Ethan Shanfeld George Tickner, co-founder and original rhythm guitarist of Journey, has died. He was 76. Neal Schon, the co-founding lead guitarist of the Grammy-nominated rock band, announced the news on Facebook, writing, “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 added, “Godspeed, George… thank you for the music. We will be paying tribute to you on this page indefinitely.
Our condolences to his family and friends, and to all past and present band members. So heartbreaking. I think we need to do a group hug, JJ’s.” After playing in the psychedelic rock band Frumious Bandersnatch with Ross Valory, Tickner co-founded Journey with Valory, Schon and Gregg Rolie in San Francisco in February 1973.
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