The co-founder of the legendary American rock band Journey has died.
George Tickner, 76, was a rhythm guitarist in the band's original ensemble and co-wrote several songs on their first three albums.
Tickner left the band during the production of the second album to pursue a full scholarship at Stanford Medical School.
Journey achieved their greatest commercial success after Tickner's departure, most notably with the release of the hit song “Don't Stop Believin'” in 1981.
As a founding member, Tickner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 with seven other band members, including singer Steve Perry.
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Journey's lead guitarist and co-founding member Neal Schon, 69, shared the tragic news about Tickner's death.
“Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news. George Tickner, Journey's original rhythm guitarist and songwriting contributor on their first three albums, has passed away. He was 76 years old,” Schon wrote on Facebook accompanied by a black-and-white photo of the band.
“Godspeed, George… thank you for the music. We will be paying tribute to you on this page indefinitely.”
Tickner's cause of death remains unknown.
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