Journey frontman and Filipino singer Arnel Pineda broke his silence and tweeted some of his comments on the rumored rift within his band.
Arnel was not involved with the financial dispute between guitarist Neal Schön and keyboardist Jonathan Cain. Arnel found himself caught up in another issue after the Facebook post of Neal’s wife Michaele Schön made the rounds online.
all i know?
is #ivepaidmydues
so stop reminding me where i came from..coz it’s in my heart everyday..
you just don’t pay attention..im not a slave..im a human being like anybody else..#wrongiswrong #rightisright
that simple..— Arnel Pineda (@arnelpineda) February 4, 2023
“TWO BAND MEMBERS of the Journey current LINE UP ARE ‘adamant NO’ against Gregg Rolie to return. Neal Schön and Gregg ROLIE will be somewhere Together at least one time this Year in Honor of what they began in 1972,” the wife posted.
“Faith, let’s ask God to find a way for them. let’s pray for forgiveness for those who hurt Gregg ROLIE and hope they learn what spirituality is someday .We all love you,” she added.
Arnel aired his disbelief hinting on negative reports against him and indicating that he was among the two members who oppose the inclusion of Rolie in the tour.
“Whoever’s spreading rumor about me regarding the #GregRollie issue?are maliciously ignorant..im not gonna stoop down to your level,” he said.
“Im with the band to sing the legacy..if some of them are tired of me being with them,with all means,they can fire me anytime..and don’t lecture me about spiritual BS..#walkthetalk,” he added.
Arnel said that he knows where he came from.
“All i know? is #ivepaidmydues so stop reminding me where i came from..coz it’s in my heart everyday.. from..coz it’s in my heart everyday.. you just don’t pay attention..im not a slave..im a human being like anybody else,” he said.
