No Richie on current leg of the tour

Thats a quote from the first page of this thread. Fits perfectly still.

The booing would be deserved. Not because I think Jon's a dick or because I blame him for this situation, but because the fans have been treated shoddily. If you've already paid for your tickets, you are very limited in how you can protest this. It's not childish if done for the right reason.
Some kind of public display during the show, while probably unrealistic to organise on a big scale, would give the fans a way of venting that frustration. I wouldn't personally go with booing. I'd have everyone turn their back on the stage during Wanted. A symbolic gesture, just saying "we're here, but don't take us for granted."

Apparently Axl was not only singing about GnR-

"Once there was this rock n' roll band rollin' on the streets
Time went by and it became a joke
We just needed more and more fulfilling- Uh-huh
Time went by and it all went up in smoke
But check it out"

Guns- 'Pretty Tied Up'

I still don't see why booing or protesting at a show would make a difference, other than to annoy other people who've also paid for their ticket.

This is Richie's matter - Richie's decision - Richie to tell us what's going on, protesting at a show where he's not even going to be there is just a bit dumb.

Also, I'd rather enjoy every minute of the show as it is than waste it on some futile gesture.

I'm sorry but I had to laugh Jon's stink eye here. Dunno what it was about or whether he just had to crack a fart but it was priceless.

http://youtu.be/fEZu0Qg0Y94?t=2m15s

I still don't see the problem, it's awesome that they tour with Phil X, who is an amazing player than with a burned out guitar player. Phil X might be just what they need this tour to spice it all up and make it interesting again.

I see a lot of rare songs on the horizon, they have the time to do proper rehearsals now.

This must be a joke surely:

http://www.rockersinrecovery.org/summer-concert-series/

The RIR All Star Band - Train Kept A-Rollin'
Join Us August 19, 2013 The Rockers In Recovery All Star Band and Special Guest Richie Sambora - Venue: The Nokia Theater 777 Chick Hearn Ct Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 763-6030. Stay Tuned For More Special Guests To Be Announced. http://www.rockersinrecovery.org/

Rockers In Recovery Band includes Mark Stein, Liberty Devitto, Christine Ohlman, Ricky Byrd, Kasim Sulton, and Richie Supa. "These guys are legendary,". Individual band members have performed or recorded with the likes of Aerosmith, Billy Joel, SNL Live Band, Todd Rundgren, Joan Jett, Vanilla Fudge, Richie Samboura and more.

Hmmm... Well, it's clear that Richie can't be that sick/depressed/whatever if he's still looking to play and jam. He just doesn't appear to want to play in Bon Jovi :/


Andi

Okay, keeping my eternal optimist hat on...Christ I should head to the Backstage message board!!

This was announced on April 1st which was two days before Richie decided he wouldn't make the WAN tour. As Jon says he only found out on that day (3rd April), this may not be conclusive proof that Richie just has a problem with Bon Jovi.

Jesus Richie, just tell us what's going on. My glass is still half full but I'm starting to think it's half full of piss.

dunno if this has been posted before:

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/ric...-shows_3637631

A statement posted on the Bon Jovi website on Tuesday (30Apr13) reads, "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."


perhaps you guys posted before but I may have missed it so sorry in advance.. so that's it. I'm not going to the Lisbon gig. I'll save the money. worst tour EVER.