[B.J. Always]

Originally Posted by Captain_jovi

I think cost has a lot to do with it too. On fan club shows the amount they can make skyrockets ic they're not dealing with an eight piece band, lighting, staging and transportation. Plus they're dealing with a VERY forgiving audience. Most of them truly do not care or notice the state of Jon's voice. Doing it on a tour with casuals and people who are there for the hits really exposes the state of his voice and the bad timing and missed notes. Personally I think thats why it was dropped more so than flow of the show/lack of interest but who knows.

I've read on reviews that a lot of fans go on breaks during the acoustic sets--to the restrooms, going for food, etc.

Of course, there were a number of fans that left due to Jon's vocals.

[sweetmisery]

Wait. So there is a big 40 year anniversary tour next year? Are there talks/rumors about this or just speculation?

[bonjovi90]

Originally Posted by sweetmisery

Wait. So there is a big 40 year anniversary tour next year? Are there talks/rumors about this or just speculation?

Nothing but speculation and fan dreaming.

[danfan]

Originally Posted by bonjovi90

Nothing but speculation and fan dreaming.

If Jon sounds like he did on this past tour, sounds like more of a nightmare. I knew it would be rough, but the show I went to in Tampa was just gut wrenching. I wouldn't go see them again like that. Not because of the money but because it was so depressing listening to him.

[eddie73]

Yeah of course they should if they want to, why not ! If the demand is there which it obviously is why would they stop ... Fully expecting a mammoth world for the 40th anniversary, hitting every corner of the globe for the next 3 years or so from 2023. Not saying as a farewell but I believe it will be their last huge tour , then just do 30 odd shows a year

[Mongoose]

Originally Posted by danfan

If Jon sounds like he did on this past tour, sounds like more of a nightmare. I knew it would be rough, but the show I went to in Tampa was just gut wrenching. I wouldn't go see them again like that. Not because of the money but because it was so depressing listening to him.

Poor Jon. Should have quit the smoking..

[Logan72]

As it was/huge arena and stadium tours can't happen now surely? His voice this year?? To be honest, some of the clips I've seen of 2019 even? Word will quickly get around in the mainstream next time I think and if a large number of dates are planned, it could be all a bit of disaster, and quite depressing. I wish it wasn't so, but from what I've seen the last couple of years, I just don't think it's possible. For whatever reason (and to my huge dissapointment), I just don't think Jon is going to be able to do what Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney etc have done and keep it going that long

He's an intelligent man, so if there's another way/he has a plan and proves me wrong, great stuff!

[bonjovi90]

Originally Posted by Logan72

As it was/huge arena and stadium tours can't happen now surely? His voice this year?? To be honest, some of the clips I've seen of 2019 even? Word will quickly get around in the mainstream next time I think and if a large number of dates are planned, it could be all a bit of disaster, and quite depressing. I wish it wasn't so, but from what I've seen the last couple of years, I just don't think it's possible. For whatever reason (and to my huge dissapointment), I just don't think Jon is going to be able to do what Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney etc have done and keep it going that long

He's an intelligent man, so if there's another way/he has a plan and proves me wrong, great stuff!

Word got around a lot in mainstream during this year's tour.

[Logan72]

Originally Posted by bonjovi90

Word got around a lot in mainstream during this year's tour.

Yes, worrying. You'll have seen I'm new to the forum but I've been a devoted fan since the 80s. I showed my wife the latest - she couldn't believe what's happened...and she loved Axl Rose!

[B.J. Always]

Originally Posted by Logan72

Yes, worrying. You'll have seen I'm new to the forum but I've been a devoted fan since the 80s. I showed my wife the latest - she couldn't believe what's happened...and she loved Axl Rose!

Have you gotten the feeling that you have showed up after the party was over? Considering the sound of Jon's voice.

Nevertheless welcome to the Forum!