Good review from someone who knows what he's talking about.

Probably because not showing up for Calgary was a result of the drinking problem and the ultimatum was given after that.

Great review, accurate and totally ecoh's how I feel and what I said after the one show I saw this tour.

I don't love Jon or Richie more than the other and I don't hate Phil X cos he's not Richie. I'm totally objective in this pantomime situation but the band have been lacking something fundamental since Richie left and this review sums it up perfectly.

Because he missed the flight.

The band were trying to deal with it inside but it fell apart.

Now this is an interesting read too.

http://musicbizadvice.com/advice/fea...s-in-bon-jovi/

To me, this seems to be the most sincere and motive free of what's been put out there thus far.

Thats actually a really good review for a magazine, that's definitely a fan writing that one. Now time for a bit of a rant after flicking through some of the crap over the last few pages.

Shame to see the thread reflect all the Bon Jovi fans over social media at the moment, by taking sides and being at each others throats. Its pathetic all round, there was me being a fan of this band like I thought everyone else was, but apparently I'm very much in the minority. Maybe its because I'm a bloke and therefore have no sexual attraction to the protagonists so don't need to be #teamrichie or #teamjon. Apologies if that's a bit of a sweeping sexist statement, but it seems a lot of the bands female fans (of which they are the majority) just side with who they fancy, must as I would side with Kimberley in Girls Aloud, they pick their sides between Jon & Richie. Obviously that's not everyone, but there's a hell of a lot of that vein posturing out there.

Sadly what they, and Richie, can't seem to see is that without Bon Jovi, Richie is nothing. Everything he does and is able to do, he owes it to his time in the band and to his fans. He certainly wouldn't be flogging some gussets to the Japanese on QVC on his own back. Demanding Richie break off and go solo- why? Why can't we have the band AND solo breaks like we have had for 30 years? Why does it have to be a pissing contest all the time? There's bound to be wrong on both sides, but for so called "Bon Jovi" fans to be wanting the band torn apart and their idol to make it on their own and beat the other one leaves a very sour taste in my mouth.

I'm glad for the most part on here we can make our OPINIONS on either side (and we are always speculating, thanks to the bands and Richie's inept PR) without, for the most part, being dragged into the silly childish fights that this fanbase are partaking in elsewhere. It's making One Direction fans seem mature. But then, with seemingly Jon & Richie being less than adult about the whole thing, is it any wonder?

I couldn't agree more with you.

This guy has no agenda. I'm worried about Richie and have been for a long time, I really hope he gets what he needs soon.

Probably the truest story to this point. I felt Richies "circle" was bad as we have discussed ad nausium on here...... I can't imagine 30 years ending over $. Felt like they were a family with all it's aggrevations, but bottom line family first. Damn It! I hate it all the same.

Yup, problem was because this was different than last time no one believed it was a reason. And I gotta say, from those pictures/video in Japan he's not starting to look good.

People have to remember addicts are good at lying and hiding things. And I base this on personal experience.

I honestly do believe this and I get not everyone will but if this is the truth, people need to stop bickering and realize someone's well being is at stake here.

I happened to remember a few posts, yours one of them about some oddities, and then when i read the 30Yrs Gone, The Real Story Article today this stood out. It seems to fit.
"
8. Someone who has a lot to gain–I won’t mention names–is orchestrating a full-on media takedown of Jon Bon Jovi, and they’re taking advantage of the fact that Jon, as Richie Sambora’s employer, is legally prevented from saying anything about Richie’s absence from the band. Even worse, the people orchestrating the attack are using unsuspecting, well-meaning Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora fans to do it."

Does anybody know the validity of the writer? It is a sincere and nice piece, but sometimes it comes off like a fan just hoping for the best but making it sound like their in the know. Other time admittedly it seems as if this person does at least have a passing knowledge of the band and industry. Would be intresting to know how legit the writer is.

http://randireed.com/

https://twitter.com/MusicBizAdvice

I C&P part of his Linkin below. IF he is just a fan, he seems to have set up a rather elaborate plan on the web. Also shows his web site, which I have not seen yet. He "feels" the most real to me thus far as he doesn't seem to have anything to gain and he doesn't come across as a zealot for either side of things.


Summary




***See my bio and list of artists at http://www.randireed.com.***

***In order to maintain the privacy of the companies and colleagues I work with (and to keep them from getting spammed and stalked by fans of certain artists) I only list my own company under employment. My detailed resume and employment information is not published publicly.***

I've worked at the Platinum level of the music industry since 1992, with a heavy emphasis on live music from all sides of the contract: agent, artist, artist manager, and talent buyer / concert promoter. Before I worked behind the scenes I started out as a singer. I hated it but am grateful for the experience, because it helps me teach artists how to to prevent problems no one would believe even exist unless they'd been there!

I excel at handling confidential information and finding solutions to tough music business problems. I'm experienced in rock, alternative, pop, country, and AC and enjoy guest speaking for college music business classes.

Specialties: Emphasis on live music industry, Troubleshooting, Problem solving, Management performance audits, Artist security consults, Artist Development, Live Performance Coaching, Image development, PR, Branding, Marketing, Writing, Public speaking, Guest Speaker.

lmao.......

Aloha !

