Arnel Pineda Is Willing To Quit Journey and Letting Fans Decide

Earlier today, Journey’s lead singer, Arnel Pineda, took to his Facebook and Instagram accounts to share a deeply emotional message with his fans. He began by thanking everyone who has supported Journey’s shows since February, expressing heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering support. “I appreciate you so much,” Pineda wrote, adding that each time he steps on stage with the band, he feels “immense gratitude, humility, and honor.”

An Emotional Toll Takes Journey Frontman

Pineda’s statement reflected his emotional devastation, as he admitted, “No one more than me in this world feels so devastated about this.” He also extended his gratitude to the fans who had supported the band throughout their tour, acknowledging the honor and humility he feels every time he performs on stage with Journey. “Once again, [thank you] so much to everyone who came to @journeyofficial shows since February this year. I appreciate [you all],” he wrote while sharing the video of the performance.

However, despite this gratitude, Pineda opened up about the emotional toll his journey with the band has taken on him, particularly after a recent performance at Rock in Rio. He admitted to feeling devastated over how quickly people can forget the good he’s done due to a single incident. “It’s really amazing how 1,000 right things you’ve done will be forgotten just because of THIS,” he said, reflecting on the pressure and scrutiny he faces as the frontman of one of the world’s most iconic rock bands.

Pineda’s emotional vulnerability didn’t end there. In a surprising twist, he gave fans the power to decide his future with Journey. He offered those who have disliked him from the beginning the chance to text “GO” or “STAY” to voice their opinions on whether he should remain with the band. Pineda made it clear that if the “GO” votes reached 1 million, he would step down from his role as Journey’s lead singer for good. “Are you game, folks? Let’s start…” he wrote, putting his future in the hands of his critics.

Pineda Thanks Fans for Support

Pineda concluded his post by acknowledging the mental and emotional strain he’s endured but reassured fans that he would be okay. He thanked those who have supported him since Day 1, writing:

“God bless all of you and thank you once again to all the fans and friends who believed in me since Day 1.”

This candid message comes amidst ongoing tensions between Journey bandmates Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, which have likely added to the difficulty of Pineda’s position in the band. His post reflects not only the struggles he faces but also his desire to continue if the fans still believe in him.