[Mysterytrain]

Wow; I had originally thought he looked pretty good in the pics from last night, but now I'm comparing these two, only months apart:

Then:



Now:

[Javier]

If Richie's on cocaine I'd be really worried about him. I mean, that man could snort a pound through that nose ...

[Mousebounce]

Javier, that was great! He should make a point of returning for the Jersey shows at the very least. If not, and I'm sure he won't, he sucks.

[DestinationJovi]

Originally Posted by Javier

If Richie's on cocaine I'd be really worried about him. I mean, that man could snort a pound through that nose ...

Horrible, but I literally just laughed out loud

[Lindy]

Originally Posted by Mysterytrain

Unless it's a nervous thing.

That's what I was thinking this is his first public appearance since this whole thing started and now he's being questioned with cameras in his face. And he's trying to be careful at what he says.

[SupermanJon]

Originally Posted by Jule225

I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. It cleared up several things:

1. He is allowed to comment on his own status as a member of the band, and when he'll be back.

2. He is allowed to comment on why he's not there.

3. He is absolutely promoting the fashion line. By throwing this party and putting his name on it, he's promoting it.

I'm certainly not suggesting there are no legal restrictions on what he can and cannot say (which I do realize is what I said, though not what I meant.) Of course there may be. When contracts are involved, restrictions exist. However, his comments throughout the interview do make it clear he's not as restricted as some have assumed he is.

I thought he was tied up in his contract with the management, but it shows I was wrong. I'm really surprised at the level of the restrictions which are not that strict as many people here think.
Now he revealed that there was an issue with the band. (He didn't disclose any specific reason, though.) He was able to let people know that in April, but he decided not to do until now.
Then, the band and management just have respected him and kept it as his private matter (probably Richie requested to the management as his private matter) from the beginning because Jon said in a press interview that Richie was the one who could say anything further on the reason for his absence from the tour.

I don't know the details on his contract, but if he wants his complete freedom from the band, then he would have quitted already.
Anyway, it's good to know he still wants to be in the band. Seems Jon really misses him so much.

[PatriciaSambora]

Originally Posted by Lindy

That's what I was thinking this is his first public appearance since this whole thing started and now he's being questioned with cameras in his face. And he's trying to be careful at what he says.

I just saw another video and he did that thing during all night

[Crushgen24/88]

Purposely avoided this thread after seeing that video yesterday (no offense to anyone, just knew what it would lead to) but I must say, Richie does look zonked. Either he's on some kind of meds, or he was petrified at the thought of speaking on camera.

[BJ?YesPlease]

Originally Posted by danfan

Sounds to me like Richie's being a bitch. How much goddamn money do you need? Richie, wake up call:

Go on tour and say you're only playing Bon Jovi songs and see how many people show up.

Yes, you are a part of the band, and a major part. But this machine is somehow running without you. Take Jon out of the equation, and this machine is dead in the water.

What a complete penis you've just made yourself look.

Show me evidence of it being about money and I'll take it back. Otherwise, you've just made up your own scenario.

[BJ?YesPlease]

Originally Posted by Mysterytrain

Wow; I had originally thought he looked pretty good in the pics from last night, but now I'm comparing these two, only months apart:

Then:



Now:

Ridiculous comparison. One is overexposed/using crazy flash settings and captures moisture, where the other one is well lit and has colour correction sorted.

People just love using their ignorance to back up their ridiculous works of fiction.

He's drunk. He's on cocaine. It's about money.

No one on this board knows ANY of that is true. Go back to masturbating in your own faeces....