Earlier this month, Schon shared a lengthy Facebook message reflecting on Journey’s five-decade history, thanking former members, collaborators, and mentors who helped shape the band’s sound across multiple eras. While the post struck a grateful tone overall, fans quickly zeroed in on how Schon referenced former lead singer Steve Perry—and many weren’t shy about voicing their opinions.
For some fans, that wording didn’t go far enough.
‘Without Steve Perry, Journey Is Nothing,’ Fans Argue
Some of the strongest reactions to the article left little room for nuance. One commenter bluntly wrote, “Without Steve Perry, Journey is nothing. Even Neal knows this, which is why he went out and got someone that sounds like Steve Perry. Every single Journey hit I know of was sung by Mr Perry. Without Steve Perry singing, it's just a cover band singing Journey songs.”
The most-liked comment on the post took a more reflective tone, reading, “For me, Steve Perry was Journey, no disrespect to others in the group. SP’s voice was so distinct and recognizable, it lulled my thoughts when in a contemplative mood and blasted on my car radio while driving with the top down, unfortunately, without SP’s vocals, the magic, for me, disappeared.”
Others were even more blunt.
Another added, “Steve Perry made Journey superstars. Steve made them millionaires. They should be kissing Steve's feet. Without Steve, Journey would of never happened or become superstars.”
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“To this day, when I hear Journey, it brings me right back to my senior year in high school, cruising around with my boyfriend in his white Olds Cutlass Supreme!” one commenter recalled, adding that “the voice of Journey was and always will be Steve Perry.”
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Even a self-described non-fan weighed in, writing, “When I think of Journey, I think of Journey with Steve Perry. Journey without Steve Perry is like Yes without Jon Anderson or or Grand Funk without Mark Farner. A tribute band, making money off of reflected glory.”
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“There was nothing negative about Schon's comments,” one fan wrote. “It appears as gratitude expressed for all those involved in Journey's…Journey and his words written about Steve Perry were quite positively accurate, and without veiled meaning.”
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As with many conversations surrounding Journey’s legacy, the discussion ultimately underscored just how deeply fans remain invested in the band’s history—and how central Perry’s voice still feels to many listeners decades later.
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