I've come to this conclusion...and it hurts to think about.
He can't physically "sing" in the keys necessary for the songs likely to be played that night. I believe he's secretly been working his voice out like mad for the past few months (maybe longer) and realizes this also. He is basically sparing himself the "agony" of having to address the question of whether or not he'll perform with Journey that night by skipping all contact/interviews with the media and by NOT allowing contact with the rest of the band...it is SAD that this is the case!
I get the feeling that he will show up at the HOF induction but, will disappear when the band takes the stage...there is nothing that I've seen or heard that would suggest otherwise.
It's over I'm afraid...
