Is Keith a better songwriter than Jon? No.
Is Keith a better guitarist than Jon? Yes. He's a better guitarist than ANY other guitarist I've ever seen.
Does Keith mean more to me than Jon? No. Jon has been part of my life since I was 13 and I have so many memories associated with him that he always will be a part of my life. But, that's one reason Jon wasn't the distraction I needed this year. I have so many memories of Jon attached to my dad that jumping into Bon Jovi's music or his solo music didn't let me separate from the depression I was going through. Golden Road was one of my favorite CDs and when the Kenny/Keith/Dierks show came up in May I knew I really wanted to go see Keith. I can't tell you how close I came to giving up on the hassle of it all and just staying home, but seeing Keith live was the FIRST time in months that I felt happy. It was an immediate addiction, so I went to Montgomery to see Keith in a headlining show the next weekend. That's when I started to allow myself to feel again. I decided I needed to do some things to improve my life and got to work on it. I let myself listen to "Song for Dad" off Golden Road and I cried... you can't imagine how much I cried when I let myself feel. Top that with "You're Not Alone Tonight" and it was renewal of the spirit. When I say Keith changed my life, it's not a cliche or being trite. His music changed my heart and being a fan has brought me new friends and new adventures.
Keith's in Topeka the same night as the Borgata show. Sarah asked me which I'd rather go to. Honestly, Borgata because it's a special show. But I could fly to Topeka AND buy a Keith ticket for the cost of just the Borgata ticket.... never mind booking a flight to Atlantic City with such little notice.
However, when Bon Jovi gets back on the road, I'll be there... it may be my usual one or two shows a tour as opposed to 6 a year, but there's a big difference in the way Keith tours and the way Bon Jovi tours.
They're both great guys, great frontmen, and born entertainers. I think there's room for them both in my heart! It's only my bank account that's suffering.
Becky
10-26-2004, 02:46 PM
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