<P> In late 1977 , Journey hired Steve Perry as their new lead singer . Herbie Herbert , the band 's manager , also hired Roy Thomas Baker as a producer to add a layered sound approach as Baker had done with his previous band , Queen . With their new lead singer and talented new producer , Journey released their fourth album , Infinity ( 1978 ) . This album set Journey on their road to stardom with their first RIAA - certified platinum album . This album , with their hit song `` Wheel in the Sky '' ( # 57 U.S. ) , set Journey on a new path with a more mainstream sound to make their highest chart success to date . </P>
<P> In late 1977 , Journey hired Steve Perry as their new lead singer . Herbie Herbert , the band 's manager , also hired Roy Thomas Baker as a producer to add a layered sound approach as Baker had done with his previous band , Queen . With their new lead singer and talented new producer , Journey released their fourth album , Infinity ( 1978 ) . This album set Journey on their road to stardom with their first RIAA - certified platinum album . This album , with their hit song `` Wheel in the Sky '' ( # 57 U.S. ) , set Journey on a new path with a more mainstream sound to make their highest chart success to date . </P>
when did journey get a new lead singer
when did journey get a new lead singer
1977
1977