For the second time in three days, Journey guitarist Neal Schon has commented on the petition filed against him by bandmate Jonathan Cain related to what the keyboardist feels is Schon’s abuse of the band’s American Express card.
Writing on Facebook, Schon says, “I find Cain’s slanderous allegations are very disruptive and damaging with intent to try to harm me, the band, crew, promoter and the tour. Truly disturbing to hear of Mr. Cain’s filing in the middle of Journey’s very successful Stadium Tour with our good friends Def Leppard. Journey has a great life and I thank the fans for that.
“Jonathan Cain has created a very hostile work environment for not only myself, but other band members and crew members. The allegations are false and I intend to prove it in court.
“My answers to Mr. Cain’s false allegations and filing will be submitted by 5 PM ET Monday (presumably August 19th) for all to read.
“My focus is, as it always has been, and will be, the music and fans since when I began Journey in 1972.
“51 years now for me, I will continue to always do what’s right for Journey in protecting and making good decisions for the band, crew, music and fans. All Journey band members you see on the stage with me I personally hired including Jonathan Cain.
“I will let the music do the talking.”
Schon signed it: Neal Schon, Journey Founder, Lead Guitarist of Journey, Manager, President, Secretary, managing member and co-Treasurer.”
What Cain is looking to achieve by filing his in Delaware’s Chancery Court earlier this month is to appoint a third, independent director to serve with him and Schon on the board of Freedom 2020, Inc., the corporate entity through which Journey primarily conducts the band’s business.
Meanwhile, the tour rolls on with the next show tonight in Houston.
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