I also hope not because for me that would mean that his health problems may be more serious

Ha ha it's going to more like "Because I Can".

Well why didnt Tico leave when he had his op?
would have been the perfect time to say - i cant do this anymore im getting on etc?

Dont beleive it at all.

So much shit floating around at the moment.

Maybe he has and he's at least seeing the rest of the announced dates out.

Whatever is happening, the band is on a hiatus after this without a doubt.

Because he's a professional and finished out his commitment

Yeah. If he's truly out his health scare was a wake up call that it's time to slow down. It's entirely believable that he's out but until they formally announce anything we'll see I guess...

I'd just like to add that I hope Tico carries on with the band. I also hope Richie returns and think a lengthy hiatus would be the best thing for everyone concerned. A couple years off will give all parties some thinking time and perhaps lead to a settling of differences.

Regarding the information, I'm not here to stir. A few of you will remember I posted info about Richie way back in April. I also posted my source and was told to remove it by certain members of the board. This Tico story comes from the same person. I have no reason to doubt them, sadly.

"@TheRealSambora: Hey I went to the Lady Ga Ga listening Party tonite. The new album blew my ass away. That women is the real deal."

I've been denying from the start, but now I think drugs must be involved.....

Read the post, he was listening through his ass. I mean, that's the only reason his ass would be blown away by it, otherwise his ears, brain, soul, sense of self, etc.. could be blown away but, not his ass..... right??? :roll:

And this is his follow up to that tweet. Can anyone translate?

Richie Sambora @TheRealSambora

And Madeon and. The Shadow... So miler producers and writers. And wonderful people. Thanks for a great nite of new music...

5:02am - 11 Nov 13