Is Steve Perry no longer with Journey?
Yes and yes Steve Perry is no longer with his bandmates after they presented him with an ultimatum, that if he did not undergo hip replacement surgery so the tour could proceed upon his recovery, the band would hire a replacement singer.
Steve Perry was still hesitant to undergo surgery and got upset at his bandmates, Perry announced that he was permanently leaving Journey. Perry underwent successful hip replacement surgery in 1998. His lead vocal duties were later taken over by Steve Augeri of Tall Stories. Nearly two years after the initial release of Trial by Fire, Journey began to tour.
Perry had a great time with the band and when he went solo he still did well and maintained his songs at the top charts. It was a surprise to everyone when Perry decided to walk away from music.
According to several sources, Steve Perry last performed with the band on February 1, 1987, in Anchorage.
