Conversation so far:
What happened in 1977?
The band hired Robert Fleischman and transitioned to a more popular style.
Why did they change their musical direction?
Journey's album sales did not improve and Columbia Records requested that they change their musical style and add a frontman, with whom keyboardist Gregg Rolie could share lead vocal duties.
What was Robert's role with the band?
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Did they release any new albums?
Journey released their fourth album, Infinity (1978).
Did Infinity do well?
This album set Journey on their road to stardom with their first RIAA-certified platinum album.
Did it have any hit singles?
This album, with their hit song "Wheel in the Sky" (#57 U.S.), set Journey on a new path with a more mainstream sound.

Question: What else did you find interesting?
Self-contained rewrite: In addition to Journey's new musical direction, what else did you find interesting about the band?