Journeyoriginal vocalist and keyboardist of Greg Rowley According to guitarist Neil Schon, he will be joining the band on their North American tour, Freedom Tour 2023, next month. 40 years.
The idea to bring Laurie back into the fold kicked off in November when Shane posted a photo with the keyboardist on social media. I think his brother Greg Rolie should be on tour in 2023. what do your friends think? He adds spice to it and gives you a wide variety of songs to choose from. “
so Facebook post On Wednesday, January 4, Sean confirmed that Laurie would be joining the tour.
2 original founding members 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I think my brother Greg Rolie should be on tour in 2023. what do your friends think? He adds some spice to it and has a wide variety of songs to choose from. What would you like to ask about the 50th anniversary tour?Ah pic.twitter.com/kausFAsdtD
— Neal Schon Music (@NealSchonMusic) November 27, 2022
Rolie was a former member of Santana along with Schon and a member of Journey’s. original lineup —Also featuring bassist Ross Valory and drummer Ainsley Dunbar—1972.
The Journey line-up, with Laurie on vocals, recorded three albums with moderate sales. Faced with losing their record label, the group convinced themselves to recruit vocalist Steve Perry in 1978. The band’s subsequent albums yielded the hits “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Lights,” and “Faithfully.”
Taking place in 38 North American cities, the Freedom Tour 2023 kicks off February 4 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with stops in Austin, Memphis, Washington, DC, and more, ending April 25 in Palm Springs. increase. The closest Bay Area date is Stockton Arena on April 19th.
Journey’s current touring lineup includes Schon, keyboardists Jonathan Cain and Jason Derlatka, singer Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo and bassist Todd Jensen.
Shane did not disclose whether Laurie would return as a full-time member of Journey or make a cameo appearance. Yes, I plan to participate in the tour.
However, Cain and Sean are currently embroiled in a lawsuit over the band’s finances, with Sean last month being suspended by the keyboardist after performing “Don’t Stop Believin'” at a Donald Trump event in March. A letter of order has been sent. -a-Lago in November. Cain’s wife, Paula White, served as the former president’s spiritual advisor.
“Mr Kane is free to express his personal beliefs and associations, but if he does so on behalf of Journey or for the band, such conduct will not be seen with the band’s fans. It’s very detrimental to Journey’s brand because it polarizes outreach,” Sean’s letter reportedly said. “Journeys aren’t and shouldn’t be political.
“Mr. Cain has no right to politically exploit Journey,” he added. “His politics should be his own personal affairs. He should not use the Journey brand to promote his personal political or religious agenda, to the detriment of the band.”
Rolie recently toured with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band.