Journey's 1981 Concert Photos

Journey is one of the most influential arena rock bands of the 1970s and '80s. However, the first few years were rough going. Between 1973 and 1976, Journey released three studio albums, all of which failed to meet the expectations of Columbia Records, which nearly dropped the band. In 1977, Steve Perry became the new lead singer, and things changed. The band's next few albums sold millions of copies worldwide with 1981's "Escape" reaching the top spot on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. After a decade of great success, Journey broke up in 1987, briefly reuniting in 1991 and then permanently in 1995. In 2017, Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Journey on Dec 7, 1981 [169-small]

Journey
Dec 7, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Loar

Journey on Dec 7, 1981 [168-small]

Journey
Dec 7, 1981
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Loar

Journey / STEVE PERRY / Loverboy on Nov 22, 1981 [616-small]

Journey / STEVE PERRY / Loverboy
Nov 22, 1981
 Inglewood, California, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Gicking

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 8, 1981 [167-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 8, 1981
 Dallas, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by John Fortier

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [724-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jon2gon

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [723-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [722-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [675-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jon2gon

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [674-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jon2gon

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [673-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jon2gon

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [672-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jon2gon

Journey / Loverboy on Nov 5, 1981 [671-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Nov 5, 1981
 Houston, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jon2gon

JOURNEY / LOVERBOY on Oct 27, 1981 [286-small]

JOURNEY / LOVERBOY
Oct 27, 1981
 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by Mark Mc Carty

Journey / Loverboy on Oct 24, 1981 [661-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Oct 24, 1981
 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
  Uploaded by Anniebhunter

Journey / Loverboy on Oct 24, 1981 [533-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Oct 24, 1981
 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
  Uploaded by Anniebhunter

Journey on Oct 17, 1981 [308-small]

Journey
Oct 17, 1981
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Journey / Loverboy on Oct 15, 1981 [181-small]

Journey / Loverboy
Oct 15, 1981
 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
  Uploaded by Krock

Journey on Oct 13, 1981 [967-small]

Journey
Oct 13, 1981
 Hampton, Virginia, United States
  Uploaded by Ron Towles

Loverboy / Journey on Oct 10, 1981 [092-small]

Loverboy / Journey
Oct 10, 1981
 Uniondale, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Sc Musicman

Journey / Greg Khin Band on Oct 3, 1981 [183-small]

Journey / Greg Khin Band
Oct 3, 1981
 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

The Rolling Stones / Journey / George Thoroughgood on Sep 27, 1981 [440-small]

The Rolling Stones / Journey / George Thoroughgood
Sep 27, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
  Uploaded by Tony Parete

2025 3 photos
2024 308 photos
2023 103 photos
2022 180 photos
2021 30 photos
2020 2 photos
2019 4 photos
2018 75 photos
2017 43 photos
2016 16 photos
2015 3 photos
2014 6 photos
2013 25 photos
2012 15 photos
2011 27 photos
2009 61 photos
2008 16 photos
2007 3 photos
2006 65 photos
2005 1 photo
2004 1 photo
2003 3 photos
2002 9 photos
2001 19 photos
1999 9 photos
1998 4 photos
1992 1 photo
1991 5 photos
1986 47 photos
1983 84 photos
1982 31 photos
1981 35 photos
1980 39 photos
1979 54 photos
1978 121 photos
1977 40 photos
1976 46 photos
1975 24 photos
1974 10 photos
1973 1 photo
1971 1 photo

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