In a new Facebook post, Neal Schon again addressed Jonathan Cain’s recent allegations against him.
“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,” the guitarist wrote. “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.”
Schon continued, “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 for all to read,” Neal revealed before talking about the band’s importance to him. “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.”
The musician added, “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.”
On July 30, Cain sued Schon, saying he spent too much of the band’s money. Cain claims Schon used a credit card too much, exceeded hotel budgets, rented private jets, and hired a friend as security. Cain’s lawyers say this caused money issues and tension in the band.
After the news of the lawsuit broke out, Neal had also replied on X, writing, “I don’t know why people believe the media if anything which she’s done is make us a lot of money by attaining the Trade Mark her and I did by ourselves any cost quite a lot of money to attain It – both Jon Cain and Arnel Pineda are benefiting from that equally. It’s split in thirds.”
“The solution is to get rid of the credit card, I let Promoter take on all responsibilities and pay us all individually or equal money and we travel as we wish,” the guitarist said, suggesting a solution. “Sounds like a good solution, right? Let’s see how this plays out. Then I’ll see you at our next gig.”
Last week, Journey also canceled their UK and Ireland shows from their 50th-anniversary tour after Cain’s lawsuit. Journey’s North American tour with Def Leppard continues as planned.
