Journey's Jonathan Cain Chronicles Growing Up In Chicago

CHICAGO, IL — Musician and songwriter Jonathan Cain, best known for his work with the rock anthem band Journey, has written a new memoir. The book, "Don't Stop Believin'," is being released to the public on Tuesday. The autobiography chronicles his life — from growing up in Chicago to writing some of Journey's top hits and rekindling his relationship with God.

Cain, 68, survived the deadly Our Lady of the Angels School fire in 1958. Three nuns and 92 students died in the fire. His book recounts his evacuation from the school on Chicago's West Side, and how the the fire left him asking how such "evil" could happen "next to God's house."

Cain was born as Leonard Friga to working-class Italian parents. Cain said his father was a kind, loving and inspiring "hero" who would always say, "don't stop believing." The book describes Cain's mother as a necessary "disciplinarian" who balanced the relationship.

After Cain attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music at Roosevelt University, he moved to Los Angeles in the 70’s.

Cain's website states that he "signed with Bearsville Records as a solo artist, which led to an overlooked debut, Windy City Breakdown, in 1977."

In 1981, Cain joined Journey, and helped to write ‘Who’s Crying Now’, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’, ‘Faithfully’ and the power ballad, ‘Open Arms’.

Cain frequently writes about his relationship with God and his faith throughout the book, and explains that he rediscovered his faith after dealing with a lot of inner struggles.

“I was so empty I no longer recognized myself,” Jonathan said on his website. “But that’s what God wants — to empty you out so you can return to him.”

After two divorces, Cain married Pastor and televangelist Paula White, President Donald Trump's spiritual adviser. Cain has come under fire for posting photos with the president.

Cain is scheduled to meet with fans to sign copies of his new memoir in Naperville May 3 at 7 p.m. at the 2nd and Charles store. Tickets are $29, and include an autographed book and photo with Cain.

Top photo: 2017 Inductee Jonathan Cain of Journey speaks onstage at the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)