Good review from someone who knows what he's talking about.

Probably because not showing up for Calgary was a result of the drinking problem and the ultimatum was given after that.

Great review, accurate and totally ecoh's how I feel and what I said after the one show I saw this tour.

I don't love Jon or Richie more than the other and I don't hate Phil X cos he's not Richie. I'm totally objective in this pantomime situation but the band have been lacking something fundamental since Richie left and this review sums it up perfectly.

Because he missed the flight.

The band were trying to deal with it inside but it fell apart.

Now this is an interesting read too.

http://musicbizadvice.com/advice/fea...s-in-bon-jovi/

To me, this seems to be the most sincere and motive free of what's been put out there thus far.

Thats actually a really good review for a magazine, that's definitely a fan writing that one. Now time for a bit of a rant after flicking through some of the crap over the last few pages.

Shame to see the thread reflect all the Bon Jovi fans over social media at the moment, by taking sides and being at each others throats. Its pathetic all round, there was me being a fan of this band like I thought everyone else was, but apparently I'm very much in the minority. Maybe its because I'm a bloke and therefore have no sexual attraction to the protagonists so don't need to be #teamrichie or #teamjon. Apologies if that's a bit of a sweeping sexist statement, but it seems a lot of the bands female fans (of which they are the majority) just side with who they fancy, must as I would side with Kimberley in Girls Aloud, they pick their sides between Jon & Richie. Obviously that's not everyone, but there's a hell of a lot of that vein posturing out there.

Sadly what they, and Richie, can't seem to see is that without Bon Jovi, Richie is nothing. Everything he does and is able to do, he owes it to his time in the band and to his fans. He certainly wouldn't be flogging some gussets to the Japanese on QVC on his own back. Demanding Richie break off and go solo- why? Why can't we have the band AND solo breaks like we have had for 30 years? Why does it have to be a pissing contest all the time? There's bound to be wrong on both sides, but for so called "Bon Jovi" fans to be wanting the band torn apart and their idol to make it on their own and beat the other one leaves a very sour taste in my mouth.

I'm glad for the most part on here we can make our OPINIONS on either side (and we are always speculating, thanks to the bands and Richie's inept PR) without, for the most part, being dragged into the silly childish fights that this fanbase are partaking in elsewhere. It's making One Direction fans seem mature. But then, with seemingly Jon & Richie being less than adult about the whole thing, is it any wonder?

I couldn't agree more with you.

This guy has no agenda. I'm worried about Richie and have been for a long time, I really hope he gets what he needs soon.

Probably the truest story to this point. I felt Richies "circle" was bad as we have discussed ad nausium on here...... I can't imagine 30 years ending over $. Felt like they were a family with all it's aggrevations, but bottom line family first. Damn It! I hate it all the same.

Yup, problem was because this was different than last time no one believed it was a reason. And I gotta say, from those pictures/video in Japan he's not starting to look good.

People have to remember addicts are good at lying and hiding things. And I base this on personal experience.

I honestly do believe this and I get not everyone will but if this is the truth, people need to stop bickering and realize someone's well being is at stake here.