August 6th 2024.
There is some unfortunate news for fans of the iconic 80s rock band Journey. After much anticipation, the band has announced that their highly anticipated 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour in the UK and Ireland has been cancelled. This sudden cancellation has left fans with many questions and disappointments.
The tour was set to kick off in Cardiff on October 30th, but ticket holders received an email this morning with the unfortunate news. The band was scheduled to make stops in various cities such as Nottingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Newcastle, before concluding the tour at London's O2 on November 17th. This would have been the first time in a decade that the band, consisting of Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Jason Derlatka, Deen Castronovo, Todd Jensen, and Arnel Pineda, would have performed in the UK and Ireland.
Understandably, fans who have been eagerly waiting for the band's return to the UK and Ireland are feeling disappointed and confused. The statement that was sent to ticket holders simply stated, "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." Fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with one fan sharing, "I've been a fan for 31 years and have been waiting for them to tour the UK again. Finally, they do, and I even got close to stage tickets for their final tour date, only for it to be cancelled with no explanation. I'm gutted."
In addition to the disappointment of the cancelled tour, it has been revealed that band members Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon are currently caught up in a legal battle. The band formed in 1973 and rose to fame in the 80s with their hit song "Don't Stop Believin'." However, according to court documents, there have been conflicts between the band members, with allegations of mismanagement and financial disputes. This has caused strain within the band and has affected their reputation in the music industry.
In an interview earlier this year, Cain discussed his political views and support for former US President Donald Trump, which has caused tension within the band. He even received a cease-and-desist letter from Schon after performing "Don't Stop Believin'" at a Trump event. In the interview, Cain expressed his belief that Trump is a fighter and has a chance in the upcoming US election. He also shared his regrets about missing the opportunity to tour in Europe back in the 80s due to concerns about safety and political unrest.
It's been a long wait for European fans of Journey, as the band exploded in popularity in the UK in 1981, but were unable to tour due to safety concerns. Cain shared that former lead singer Steve Perry was always worried about something happening at their concerts due to the political climate at the time. Despite this, Cain believes they missed an opportunity to perform in Europe and show that they are not a political band, but just there to play their hits and provide an escape for their fans.
The Agency has reached out to Journey's representative for comment on the cancellation of the tour and the band's current legal battle. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact The Agency's entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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