Those of you who state lack of passion: Couldn't agree more. Richie basically admitted it. As to their ages - look at the Stones or even lets take the NYE Hawaii bash that Richie was a part of - Hagar sounded great, he's 66. Steve Tyler can still hit most of the notes. He's 65. Cooper will be 66 in Feb. It is inevitable that the voice goes weaker with age but it does not have to go... they need the "want to" to make it as best as it can be. Also, the one's that come to my mind are not doing mammoth tours and taxing their bodies and voices. The Stones limit the number - actually as far as tours go this year - BJ may have the official highest grossing but if you break it down to per show they are down the list with the Stones being number one at over 5M per show.

They need a new box set to stay in the lime light while taking a nice break. I think limited engagements after that. I'm still concerned about Richie, his press at the start of this was for crap. Some still claim (18 yr. old gushing on twitter said "wee bit drunk" with a pic even recently) it's drinking. I think his 8 year remark was in his way that it is ongoing battle but being handled? Wish I could just see for myself . To entertain at the level these guys go, you need to be healthy. Really appreciate Phil X - but for me - it's Richie's spot. I am thankful to see him doing more music related things, even small snippets, hope he's trying to find why he started to begin with. Learn to love it again. As to the be with my child, I do understand - could never afford it myself, there has to be balance however or we get lost in our child's lives. BTDT

Dang it, don't know why I care - it's a band, it's entertainment but it's part of our memories. I want more! But I want them whole and at their best again.