Originally Posted by steel_horse75 (Post 1159979)

His solo album sucked. He had to cancel some shows on his own tour cos no one cared and now he is playing to 30 people in a pub.

If that what he wants to do then fine. So be it.

As discussed the whole band (inc RS) need to vanish for a long time. To me - this kind of small shows look desparate on Richies behalf. But thats just my view. Its like he is saying - look im still here - and (its like) most think who cares - the tour you were meant to be on has been and gone - Apart from the people who call themselves Mrs Sambora or add Bon Jovi to their name on things like facebook. Very odd people.

Originally Posted by Fredrik (Post 1160068)

If anything I think this shows that Richie still loves what he does. I think these songs with Orianthi show a whole lot more passion, emotion, better guitar playing and just a whole lot more of what Bon Jovi is currently lacking. I'd much rather see an intimate show like this than a BJ show from the recent tour, hands down. And frankly, this version of Prayer is awesome!

Originally Posted by DestinationJovi (Post 1160201)

Not that it even matters anymore, but it's interesting to read this article from the circle tour. Tico is the one who insisted the band needed a long break after that tour but Richie countered that the break shouldn't be too long.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...s-says-drummer

Originally Posted by Spidey5150 (Post 1160207)

Well, Richie forged right on, writing/recording/promoting his solo record. Sure, his decision, but he didn't take the break that others did