Steve Perry Shuts Down Speculation He'll Be Joining Journey For Final Tour

Steve Perry dismissed rumors Thursday night about rejoining Journey for their final tour. The former lead singer issued a statement saying "the rumors about me rejoining the band are simply not true, and I want to gently put them to rest." This follows comments from keyboardist Jonathan Cain, who claimed guitarist Neal Schon had been discussing the possibility with Perry and that Perry "didn't say no." Perry acknowledged fan hopes for a reunion, stating "I completely understand why people would hope for that. The music we created together means a great deal to me too." However, he emphasized his focus on new creative work and music reflecting his current artistic direction. Journey's upcoming tour will feature Cain, Schon, singer Arnel Pineda, keyboardist Jason Derlatka, drummer Deen Castronovo, and bassist Todd Jensen.