Instagram/Neal Schon & Arnel Pineda Music Journey guitarist Neal Schon responds to singer Arnel Pineda's claims of being prevented from quitting the band. Read the full story. April 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - Neal Schon, co-founder and lead guitarist of Journey, has publicly responded to recent claims made by the band's frontman, Arnel Pineda, regarding his attempts to leave the band. On Monday, Schon issued a statement on Facebook addressing speculation stirred by an article published on March 31 in Rolling Stone.