No Richie on current leg of the tour

Originally Posted by RonJovi

I would call Jon a liar in that case. He's responsible for Matt. Whether he reads what Matt has tweeted personally or not - he is responsible for what Matt puts out there. Matt has explicitly said that "there is no fight". With the Ellen appearance, Jon has also given the impression that this is something personal to Richie that has nothing to do with the band. If that proves not to be the case, the Bon Jovi organisation and Jon are liars.

Originally Posted by jbjhand

It’s ambiguous enough to make the majority believe all is ok between them, which is what I believe the intention has been from the start. It would be deceptive but I wouldn’t call it an outright lie.

The aim of the statements has been to try and placate us all, its not worked for most of us on here.

But the vast majority that watched the Ellen interview wouldn’t have given what Jon said a second thought. In that sense the statements and sticking to that specific language has achieved the aim, without telling a flat out lie. (in the scenario we are speculating on)

Originally Posted by RonJovi

Just coz I'm bored...someone mentioned the "Because We Can't" tour yesterday. This could be the anthem maybe:

Because We Can't

I don't wanna play another gig with Sambora
Stubborn as a rock, that’s why I don’t have a band (that's right)
I wanna be the one you pay to when you buy a ticket
I ain't a team player and I’d play the desert sand (but I can’t)

He's in the kitchen drinkin himself stupid
So tired of takin, my autocratic shite,
Right now he's takin' those breakfast painkillers
When he chugs down the pints
But lately feelin' like a backing singer
In the shadows starin' at my ass
There's only one thing in this world that he'd know
He said ‘no more’ and he has to let you down

I don't wanna play another gig with Sambora
Stubborn as a rock, that’s why I don’t have a band (that's right)
I wanna be the one you pay to when you buy a ticket
I ain't a team player and I’d play the desert sand (but I can’t)

Empty stadiums, everywhere that we go,
No Sambora, he’s downing loads of wine
Turn down the sound and we’ll go somewhere smaller
And we’ll pretend everything is alright

I don't wanna play another gig with Sambora
Stubborn as a rock, that’s why I don’t have a band (that's right)
I wanna be the one you pay to when you buy a ticket
I ain't a team player and I’d play the desert sand
But we can’t, new songs can’t sell those tickets
(We can’t) If you believe in we
(We can’t) then you just don’t know me
We can’t, we can’t

[Piss poor excuse for a solo]

I don't wanna play another gig with Sambora (I don't wanna play)
Stubborn as a rock, that’s why I don’t have a band (that's right)
I wanna be the one you pay to when you buy a ticket
I ain't a team player and I’d play the desert sand (but I can’t)
(I am a, I am a, I am a...)
Because we can’t

I don't wanna play another gig with Sambora (I don't wanna play)
Stubborn as a rock, that’s why I don’t have a band (that's right)
I wanna be the one you pay to when you buy a ticket
I ain't a team player and I’d play the desert sand
But we can’t (because we can’t)
New songs won’t sell those tickets
(We can’t) If you believe in we
(We can’t) then you just don’t know me
We can’t, we can’t

Originally Posted by WillRunForChocolate

My favorite part was "piss poor excuse for a solo".

Originally Posted by WillRunForChocolate

Now here is an example of creative genius. Perhaps it's time for the song-writing team of Bon Jovi, Sambora & RonJovi. It has a certain ring to it...

My favorite part was "piss poor excuse for a solo". I think something similar each time I hear that song.

Thanks for a dose of humor in the midst of this mess!

Originally Posted by jbjhand

Mine too

First time i heard it i thought Jon had taken Richie down the vets!

Originally Posted by Supersonic

There's no way anyone's saying in the next 2 months "I'm going to buy a ticket for Bon Jovi" when they're aware not all members are there. Sure, some casuals won't care, but a huge part of Bon Jovi's fanbase knows Richie Sambora, even the casuals. It's defenitely to protect ticket sales, hence leaving everything as vague as possible. It's not about the tickets they've already sold, it's about the tickets they'd still like to sell.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

Originally Posted by megan3110

I dont know if this has already been posted (too many pages to search through) but a statement on BSWJBJ yesterday for those that wont have seen it


All Shows Will Go On As Scheduled

Due to a personal matter, Richie Sambora will not be performing on the European and South African leg of the tour. All shows will go on as scheduled.

Think this could be the end of the band we love