He's a bit all over the place with his stories. Jon has said in other interviews he did not know he had issues until the 2022 tour when his wife told him. He claimed he believed the show she said was awful was an 8/10 until she give him a reality check. In this NYT piece, which seems more sincere admittedly, he says he knew as far back as 2014 and admits to changing words in songs.
That said, Jon seems more raw and honest in this interview. It seems like he knew the whole time his voice was in trouble but really thought he was salvaging shows with his mispronunciation of words. It sort of answers the question why he continued to take peoples money when he knew his voice was gone. He is delusional or optimistic enough to think changes he made were saving him.
I hope there is someone in his camp to tell him if his recovery does not result in being able to sing live for 2 hours. There is a chance he will not be able to make that call for himself. He says if he isn't 100% he won't tour but it looks like he cannot judge himself accurately.
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