It's anybody's guess. Like I said in one of my previous posts, I think that if what Richie says about things getting closer to being resolved is true, it means someone is doing the talking. I'd rather that be Richie and the rest of the band than lawyers on both parts, but we don't really know. I'm still holding onto August.

For what it's worth, I keep seeing variations of this comment around Facebook fan pages:

"It breaks my heart to know what I now know. It is not Richie's fault that he is not with the band right now. I was upset with him a few months ago and I thought he should be in with the band. Unfortunately, this is, as I said, not of his doing."

This rumor has been floating around, but no one is giving any details, even within the fandom. They keep saying cryptic things like: "When this all comes to light, people will understand and things will fall into place."

Also: Comments like these, if true in any way, make me think more 'lawyers' and less 'talking it out.' The reason I say this is because the people leaving these messages seem to think the real reason will come to light eventually, whereas, in Joviland, everything is kept close to the vest. I hope for a different outcome, but that's the feeling I get from reading things like, 'When this comes to light"...in the world of Bon Jovi, it probably /wouldn't/ come to light, because they don't make their dirty laundry public.

Sorry, a bit confused about this: these comments are from fans claiming to know the reasons behind it all, or just optimistic?

That guy looks like an older Jesse Pinkman. Also, nothing says "All is good" more than that hat.

Haha!

I believe that is Fat Rick, from Fat Rick's Guitar Emporium? Where RS gets a fair few of his geetars. Including THAT Flying V as used on Bounce....

I've heard some rumors myself, even from somewhat reliable sources, and trust me, I know as much as you all do. I don't think these kinda things get out easily and when they do get out, they're still likely to be inaccurate if not totally bullshit. I do hope (not necessarily believe) that things will come to light, of course if that's possible without any further damage and stuff.

These fans claim to know the real reason behind Richie's departure. I've also heard the phrase, "It's a bizarre situation, and true fans will come back to the fold when the truth is known."

And I say you rock Debbie. I cannot imagine a woman being a Kid Rock fan at all. Just a small sample (and I am not offended the least with the language - I am offended because I am a woman and I don't want to be treated (or thought of) like that.

Well guess who's back, with a big fat cock
It's the Kid mother****er with the Classic Rock
Like Wax That Booty, yodeleyeho, punk
Slappin you hoes with Dick when I get drunk
From Alabama, to Texacana
Bend over bitch and let me slam a
Big fat dick up in your puddy, oh goody
If your a freaky hoe, well do the backdoor boody

I listened to one concert with him as the opener and I skipped the rest. He wasn't very good musically either. A city boy from Detroit trying to be a good ole boy

Stones was day after jovi in uk so Richie was in London at time of Hyde park gig. He thought he'd be back in the band.

I heard that Richie caught Bobby and Jon having sex with his double neck guitar. Just a rumour but I think there's some truth in it.