Jonathan Leonard Cain was born on February 26, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of eight he began accordion lessons and by the time he was in his teens, he was playing accordion and piano at parties and in clubs. Jonathan was asked to leave The Babys and join Journey after Gregg Rolie announced his departure.

Jonathan led Journey to the top of the charts with his first collaboration, Escape. He is a consummate songwriter and producer. Jonathan sings and plays the piano, keyboard, rhythm guitar and harmonica.

Jonathan's albums include Windy City Breakdown, Back To The Innocence, Piano With A View, Body Language, For A Lifetime, Jonathan Cain Anthology, Namaste, Animated Movie Love Songs, If Everyday Were Like Christmas, and Bare Bones. He was a member of The Babys and Bad English. He has also worked with Michael Bolton, Jimmy Barnes, Peter Frampton and Sammy Hagar.