Neal Schon

Neal Schon was still a teenager when he turned down Eric Clapton to join Carlos Santana. That tells you everything you need to know about his nerve. He went on to co-found Journey in 1973, crafting the monster stadium riffs that defined an entire era of arena rock. If you've screamed along to "Don't Stop Believin'" in a crowded bar at 2 a.m., you've got Neal to thank for the soundtrack.

Offstage, his life plays out like an absolute rock soap opera. Between high-profile band blowups, legal spats over band credit cards, and marrying Real Housewives star Michaele Salahi, he's never far from the drama. Through every breakup and tour bus squabble, he keeps playing. He's the sole continuous member Journey has left, and he isn't handing over the keys to anyone.