I didn't think Shanks ITA solo was *bad* - Bobby's was bad. Shanks' just didn't fit - it was like a pop-country solo, which just doesn't work. I think Matt's attempt (
https://youtu.be/DypVyxtGv80?t=196) was ok but he just did a mediocre job of copying Richie's original solo. Thinking about it has Phil even ever played it? Bobby took it on BWC, Shanks taking it now...
Anyway, I'm glad to see Phil really owning the stage on KTF - how is he on other songs? One thing this band has sorely missed is Richie's stage presence, if Phil's stepping out of the shadows a little bit and Jon's moving more that's a big improvement regardless of Jon's voice.