Oh, I may be wrong, but I think I've read somewhere that Jon isn't too keen on singing Runaway that much, either. Can't find it now so I can't tell for sure. Hearing such statements hurts, though. It seems resentment runs deep in the family. And their both lying or not telling the whole truth' may be an attempt to hide the real reasons behind the split and the core of the probs. Jon wants to retain this squeaky clean image of the band so Richie's drug addiction is almost like an insult to the injury, a skeleton in the closet. The whole band has their secrets they want to 'take into the grave' so I wouldn't assume the others haven't indulged more or less, too. It's not about pointing fingers or Jon-Rich duelling because you know what, I would LOVE to seem them both ROCK the stage together AGAIN. It still doesn't feel right. Interestingly enough, the whole mess resulted in a really good album. We will see if it will last or the thrill wears off and we'll be given another run-of-the-mill album. I do hope for a reunion but I wouldn't want it forced or grandstanding. Bon Jovi is Jon's baby. It doesn't surprise me at all that he goes to great lengths to make it work, even if it involves unpopular and painful decisions. Then we get a song where he sings:

I got what I wanted
I paid every cost
I'd give it all back
To get back what I've lost

Thank God Tico's recovered and Dave took on a bigger role in the band. They deserve that for sure.