The singer says he’d leave the band permanently if enough fans said to
Journey frontman Arnel Pineda says he would leave the band if enough fans requested it. The 57-year-old singer addressed fans on Sunday (Sept 22nd), thanking them for their support as negative videos about recent performances circulated on social media.
“once again, thank u so much everyone who came to @journeyofficial show since #february this year ..i appreciate uou all do kuch..anf not only that,everytime that im on stage w/ the band, i feel this immense gratitude,humility and honor,” he writes on Facebook.
“i am very aware of this- https://www.facebook.com/share/v/A4eXCTecRY2Cptqi/?mibextid=WC7FNe / no one more than me in this world feels so devastated about this… its really amazing how 1 thousand right things you have done will be forgotten just cause of THIS..and of all the place , its in Rock In Rio… mentally and emotionally, ive suffered already,and im still sufferring..but i’ll be ok.”
He adds, “so here’s the deal here now..i am offering you a chance now ( especially those who’s hated me and never liked me from the very beginning) to simply text GO or STAY right here.. and if GO reaches 1 million… im stepping out for good..are you game folks? let’s start… God bless all of you and thank you once again to all of the fans and friends who believed in me since day 1.”
It’s unclear if the rocker is serious about leaving the band or if he’s being facetious. The band recently canceled UK and Ireland dates on its 50th Anniversary Tour “due to circumstances beyond the band’s control.”
Schon and Cain have been embattled in a suit over an American Express credit card for over a year. The band is currently co-headlining The Stadium Tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller Band with special guest Cheap Trick.
