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Jonathan Cain’s Journey Status Remains Unclear After Schon's Farewell Post and Subsequent Denials

A spokesperson disputes Schon's post, saying the keyboardist plans to keep touring before retiring later.

Overview

  • Neal Schon posted that Jonathan Cain had announced his farewell to Journey, prompting reports that the longtime keyboardist was leaving.
  • Cain’s spokesperson said those reports are inaccurate, stating he remains an active member and is fully dedicated to touring with the band over the next couple of years.
  • Schon later clarified that Cain will perform with Journey through 2026 and 2027, framing any departure as coming after that period.
  • Cain recently described a 2026 run as a “farewell Journey tour” on the Strang Report podcast, adding that he would be saying goodbye to it.
  • The unresolved status follows years of public and legal friction between Schon and Cain, as Cain promotes a faith-based single honoring the late Charlie Kirk and Journey holds at least one 2026 date at Stagecoach with no announced successor for Cain.