For me personally, I would call this a successful tour. For one, it was more stripped down, no fancy stage, no huge stage, it was simple and back to basics. Maybe we were just use to the big stage shows, it may have looked underwhelming, but just looking at the crowds and seeing them enjoying themselves is enough for me to call this a success. Considering also there was a lot at stake here, especially not having Richie, many critics have kept there eyes and ears open to notice any difference, and yes, there were a few critics that did pointed out his absence, but the majority of the reviews were positive, but by far the most important was seeing Jon and the band, the difference from this tour and the last tour, WAN, is big. Jon was enjoying himself and the band looked good and having fun, in particular David Bryan. He was more upfront and interacted more with Jon, maybe also he kind of filled in a little Richie's spot, but this was the first time David looked really happy and enjoying himself. Phil X was great, he really has meshed well with the band, and Jon is very appreciative of him and his efforts. So, this is my personal view of this tour. If you want to agree with me, great, if not, that's ok to, to each his own here, but I will say this. We don't know yet if there will be a second leg of this tour, whether here or Europe or anywhere else, for the ones who did saw the band they were lucky to have gone, because there is a good chance that Jon just might not tour again until next year, or anytime soon, so I am appreciative that they toured this year and were successful.