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I think it speaks volumes about the legacy of the band when there's people that disagree with so much of what they are doing now but still maintain themselves informed, vigilant waiting for the best band they know to deliver something they like again. There's a lot of people saying that they should just pack it in and quit, I disagree completely but I can also understand where they are coming from. I celebrate so much difference of opinion because it really shows the diversity of the band and their talent in attracting such a vast difference of people, some like one side of the band, some like another. I happen to really enjoy where the band is at right now, I get a kick out of watching the shows and the youtube videos because in the middle of all the imperfection I see a man and a band that's still giving it their all, still pushing, still wanting more and in my opinion they are succeeding. It may not be perfect, but it's still awesome to me...
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I couldn't agree more! Imo Jon proves that he is 'the fighter'. Maybe he won't reach the vocal level he had a few years ago.. BUT he does not lean back .. he tries everything to improve his voice and to overcome his issues. He gives everything to entertain his fans .. of course the songs may not sound as good as back in '08 or '10 ... But if he doesnt try to go on stage (even with vocal issues) he and we would not know if he can improve and return to his former strength! And he obviously is getting better .. it's a long process - But why should he stop now when he has sucess? Some say he destroys the legacy of Bon Jovi .. a few say he should quit.. i don't think so .. jon is a workaholic and i believe he does everything in order to prove that he and the band still got it! The band leaves everything on the stage! And imo THAT'S how you cement your legacy! |
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Maybe it's just me, but I think that when people are critical, most of the time it comes from that place of wishful thinking; rather than a place of hate. It's like the new "well, back in the good old days..." when everything is seen through the soft-focus lens of time. That could explain why some fans would give anything, now, to hear the same quality or the same setlist that they were so critical of a few years ago. By the same token, I think when most people say, "Jon should..." or "Why doesn't Jon just...", it's not because they think they know better than he does what he should do, or that he's too stupid to have thought of those things himself. Instead, I believe it's frustration talking, the feeling that there just has to be something - some pill or a magic wand - that will recapture what was. I know there are some people who get tired of the criticism, but I think it says a lot - for the band and the fans - that people still care enough to be critical. IMO, criticism won't ever kill a fan base; but indifference would. (And besides, what else are we gonna give each other grief about when there's not much else going on?) ;) |
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That's how I feel! I've been a fan since 1985 I'm always goin to be a fan and will support them...good, bad and ugly lol! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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FFS, just stop with the "I liked These Days" and "I steal new albums" non-sense (ever heard of streaming services? There's just no point in stealing music anymore). These are just lazy gimmicks that move the focus away from whatever valid points you make (which you do! I do agree with the last statement you made and to some extent people, including myself, should accept the end-game or move on from the broken record). |
Why does Walleris have to make so much sense?!?!?!
For the constant criticism of the band and/or Jon's singing, it's perfectly valid! It shows that people actually care about the subjects at hand. I'd rather see honest valid criticism than complete indifference. |
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As for not buying music. I have every album, every single, UK Version, Imports from all over the world, promos, right from the beginning and right up to This House. in fact I have a collection that most fans would envy. I don't like doing the whole my **** is bigger than yours thing, but I have spent an absolute fortune on BJ over the years, so don't accuse me of not buying the music! Hell I even flew to NYC to see them at the Nokia Theatre show! Last time I saw band live was The Circle tour (London O2) and I haven't felt the need to see them since. I didn't like WAN so saw no point in seeing them on a tour promoting an album I didn't like. And I felt that the live performances were already beginning to decline (although that tour had it's ups and downs). Just because I choose not to see the band, based on what I've heard from the professionally recorded shows as seen/heard on youTube, it doesn't make me any less of a fan of the band from the beginning to end. Hell, If I wasn't then I wouldn't be wasting my time here. You just need to learn to deal with the fact that people can have different opinions to you, and that's totally ok! |
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Being critical is not the same as being angry ... As I said before ... I feel happy for the fans who still enjoy the band live, and I respect their opinion, but when it comes to some users here, the opposite is not true. You get attacked and accused of fabricating stories because you don't share their opinion. |
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