Classic rock heavyweights Journey extended an invitation to former frontman Steve Perry to appear on their “Final Frontier Tour” – but the singer has now made his position clear. After keyboardist Jonathan Cain shared that Perry was “thinking about it,” speculation surged around a possible reunion during the band’s farewell run.
Cain had revealed that guitarist Neal Schon reached out directly and that Perry “didn’t say no.” The comment fueled excitement among longtime fans who associate the band’s most successful era with Perry’s soaring vocals on arena rock staples.
Perry responded publicly, shutting down the rumors in a direct message to fans. “While I’m always grateful for the love people still have for Journey, the rumors about me rejoining the band are simply not true, and I want to gently put them to rest,” he wrote. He added that he is focused on “new creative work” that reflects where he is today.
Journey’s farewell lineup will move forward with Cain, Schon and longtime vocalist Arnel Pineda – alongside Dean Castronovo, Jason Derlatka and Todd Jensen. As the “Final Frontier Tour” unfolds, it stands as a celebration of the band’s enduring catalog, even without a final chapter featuring Perry.