACT OF THE DAY:
On this day in 1975, Led Zeppelin saw all six of their albums in the US Top 100 chart in the same week, alongside their latest album Physical Graffiti at No.1.
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