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Originally Posted by samboraisgodUK
I don't necessarily agree with the "Jon goggles" tit-for-tat side of the argument, but I am surprised anyone can think they're as good live without Richie. The show I saw, and any video I've seen since, just comes across like a pale imitation of a band who were already quite the shadow of their former selves.
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That's what they've been for a while now with or without Richie. The problem is, we have a front-man who is struggling vocally, who is also slowing down physically. Even if Richie was to return, I don't think he could wave his magic guitar and poof, it's 2005 again. Richie's got his own issues now and although it would make all the fans feel warm & whole again, once people get adjusted, they'll find a whole slew of things to complain about.
I think if anything, Richie being gone gets the rest of the guys off auto-pilot.