{"id":58454,"date":"2026-02-19T14:51:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/steve-perry-is-apparently-considering-a-journey-reunion\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:51:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:51:04","slug":"steve-perry-is-apparently-considering-a-journey-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/steve-perry-is-apparently-considering-a-journey-reunion\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Perry Is Apparently Considering a Journey Reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jonathan Cain<\/a> confirms that Journey<\/a> has reached out to Steve Perry<\/a> as the first date of their farewell tour<\/a> gets closer. He was invited to join them on any stop along the way, Cain tells UCR’s Gary Graff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cain joined Journey after they’d released a trio of multi-platinum-selling albums<\/a> with Perry, and 1981’s Escape<\/a><\/em> sold more units than all of the others combined. The band split two albums later and then briefly reunited with the old Escape<\/em> lineup to complete 1998’s Trial by Fire<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n

A late-’90s tour never materialized, however, and Journey eventually moved on with other singers<\/a>. Cain also confirmed that they’ll take the stage on Feb. 28 in Hersey, Pennsylvania, for the first date on the Final Frontier Tour with Arnel Pineda<\/a>, now the group’s longest-tenured frontman. <\/p>\n

Steve Perry ‘Didn’t Say No’ to a Journey Reunion<\/h3>\n

What about a long-hoped-for appearance with Perry? Stalwart co-founding Journey guitarist “Neal [Schon<\/a>] already asked,” Cain said, “and he says [Perry’s] thinking about it. I hope he comes out. It’s never too late. We’ve got 100 shows, so he’s welcome at any one of them.”<\/p>\n

Even without a firm answer, Cain remains optimistic. “He didn’t say no \u2013 leave it at that,” Cain added. <\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Ranking All 52 Journey Songs From the ’80s<\/a><\/p>\n

Neither Cain nor Pineda have been part of several recent appearances<\/a> by the rest of the lineup<\/a>. Cain was completing another batch of faith-focused songs, while Pineda dealt with a legal issue<\/a> back home in the Phillipines. Cain said Pineda is now rested and ready: “He’s gonna be fine. He’s a singing machine. He’s got his kids coming out. He’ll be great.”<\/p>\n

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Questions have surrounded the current Journey lineup, which features singer Arnel Pineda. (Jason Kempin, Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>

Questions have surrounded the current Journey lineup, which features singer Arnel Pineda. (Jason Kempin, Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

What’s Next After Journey’s Final Frontier Tour?<\/h3>\n

This first round of Journey farewell shows continues through July. Meanwhile, Cain said he and Schon have put aside whatever personal or legal issues<\/a> remained after years of in-fighting<\/a> to focus solely on the music. <\/p>\n

More dates have been promised as Journey’s farewell tour continues. After that, Cain admits that he’s unsure about Schon’s future plans: “Wait ’til that time and see,” Cain said. “I just know that’s it for me.”<\/p>\n

Nick DeRiso is author of the Amazon best-selling rock band bio ‘Journey: Worlds Apart,’ available now at all major bookseller websites<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Ranking Every Journey Live Album<\/h2>\n
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They’re seemingly always on the road, but the shows haven’t necessarily been well-documented.\u00a0So, we took a more expansive look back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Nick DeRiso<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You Think You Know Journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n