Walter James “Herbie” Herbert II was an American music manager and musician know all about him in this article as like his Family, Net Worth, Wife, Parents, Children and Cause of Death
| Bio | |
| Name | Walter Herbert |
| Birthdate ( Age) | 5 February 1948 |
| Place of Birth | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Died | 26 October 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/Partner | Name not Known |
| Children | yes |
| Parents | Name not Known |
| Profession | American musician |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Last Update | October 2021 |
Walter James “Herbie” Herbert II was an American music manager and musician, best known for his work with Santana and Journey.
Herbie died at his home in Orinda, California on Monday of natural causes, according to Variety.However, he was best known for managing the iconic band Journey for 20 years.
Early Life and Family
Walter Herbert was Born on February 5, 1948 in Berkeley, California.After leaving Santana, he put together the original Journey line-up in 1973, remaining as manager until 1993. He fully immersed himself in the band’s business, traveling with them as their road manager.
Walter Herbert Wife, Was Walter Herbert Married
Walter Herbert Married man, Possibely he had children also but ther is no more information is available on social media about his personlife.
Walter Herbert Net Worth
Walter James “Herbie” Herbert II was an American music manager and musician has an estimated Net Worth around $2 Million in 2021.
Professional Career
Herbert got his start in the music business with the aid of his mentor Bill Graham. Through Graham, Herbert became a roadie for the multi-platinum-selling band Santana (where he met Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie).
He managed Frumious Bandersnatch (where he met Ross Valory and George Tickner). When Santana imploded in 1973, Herbert put together the original lineup of Journey and remained its manager through 1993. Herbert was heavily involved in all business aspects of the band and traveled as their road manager.
With a sharp business sense, Herbert brought everything in-house under the name of Nightmare Productions and pioneered the use of large screen videos , impressive lighting and sound for stadium-sized concerts.
A shrewd businessman, Herbert made a fortune with Journey’s real estate holdings, Nocturne Productions, and catalog management. He and Jim Welch, Journey’s art director, devised a creative marketing plan to promote the band using artists Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelly, thematic one-worded album titles, and exposure at point-of-purchase outlets. In 1993 Steve Perry asked that he resign from managing Journey due to personality conflicts.
In addition to his work with Journey, Herbert managed The Steve Miller Band and co-managed Swedish groups Roxette and Europe. He also managed Mr. Big, Enuff Z’Nuff, and Journey offshoots The Storm and Hardline. In the late 1990s, Herbert moved from behind the scenes into the spotlight, recording three albums as Sy Klopps and touring the San Francisco Bay Area with the Sy Klopps Band, which has included current and former Journey band members Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Prairie Prince, and Ross Valory.
