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Originally Posted by RyanBounce05
Hey All!
I can't access my old profile, didn't know if a moderator could help me with that?!? I had to register a new username... Hope everyone is well. I know it's been awhile. Last night was.... well... interesting.
I was one of the fortunate few who got to see Richie perform one of his last shows 4 years ago right here in OKC. So this was a very different experience altogether.
The good... Stage setup was cool and the wristband for the audio files is pretty awesome. You can view it up close on my Twitter @RyanBounce04. I complained early about the crowd being thin, but 2 songs into the set, it was full. Props to Phil X. A lot of good vibes and energy. Very professional. The moment Jon screwed up Bad Medicine and started signing he 2nd verse instead of the first was fantastic and I caught it unlike 99% of people around me so it made it that much better. The amount of young people was encouraging as well! So many new young fans just goes to show what kind of staying power the guys have. Finally, the experience having free WIFI provided by the band, and the ability to use the APP during the show.
The bad... set list. A. No diversity. And I know it's because of the other new band members lack of knowledge in regards to the catalogue as well as the deterioration of Jons voice. It's a bummer it has to be that way. I'd also say that Jon just looked tired about 10 songs into the set. He really struggled towards the end of the show to hit notes and it's pretty obvious why the set list was that much shorter. New songs in the middle of the show really just turned people off. It was such a lull and it wasn't until the end of Devil that Jon had said that it's nothing but hits from now on, which drove everyone around me to their feet. My final complaint is the contrary to what I said about Phil X above... I can't stand that Richie isn't there anymore and Jon mentioned him numerous times. He misses him for sure. We all do. It's not Bon Jovi without the King of Swing. It never will be in my opinion.
Thanks to those that followed and thanks to those that posted my live tweets for you all! Now can someone help me get a new password for my old account?!? LOL
Ryan
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Good to see you here again Ryan! Thanks for your review of the show!! Not sure if you remember, that the very first time I saw Bon Jovi was at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman back on July 24,1985 on the Farenheit tour (my brother wanted to see Ratt who they were opening for) so Oklahoma is near and dear to my heart!!