Considering Jon's current vocal state, I think what he's doing now is perfect.

It looks like the goal is to cover X amount of shows in X amount of countries over the course of three years give or take. I don't Jon can handle it all in one year anymore.

Richie jumped at the wrong time because I think this current schedule of touring would be perfect for him.

Jon needs the tour to pay for the album. I'm sure Shanks doesn't work for free. And then the record company has to promote it.

When you break it all down: Musicians, Record Studio Time, Producer, Outside Song Writers, and all the other 25 people listed in the cover, Plus Promotion, your probably looking at about 5 million to make a real studio Bon Jovi record.

Lets ask Orianthi. I'm sure Richie paid out of pocket for that gigantic piece of garbage.