No Richie on current leg of the tour

Its sure. But I doubt make a new album and a tour with bon jovi during 11 months is right. There is some truth in Richie. In these last years there is an excess of Jovi album and tour. He has lost his social life. He lost the way, things he loved.

And you know this because...?

I think he does.

I once thought him the greatest but he thinks that enough without me any more. He's listening with the wrong head and it obviously has no ears.

I don't know it, I just extrapolate from every other bullshit contradictory interview he ever did.

God, how I detest people making this type of judgements about other people's lives just because they live in the 'what is expected', 'normal' etc. You have no idea what is going on in the man's life or head, yet you come up with stuff like 'he's an adult child' because - what? People in their 50s should be settled down, play with grandchildren, and not have a blast of a time showing up with a 30 year old blonde who happens to be the most exciting female guitarist on the planet.

Yes, Sambora is sloppy as hell, and sure, what he does off stage affects what he does on stage. Yet who the hell are you to say what a 'stable and healthy' relationship is? And what makes you think that you're imaginary perception of a 19th century catholic family is what would improve Richie's playing? Most great music was done when people were off their socks. Sambora trying to be someone he's not is what led to this. But that's just a different angle to the story. While I may think that, who the hell am I to pass such judgement?!?

Is it really? Is it a problem for a company to pursue more income? Since it's pretty clear (and implied in the documentary) that Bon Jovi is a money factory, I see no problem AND NO SURPRISE that was the case. Of course if they are making huge tour money the machine would continue.

Also, I'm not one of those people that blame Richie for leaving mid-tour. I think that you can quit your job anytime you want and you don't owe any explanations to the fans. I know it's a grey area since one could argue that fans bought tickets hoping for something and getting a little less than that. The tour continued anyway. I think we talked much about that already.

Also, did he lose his social life? Nobody can tell, since we don't know what was/is his social life. About the things he loved, I don't really know what does he love, he just seems really sad to me.

Just chill. It's a theory, based in the little I see or hear of him.

Also, I don't really see him having a "blast of a time". Yeah sure, he says that, but I don't see it.

Ohh well...if YOU don't see it, then...well....then he should probably go back to his suburban home, marry a soccer mom wife who can take care of Ava, and finally, live the dream life that will probably magically bring back his guitar skills and his creativity.

It's a bullshit theory based on some preconceptions on what is and what isn't normal. And let's leave it at that. Neither of us knows what is actually happening with Richie and surely, it's not his purpose in life to make some loser fans happy. If that's what rocks his boat, so be it. Doesn't mean we can't criticise his playing, singing and gigs. Which are shit!

Yeah that sounds boring. How about I keep on judging away and you keep on criticizing his playing?

This is a discussion forum. Passing judgement based on actions is what a forum is all about. It's a court of public opinion, not a court of law. Relax.

I agree with Lea that he's acting like an adult child. His digs at Jon and the band at his shows is a perfect example (my songs/his songs, famous face, etc). He's said a few times recently how he encourages the band to improvise to show their creativity which implies that's exactly what Jon would not allow him to do at Bon Jovi shows. Not a bad thing at all but the result has been a sloppy bar-band level of playing. If his goal is to just have fun, fine, but he seems to be trying very hard to be the exact opposite type of leader Jon is just to prove something. He should also keep his mouth shut about the band that ultimately enabled him to sell solo tickets today. I used to think he was the cool, laid back one of the group but lately he's been coming across as a complete douche with an ax to grind.