Wouldn't entirely surprise me if he's back for June 6. There are some incredibly high profile dates from then on. Dates that I thought were ambitious even with a fully functioning band.

Having said that this tour really is feeling like a limp to the finish line before a long old hiatus so I don't hold my breath.

It would be pretty disrespectful for Richie to show up a dozen of shows into the tour. At least that is my opinion. If he was too far out to show up for the first shows on the European Tour it's just embarassing if he can play the remaining shows. At least I would be pissed if I saw the shows with Phil X and then Richie decides to show up.

IF I CAN'T HAVE HIM... NO ONE CAN!!!

What a crappy attitude. Richie should come back as soon as he can. If that means he's back the day after IOW and I don't see him, I'd be gutted but at least other people here will get something resembling a Bon Jovi gig and I'd be happy for them.

But don't panic. Obie is full of sh*t and it's also the easiest thing in the world to say 'Obie said it,' when in fact it was a fat guy at the merch stand...

June 6th eh?
Will be perfect for July 5 th

I actually wanna see Phil x for at least a show to be honest and think he deserves to see out the tour now to be honest. Much as I love Richie, if the problem is enough to say your missing the whole tour then do that so the problem is hopefully solved long term

Love Phil's attitude and I've enjoyed watching some of the stuff on youtube but would never, for one second pick him to play over Sambora.

I am resigned to the fact Phil is going to be at the IOW but if I had a choice... it's not even a contest.

They should drive the tour.
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4...rivetourok.jpg
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Photoshop of the thread so far!!! BRAVO!!! :)))

Richie should so send that as a video-link update on the big screen in the middle of the show. ''Guys, I'm doin f*cking great! 52 countries etc Sorry I couldn't be there for you, but soz I was driving my car lolz''


Andi

I love it!