14 Facts About Herbie Herbert

Walter James "Herbie" Herbert II was an American music manager and musician.

Herbie Herbert was best known for his work with Santana and Journey.

Herbie Herbert's family moved to nearby Orinda when he was a child.

Herbie Herbert attended Campolindo High School and resided in Lafayette, California and Mendocino County.

Herbie Herbert got his start in the music business in 1966.

Bud Herbert was dubbed "Herbie " by his partner, Jim Nixon, known as Oakland Dupree, when they co-managed Frumious Bandersnatch.

Herbie Herbert then became a roadie for the group, along with the Villanueva brothers John and Jackie,.

Herbie Herbert had previously co- managed Frumious Bandersnatch.

When Santana imploded in 1973, Herbie Herbert put together the original lineup of Journey and remained its manager through 1993.

Herbie Herbert was heavily involved in all business aspects of the band and travelled as their road manager.

In 1993, then lead vocalist Steve Perry asked that Herbie Herbert be replaced due to personality conflicts.

Herbie Herbert managed Mr Big, Enuff Z'Nuff, and Journey offshoots The Storm and Hardline.

Herbie Herbert died on October 25,2021, at his home in Orinda.

Herbie Herbert was 73, and suffered from an unspecified "prolonged illness" prior to his death.