The Real Story Behind The Names Of Music's Most Iconic Bands - Page 6 of 78

Journey

Original Journey band members came together as Golden Gate Rhythm Section in San Francisco in 1973. Opting for something more original, they eventually hosted a radio contest for inspiration of the new name.

Unfortunately, the radio contest produced disappointing results, and they came up empty. But thanks to roadie John Villanueva, he thought of the idea “Journey,” and the name stuck.