Fleischman came to prominence as the lead singer and co-writer with Journey in San Francisco, California. His co-writes; "Anytime" and "Wheel in the Sky" rose in the charts, after touring with Journey in support of Emerson, Lake And Palmer. Steve Perry became the new lead after Robert's manager Barry Fey disputed with Journey's manager Herbie Herbert. Three months later, Fleischman was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis. He returned with his debut solo album, a solid AOR collection that allowed him to use several songs originally envisioned for inclusion on Journey’s second album. Robert joined Channel, then Vinnie Vincent’s Invasion. He has diligently been writing and recording, 8 albums followed, his fresh release EMOTIONAL ATLAS out in Nov 2024 . The album was recorded between his studio in Wisconsin and Chicago, mixed, mastered and now in Dolby Atmos through Alan Douches&David Stingle at West West Music- NY. He is managed by Suzanne Hilleary at SHMGMT, Inc. in NY. 2005 Fleischman joined Journey for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!