If there's anyone who doesn't fit into this lineup, it's Phil Boring. John Shanks does a pretty decent guitar job, he even has some great sparkles. However Phil doesn't fit in, damn it, I'm sure if you let John Shanks do some Bon Jovi solos, he would do it more epic than Phil.

In the hypothetical case that Jon only could choose between one of those two guitarists for the next album + tour cycle, I like he would choose John Shanks. Phil X gives me absolutely nothing. And he's boring, because it's not his style of music and he probably thinks it sucks.


Jon will probably know this. That's why he trusts John Shanks more, the guy is really excited, and yes, he is probably fulfilling his dream, however I'm sure Phil is far from fulfilling his dreams despite being in a band like BonJovi.