Photo via Gregg Rolie’s Official Facebook

According to Neal Schon, Journey will welcome co-founder and keyboardist Gregg Rolie on the band’s upcoming 50th-anniversary tour, which is scheduled to begin later this winter. 

The band’s frontman addressed his collaborator’s inclusion on the road via social media after a fan commented, in part, “I am SO looking forward to this. Please tell me Gregg Rolie is coming along for the ride!” Schon responded directly, writing: “You’ll be seeing him.” 

In 1973, Rolie assisted in the formation of the ensemble. He departed the group in 1980 and continued his career by delivering several solo albums, including 1985’s self-titled release, which included contributions from Schon, Carlos Santana, Peter Wolf and more. 

Of late, Rolie’s replacement in the ensemble since 1980, Jonathan Cain, has been at odds with Schon after Cain performed the group’s hit “Don’t Stop Believin’” at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, which resulted in a cease and desist order.

Schon alluded to Rolie’s inclusion on tour back in November via Twitter, posting: “2 original found members. I think my brother Gregg Rolie should join us for 2023 tour. What do you think friends? He will spicer it up and we will have a great variety of songs to choose from.”

See Schon’s comment below and the artist’s original post here.

2 original founding members 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I think my brother Gregg Rolie should join us for 2023 tour. What do you think friends? He will spice it up and we will have a great variety of songs to choose from. What would you like to hear for the 50th anniversary tour ? A pic.twitter.com/kausFAsdtD

— NEAL SCHON MUSIC (@NealSchonMusic) November 27, 2022