JOURNEY To Receive BILLBOARD's 'Legend Of Live' Award

October 24, 2011

According to Billboard.com, JOURNEY will receive the "Legend of Live" award at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards on November 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The awards are part of the Billboard Touring Conference, taking place on November 9-10.

The Billboard "Legend of Live" award honors groups or individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and acknowledges the recipients' commitment to the art of performing live and reaching fans through the concert experience. Previous award recipients include RUSH (2010),OZZY OSBOURNE (2009),THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND (2008),pioneering agent Frank Barsalona (2007),Sir Elton John (2006),Cellar Door Concerts founder Jack Boyle (2005) and promoter Michael Cohl (2004).

"I'm so honored to come to New York to represent the band for all the years and dedication that everyone's given," JOURNEY guitarist and founding member Neal Schon said of the honor.

"Though they have sold millions of records and charted a wealth of the most beloved Billboard hits in history, most would agree that JOURNEY's longevity has in large part been driven by their stellar live performances," said Ray Waddell, Billboard's Executive Director of Content and Programming for Touring and Live Entertainment. "From their days blowing up the Bay Area music scene to their ascent to international headlining and, today, iconic rock status, withstanding personnel changes that would bring down a lesser band, JOURNEY's talent transcends musical trends and draws bigger crowds year after year. In short, JOURNEY personifies a 'Legend of Live.' "

For more information, visit www.BillboardTouringConference.com.

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