Al didn't create a void when he had to be replaced, because Jon still had someone who he could successfully co-write, co-compose, and co-front with. And now as a trio with no guitarist, he's paying the price for not including Hugh. Jon has tried to fill Richie's void with three guitarists, three songwriters and a fiddle player, but still has a ways to go. That's what I mean when I ask if he's "brave" enough to formally replace Richie and let the chips fall where they may.

What kind of ludicrous conspiracy theory are you trying to propagate?

Show some respect -- Prince has barely been interred for a week! I do have SOME standards!
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Jon has proven many times he can successfully write without Richie. And, having seen the band without Richie, they're just fine live without him too. They're still a great live act without him. Richie is not a "co front man" and never has been (unless you've got on Richie goggles, I suppose). Taking lead on a song here and here does not a co-front-man make. It's throwing the guitarist a bone. They're not a band without a guitarist. They're a band without their original guitarist. Many, many bands have a revolving door of members. Better a new guitarist than a new singer, IMO, as many of Bon Jovi's peers from back in the day have struggled with.

Where do you come up with this garbage??? Bobby, the Fiddle Player, and the 3 wise men have all been around for 10 years now. Phil replaced Richie and that's pretty much it... a guitarist replaced Bobby for that short run one month tour but there hasn't been much talk since..

Oh and must I remind you, Richie walked out of this band... Jon is just doing what he needs to do...

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And all I'm saying is that what Jon also has to do is formally end the Richie era with a designated guitarist, not a hired-help journeymen of the month.

Excellent point! U took the words right out of my mouth! Thank you!;)

It's been the same guy since Richie walked out, no "journeyman of the month" ffs! If you want Jon to shout it from the rooftops so it would make you happy then be disappointed, this just isn't that type of band and Thank god they're not. That "designated guitarist" is Phil X, it is very commonly known. Go ahead, search google and you'll find it....

I should be able to search the publicity pictures, because that's where he should be.

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No video as of yet -- they must have strip-searched everyone for cameras.

Once again, u took the words right out of my mouth! Thank you! When Jon is ready to make anything official, he will do it on his own time and terms, not when certain "fans" demand him to do so.