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  "id": 1731298,
  "title": "Journey prepares for the last leg of what could be rockers’ final tour together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/journey-prepares-for-the-last-leg-of-what-could-be-rockers-final-tour",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/journey-tour-2026-6ab7cf0aa21c5922bd324be1e6cea925"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The latest leg of the celebrated rock band Journey's farewell tour is set to commence in September in Los Angeles, leading to a potentially emotional reunion finale in San Francisco in November. Co-founder and lead guitarist Neal Schon expressed confidence that the audience will be captivated by this significant chapter.\n\nThe tour includes a plethora of stops in various cities, such as Phoenix, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, Denver, and Las Vegas, among others. The tour's grand finale in San Francisco will mark an impressive 100 concerts for the year, with each performance often exceeding two hours. The band has taken the liberty to include some deep cuts like \"Of a Lifetime\" from the early '70s and \"Raised on Radio\" from the '80s, alongside their iconic hits such as \"Faithfully.\"\n\nSchon's passion for this tour stems from his desire to deviate from the mold of other '80s bands like REO Speedwagon, Styx, or Foreigner. He expressed his belief that Journey was unique in its ability to explore various musical avenues. Journey has achieved significant success, with six Top 10 hits on the Billboard singles chart and eight albums in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. The band's anthem, \"Don't Stop Believin',\" penned by Schon, co-writer Jonathan Cain, and then-lead singer Steve Perry, has been featured in numerous films, Broadway shows, TV series, and political events, cementing its status as a cultural icon.\n\nJourney is set to resume their journey this fall after a summer during which \"Don't Stop Believin'\" echoed throughout the World Cup and as the New York Knicks clinched the NBA championship. Cain shared his anticipation for the tour, stating that \"Don't Stop Believin'\" has exceeded all expectations, making it the band's defining symbol. He added that the song will serve as Journey's \"Hey Jude\" calling card, and they are grateful to have it.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — The long, riding road once more beckons for the members of iconic rock band Journey. Is it the band’s final journey together? The last leg of what is being billed as their farewell tour kicks off in September in Los Angeles and what likely will be an emotional…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Journey prepares for the last leg of what could be rockers’ final tour together",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/journey-prepares-for-the-last-leg-of-what-could-be-rockers-final-tour-1733071",
        "published": "2026-08-18T14:42:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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