Steve Perry has dismissed recent speculation about a Journey reunion, calling the rumors “simply not true.”
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The legendary rock group Journey is set to begin their farewell tour on February 28.
Steve Perry has confirmed that he will not be rejoining Journey.
On Thursday, February 19, the former lead singer of the band addressed circulating rumors about a possible return in a post on X.
“To all my friends, I’ve seen these recent rumors and wanted to speak to you directly,” Perry, 77, wrote. “While I truly appreciate the enduring love for Journey, the speculation about me rejoining the band is not true, and I’d like to gently put it to rest.”
He added, “I understand why fans might hope for it. The music we made together means a lot to me as well. However, I’m focusing on new creative projects and enjoying making music that reflects where I am today.”
Perry closed his statement by thanking fans for their “ongoing support over the years,” noting, “Your loyalty has never gone unnoticed, and I am forever grateful.”
His clarification came shortly after keyboardist Jonathan Cain told Ultimate Classic Rock that the band had reached out to Perry about participating in their upcoming shows.
Cain, 75, explained that co-founder Neal Schon, 71, had contacted Perry and mentioned that he was “thinking about” joining. “I hope he comes out. It’s never too late,” Cain said. “We’ve got 100 shows, so he’s welcome at any one of them.” When asked about the likelihood of Perry appearing, Cain added, “He didn’t say no—leave it at that.”
Perry left Journey for the second and final time in 1998.
The band, best known for hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and currently fronted by Arnel Pineda, will launch their Final Frontier Tour on February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and conclude on July 2 in Laredo, Texas.
Last October, a spokesperson clarified that Cain was not leaving the band, despite Schon’s social media post suggesting a farewell. “Jonathan Cain remains an active member of Journey, and any reports otherwise are inaccurate,” the statement read. “He is fully committed to touring with the band for the next couple of years and has only mentioned retiring at a later date.”
In a conversation with Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, Schon revealed plans for additional shows in 2027. “It’s going to be a very different show and will include many of our albums,” he said. “I won’t go all the way back to the very beginning, but from 1978 onward, we’re going to go deep—and the sets will be much longer.”
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