Journey guitarist Neal Schon has revealed that keyboardist Jonathan Cain announced his departure from the band. He shared the news in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n
Schon\u2019s statement addressed Cain\u2019s farewell announcement and expressed his own commitment to continuing with Journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cJonathan Cain announced his farewell to Journey tonight,\u201d Schon wrote. \u201cI\u2019m nowhere near done! Journey has so much more life ahead!\u201d<\/p>\n
He concluded his message with optimism about the band\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure we will have a great tour!\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The announcement comes after years of documented tensions between the two musicians. They have been the driving forces behind Journey\u2019s activities for decades. There hasn\u2019t been any official announcement made by Jonathan Cain or the band.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Cain joined Journey in 1980, replacing original keyboardist Gregg Rolie. He became instrumental in shaping the band\u2019s signature sound. American Songwriter reported that Cain co-wrote many of Journey\u2019s biggest hits, including \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019,\u201d \u201cFaithfully,\u201d and \u201cOpen Arms.\u201d He helped propel the band to massive commercial success throughout the 1980s.<\/p>\n
However, the relationship between Cain and Schon has been strained in recent years. Stairway to 11 noted that both musicians publicly acknowledged significant personal and professional disagreements that escalated in 2024\u20132025. The disputes centered on financial management, touring decisions, and the band\u2019s overall direction. The situation reached a legal climax in July 2024, when Cain filed a lawsuit in Delaware. He alleged that Schon had overspent on the band\u2019s credit card.<\/p>\n
Despite these conflicts, there were signs of reconciliation earlier this year. Metal Wani shared that Schon offered an optimistic update in October 2025. He stated, \u201cEverything is cool\u2026 I\u2019ve had some great conversations with Jonathan lately and some great meetings with him for the first time in many years.\u201d This suggested that open communication had resumed and both were \u201con the same page\u201d regarding Journey\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
As of now, there has been no official announcement from Jonathan Cain or the band regarding his departure. Further details are expected to follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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