I really liked what you said. Last night I watched the 2006 Giants night 3 show, which I attended. I was amazed at how much younger Jon appeared and how much better his voice was then. I looked at my husband and said, "I saw them at their peak, and sadly it won't be like that again." But I'm still a fan and am looking forward to another (and maybe the last big) tour.

I'm Affraid it's not quite the hard rock record we were hoping for 😞 More of the same old !

I totally agree that the HAND tour marks the last of the youthful, energetic Jon.

A 44 year old Jon is a long ten years later to a now 54 year old one, that's for sure. Lets see if Jon's got another 10 left in the tank.

I was at one of those shows too. The one during the thunderstorm. It was awesome!

Uh, its not even out yet.

Yes, these last 10 years have been rough on him. I guess it's happens to the best of us. The gray hair really ages him too, but I don't blame him for letting it go.

I'm Affraid it's not the hard rock record we all hopes for ! Same old same old 😞

It's a no win situation. He does look old but then again I don't want him to be Richie with his scraggly, dyed hair, shirt open to the navel, making suggestive comments to the audience, grabbing his crotch, etc. I guess Jon needs to figure out how to be a rockstar without looking or acting the part. I'm not discounting that he might be able to do it.

For years he idolized Frank Sinatra and I think he was hoping for the same trajectory of a career: occasional movies, powerful political friends, loyal & adoring fans, living his life and his work "his way" -- and to some extent he has succeeded. However, he doesn't have the respect that Sinatra (or Springsteen or Bono or the RollingStones) have had and I am not sure he and the revised Bon Jovi have the pulling power to really fill those arenas and stadiums or headline major festivals anymore. Bon Jovi isn't gaining new fans and I am not sure if the old fans haven't just seen enough already and if they are willing to buy those expensive tickets, book flights and hotels, etc. to see them. As much as I am shocked at his sold out Runaway Tour stops, are they indicative of his wider fan base? I've seen Bon Jovi in person and online many times; Jon has no new moves to offer and hearing a couple of new songs just isn't a lure. The absence of the comradery with Richie whether or not it was real is huge.

I think Phil X is fine but he has a terrible voice; I am surprised in the months and years that have followed that Jon hasn't found someone who can support him better vocally. Note: Phil X is near Jon in age (50) but still comes across as a rockstar much more than Jon. Sitting in a concert worrying about Jon's voice or having the production drown out his voice isn't a good time. Having him constantly telling the audience to stand up just reminds us all that the the high energy shows are a thing of the past.

I am really looking forward to this album. I liked BB - especially considering that it felt like a let's throw this together, fulfill a contractual obligation and get it over with record. I'm hoping THINFS is thought through kiss and make up, let's get it really right. I think they are also smart enough to know there will inevitably be the, Richie is missing crowd and they will have to kick it up for the nay sayers.

I'm hoping......

Have it on good authority . Matt says it's a rock record, his definition of rock is different to ours ! " what about now is a rock record " don't make me laugh Matt. It's not we we were expecting , fact !

That's not even close to what "Good authority" means. Wait until it's out.