No Richie on current leg of the tour

SadieLady · #**7521** 06-29-2013, 08:15 PM

On the TMZ site there are exactly 2 comments on the video about Richie and both are "anti-Bon Jovi." In the real world very few people care about Bon Jovi much less what is happening with them. Either that or fans don't read TMZ

Dalia · #**7522** 06-29-2013, 08:16 PM

we all know they have issues from the very first moment

Bon Jovi- SNL Skit- Naming the Band - YouTube

maybe now Richie thinks it's time to name the band Sam Bora

JackieBlue · #**7523** 06-29-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JoviForever

Jon's so called trash talking was only ever on trash websites. We don't know that he actually said any of those things.

Is it me or does Richie look bloated in the face in this interview?

Almost everything we know (or think we know) about this has come from trash websites or our own imaginations.

Panda · #**7524** 06-29-2013, 08:25 PM

Guys, Richie is the devil. Of course he's on coke.

JackieBlue · #**7525** 06-29-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseDays2005

i can agree with this. I did my fair shaire on cocaine and this is exactly how a coke ADDICT would behave. I put addict in capital as this isn't how a regular user would behave...
Richie is way off.. that's for sure...

I've never even SEEN cocaine and the three things that you've listed is exactly the way I would behave if I had a minute and a half to correct 3 months of speculations without revealing any details about the issues that created the problem (i.e., airing dirty laundry in public).

He's always been a talker ("constant talking"), having a chance to speak with more than 140 characters at a clip and clear up some of the misperceptions might explain what you refer to as his "sudden willingness to open up" and yes, he does lick his lips a lot as well as bite on his lower lip. (Don't ask me why I know that... it's not like I pay an inordinate amount of attention...merely an observation... ... ok, going away now...)

ticos_stick · #**7526** 06-29-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JackieBlue

Almost everything we know (or think we know) about this has come from trash websites or our own imaginations.

What's your point?

This thread has been a (mostly) light hearted long running joke about the whole situation.

Mysterytrain · #**7527** 06-29-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SadieLady

Let's see...Nikki and Richie were at a fashion show trying to promote their 5-year old fashion line and everyone is telling Nikki to sit down and STFU. Richie futilely tried to insert a couple of comments about really trying "to push the fashion line to the forefront" while he was off the tour. Yes, both should have expected what reporters would be asking and Richie should have prepared better statements but everyone should consider the environment (fashion show). He was trying to promote their line in an impossible situation in light of the absence of a Bon Jovi resolution or statement. It was a lose/lose situation for everyone.

The only thing I got from it was that resolution was "very close" and so all is not lost (yet). Richie was quite defensive about his position in the band so it is obvious that he feels he is a part of it and wants to be with the band but is sticking with his guns over this "family/band issue." It must be very important to him. No matter how much fans are hurting or are angry, I do not fault him for standing up for what he believes and I do not expect him to hide at home staring at the walls.

I agree with this, and I find it encouraging that he was defensive about his place in the band, because it shows he still cares about it, even if he's having problems with them at the moment.

Mysterytrain · #**7528** 06-29-2013, 08:42 PM

Also:

I love Richie.

I love fashion.

But, ummmm.....yeah:

Kathleen · #**7529** 06-29-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheseDays2005

i can agree with this. I did my fair shaire on cocaine and this is exactly how a coke ADDICT would behave. I put addict in capital as this isn't how a regular user would behave...
Richie is way off.. that's for sure...

I agree with this to a point. God knows after living in California far too long (in my case) I know what cocaine addicts sound like and act like. On the other hand Richie looks damned uncomfortable and nervous and that might result in a dry mouth and a nervous tic. He sounded far more like himself when defending his position in the band.

Basically he says he isn't going to discuss the main reason but that after 30 years he is sure it will work out. I just wish this "working out" didn't come at the expense of fans. I enjoy the shows and I have already enjoyed 2 shows without Richie in 2011. But this "solution" is really a non-solution for all the rest of us with tickets. Basically, it is what it is. Jon and the rest of the band are doing the best they can and considering the contracts they have to honor, they are doing a damn fine job in my opinion.

JackieBlue · #**7530** 06-29-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ticos_stick

What's your point?

This thread has been a (mostly) light hearted long running joke about the whole situation.

I agree. I was responding to a previous post...

Originally Posted by nikos greece
richie left jon kept the tour going...

on the other hand richie never trash talked jon while jon betrayed the brotherhood imo with his comment...how could richie be replaced???you sound like a cover band for ****s sake...i admire jon but was way off with that comment...

To which JoviForever posted:
Jon's so called trash talking was only ever on trash websites. We don't know that he actually said any of those things.

I was replying to JoviForever's post (not at her specifically, just in general) because there seems to be an inconsistency to when we can believe statements and when we can't; and it's the same with speculation. Sometimes it seems to be ok; but pull the right trigger or speculate about the wrong person and suddenly it isn't. That's all.

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