Richie has a massive problem. He doesn't play. I don't think he ever rehearses. The only time he plays is when he is on tour and that's not enough. He's stuck. Hasn't improved AT ALL since Undiscovered Soul and I would say that since about 2006 he has been regressing. More mistakes, less feeling, less quality improvisations....becoming worse and worse.

Look at people like Steve Vai...he plays a few hours every day. Sambora is busier designing clothes and what no. I am not saying that's bad...but his playing is getting worse with each tour, and that's a fact.