Oh, so what Gabriel? BJ will exist as long as people will buy their records and go their concerts even if it means somehow destroying the legacy by steady deterioration of their output...which still isn't a problem for many. The whole discussion is not even speculating or trying to find out the story behind it but plain recycling the very same phrases and beating the dead horse over and over again (voice is shot, come off the stage already!). The voice is gone because JBJ sounded "like magic" when he and RS sang together and now he's the only one fronting the stage, even if there are some extra musicians on stage. If Jon isn't ashamed of the quality and is still singing live then good for him. I think there's much to it than just pleasing the fans. JBJ wanted to stop touring altogether and it was Shanks if I remember correctly who dared him not to give up. Some say he's struggling with his psychological issues, low self-esteem or whatever is going on in his mind. Others claim he's having some serious health issues. I think there's grain of truth in each of them so that it makes a whole different story.

I was bothered at first. Even joined the bandwagon so that JBJ is one money driven ever hungry egomaniac who just wants to buy out the world. He IS expensive, for many a rip off, but the shows are long, skillfully organised and conducted, almost all over the world, so a lot of fans can't complain. I personally won't see them live but I understand those who still want to go, especially if they have been to their concerts before and enjoyed them. Now I rest my case. If I don't like it, I don't listen to it but instead, go back to the fond memories of better days. Bitching about Jon being shameless enough to go out and perform in such a state won't make him cancel the tour anyway. The guy has made the decision. Who knows, maybe this is truly the last tour ever.