Quote:
Originally Posted by Eveline
And it boils down to the fact Richie as far more important than anyone in the band... and whose leaving impacted Jon in a way no one would have predicted.
|
I see this as the total opposite....
I think most people thought it was going to be much worse... Sure, a key elements of the band is missing so things are going to be a little less of what they once were but I think overall, Jon didn't skip a beat...
This is not as bad as Slash leaving GNR.
- Jon's still headlining areas and stadiums when everyone said, he was done.
- Jon's playing Europe when everyone said never.
- Bon Jovi the band are still making new music.
Sure, I do miss Richie vocally... And I do miss his presence on stage from time to time. (It's not like I dwell the entire time over it)...
I don't blame Jon's current vocal state on Richie leaving... I think it's much bigger than that...
As long as Shanks is in the picture, the new music and songs would be the same regardless.
So yeah, of course he's going to be missed and certain fans will vary on that level but overall, I see the band carrying on as normal... And some of the subtle changes aren't necessarily a direct result of Richie's departure either... There are other elements impacting changes as well...
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk