George Tickner, co-founder and musician of Journey, has been found dead

George Ticknerrhythm guitarist and co-founder of a rock band A journeydied at the age of 76, his former bandmate announced on Wednesday.

guitarist and singer Neal Schon shared the news in a Facebook post along with photos of Tickner and wrote: “Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news. George Tickner, Journey’s original rhythm guitarist and collaborator on composing his first three albums, passed away. He was 76 years old. Good luck George… thanks for the music. We will honor you on this page indefinitely. Our condolences to his family and friends, and to all the band members past and present,” he continued. “So heartbreaking. so heartbreaking I think we need a group hug, JJ!”

Schon added that “All my life It’s still one of my favorite songs.”

“Rest in Peace, Dr. George Tickner,” Schon wrote. “You will be missed immensely! Thank you for your unparalleled contribution to Journey’s early years. The reason he left Journey was to attend Stanford University on a full scholarship to earn a Ph.D. Fly free above the stars, sir.

Concluding the post with a reference to Journey band manager Herbie Herbert, Schon said, “Herbie is waiting to say hello.”

The cause of the musician’s death has not been announced.

Born in Syracuse, New York, on September 8, 1946, Tickner began his musical career with Frumious Bandersnatch, a band that gained popularity in the San Francisco Bay Area, playing at the so-called. A fantastic flight of a mystical balloon in Lafayette July 22, 1967, dau SK POP.

In 1973, Tickner and Valory teamed up with Santana alumni Gregg Rolie, bassist Ross Valory, and drummer Prairie Prince, along with Schon, to form Journey.

Tickner contributed as a co-writer and musician to the band’s self-titled 1975 debut album, which reached No. 138 on the charts, as well as their second and third albums, Look Into the Future and Next, which went 25 gold and platinum, 15 greatest hits compilations certified diamond-platinum by the RIAA and classic hits like “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Any Way You Want It” is on the way, according to Variety.

Tickner left the band in 1977 to pursue a career in medicine, earning a Ph.D. at Stanford Medical School and built a recording studio called the Hive with Valory, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

In 2005, Tickner reunited with Journey for an induction on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (AND)