On February 23, Real Housewives of D.C. star Michaele Schon organized a birthday celebration for her husband, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Journey Founder Neal Schon. Beginning with a surprise birthday party following the JOURNEY THROUGH TIME Sold Out Show in Oakland, CA, which included a stunning, custom Schon PRS Guitar-shaped cake and Schon’s friends from across the country, the legendary musician was also gifted from his wife, Mrs. Schon, a rare Gibson Vintage 1954 Les Paul Gold Top that she specially located and purchased in Europe. Schon took to Twitter to share his overwhelming excitement and gratitude to his ‘Lady M’:
“Ok I’m freaking the f*** out !!! My wife Michaele -LadyM bought me this Gibson Vintage 1954 Les Paul Gold top for my BD. Its from Europe !!!”
Michaele Schon also organized a special video “Birthday Card” featuring many of Neal’s closest friends and fellow guitar greats including Joe Elliott, Zach Wylde, Sammy Hagar, Michaele Schon, Gregg Rolie, Deen Castronovo, Joe Satriani, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, Marti Frederiksen, Adam Day, Richie Surrency, Chris Collins, Robert and MaryAnne McKnight, Dean O’Neal, Iron Mike and the Island Band, Erik Kabik, Steve Rose, Steve Toomey, Raz, Gary Bauer, Scott Boorey, Brett “Bucky” Enzensperger, Danny James, Matt Wilenchik, and Randy Garber.
The couple would also like to thank all of the additional Journey fans, friends, crew, and Journey family for all of their messages and videos.
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