Absolutely.
Even if he's a shelf of his former self. Even if he and Jon doesn't interact much anymore. Even if his backup vocals won't fix Jon's lead vocals. Even if I hate his guts these days. Even if Phil is awesome.
The music should always (if possible) be played by the people who made it. I still follow the band (even though Jon is making it very hard with his recent performances, but I never fully accepted them as "BON JOVI" without Richie.
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