Interesting that they are now showing quite a bit of Phil X on the big screen. Remember how right after Richie's departure, Phil was sort of kept in the shadows? I'm glad to see the change. He deserves a little attention.

I wonder how many Richie fans imploded after seeing that video? :D

Sure makes a difference when someone that's still is able to sing belt out a song. Jon is simply awful at singing these days. Put the band to rest.

A closer view of Phil singing AC/DC. Jon does his impression of Angus Young.

Phil X wasn't exactly a fan of BJ before he joined the band, and I doubt anybody here'd claim he is anything but a hired hand. But like the guy or not, I think it's a display of great treatment of employees on Jon's part. Which makes the Hugh situation all the more bizarre.

For some reason this has made me like Phil more. Great vocal performance, if Richie doesn't want to come back and Jon wants to keep churning out albums quickly i'd accept Phil X in the lineup so long as they aim for a rock record. I think Phil would suit a louder, guitar driven Bon Jovi sound.

That could be intresting, i agree.

I wonder what Phil would answer if Jon ask him to stand for permanent replacement. Probably he would say yes, but he already has the Drills...

I love that Dave and Phil X got a highlighted moment on stage. That is the way it should be for a *band*. On another thread during the Circle tour I had commented that I wished Jon would stay on stage during Richie's solo song (usually IBTFY) to show his support--maybe then it wouldn't just be a bathroom break for lots of Jon fans.

I am cynical enough to wonder if Jon was being generous or if he knew he had to save his voice so he let Dave and Phil X have these moments. Except for letting Dave sing a rare verse of ITA--and usually with Dave's mike so low you had trouble hearing him fully, I don't recall Dave getting any significant solo time.

didnt even bother to do Tokyo Road in Tokyo. oh wait i remember jon hates that album