Steve Perry Lawsuit: Former Journey Frontman Suing Ex-Bandmates; Here’s Why

Steve Perry is making a big legal move against his two former bandmates from Journey regarding trademark registrations that dates all the way back to 2020; what happened?

According to Ultimate Classic Rock, as reported by Loudwire, the former frontman filed a petition against Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, where he alleged that the two musician filed to register 20 songs of the group through Freedom JN LLC.

The reason why they filed the trademark was for making merchandise such as T-shirts, athletic jackets, marketing hats, and many more.

However, it was not something that Perry agreed to, claiming that they violated an agreement that they previously discussed that all projects or discussions must have "prior, written unanimous consent of all partners in each instance."

The legal documents obtained by the outlet list several tracks where the trademark registration would be re-evaluated. Some of the songs include "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'," "Raised on Radio," "Separate Ways," "I'll Be Alright Without You," "Send Her My Love," and many more.

As of this writing, neither Jonathan Cain nor Neal Schon has publicly responded on the matter.

Steve Perry was one of the founding members of Journey until their hiatus in 1987. He returned to stage with his bandmates for a reunion tour in 1995 and an album the following year, but he ultimately let go of his frontman position in 1998.

Speaking to the "Eddie Trunk Podcast" in 2020, the former lead vocalist said one of the reasons why the band broke up was because of "politics."

He was replaced by Steve Augeri until 2006 then Arnel Pineda finally took over as lead vocalist in 2007.

Steve Perry, Neal Schon Friends Again?

Perry and Schon sustained personal issues in the past, but it seems like there's a ray of hope for their friendship as revealed by the former frontman in a previous interview.

Speaking to Vulture, the singer, who continued his career as a solo artist, said he's been talking and getting to know his old pal again.

However, Perry clarified that he will not be teaming up with Journey anytime soon because they're not "trying to get together musically."

In addition, he noted that all their interactions are mainly professional as they mostly talk about business because Journey has never owned a trademark before.

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