That's what it sounds like, but their latest update on the story clearly indicates that, as usual, their "yes, it's true" stories come from the same ol' "unnamed source" that's becoming more of a joke every day.

"UPDATE: Richie and Jon’s camps are not commenting on the story, but Phil X tweeted “you know how I know http://RUMORFIX.com is full of sh*t? I wouldn’t even leave my house for that salary.”
We stand by our story."

I have to say, their lame attempt at sounding like big professionals makes me laugh. You're gutter press. "Anti-tabloid" my ass.


( http://rumorfix.com/2013/08/richie-s...rld-exclusive/ )

And then there's this:

http://www.showbiz411.com/2013/08/23...ying-this-tour

You know what, I think this one I might believe.

I'm not sure what they're trying to say with the techs being let go and stuff. Also, I don't know about the others, but Takumi's still on tour.

What techs exactly does Richie have? They'd still need a guitar tech for whoever would be playing in Richie's place, other that that what other positions are there specific to Richie?

Roger Friedman is a far more believable journalist than "RumorFix"

Phil has spoken very highly of Takumi, but maybe he wants "his" people this leg, bet more than 1 tech for lead. I don't know, don't pretend to know what is needed behind the scenes but I can't imagine Richie fired from the band as US wkly was saying, tour yeah. Big difference and even with Jon as CEO would think much more complicated to do. Just today, Scott Weiland said STP would have to "buy" him out.

PS - Matts twitter is gone. Read yesterday on twitt notes that have to close from a pc, not mobile. So maybe had to wait. Also, IF ever want to reuse name, must change first before delete account, which he also did even though he said if anyone came back would NOT be him. Grain of salt.

I don't think Phil has a personal tech considering how versed he is in building and repairing guitars. It's been nothing but club shows for him prior to this. I don't think this was his call.

Yes that is d-Cup!!

hahaha get it? D-cup as used as The cup?? My gawd i'm so freaking clever I scare myself....










Or do I???!!!!








I don't know.....









cool....

I think it would be weird of him to want to change techs after all this touring. And regardless, I don't see the connection with this rumor about Richie. But hey, it's a somewhat positive article, so... let's hope there's some truth to it.

As for Matt, I saw some random pizza stuff appearing under Matt's old account... Weird... It's pretty stupid that you can claim an old username if someone happens to delete it, 'cause it gives way to this kind of stuff.