jon said at least twice, maybe three times the word absolutely-absolutely...maybe jon didnt say the whole truth but if richie is gone and lawyers are in the middle of it then i think he would choose different phrasing...i hope richie gets back, the indications show he may is wont return but who knows...
i think even jon realises if richie leaves then preserving the b(r)and as 3 original members would make them be a joke...i admire the guy for keep going forward but i hope the band returns...or stop even in such a dissapointing note...
ps.during this huge thread i have changed my mind at least 3-4 times going back and forth richie having a health or family emergency or him simply wanting out...i guess though if there was such a big fall out with jon he wouldnt leave the band like that...there are commitments, fans, tico and david..and i still hope richie sees the band sth like his own as well and not as sth that belongs only to jon