Schon highlighted his central role in the band’s legacy and decision-making process. He said:
“Well, Jonathan (Cain) had mentioned that he was wanting to say goodbye at the end of this tour. At the time, we had a manager, which we don’t anymore … the old story of that. It always manages to come back to the beginning, which is with me here and sort of running stuff. The legacy and the heart of the band I have within myself … I’ve been here since day one, and wherever I go, the heart and soul of the band is going to go with me. Journey goes on.”
When asked about Steve Perry’s potential participation in the band’s farewell plans, Schon said that he was open to the former lead singer’s involvement.
“I would welcome him, and I’m sure everybody else would, too. If he wanted to just walk on and say hi, this would be the tour to do it, or if he wanted to come on and sing anything or if he just wanted to be a part of it, period,” Schon said.
Schon’s comments came as Journey prepares for a historic moment in rock music history. The band has officially announced their farewell tour following five decades of performing together.
The “Final Frontier Farewell Tour” will kick off in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on February 28th, 2026. It will wrap up in Laredo, Texas, on July 2nd, 2026.
The tour will visit 60 cities across North America, including Milwaukee, New Orleans, Austin, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Buffalo, and Greenville, South Carolina. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting November 14th at 10 a.m. local time.
