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Originally Posted by Walleris
I see where you're comming from, but that still doesn't add up to me. Then why Richie hasn't officially left the band? If these were the choices, then he clearly left the band for good. Whereas know he's officially still a member, just on not "on tour".
I mean, if you're Bon Jovi and you have indeed forced Richie out of the band, but still have plans to continue without him, wouldn't it make sense to officially announce he's left (and maybe replace him with Phil or just make a "vacant" spot like Alec). I think that would've hurt that short-term, but would've sent a stronger message long-term, if that indeed was the plan.
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My guess would be the legal/financial ramifications would dictate whether they actually make an official change in status for Richie. It may be a situation similar to the dissolution of a high profile wealthy marriage where it benefits both parties more if they maintain a marriage in name only to protect their assets and reputation. (And I'll freely admit to talking out of my ass here because I don't have a clue how any of that works. Those are just my initial thoughts. It could be that if no one is sure where the band goes fom here, they may be trying to protect the legacy.)
I wasn't following the band when Alec and Bon Jovi parted company (regardless of how or why it happened) but the more I read about that
situation in old articles/interviews the more it bears a striking resemblance to what is happening now with Richie. Jon uses almost identical phrases in some cases.