Journey Cancel Uk And Ireland Tour Amid Dispute Over Band Credit Card

Journey Cancels UK and Ireland Tour Amidst Legal Battles

Background

Journey has been embroiled in a legal battle between guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain. The dispute centers around allegations of financial mismanagement by Schon, including maxing out the band's American Express corporate credit card to its $1 million limit.

Latest Lawsuit

In the latest lawsuit, Cain accuses Schon of further financial improprieties, including maxing out the band's credit card during the planning stages of their 50th anniversary tour.

Tour Cancellation

According to Bloomberg Law, the legal issues have played a role in the cancellation of Journey's UK and Ireland tour. The band's official website now lists the shows as canceled.

Statement from Journey

Journey released a brief statement regarding the cancellations, citing "circumstances beyond the band's control." However, no specific details were provided.

Ongoing Legal Battle

The current legal issues are part of an ongoing dispute between Schon and Cain. In 2022, Cain filed a lawsuit against Schon over the band's credit card expenses related to the tour.