It's anybody's guess. Like I said in one of my previous posts, I think that if what Richie says about things getting closer to being resolved is true, it means someone is doing the talking. I'd rather that be Richie and the rest of the band than lawyers on both parts, but we don't really know. I'm still holding onto August.

For what it's worth, I keep seeing variations of this comment around Facebook fan pages:

"It breaks my heart to know what I now know. It is not Richie's fault that he is not with the band right now. I was upset with him a few months ago and I thought he should be in with the band. Unfortunately, this is, as I said, not of his doing."

This rumor has been floating around, but no one is giving any details, even within the fandom. They keep saying cryptic things like: "When this all comes to light, people will understand and things will fall into place."

Also: Comments like these, if true in any way, make me think more 'lawyers' and less 'talking it out.' The reason I say this is because the people leaving these messages seem to think the real reason will come to light eventually, whereas, in Joviland, everything is kept close to the vest. I hope for a different outcome, but that's the feeling I get from reading things like, 'When this comes to light"...in the world of Bon Jovi, it probably /wouldn't/ come to light, because they don't make their dirty laundry public.

Sorry, a bit confused about this: these comments are from fans claiming to know the reasons behind it all, or just optimistic?

That guy looks like an older Jesse Pinkman. Also, nothing says "All is good" more than that hat.

Haha!

I believe that is Fat Rick, from Fat Rick's Guitar Emporium? Where RS gets a fair few of his geetars. Including THAT Flying V as used on Bounce....

I've heard some rumors myself, even from somewhat reliable sources, and trust me, I know as much as you all do. I don't think these kinda things get out easily and when they do get out, they're still likely to be inaccurate if not totally bullshit. I do hope (not necessarily believe) that things will come to light, of course if that's possible without any further damage and stuff.

These fans claim to know the real reason behind Richie's departure. I've also heard the phrase, "It's a bizarre situation, and true fans will come back to the fold when the truth is known."

And I say you rock Debbie. I cannot imagine a woman being a Kid Rock fan at all. Just a small sample (and I am not offended the least with the language - I am offended because I am a woman and I don't want to be treated (or thought of) like that.

Well guess who's back, with a big fat cock
It's the Kid mother****er with the Classic Rock
Like Wax That Booty, yodeleyeho, punk
Slappin you hoes with Dick when I get drunk
From Alabama, to Texacana
Bend over bitch and let me slam a
Big fat dick up in your puddy, oh goody
If your a freaky hoe, well do the backdoor boody

I listened to one concert with him as the opener and I skipped the rest. He wasn't very good musically either. A city boy from Detroit trying to be a good ole boy

Stones was day after jovi in uk so Richie was in London at time of Hyde park gig. He thought he'd be back in the band.

I heard that Richie caught Bobby and Jon having sex with his double neck guitar. Just a rumour but I think there's some truth in it.

THE STONES PLAYED HYPE PARK TWICE. RICHIE WAS AT THE JULY 13TH SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!

STOP TRYING TO MAKE SHIT UP THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN.

Aloha !

I consider you a reliable source so this means that your story is probably true.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

And I consider you a reliable source of reliable sources so this adds even more weight to the story. How long before The Daily Mail run with this?

I can't quite think of a scenario that would fit?

I told you that there were two shows this morning you turd.

Me, either, but the phrase, "The truth is stranger than fiction" may apply, if things ever come to light.

Oh shit, that made me laugh :p

Very worrying that "turd" is the highlight of my day! Haha

Well Bobby couldn't make a worse noise ****ing it then he does playing it, maybe he should try that on stage. Would explain the facial expressions too

We've all witnessed Bobby furiously pulling his whammy bar until he reaches an explosive crescendo. If only someone could bottle that pure sexual energy.

Not if that bottle has Bobby's face on it ;)

I didn't know that.

I think I just threw up a little in my mouth. :-|

Forgot!

:D

Don't underestimate his powers.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1783/vkd6.jpg

Ew, that's so gross! Cant even imagine what that would smell like :confused:

Like a single note over and over again :p

Well aren't you two bores.

^^that's brilliant!

Someone say SOMETHING, for crying out loud!!!

SOMETHING :p

I don't know if we'll ever get to know peace in this matter... So we might as well just take the opportunity this agonizing silence is offering to randomly spread some of it!
:smilecol: :rainbowa: :Fade-col: :rainbow1:

I need my coffee now.

I have a couple of more pictures of Richie at that guitar shop. I sometimes wonder how many candid pictures like this celebrities pose for throughout a career as long as Richie's:

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...psb17e15a9.jpg

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps441a4d24.jpg

Oh the irony of Elvis behind Richie when everyone knows Jon was/is a big Elvis fan. I bet he purposely stood in that spot. It's a conspiracy I tell ya! LOL ;)

Mulit-coloured Afro. Oh yes.

Thank God you folks stopped by. My F5 button is starting to scream in agony...!

I know the feeling... Better start using the on-screen button, it can't break! :D Rainbow Afro agrees. ;)

:infinity:

:lol: :lol: :lol: OH GODS

The Stones sold out the 6th so quickly they added a second show on July 13th. That is the one Richie was photo op at. Ava came back to LA on 11th and I guess Richie jumped over to London for a while. When I first saw the pics I thought the same thing - day after BJ played.

Which also throws out any theory that Richie needed to look after Ava - which was the last rational explanation I had.