I had that same train of thought and even said to a friend, if his voice up for singing with two bands tonight then just do one longer Jovi show.

Maybe Tico and Dave aren't up for an extra-long band show.

They do something different. We don't even know any details at this point and people are already bitching about it. (And that's not aimed at you, Terri. I'm seeing people complaining on other sites too.)

I don't think the band needs to take a break. I think some fans need to take a break. No one HAS to buy a new CD when it's released or go to a show.

And, quite frankly, I don't know why the band is doing so many shows in the NY/NJ area.

LOL Okay, you might be on to something.

With every new development, I'm so glad that I was already too disillusioned before the tour to buy more than one stinkin' ticket. This tour was so well-named. Because We Can . . . do anything and everything we can think of to screw with our fans.

They could do them just a few weeks ago in Europe.

And I know LOTS of former fans who have exercised that right not to go plenty on this tour. I am not alone in my dissatisfaction.

I doubt those are Richie fans (to mention Richie as a missing part of the band is not necessarily to be a Richie fan).... those were more likely optimistic and clueless fans always seeing the glass half full, still thinking Richie is taking care of his mom or something ...
I think Jon is trying to introduce his solo band in a forced way - as you are there you cannot refuse -come on !! Jon twice is better than just the band - it is an understatement - right ?

I also like the "moment" when JBJ takes the stage, fist in the air, and the crowd goes crazy.

I forget and tend to assume that everyone checks boards and forums like I do and know every little thing going on with the band, good or bad. :)

Maybe Tico and Dave want a break. And I never said you were alone in your dissatisfaction--just the opposite. I said I'm seeing bitching and people don't even know the details yet. I honestly don't get why people spend so much time on something that obviously brings them displeasure. If I stop enjoying a TV show, I stop watching it. I don't keep going to the website and bitching about it. No one is trapped into being a Bon Jovi fan. If EVERY FREAKING THING THEY DO is a reason to gripe, it's time to find another interest.

I don't get why everyone is going insane about this when no one knows the details... Let's wait for some more info before rushing to judgements.

Since I was the one mentioning the break, I wanted to clarify my personal opinion about this. I don't know everybody else's reasons, but I'd want them to take a break simply because I wouldn't want them to burn themselves out. I'm not on the they-should-take-a-break-and-hopefully-wake-up-one-day-and-see-the-light-and-come-back-with-a-better-record-because-since-These-Days-they-all-suck bandwagon. I just really, honestly, genuinely want the best for them, that's all. If they all decide the thing they want to do the most is making another record and going on another tour then, by all means, go for it! I'm as broke as I could be, but I'll manage somehow.