Never as a fan, even in the mid 90s when I was young enough to not consider internal politics of a rock band, have I thought this was a group thing. It was clear from day dot for me that this is Jon's band. Probably the name of the band give it away. Yes, it has changed over the years and gotten progressively worse, but each member of the band has made it clear they know the gig and knew what they were getting.

Us fans too, in a way. It has never been any secret this is Jon's ship and he decides where it goes. Even in the 80s when they behaved like a band, just watching Access All Areas makes it obvious the band and the fans are all on Jon's journey.

Nothing is being confirmed by me. Jon now only sees Bon Jovi as a cash cow or a way to express his earth shattering "touch the people" feelings. One of the differences for me compared to some on here is I am fine with it. It doesn't make me angry or sad, and I say good luck to him. He has lost me a long time ago, but clearly many are still along for the ride. If he see this as Bon Jovi 2020, it's a solid no from me and I will criticize it, but it's his ship.