Steve Perry denies returning to Journey for their farewell tour, confirming he’s pursuing new projects.

Steve Perry has officially denied rumors he would rejoin Journey for their Final Frontier farewell tour, stating the speculation is false. In a message to fans, he expressed gratitude for their enduring support but confirmed he is focused on new creative projects. Perry, who fronted Journey from 1977 to 1987, did not perform at the band’s 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, when Arnel Pineda took the lead. The farewell tour begins February 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with more dates on the band’s official website.