thanks for the replies everyone....

I don't know if anyone else agrees but it seems to me Jon's always covering up the issue. I find it hard to believe that he and the band truly believe he's a better singer now. Maybe that's unfair? Sorry if people here think that is the case but to me, Jon had the most incredible voice once it "matured" in the early/mid 90s. Of course amazing in the 80s too but for me personally, he found the perfect mix of emotion, maturity and vocal range in the 90s. Just sad to see him struggling with it live now.