He seems to have upped his game - but even on the Grammy's he f ucked up the opening Who Says You Can't Go Home. He should be able to play that in his sleep.

Some of us conspiracy theorists here think the reason for this long tour is Jon trying to keep Richie occupied. Obviously we could be wrong but I agree with your initial post. Richie just seems off sometimes.

Then he pulls out a solo like Thorn in My Side and shuts everyone up.