Originally Posted by Mysterytrain (Post 1120393)

Hmmm...So, the picture of Jon, Dave and Tico was just removed from the band's Facebook page and replaced with a concert picture of Jon (as yours truly had suggested they do a few posts ago).

Maybe the powers-that-be on Facebook are reading this thread xD.

Originally Posted by DestinationJovi (Post 1120404)

Or maybe they just read all the "this isn't Bon Jovi without Richie" comments on the picture and decided they used poor judgement.

Can you imagine TPTB reading this ridiculous 80 page thread about Jon putting Hugh up to poisoning Richie's dog? :lol:

Originally Posted by DestinationJovi (Post 1120404)

Or maybe they just read all the "this isn't Bon Jovi without Richie" comments on the picture and decided they used poor judgement.

Can you imagine TPTB reading this ridiculous 80 page thread about Jon putting Hugh up to poisoning Richie's dog? :lol:

Originally Posted by ezearis (Post 1120395)

Of course, as they seriously think that Hugh killed Richie's dog.

Originally Posted by Mousebounce (Post 1120409)

Wait, Hugh didn't kill Richie's dog?

Originally Posted by Supersonic (Post 1120340)

Aloha !

Richie "I'd like to do it doggy style but I miss the pussy"

One might think the rhythm guitarist is referring to the groupie life which many rock star is associated with, but it couldn't be further from the truth. In short, the guitarist is missing his cat.

"I took that little baby everywhere I could. Sure, I hid it because Jon's allergic to cats and it hurts his vocal chords, but every time I was by myself I wound up playing with my pussy."

As to how the former drunk lost his cat is still unknown, and the ex alcoholic doesn't want to go into full detail. Just know that those cuties aren't exactly tourbus proof.

"If Jon would just let me travel with it on board of the plane instead of needing to put it on a seperate tourbus none of it would've happened. Now she escaped and with the amount of snow out there in Canada it's hard to manouvre a bus to a slippery parking lot."

"When I got the news I called Jon at 3.30 and told him I'd not be coming over. I was heartbroken. So heartbroken that I flew right to Hawaii to hang out with my daughter."

The former husband of Golden Raspberry award winner Heather Locklear insists fans of Bon Jovi have got nothing to worry about. "Jon hasn't given me much space to show my skills lately anyay, I'm sure Bobby or whoever he'll hire will be able to cover up for me."

It's still unclear as to whether the cat will be buried or cremated, though maybe frozen in is an option? "I don't know man, I'm waiting for it to arrive to see what I'll do with its coffin. All I know is I can't bear to stand next to Jon, let alone another bandmember who'll treat me like a dog."

One fans can be assured of, now with this cat dead the only sound of a strangling cat is the one of Jon Bon Jovi singing whenever Richie isn't able to cover up for him.

Source: My right thumb.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan

Originally Posted by life_of_agony (Post 1120421)

OK, can someone please provide me a brief summary in 50 words or less as to the going on's with this thread? My short attention span will not allow me to read through 81 pages of posts. Many thanks and kind regards.

Originally Posted by Crushgen24/88 (Post 1120089)

** "No Richie on Current Leg of Tour" Thread Guide:
-Richie a won't be on this leg of the tour.
-Richie has clearly relapsed.
-There's no evidence Richie has relapsed.
-Drug addiction is a disease.
-No it's not.
-Yes it is.
-Richie left over money.
-Jon is a prick.
-No, Richie's a prick.
-Anyone who says Richie's a prick is a Jon Lover.
-Anyone who says Jon is a prick blames him for everything.
-Richie posted a tweet that answers nothing.
-Richie doesn't owe anyone an answer.
-There's no way they'll tour Europe without Richie.
-European fans are high and mighty.
-American fans only care about Jon.
-The amount of empty seats at shows in 1992.
-South American fans are the best.
-Brazillians act out of line at Disney World.
-STEVEN ****ING SEGAL
-Insider Knowledge!!!
-Nope, took it back.

Originally Posted by Crushgen24/88 (Post 1120089)

** "No Richie on Current Leg of Tour" Thread Guide:
-Richie a won't be on this leg of the tour.
-Richie has clearly relapsed.
-There's no evidence Richie has relapsed.
-Drug addiction is a disease.
-No it's not.
-Yes it is.
-Richie left over money.
-Jon is a prick.
-No, Richie's a prick.
-Anyone who says Richie's a prick is a Jon Lover.
-Anyone who says Jon is a prick blames him for everything.
-Richie posted a tweet that answers nothing.
-Richie doesn't owe anyone an answer.
-There's no way they'll tour Europe without Richie.
-European fans are high and mighty.
-American fans only care about Jon.
-The amount of empty seats at shows in 1992.
-South American fans are the best.
-Brazillians act out of line at Disney World.
-STEVEN ****ING SEGAL
-Insider Knowledge!!!
-Nope, took it back.

Originally Posted by The Rock (Post 1120438)

Jon talks about Richie (among other topics)

“I think Richie’s doing all right, (but) I haven’t spoken to him,” lead singer Jon Bon Jovi says (Phil X has replaced Sambora for the rest of the tour). “We were surprised. It was 3:30 on show day on Tuesday and we got a phone call that he wouldn’t be there. It’s a personal matter.
“Don’t believe what you read on TMZ because it’s the furthest thing from the truth.”


http://www.statesman.com/news/entert...living-/nXDDK/

Originally Posted by ezearis (Post 1120425)

Here you have. It's not updated, though:

Originally Posted by CKatz (Post 1120441)

Woohoo! FINALLY some real information...About time. Hopefully this will shut up the tabloids!

