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Originally Posted by CKatz (Post 1131896)

No matter how many times Richie tells fans he is fine and not to worry, there will still be people who think he's back to drinking, ill or has mental issues. It's ridiculous. Richie must be just as frustrated as everyone else is by the constant gossip and lack of patience.

If only there was some simple way to nullify that...

As far as the depression comment, I don't think it's any secret on this board that I deal with/have dealt with my fair share of problems in that area, and I would greatly feel for Richie if that were the case. HOWEVER he is a public figure, and he or someone around him should realize that his tweets are only making things worse. If he /his team would just release a simple statement, without any type of "gory" details, it would go a long way in calming all of this down.

I think it's obvious Richie met an unfortunate end in a car accident, and Phil X is the "new Richie." Because if you look at the cover of "Bounce," Paul McCartney is barefoot, and "Burn The Candle Down" played backwards says "Richie will miss Europe." And "Bobby best player solos."
Jeez people, open your eyes.

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Originally Posted by Crushgen24/88 (Post 1131897)

Just popped in to post Richie's tweet. This is just getting weirder. 9:00am 22 May 13

9.00am in Gateshead is 01.00am in LA

I really didn't get the impression that he was about to make a statement. I think, if that were the case, he wouldn't have posted another 'stop-gap' tweet.

I think by mentioning that he 'loves the band' in the past, Jon's quote about 'I hate my brother', Richie's responses after every Jon interview telling everyone he's fine and Jon's total apathy towards Richie (warranted) and frustration with the situation show that this is NOT a health issue.

The whole 'when he's ready to give 100%... ' etc etc... Well, we saw Richie enjoying himself onstage. But there's more to being in a band, being on tour and promoting an album than being onstage. I think Richie wasn't putting his weight behind the new record, and was still focused on Aftermath. I think he was told that this would have to change on the next leg of the tour. I think he took an ill-advised stand and used a convenient excuse. I might get shot down for saying that, I might get proven wrong but I believe Jon called his bluff.

THIS is why Richie can't come out and say anything and this is why Jon is DARING him to. What can Richie say? 'Jon's a meanie... he wanted me to promote the band's album... '

Sorry Beaky, but that doesn't make much sense to me. The band have always been supportive of each other's outside projects. Even encouraging them, saying it's for the benefit of the band.
Jon also knew Richie was doing a solo album. It was Jon's choice to do another album and tour so early, knowing that Richie (and Tico) were not really ready. Jon doesn't have the right to complain that Richie was barely involved with WAN. Jon could have just waited.

Matt just tweeted:

Matthew Bongiovi ‏@MatthewBongiovi
Hitting the gym listening to @TheRealSambora record. Bring it on

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Originally Posted by Lisa71 (Post 1131917)

Matt just tweeted:

Matthew Bongiovi ‏@MatthewBongiovi
Hitting the gym listening to @TheRealSambora record. Bring it on

I was about to post that. FFS.:confused:

WTF are these Richie's tweets from today??!!:

"Just don't worry... Everything's good...."

"Hey there's too much to say right now so I won't say anything......love you all...thank u for your support..."

C'moon just tell us something! Are you planning to join the band??