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Originally Posted by jdanielross
I realized the other day that while I still enjoy Bon Jovi's music, and always probably will, I'm following this RS drama like I would a TV show (for the drama of it all). I hope against hope that one day the band can return to the passion of the mid-90s but that's not going to happen because it's not the mid-90s anymore and times and people change. JBJ isn't the JBJ of my Yokohama bootleg circa 1996 effortlessly hitting the high notes in Prayer. RS isn't the Sambora of the 1995 European MTV Awards absolutely killing Hey God. And on and on … maybe it's best to let my memories be what they are (and still enjoy them) but stop expecting this band to fill the role they once did in my life and just enjoy what they put out and discard what I don't enjoy.
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You have put into words what has been in the back of my mind for some time. I've spent way too much time focused on this drama that has nothing at all to do with my life. I'll see Bon Jovi with or without Richie. And I'll enjoy the shows.
Following this train wreck of a story makes my life look calm and wonderful and peaceful in comparison. And perhaps I should be focusing on my own very imperfect life and let the Jovi drama play out as it will.
As you said, I'll treasure the memories that I have, but I need to let go of the voyeuristic interest in Richie and his role, or lack thereof, in the band.