I'm pissed Richie's not gonna be there, I have a few gigs lined up and I will definitely be going..Just hope Phil X or whoever it will be, rehearses a few rarities and European big hitters like Hey God, or These Days..

I think he's under contract or at least, was. I don't think it's a gagging order though.

I think the fact that they won't talk to fans or the press only enhances my view that this is an internal issue between them; it's only when it's 'band business' that it never gets spoken about. Rehab, divorce, drink etc... all make it into documentaries and song lyrics but fallouts and arguments never do.

It's the end. Been a nice ride, Europe get ready for the shittiest gigs you've ever seen.

Lol, I would really laugh my ass off if Europe gets Bobby only.

That was another sign as well, that Richie would not be on the next leg of the tour...

I've never cared for, WFTWM, it clashed with the band's ticket prices, just to start with.

Still, after this all sinks in, I think I will have a good cry over it, no idea when that will happen, but it will.

I really prefer the band's older material, to be honest. Always have.

But, dayum... I dread relaying this news to my H. After years, of going to shows alone and/or with friends, he became a R fan only around 3 years ago.

After that, going to the Bon Jovi shows, became our thing that we could do together. It was fun, turning him around...

Now, that magic is gone. The only hope left is that it is not for good.

:(

You know what, I'm not bothered in the slightest and Richie was my hero / reason why i picked up the guitar and got serious about music 20 odd years ago.

I've actually been quietly looking forward to the fact that Phil X might be playing on the tour instead of Richie.

My brother in law got us cheap hospitality tickets and tbh if it hadn't been for that, I probably wouldn't have been going to the show in the first place.

No doubt Jon will ride out the tour, have a break then shack up next to Rod and Celine in Vegas whilst Tico golfs, Dave writes musicals and Richie does whatever the hell he wants.

The band owe it to the fans to let them know what's happening although I don't see that happening.

He and Jon would be beheaded in a public trial on the stage.

I have gone off the thought of it being an illness related or personal issue...if it was then saying so will make us understand more...they wont say hes left the band because they will lose half of their fan base

If that's the case I'll cancel all my orders on Backstage and ask for a refund. Really like to see Phil X.

Just hold up a second. You don't know the reason for this. You sound like a lunatic that was waiting for any opportunity to piss all over Richie. No need at all.