Richie said on Howard Stern in 2012 that that was completely false because he and Sheen are good friends.

Well, not saying he's not telling the truth here.
But in early 2006, when reports started about Heather having filed for divorce, Richie gave a radio interview saying it's completely untrue as well.
So when it comes to personal matters like this, I don't believe too much in those statements.

I fully agree. Everyone says what suits their story best. Nobody knows what is true.
But in 2012 after Sheens breakdown Richie could have easily said that Sheen played a part.
I just replied because in this case I see the possibility that the statement from Richie in 2012 could maybe be true considering how the media was against Sheen and Richie didn't had anything to gain from saying that Sheen played no part.

Just got this link from a friend. A new release, coming Friday, featuring Richie on guitar.

https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/202...ke-its-gospel/

(Waiting now for people to say his guitar sounds drunk...) :D

I was just about the say. Locked.

It’s amazing how little Richie has released since 2013. Nearly 8 years since he left and only really has the dreadful RSO to his name.


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I thought the song is quite good. Too bad Richie's not singing any backup.

I agree it's dissapointing, but it also make sense. He clearly wanted to slow down, rather than doing constant album/tour cycles. So I guess he's just doing what he wants now, when he wants. At his age he doesn't really need to worry about anything else.

He also sold his entire catalogue (and all his future royalties) to an investment fund in exchange for a massive lump sum. He has checked out and I don't blame him.

To be fair, lots of artists are doing this now. It doesn't really mean that they have checked out. It's just a way to make money from their songs, in an industry that doesn't really support that anymore thanks to streaming.