It's a bunch of "facts" from "inside information" he can't talk about due to whatever reasons he can come up with. Anyone with half a brain and a bit of common sense can write a similar article, and just because it's on a website written by a reporter doesn't make it any more legit than most of what's been posted here. As a matter of fact, it reads like these dreadful epistels of Tony Kuzminski or whatever his name is. Because if there's one thing many fans like, it's articles written in a way they can agree with what's being said, and then big up said reporter or writer. "That guy is a great writer, he writes what I think". Only to forget that some stuff written down doesn't make much sense anyway, but hey, IT'S AN ARTICLE SO IT MUST BE TRUE.

Think of it, to have this guy, out of all sources available, come up with an article that, when it comes down to it, only says things like "Don't believe in tabloids" and then actually fabricates a story build around the exact rumours he tries to disqualify is laughable at best. Down the line he's just another fan with a theory. If there'd really be some information available it'd be in Q, Rolling Stone magazine and the likes. Not musicbizadvice.com. If anythng, this article will probably be cited over and over again by others to say "We've got confirmation, oh boohoo Richie you're drinking again" , trying to hold on to every single bit of "official" confirmation that the tabloids were wrong about "their" band, followed by massive requests on Twitter for Richie to lay down the bottle and "support" his illness.

That's all the "" I can come up with for now. :p

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

So it's true then.

Aloha !

http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...h-you-show.jpg

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

This is basically a more detailed version of what RadarOnline posted a few hours ago. They either got a scoop on what was about to be posted or she was inspired by that article and then wrote her own.

It's not really important among all that she said, but I wonder why so many people seem to forget that the first leg of the tour actually had Richie playing and it was from the second one onwards that Phil X replaced him.

The media contact for Randi Reed is Jinjer Hudley who on twitter claims her to be a Jon Bon Jovi die hard fans
So anything in the article by Randy needs to be taken with a grain of salt

http://radaronline.com/exclusives/20...vi-jon-leaves/

Well Radar Online sure did a quick back step - now the Richie contacts tell them it was all inaccurate. I guess they believe them more than their source earlier from BJ mgmt. Wondered how they went from all Pro Richie to the article that was not so. Backtracked now. Such BS all around.

Now they read:UPDATE 1.12 pm — Another source tells Radar that Jon and Sambora have not spoken since April and talk of an intervention is way off the mark. “It’s disheartening that it has come to this. Richie is healthy. He is not drinking.

That's because, as I mentioned before, their source wasn't the band's manager. A previous article used the same quote without attributing it to the band's manager and just claiming it was a source. It gave them away immediately. Until somebody really comes up with actual, proven sources, they're all most likely full of bullshit, no matter how many times they update, twist, change, go back and forth on their stories.

Another piece of fiction.

Richie's RT of the shop japan video has disappeared...

That's interesting, my feeling that someone else has a way into his account? I would have thought he was on his way back to Cali when that went out? It was RT twice, supposedly from him.

I still see it.

Not to be out done, Sean Borg has posted a link to Rumorfix about
an article on Rumorfix in which they state that Richie came to them exclusively to say the article about the intervention was BS. It claims Richie stated that he wanted to come back to the tour for the fans. Think maybe Sean Borg has been busy again!!

Here it is

http://rumorfix.com/2013/08/richie-s...-bs-exclusive/

Can't Richie see that he's just making it harder for himself to come back? Using gossip sites to give his side of the story. Jon will be hating this so much because it goes against everything he's ever stood for in the band and yet Richie is seemingly encouraging it!

Right! generally speaking they're destroying what they created for 30 yrs now.. what a great way to celebrate 30 yrs anniversary btw.
AND it's so unfair for Tico and David and Hugh too.
They're supposed to be adults with a massive career, they'd better stop all that and show their fans some respect and think of their legacy too before it's too late!! true and die hard fans are angry and disappointed... plus they've run out of patience.

IDK, I can see where others Rt his RT, and it
stays on my phone messages but it's gone when I pull his profile?? Below is the last first one I see now fro Aug. 20. The RT was there this am? I hadn't noticed until someone else pointed it out. Also noted about the time that RT did go out Richie started to follow a NR intern site??? Been with the fashion business for years and now starts to follow intern?? Something is just strange to me.

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Richie Sambora‏@TheRealSambora20 Aug
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Interesting. When I was watching the Live from London concert stream this weekend, I saw a tweet allegedly from @therealsambora that said said something to the effect of "that was an amazing concert" or something along those lines.

I thought it very strange that he would tweet anything Bon Jovi-related, particularly during the concert. I went to his profile (or whatever it's called - I'm a twitter newbie) there was no such post. Weird.

I don't know, when I go to his profile, I still see the RTs. Strange.

I think I know what you saw, be careful because there are a few Richie parodys or even fakes, look for the correct spelling (ie one was @therealsamdora), verified check, and they will use his avatar to "fool" you. I have phone notification if the auth. account tweets (I know, so sad) and the RT's that are now gone did come via his account but the ones you are talking about I'm pretty certain were parodys.

I think as the Bulls#it is flying thick and fast its not going to be long before we get a statement from one of them.......and unless its from one of their mouths and on film, nothing can be believed........at the moment im leaning towards the Jon being supportive and insisting rehab "story"......I really dont think jon would kick him out over money!!!

Thanks! I figured it was a fake but as I said I'm a newbie. It was a fantastic concert though. Amazing energy and vocals. I loved it :)

its false.. Jinjer Hundly wrote it, a jon fan.

Bad wig day.

http://static.rumorfix.com/wp-conten...08/sambora.jpg

Well Richie has 109,000 twitter followers. He follows 130. One of the 130 people he follows is the writer of that Examiner article.

He also looks about 6 months pregnant.