In addition to Steve Perry leaving Journey due to a crippling hip injury, he later revealed that burnout was also a factor in his decision to permanently leave.
One of the popular rock bands of the 1980s was Journey. During this time, the band enjoyed a lot of success as they were either touring or working on new music, which would be followed by a new tour thereafter. One of the most famous names to come from the band is Steve Perry.
Why Steve Perry left Journey?
Throughout its establishment, Journey experienced multiple changes in the members of its band.
When Steve Perry initially joined the band in 1997, it consisted of other band members including Neal Schon, Ross Valory, George Tickner, Prairie Prince, and Gregg Rolie.
For the 10 years that he stayed with the band, other members would leave, and new members would be introduced.
However, Perry’s presence was considered as somewhat of an anchor for fans, in reference to rounding up the group’s vocals.
After his first departure in 1987, he returned in the early 1990s, only to officially leave the band again in 1997.
