Neal Schon
Neal Schon Schon in Las Vegas, December 2012 Background information Birth name Neal George Joseph Schon Born (1954-02-27) February 27, 1954 (age 60) Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, United States Genres Hard rock, instrumental rock, progressive rock, jazz fusion, smooth jazz Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1968–present Labels Frontiers Records, Columbia, Higher Octave Associated acts Santana, Betty Davis, Azteca, Journey, Schon & Hammer, HSAS, Hear 'n Aid, Michael Bolton, Jimmy Barnes, Bad English, Hardline, Paul Rodgers, Just If I, Abraxas Pool, Planet Us, Soul SirkUS Website Official website Notable instruments Neal Schon Signature Les Paul Neal Schon PRS Archtop Trem Guitar PRS NS14 & PRS NS15 Fender Stratocaster Neal George Joseph Schon (born February 27, 1954) is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist best known for his work with the bands Journey and Bad English. He is Journey's last original constant member, having participated in every album and tour to date. He was also a member of the rock band Santana before forming Journey. Schon was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame on August 23, 2013.