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What happened to the band, Journey in 1981?
With Jonathan Cain on board, the band, Journey began writing material that would eventually lead up to Journey's biggest studio album, Escape.
What did the band, Journey record during their early sessions during 1981?
With Jonathan Cain on board, the band, Journey began writing material that would eventually lead up to Journey's biggest studio album, Escape.
What songs were popular on Journey's album, Escape?
Journey's album, Escape included three top-ten hits: Who's Cryin' Now, Don't Stop Believin' and Open Arms.

Question: What else happened in 1981-82?
Self-contained rewrite: What else happened in 1981-1982 with the band, Journey besides the release of their album, Escape?