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Originally Posted by BJe08
I’ve been reading this forum for a while, without actually creating an account. But what a shitty way to talk about anybody. What was the context? Maybe the departure of Richie in 2013? We should go on with the band because of the songs and because I’m the one without this band can’t. The band is dependent on JBJ to continue. Can we argue with that? Let me know where he said he’s the only reason why the band is this big, please. He would prefer Richie in, as do we. I think none of them are saints in this situation, so lets just respect them.  |
Respect is a curious word - I am not overtly invested into the whole "Jon vs Richie" thing, but for JBJ to say that "unlike with U2, the band is just about the singer" is more due to Jon's ego than due to Richie's (lack) of ability or contribution. There is a U2 single with The Edge singing lead. We know Richie can sing lead, we know he writes quite a bit. There is no way BJ would have ever done that. Which is why JBJ feels (!) that Richie is easier to replace.
To downplay Richie's contribution is quite disrespectful in a way, too. Because of course you can notice the difference.