I have been reading this forum for a couple of months now and this is my first post. While there are many things that make me sad about my favorite band ever (i.e. - the new album) the thing that bothers me most is Jon's voice. I know many theories abound; he killed it in the 80's, he smokes, etc. But there have been times that he sounded great, even when I saw the band at Soldier Field in 2010. And if he killed his voice in the 80's he wouldn't have sounded so spectacular in the 90's. I don't have any musical background so what could be wrong with his voice? Perhaps the you tube videos distort the sound but it almost seems like he is in pain as he sings, although sometimes it seems like he is just screaming out the words.

And on a side note - I am quite happy I have found like minded people to share my Bon Jovi obsession!