Arnel Pineda Tried to Pull Out of Journey's Farewell Tour
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Key Points:
- Journey singer Arnel Pineda revealed he tried multiple times to pull out of the band's farewell tour due to vocal struggles and a difficult divorce involving domestic abuse allegations.
- Pineda expressed dissatisfaction with the tour schedule, particularly the cold weather, which worsens his vocal issues, but his concerns and requests to the band went unanswered.
- Despite his attempts to retire and prioritize his family, Pineda is still participating in the farewell tour, feeling emotionally overwhelmed but committed to fulfilling his role.
- He compared his situation to former Journey singer Steve Perry's physical issues, highlighting how personal problems have impacted his ability to tour.
- Pineda emphasized that his hesitancy was not due to a dislike of touring but stemmed from serious personal challenges affecting his mental and emotional well-being.
