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george tickner

george tyndall tickner -lrb- born september 8 , 1946 , syracuse , new york -rrb- is an american rock musician who played rhythm guitar and co-wrote songs as a founding member of journey .
prior to joining journey , tickner was a member of the san francisco psychedelic rock band frumious bandersnatch , along with fellow journey founder ross valory .
after the release of the band 's debut album , he left journey to attend stanford medical school on a full scholarship .
upon tickner 's departure , journey lead guitarist neal schon took over all of the band 's guitar duties , until jonathan cain -lrb- keyboards/rhythm guitar -rrb- joined in 1981 .
since leaving journey , tickner has maintained an active interest in music , as well as contacts with his former bandmates .
he and ross valory created the hive , a recording studio where he continued to write and compose music .
tickner , valory and keyboardist stevie ` keys ' roseman came together to form the band vtr , releasing an album called `` cinema '' , which featured other present and former members of journey , such as schon , steve smith , and prairie prince .
in january 2005 , tickner appeared with past and present members of the band to receive a star on the hollywood walk of fame .
