[sambos apprentice]

Originally Posted by semigoodlooking

He is either an addict or not. However, I take it you mean by full blown that he is still using whatever his vice is? I don't agree but what are your reasons for thinking this?

My reasons ?

Observing his decline since he left ...a friend knows one of Richie's inner circle and said he's surrounded by enablers, folk that profit from his generosity ...think elvis / mj


His recent radio interview in London was a shambles , just inauthentic rhetoric...like a parrot who's deluded himself into believing his own spin. It's shame.

Promoters won't touch him, he's finished

[Captain_jovi]

Originally Posted by sambos apprentice

My reasons ?

Observing his decline since he left ...a friend knows one of Richie's inner circle and said he's surrounded by enablers, folk that profit from his generosity ...think elvis / mj

I don't doubt this but how does this indicate he's still using/an addict. There's a giant difference between currently being on drugs and growing older as someone who used to use.

[Eveline]

Originally Posted by Captain_jovi

I don't doubt this but how does this indicate he's still using/an addict. There's a giant difference between currently being on drugs and growing older as someone who used to use.

The sambos apprentice guy needs to change his username. There's so much bitterness in his posts! Richie had his peak long ago but that doesn't mean he's finished by any means. Apparently, someone has too high expectations of the old man here

[eddie73]

is it supposedly this Friday the single is released ?

[bonjovi90]

I think that was just speculation on this board. By now I don't think it'll ever be released.

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[eddie73]

Originally Posted by bonjovi90

I think that was just speculation on this board. By now I don't think it'll ever be released.

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Came straight from Richies mouth on various TV/ Radio interviews... but yeah wouldnt surprise me if its not

[steel_horse75]

Originally Posted by eddie73

is it supposedly this Friday the single is released ?

its not april 1st!!!

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[Thinny]

Originally Posted by eddie73

Came straight from Richies mouth on various TV/ Radio interviews... but yeah wouldnt surprise me if its not

It did, but he was very unsure about it, later in the interview he said "maybe March 24th or early April..."

Not holding my breath. Any momentum that he had from The Masked Singer is gone now anyways...

[sambos apprentice]

Originally Posted by Captain_jovi

I don't doubt this but how does this indicate he's still using/an addict. There's a giant difference between currently being on drugs and growing older as someone who used to use.

Well, take Slash for instance. An addict in recovery . Or Duff McKagan.

Or look at Richie 2012 dojng promo for his solo record - then look at 2014 live shows.

That's post relapse . I also don't think it's just alcohol .

[Thinny]

Originally Posted by sambos apprentice

Well, take Slash for instance. An addict in recovery . Or Duff McKagan.

Or look at Richie 2012 dojng promo for his solo record - then look at 2014 live shows.

That's post relapse . I also don't think it's just alcohol .

That was 9 years ago....no one is arguing about his condition back then, it was obvious.

But if Richie was still using (at least to that extent) there is no way that he would have been able to take part in a show like The Masked Singer. Compare now to how he was back then and it's a different world.

I know you had a bad experience attempting to meet Richie back then and that has clearly influenced your opinion of him. Fair enough, but you are just coming across as bitter and angry, and as such it's hard to really take your comments seriously.