Journey

"Open Arms" eventually made its way to No. 2 on the charts, becoming a set list staple.

Singer's 2007 dismissal has become a hot topic once again among Journey fans.

"It didn’t sound right - or, better put, what we wanted," guitarist writes on Facebook.

CNN became the unlikely location for a New Year's Eve debate about Journey.

"Auto-Tune has turned everybody into the same singer, which I think is tragic."

Band kicked off six-date Las Vegas residency on Dec. 1.

Idol will open the first half of the tour before handing the slot off to Toto.

'I do not have any other account,' assures the guitarist.

He also worked as a roadie for Santana and managed the Steve Miller Band.

When show creator David Chase mentioned the song as a possibility to his crew, their disgusted reaction solidified his choice.