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Originally Posted by Neurotica80
Well i'm a big Richie fan, his show last year ranks amongst my best ever but I have lost a lot of respect for him over this and his silence. I initially had sympathy for him but If every band member took 3 weeks to deal with a "simple personal issue" the fans would get screwed. If there are internal problems then as much as "its not what BJ do" I think something needs to be said. This coupled with letting the US fans down last year, well lets just say I wouldnt be making any big plans to see any of his own shows in future. His rep is taking a big hit.
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^This.^
Maybe I'm still bitter about the last minute cancelled solo show last year, but it's bothering me how much slack Richie is getting. NOW IF it's addiction related, or family related, I have no issue with him leaving the tour. I just think a better statement could be made. It doesn't have to be insanely specific, but mod than we have now. That said, if it is about money or creative differences, I have no respect for that. It's one thing to leave for those reasons before or after the tour, but to do it mid-tour is bull.