LOL. Would hate for the people not to be entertained.

Of course you can think that. I think it's WEIRD for there to be a "Bon Jovi" album without Richie too. It's a strange situaion. If Tico and Dave are involved, it's not fair to call it a "Jon Bon Jovi" or "Jon Bon Jovi & Friends" album. But I also don't think Richie gets to dictate what Jon, Dave, Tico, (and Hugh), do with their creative endeavors. If they want to work together as a band, Richie's departure should not prevent that. He left. He's working on new music. They have every right to work on new music and tour if they want to as well.

I do wish they would find another producer though--or several other producers like KU did with his last album.