Journey’s farewell tour continues amid Schon and Cain feud and lawsuits

Journey’s farewell world tour is currently underway, despite Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain being in the midst of lawsuits, politics, and bad blood.

Schon and Cain have been at odds largely over Cain’s support for President Trump, his religious views, and differing views on how to run the group.

In an interview with Rolling stone “I stay true to the roots of how we started and what Herbie Herbert gave me, along with all the original guys,” Schon told magazine.

Schon said, “We will never associate politics with our music and we will never connect it to any religion, not that we are irreligious. Everyone has their own religion.” he said.

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“But why would you attach yourself to a part of something? Why would it be red? Why would it be blue? Why would it be green?” he continued.

“Because you know what? You’re going to lose half your fans when you do that. It’s everybody’s music. I don’t agree with it. I still don’t. And that’s probably one of the reasons why things are still a little shaky,” Schon noted.

The publication also said Cain’s choice to perform “Don’t Stop Believin'” with Kimberly Guilfoyle, Kari Lake and Marjorie Taylor Greene at Mar-a-Lago in 2022 didn’t sit well with Schon.

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Journey’s Todd Jensen, Deen Castronovo, Neal Schon and Jason Derlatka perform during the Final Frontier Tour in Austin on March 31, 2026. (Rick Kern/Getty Images)

Schon and Cain co-own the Journey trademark and have been going back and forth about the band’s corporate credit card and allegations of misuse of it, according to the magazine.

Cain also called for the appointment of a neutral third manager to help resolve disputes.

Despite the legal issues, Schon and Cain are currently working on a farewell tour that kicks off in February with frontman Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen.

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“The music we’ve created together is amazing. That’s why you need to celebrate this music with the fans. The fans are incredible,” Schon told Rolling Stone.

“I don’t think about any of that when I’m on stage,” he added.

But off stage the situation is different.

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Schon and Cain are currently preparing for their farewell tour, which begins in February, with frontman Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen. (Rick Kern/Getty Images)

“I feel like I got one [lawsuit] “He served from his camp every week,” Schon said.

“It’s like, ‘For Christ’s sake!’ “And I learned to defend myself, really… I remember every aspect of everything that happened,” he said.

“I’ve been completely sober for 18 years and my memory is sharp. I know everything about every Journey contract, every LLC, every company. So I feel very confident that I can counter anything I need to,” Schon said.

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Schon also wished Cain a happy birthday despite his personal and legal troubles.

“I’m sure we’ll talk soon, but he just got out of here. And so much has happened. I hate all these lawyers. It’s crazy,” Schon said, adding, “There’s so much noise. And I really just want some peace. I’m really tired of all the legal procedures.” [battles]. It’s meaningless to me. I don’t have any time for this. Today I turn 72 years old. “I’m not young.”

“I still have a lot of fire and energy in my soul to do things, but I also want to feel comfortable,” he continued. “Jon made a statement a while ago that this was his farewell. That’s how I view it.”

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2017 Inductees Neal Schon and Journey’s Jonathan Cain attend the Press Room of the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. (Jim Spellman/WireImage for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Cain, who according to Schon alienated fans with his outspoken views, told Rolling Stone that he didn’t care.

“This has nothing to do with politics or partisanship. I believe in politics and what I stand for, because it affects my life. It affects my taxes that I pay. It affects everything we do,” he said.

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Cain said he was a Democrat, voted for Bill Clinton, but is now a Republican.

He is also married to Paula White-Cain, a television preacher and senior advisor to the White House Office of Faith.

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“I vote for the best man. I vote for the best policy. And I’m not in love with any party. I just want to see the country go in the right direction,” he said.

Cain said he doesn’t speak out about his beliefs, but he will stand up for what he believes in.

“And if anyone asks me about Trump, I tell them what I think,” he said.