Good Evening,

I am a frequent visitor of this site. I'm not sure if I have ever posted. I consider myself a huge Bon Jovi fan. I've been to about 20 shows. I drag my wife. My young children know more lyrics to Jovi than they do to the current artists. I am 35 years young. That said, I would never consider myself an aficionado or critic like many here. Out of curiosity, I have a few questions, about your opinions on the band, and this site.

1. I am excited for every album. I have been since I discovered the band in college (2001). Yes, you all are old. I loved hearing and learning the old music. I also really appreciated the new songs (IML, TYFLM). TYFLM was the song for the first dance at my wedding. That said, I didn't like Bounce. I thought to myself, maybe this isn't the band to get behind. Then I met Have a Nice Day. LOVED IT. From there, we did the fake country album, The Circle, and What About Now. Didn't care for any of those outside a few songs. I enjoyed a few songs on Burning Bridges. I actually loved We Dont Run. The New album? Love it so far. THINFS....great single.

2. I will again reiterate, I am not a music critic. I am a smart guy. I know we have gone thru a huge era of "live my life" songs that are repetitive. That said, to me, I just want to listen to good music that makes me smile. THINFS....best commercial ROCK single since HAND...I also understand that Bon Jovi is an elder band...that said...why don't they push these singles? If not the band, why not the record company (yes, I know money is in touring...). When I play the songs for my friends- as an example, We Dont Run is now a favorite- I don't understand how it wasnt a radio hit. Seems like lack of promotion.

3. To me, it seems that Jon is trying to accumulate as much money as possible in an effort to purchase an NFL team. I believe ultimately this is what he wants his legacy to be. He can easily tie in all of his charitable endeavors with the purchase, and still make a jillion dollars. In my estimation, as soon as he can be the principal owner of a team, the band is "over". Thoughts?

4. Site question. Seems like there is always so much negativity. I get it isn't 1986 and Jon ain't flying on a shitty wire belting high notes- but why show up and comment if all there is to do is spew? I gotta be honest. At 35, I ain't as amazing as I was at 25- but I've evolved, and I'm a different kind of amazing. Some of my friends from age 25 have punted, but I've acquired some new folks along the way. To me, that is analogous with the journey of the band. ....we all only have so many moments of free time....why not spend them happy?