Originally Posted by SamboraQueen21

For those who have seen a show on this tour what have your impressions of Richie been? I just saw my first show on Monday night in Albany and it was an amazing show... great setlist.... Jon singled me out and sang Blood on Blood for me ... it was a near perfect night.

But Richie. I noticed immediately that when he came out he was not very into this show AT ALL. HE was not smiling alot, he did not interact with Jon much, he would play,take two steps to the right to do his solos, then go right back to his spot. He didn't move around at all and really wasn't interacting all that much with the crowd.

He didn't yell Look Out during Bad Name at that part he always does. he didn't yell Let's ride during Wanted. He didn't sing backup on BTBMB and even on my favorite song Blood on Blood he usually echos Jon with the "be right by your side" and he didn't do that either.

He was definitely either having an off night or something...

The reason I ask is because I have read more than one review at different shows that have said that Richie has been "off" or not as into it as usual.

I know I read in Boston that there was some tension between Richie and Jon that night due to the setlist... but i am wondering if something else is going on...

And yes I know there is a whole thread on Richie and Heather and their supposed marriage trouble but Richie almost seemed kind of down at my show.. I was wondering OMG could it be true??

Just curious what those of you who have been to other shows have thought of Richie's performances?

Also I thought Richie looked very thin.. what is going on with him? I know it all just specualtion and who knows maybe tonite I will read the Montreal thread and see that Richie was on fire... I hope so...

While I love the band I must say Richie is BY FAR My favorite band member and I was a tad disappointed he wasn't really his usual rocking self...

So what do you guys think? Comments and insights please ( but only if you have seen them on THIS tour) thanks!!!