*Bon Jovi has provided the soundtrack to my life. I associate their songs with every major life event in some way or another.

*There are songs I love on every Bon Jovi album (yes, even The Circle. LOL)

*Bon Jovi is one of only two artists that consistently produce music that I love. They consistently make albums that I find more that I like about than I dislike.

*I have NEVER, EVER left a Bon Jovi concert disappointed. I have only ever left a Bon Jovi concert elated.

*Bon Jovi fans are entirely more annoying than any Bon Jovi member or ex-member so any annoyance I associate with the band is due more to their fans than to the band itself.

*The quality of their recent products have shown improvement, an upward swing if you will. The WORK book is fantastic, a artful and wonderful book and reasonably priced when you compare it to similar work by peers such as the Rolling Stones. Burning Bridges is an improvement over The Circle and What About Now. Things are looking better and better.

*With Richie gone, I think the songwriting will be fresh and renewed. If anything, his solo album and single Every Road... shows that he's as much of a hit chaser as Jon has ever been accused of being. I believe they both have been working under orders from the record company to find the next It's My Life or Who Says and that's what burned them out as a songwriting team. Those kind of songs can't be manufactured.

*With a new record company, Jon will have new energy, a renewed spirit, and something to prove. It will be like he's 18 again but with all the wisdom of his 50+ years. I think that can lead to some amazing songs.

*I, for one, am not interested in hearing SWW Part 12. So I don't care if the new record doesn't sound like Bad Name. I think that would sound dated and desperate anyway.

*I don't have the means, motive, or opportunity to go to 27 shows a tour so I don't think it's too soon for them to tour again. I'm not burned out on Bon Jovi concerts. If you are, you've done it to yourself-- no one is holding a gun to your head making you buy tickets. I look at like these guys are in their 50s and 60's--how many more touring years do they have left in them realistically, especially with Jon's legs being in the shape they're in? Also, I don't feel compelled to buy a VIP package or the most expensive ticket so I can be fine with a mid-range ticket and a decent view. I'm pretty much happy to get in the door.

*I respect Jon, Tico, and Dave all as people and as musicians and I respect that they've kept the band together.

*I still consider Jon one of the good guys even though I don't agree with everything he says or does. I don't expect him to be perfect.

*I have countless friendships that have started because of Bon Jovi and endured for years. They are the tie that has brought me together with so many people.

*I like Bon Jovi. They make me happy. If they didn't, I wouldn't spend time on this message board.

EDIT: I can't believe I forgot to mention this: Major reason: Jon is simply my favorite singer and songwriter. That probably should have been #1.