[Mysterytrain]

I'm in America (Iowa, to be exact) and while I haven't see the band live yet, I was following threads online with more casual rock fans during the time Richie was in rehab last year. Over and over again,the casual fans said things like, "Well, Jon's the reason I go to shows; he's still hot" and "My wife wants to go watch Jon shake his ass". Also, I read things like, 'Richie who?' and "No one cares about a band's guitarist.' Some of these 'fans' who attended the shows without Richie didn't even know that Phil X /wasn't/ Richie!

They also had no interest in hearing anything but the Top 40 hit songs they heard on the radio years ago; most of them hadn't bothered to follow the band or buy their albums since around 2000 (at the latest). Casual fans look at Bon Jovi as a nostalgia act. The novelty is that Jon still looks good. That's it, sadly.

[rolo_tomachi]

Jon is quite guilty of this, admittedly, he always needs to be the center of attention in everything he does.

Because We Can - World Tour #BecauseWeCan -...

Video very seedy, and only the ego of Jon.

[ticos_stick]

Originally Posted by Mysterytrain

I'm in America (Iowa, to be exact) and while I haven't see the band live yet, I was following threads online with more casual rock fans during the time Richie was in rehab last year. Over and over again,the casual fans said things like, "Well, Jon's the reason I go to shows; he's still hot" and "My wife wants to go watch Jon shake his ass". Also, I read things like, 'Richie who?' and "No one cares about a band's guitarist.' Some of these 'fans' who attended the shows without Richie didn't even know that Phil X /wasn't/ Richie!

They also had no interest in hearing anything but the Top 40 hit songs they heard on the radio years ago; most of them hadn't bothered to follow the band or buy their albums since around 2000 (at the latest). Casual fans look at Bon Jovi as a nostalgia act. The novelty is that Jon still looks good. That's it, sadly.

It's weird, most people go to Bon Jovi shows for Jon but if it was a solo show he wouldn't sell near as many tickets than with the band. I suppose people know in the back of their minds that the members of the band are important to the overall experience but can't get past Jon's appeal.

I just hope the poor sales for Richie's US shows don't knock his confidence.

[LeaJovi]

Originally Posted by rolo_tomachi

Jon is quite guilty of this, admittedly, he always needs to be the center of attention in everything he does.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYsAsZjRVF0
Video very seedy, and only the ego of Jon.

Love the comment asking if it's a solo tour.

[LeaJovi]

Originally Posted by rolo_tomachi

Jon is quite guilty of this, admittedly, he always needs to be the center of attention in everything he does.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYsAsZjRVF0
Video very seedy, and only the ego of Jon.

Love the comment asking if it's a solo tour.

When it comes to BJ, there is no glass

[DryCounty]

Anyone up for a possible PBP?

[DryCounty]

1. Burn That Candle Down
2. Every Road Leads Home To You
3. Nowadays
4. Stranger In This Town

I'm listening to the show via Skype!

[DryCounty]

1. Burn That Candle Down
2. Every Road Leads Home To You
3. Nowadays
4. Stranger In This Town
5. Taking a Chance on the Wind
6. Weathering the Storm
7. Sugar Daddy

[Spidey5150]

I'm up, so sure, keep posting

[DryCounty]

1. Burn That Candle Down
2. Every Road Leads Home To You
3. Nowadays
4. Stranger In This Town
5. Taking a Chance on the Wind
6. Weathering the Storm
7. Sugar Daddy
8. I'll Be There For You w/ Hungry Heart
9. Hard Times Come Easy

Seems like he skipped LHTFWABW