Journey canceled their upcoming UK and Ireland tour due to issues they can’t control, just days after keyboardist Jonathan Cain sued guitarist Neal Schon.
The band informed the ticketholders by email, saying:
“Due to circumstances beyond the band’s control, Journey’s UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately cancelled. Refunds will be made from your point of purchase.”
Details Of The Lawsuit
The tour was supposed to start on October 30 in Cardiff, Wales, with Cheap Trick as support. The cancellation happened after Cain sued Schon. In the court case filed on July 30 in Delaware, Cain asked for a third director for their Freedom 2020 company to resolve issues about Schon’s alleged financial mismanagement.
Cain accused Schon of spending too much of the band’s money. Cain says Schon maxed out a $1 million American Express card, went over a $1,500-per-night hotel budget, rented private jets, and hired a friend as a security guard.
The rocker also claims Schon has stopped the band from paying its debts. Cain’s lawyers argue that these financial issues threaten the band. They say it causes divided loyalties, crew members leaving, and a lot of tension.
Cain Previously Sued Schon
In 2022, Cain again sued Schon for misusing the band’s AmEx card. Schon then sent Cain a cease-and-desist letter after Cain performed ‘Don’t Stop Believin” with MAGA supporters like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kimberly Guilfoyle. The letter said:
“Although Mr. Cain is free to express his personal beliefs and associations when he does that on behalf of Journey or for the band, such conduct is extremely deleterious to the Journey brand as it polarizes the band’s fans and outreach. Journey is not, and should not be, political.”
Schon reacted to the lawsuit with a Facebook post. He shared photos from a recent gig and stated his dedication to Journey, saying he has been with the band since 1973, never missed a gig, and is on every album. He expressed love and respect to fans.
Journey is currently touring the US with Def Leppard, and these shows are not affected. Tickets for Journey’s upcoming shows in Japan are still on sale, even though the UK dates are canceled.