He was and still is a well known presence here in New Jersey. I have spent years defending Bobby here on this board. But honestly, he just doesn't fit the Bon Jovi band. His style is completely wrong. He played lead guitar for Southside for almost 30 years and he had his own following and his own style. He just isn't a good fit for Bon Jovi.

Bon Jovi has no personality at shows without Richie Sambora.

It's true, Richie has a cheeky personality that evens out Jon's stink eyes.

Yes, cause you know, you've been to so many of them.

@TheRealPhilX Hey, have a nice& sunny holidays #jelaous... I'm off to Springsteen gigs in Italy, more #RAIN!! Can you believe it? :)

Phil X Phil X ‏@TheRealPhilX 1h
@TheAnastazija have fun. I'm sure I'll see some rain next week.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ruthblat...jovis-problem/

Good read.

Wow is that true?

I would assume riders are standard for each person/band so they probably automatically include Richies and then delete or add any extra people if needed.

Since there seems to be everything prepared backstage for the eventualtity of Richie's return, how is it about his equipment? Have they been carrying his guitars and amps with them over all those weeks? Are they set up behind the stage and tuned for him every night in case he might show up? Oder did they send him the stuff back to California? Does anybody have an idea?

It would be cool to see the rider.

My take:

Jon: Three people to wipe my nose, ass and clean my fingernails.

Tico: Cuban cigars and hookers

Dave: Perm shampoo

Hugh: Nothing, 'cause he's just that cool

Phil: Batteries for my i-Phone so I can keep taking photos

Richie: A sewing machine to work on my fashion

Bobby: Guitar Solos for Dummies book

Matt: Three groupies to fawn over me because I am so important in Bon Jovi.