So what's the verdict on Richie?

it's the old adage.."first step to recovery is admitting you've a problem"

he's a stubborn old millionaire who's been told he's great for 28 years cause he plays some cool riffs and can chant like ****.

It happens all the time in the music industry. look at steven tyler...another muppet!

Richie went downhill after heather left him and the arm thing...booze and pills is never a good mix. i know i ve been there....not even talking hard pills..i mean codine over the counter! wild stuff!

I'm a sucker for Canderal

Still don't see anything wrong with Sambora if you ask me . I Hope i am right and you are all wrong....

me too.

i love the boy!

Did you not see him chewing like a Cow on speed?

Or how about his guitar playing? we want Erotic, not erratic!

his guitar playing since 96 has gone way downhill but!

Chewing is a sign for being an alcoholic? hm strange....

I don't understand how people can seriously say how Jon didn't take care of Richie, or how he didn't spot anything wrong when there was a problem. Christ he's the mans boss/partner not his father. Richie's a grown man and if he's a mess again it's his doing not Jons.
I really hope if there is something wrong he gets it together. God I miss the Richie from the Bounce tour.....

Do you drink?

If so, you'll know that if you stop after a while your mouth and throat become dry and irritable. Chewing gum helps.

Hm as long as there is no prove I still doubnt it. I chew as well and do not drink at all