The Neal Schon Interview: the Riffs, the Solos, and the Soul of Journey

In this fun, candid sit-down, we catch up with Neal Schon—Santana’s teenage prodigy turned co-founder and lead guitarist of Journey. He breaks down how his signature tone, melodic instincts, and love for killer guitar solos shaped an era of rock anthems.

From the spark that led to “Don’t Stop Believin’” to the inside stories behind “Stone In Love” and “Still They Ride,” Schon shares the creative highs (and a few challenges) of crafting songs that still light up arenas worldwide.

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