Not interesting at all. Vague, pointless, and disrespectful to the fans who shelled out hundreds of dollars on tickets to see the band trying to decide if they should get a refund or not.

I'm sorry. Not trying to be a wanker to the guy. He could have some serious issues to deal with, and that's all cool. But when you're a celebrity and you choose this life, you gotta handle things the right way and be professional and respectful of your fans.

Well, fair enough. We really don't need to know anymore.

Could be family, could have been a friend in trouble, could be a legal issue.

Main thing is he's well and will be back.

I guess if Richie happened to leave the band, that would a good opportunity to drop the curtain. Those guys they're far from their prime and while Jon keeps being this workaholic, Richie only thinks of recording and playing the shitty songs he writes for his solo records, Dave cares about his musicals ans Tico wants to play golf (don't mention Hugh the ghostly bass player...). 30 years is a great achievement, they should think of that.
Anyway and though I'm not such a staunch supporter of Richie, I'd sell my tickets or get a refund for Madrid. I won't book a flight and a hotel night to see JBJ.

at last...i think matt wouldnt lie as well...it looks things are a bit better than what we speculated!!! maybe its sth with his mother or heather? to be honest it doesnt matter, if he is ok and the band is ok im fine

Oh come on. He is not just the lead guitarist of a band.

He is human and shit happens and plans sometimes have to be amended.

Well..that's helpful.
I'm really curious what comes out of all this now.

Well, I feel a little better now.

He just did.

It's a personal matter - Richie had to stay and take care of it - no-one needs to know any more than that.

He doesn't have to elaborate on what the personal matter is. Nobody cares. Just let us know, is he coming back? "See ya soon" doesn't tell anyone anything.

maybe his Hummer got impounded and he had to go to the DMV to clear it??