Originally Posted by Thinny (Post 1250138)

Oh I'm not denying that for a second, it's hardly a revelation that a lead guitarist from a rock band has been drinking alcohol....shock! horror! :rolleyes:

But i do question certain information from the Jon vs Richie brigade. The MK Bowl comments are a prime example of that. The are a certain section of the fan base that will say anything to paint the other is a bad light, in fact they revel in it, and it's always been that way...this isn't something that's been a thing since Richie left, it's always been there...and yes it works both ways. I was at Richie's show at Shepherd's Bush 1998 when Jon came on stage and I witnessed some despicable behavior towards him.

Originally Posted by manarosi (Post 1250144)

is there a video of NSG of that night when jbj came out? i just can't find it

Originally Posted by Thinny (Post 1250141)

I was near the front in a part of the crowd which was very anti-Jon, and every time he looked in their direction they would flip him the bird or the V sign and aggressively shouted abuse at him. Honestly, it was pathetic and ruined the experience for me. I was really excited to see Jon come on stage with Richie. I moved further back for the second song which was much more enjoyable.

Originally Posted by Bounce7800 (Post 1250146)

My first ever gig that one, so I was absolutely delighted when Jon came out. Luckily didn't see or hear any of that stuff. The whole Jon v Richie stuff is just embarrassing all round from supposed grown adults.

Originally Posted by Thinny (Post 1250147)

Once I moved further back it was fine and people were loving it and the cheers and screams out weighed their negativity. It was just that small group. Sad really. It ruined With A Little Help for me but I loved the rest of the gig. And it's a night I will never forget as I got to meet Richie later and have a quick chat and photo with him.

Originally Posted by steel_horse75 (Post 1250143)

People could smell alcohol on Richie from front row? Ive read it all now.

Originally Posted by richiefan95 (Post 1250150)

At my last Bon Jovi concert in Vienna in 2013 I also could smell alcohol. I am sure that was Jon who was only 100 meters away from me.

It is hard to imagine what some people believe is possible.

Originally Posted by YOVANAfromPeru (Post 1250122)

But seriously, Richie had problems with alcohol and some addiction for pain pills (as per himself: initially because his shoulder, the divorce, his father...) still not a justification to my eyes...