Originally Posted by rolo_tomachi (Post 1157453)

By the way, What About Now has not had any nomination to the grammys.

Originally Posted by JackieBlue (Post 1157452)

It’s makes just as much sense to deduce that “tensions between at least Jon and Richie after all” were present before Richie’s “leaving the tour, 3 hours before a show, not returning and then travelling around the world doing your own thing, playing Bon Jovi songs at events” and that those tensions are what led to his leaving, rather than being the result of it.

IMO that provides a much more logical explanation of Richie’s actions than arbitrarily assuming that he underwent a total personality change, transforming suddenly from a committed and functional band member for the best part of 30 years into a total flake who had no respect for band, fans, friends, or responsibilities. It would also explain Jon’s lack of surprise when Paul told him that Richie wasn’t going to be in Calgary as well as the mixed messages and tap dancing around the reasons for Richie’s departure by both Richie and the band.

Originally Posted by jovifan93 (Post 1157463)

Yeah, you're probably right, but as I said earlier, it's the first time Jon (indirectly) mentions tensions/the need to sit down and talk. I would like to think that's a good thing...

Originally Posted by JackieBlue (Post 1157481)

Oh, I agree. I didn't mean to imply otherwise. I've posted before that it's stunning to read interviews about the split in the 90s and see the similarities with what's happening now.

If it worked then...

Originally Posted by Javier (Post 1157473)

Just thought we'd all take a break and relive what an amazing talent Richie was and still could be again....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEhojEjYSic

Originally Posted by rolo_tomachi (Post 1157493)

Richie recorded in 2008 Great hall of Fame, her voice was amazing in that song, that was 5 years ago. He has to make another solo effort, I do not care where it is not sold, he has to do just to satisfy the musician within.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuqzAtQ5R3U
Minute 4:05 onwards is awesome. Best Richie since Stranger in this Town.

Originally Posted by rolo_tomachi (Post 1157493)

Richie recorded in 2008 Great hall of Fame, her voice was amazing in that song, that was 5 years ago. He has to make another solo effort, I do not care where it is not sold, he has to do just to satisfy the musician within.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuqzAtQ5R3U
Minute 4:05 onwards is awesome. Best Richie since Stranger in this Town.