LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week at
the Indy 500, Michaele Schon gave
her husband the ultimate birthday gift. Her husband is Neal Schon, the legendary guitarist and
songwriter of multi-platinum juggernaut Journey. The former
Real Housewives star initiated a meeting between Neal and his long
time hero, legendary racecar driver Mario
Andretti. Andretti took the rock superstar for a ride
in his Honda "fastest seat in sports" racer!
"Meeting and riding with Mario
Andretti was the most unbelievable driving experience I've
ever had and will ever have," said Journey guitarist and founder,
Neal Schon. "A lifetime memory
for my wife and I, from the ambassador and legend of racing. I call
him the King," Schon said.
In a story that aired Monday on ABC4Utah – KTVX,
http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/wife-surprises-neal-schon-with-journey-of-a-lifeti/40981/iGU4EXzF3EWfKyDopa_SFg,
the two legends exchanged gifts, Neal gave Mario a custom made PRS
NS-14 guitar and Mario gave Neal one of his own winning racing
suits.
The Schon's, both Neal and wife Michaele, gave the customary
thumbs up as each got to round the track with the legendary racer
in his infamous car. This is yet another milestone event
shared by the inseparable rock couple.
Neal has been busy recording with Rock n Roll Hall of Famer
Carlos Santana, as well as prepping
his new solo album "VORTEX," a two-disc instrumental set that is
getting rave reviews from the critics and a record he has dedicated
to his wife. "VORTEX" will be out in the UK June 22 and the US
June 23. Neal and Journey will be headlining the
Stadium of Fire in Utah, the
largest 4th of July celebration in America. But for the
Schon's, taking the ride of a lifetime with Mario Andretti will be a highlight of their
life's journey.
The full video of "The Schon's Amazing Journey" can be seen
at https://youtu.be/uZuUE5h1-O0.
Contact: Carol Matza (918)
504-3255
Video - https://youtu.be/uZuUE5h1-O0
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SOURCE Schon Productions; ABC4Utah/1954 Studios-KTVX