tbh, while I wouldn't buy a ticket to see jovi without Richie at those prices you'd be a fool to sell them and miss out... the dude's awesome. His shows are more like a jam session than a proper 'show' but he's a ****ing killer guitarist and a great singer to boot. Can't think of anyone who'd be better for the richie role, other than richie of course, by a long way, but if it's Phil X or nothing... I'd go.