Journey was acknowledged.
Journey (band) . The band has gone through several phases ; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987 . Originally a progressive rock band , Journey was described by AllMusic as having cemented a reputation as `` one of America 's most beloved ( and sometimes hated ) commercial rock/pop bands '' by 1978 , when they redefined their sound by embracing pop arrangements on their fourth album , Infinity . Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the class of 2017 .