I wonder if Richie is still tied to a contract to Jon and the only reason we haven't heard official word that he's quit is that they're waiting out the contract? If Richie quits while he's still under contract, Jon could sue his pants off. (But I think Jon has the class to not do that.)

I wish they'd just say he's quit and that's that. Jon, Tico, and Dave and go on and be just fine without Richie and as long as Richie can hitch a ride on Orianthi's --or someone else's-- coattails he'll be fine too. He knew 30 years ago that Jon was a star and he wanted in on that and now he's found someone who's current to associate with. He'll never be a STAR on his own merits IMO. (Until he dies. Then critics will hail him as one of the greats.)