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Facebook July 4. Tickner, the band's original rhythm guitarist, was 76. A cause of death was not immediately available.«Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news.

George Tickner, the original rhythm guitarist for classic rock band Journey who left in 1975 to pursue a medical degree several years before the group’s breakthrough single “Wheel In The Sky,” has died. He was 76.

Facebook July 4. Tickner, the band's original rhythm guitarist, was 76. A cause of death was not immediately available.«Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news.

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.”

Neal Schon on social media. No cause of death has been given at this time.“Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news.

Journey recently celebrated 50 years since the band first formed. The band's most well-remembered lead singer, Steve Perry, was spotted on a walk in Los Angeles earlier this month.The 74-year-old was the frontman and prominent songwriter for the band for 10 years alongside Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, Aynsley Dunbar and Steve Smith.

Journey have reportedly hired off-duty police officers to guard their dressing rooms on tour.Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain have been on bad terms since suing their former bandmates Ross Valory and Steve Smith, who were still Journey members at the time. After the pair left the group, Schon and Cain turned on each other.The musicians have been fighting over numerous things, including Cain’s decision to perform at Mar-a-Lago and Schon having his access to the band’s corporate American Express account barred.Now, a new report from Billboard claims that the pair went as far as hiring off-duty police officers to guard their dressing rooms while on tour last year.

Following the firing of bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith earlier this year, Journey, the veteran American rock band, has revealed its new lineup —which includes the return of former “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson.

The band will announce a new bassist and drummer “imminently”

Two members of Journey have been kicked out of the band amid the filing of a lawsuit over its trademark.

Two members of Journey have been kicked out of the band amid the filing of a lawsuit over its trademark. The legendary band's bassist, Ross Valory, and drummer, Steven Smith, were kicked out of the group after guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jon Cain filed a lawsuit against the two, accusing them of attempting a "coup" to gain control of the band's trademark, according to a complaint obtained by Fox News.

The members of Journey are going their separate ways in dramatic fashion. Guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain have filed