I can't wait to see how this plays out. Will Richie's album be released before the Bon Jovi record or will it come out simultaneously and promote both at the same time?

I would be willing to bet that the next Bon Jovi record wont be released until early 2013 so as to coincide with the band's 30th anniversary which means there is a collosal period of time for the band write and work on the album. If it does turn out be released in 2013 than it will mean 3 & 1/2 years between studio albums which is a fair break.

Whatever happens I eagerly await both records. The last thing I want to see is the band doing nothing for a prolonged period of time. The guys aren't getting any younger so why not continue working to their full capacity while they still can.