But it's weird how they're being so mysterious about it.

Originally Posted by The Rock (Post 1120438)

Jon talks about Richie (among other topics)

“I think Richie’s doing all right, (but) I haven’t spoken to him,” lead singer Jon Bon Jovi says (Phil X has replaced Sambora for the rest of the tour). “We were surprised. It was 3:30 on show day on Tuesday and we got a phone call that he wouldn’t be there. It’s a personal matter.
“Don’t believe what you read on TMZ because it’s the furthest thing from the truth.”


http://www.statesman.com/news/entert...living-/nXDDK/

Originally Posted by Chris_Newton (Post 1120448)

Maybe it's just the way it's worded but that's says he won't be playing for the rest of the tour.

Originally Posted by Chris_Newton (Post 1120448)

Maybe it's just the way it's worded but that's says he won't be playing for the rest of the tour.

Originally Posted by The Rock (Post 1120438)

Jon talks about Richie (among other topics)

“I think Richie’s doing all right, (but) I haven’t spoken to him,” lead singer Jon Bon Jovi says (Phil X has replaced Sambora for the rest of the tour). “We were surprised. It was 3:30 on show day on Tuesday and we got a phone call that he wouldn’t be there. It’s a personal matter.
“Don’t believe what you read on TMZ because it’s the furthest thing from the truth.”


http://www.statesman.com/news/entert...living-/nXDDK/

Originally Posted by MrIks from Finland (Post 1120453)

This doesn't sound good.... I get the feeling that Jon doesn't give a shit if or when Richie is coming back. Now there is Phil who plays anything Jon wants... Ideal situation for Jon....

Originally Posted by life_of_agony (Post 1120452)

The part that says he isn't playing the rest of the tour is not an actual quote.

Originally Posted by The Rock (Post 1120457)

Exactly it. Jon doesn't say that he won't be playing for the rest of the tour, the reporter is the one who added that in.

Originally Posted by Chris_Newton (Post 1120456)

Originally Posted by jublke (Post 1120422)

The Twitter-sphere is off and running with this story.

Jon & Richie's saga, Shakespearean style:
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-...kespeare-style

Originally Posted by Chris_Newton (Post 1120456)

Originally Posted by samboraisgodUK (Post 1120472)

I just don't know what to believe anymore :(

Originally Posted by danfan (Post 1120474)

This is the part that rubs me the wrong way. There are 2 schools of thought here. On one hand, it's nobody's business, etc. On the other, we're fans that have supported this band (in some cases) for almost 30 years. The respectful and professional thing to do for the fans is just clue us in as to what the situation is, and when (of if) he'll be back. And if the answer is they don't know, then say that. But to be as vague as "He's got personal issues, he'll miss this leg" is really lame in my opinion.

Originally Posted by dianebonjovi (Post 1120484)

And secondly, when I read the above quote, I can't help thinking either Jon and Richie have never been as close as it's been implied or something really has come between them, because when I've missed work for "personal reasons", my closest co-workers have called me to see how I was doing.

Originally Posted by dianebonjovi (Post 1120484)

Firstly let me say this thread is hilarious and I wish I had the creativity to come up with something witty to add, but I don't.



And secondly, when I read the above quote, I can't help thinking either Jon and Richie have never been as close as it's been implied or something really has come between them, because when I've missed work for "personal reasons", my closest co-workers have called me to see how I was doing.

Originally Posted by dianebonjovi (Post 1120484)

I can't help thinking either Jon and Richie have never been as close as it's been implied or something really has come between them, because when I've missed work for "personal reasons", my closest co-workers have called me to see how I was doing.

Originally Posted by The Rock (Post 1120438)

Jon talks about Richie (among other topics)

“I think Richie’s doing all right, (but) I haven’t spoken to him,” lead singer Jon Bon Jovi says (Phil X has replaced Sambora for the rest of the tour). “We were surprised. It was 3:30 on show day on Tuesday and we got a phone call that he wouldn’t be there. It’s a personal matter.
“Don’t believe what you read on TMZ because it’s the furthest thing from the truth.”

Originally Posted by The Rock (Post 1120489)

We can come up with so many reasons which at the end of the day is neither here or there but there could be a reason for this. It just happened on Tuesday, since then there has been 3 shows to perform, bring in a guitar player etc etc also Richie could have said not to contact him, who knows.

Originally Posted by Lisa71 (Post 1120495)

I could be the only one here but I honestly don't even think that Jon said this quote. I just think it's made up. It brings nothing new. We all know they got the call on Tuesday at 3:30, We all know he said he wouldn't be there. We all know it's personal. We could have made up this quote ourselves. The only thing that is new is the not talking to each other and don't believe TMZ but again we have even said that ourselves and even Matt said don't believe TMZ. So it could be a quote put together by the reporter.

The rest of the interview doesn't even address the issue, no other questions? no when he is back? I think this interview was done before this incident but they just added in that paragraph. It doesn't even blend in with the rest of the interview. It looks so out of place.