Journey

Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973, known for their arena rock sound and enduring hits including "Don't Stop Believin'," "Any Way You Want It," and "Faithfully." The band achieved massive commercial success during the late 1970s and 1980s, selling over 80 million records worldwide and becoming one of the best-selling bands in American rock history. Journey's music has experienced renewed cultural relevance in recent decades through television shows, films, and streaming platforms, with "Don't Stop Believin'" becoming one of the most downloaded songs of all time and introducing the band to new generations of fans. Within pinball communities, Journey has been mentioned as a desirable theme among enthusiasts discussing potential music-themed machines. In online forum discussions, the band appears on wish lists alongside other classic rock acts, with collectors noting its appeal as a "dad rock" theme that could attract multi-generational interest. Community members have cited Journey as a property they would be interested in purchasing for home collections, and some discussions have included speculation about licensing deals. The band's name recognition and broad demographic appeal have made it a recurring suggestion in conversations about future pinball releases. A Journey pinball machine would offer substantial design opportunities through the band's rich visual history and iconic imagery, including their distinctive Scarab logo, album artwork from releases like "Escape" and "Frontiers," and concert stage aesthetics from their decades-spanning career. Gameplay could incorporate modes based on individual hit songs, with progressive song-based objectives leading to a "Don't Stop Believin'" wizard mode. The machine would benefit tremendously from Journey's catalog of instantly recognizable arena rock anthems, providing natural opportunities for callouts featuring Steve Perry's distinctive vocals and energetic musical cues that could enhance gameplay flow and create memorable player experiences. The band's themes of perseverance and journey metaphors could translate well into pinball's progression-based gameplay structure.