July 5th here and gone....

Sambora was not there.  Did anyone truly believe he would be?  *blah*

So now the target date is September.  *rolls eyes*  Really?  Why?  Richie Sambora has really screwed up this tour and the fans--the ones that want to see him take it out on Jon.

What a mess it has been and will continue to be.

If you truly believe that *IF* Sambora comes back....will he and Jon Bon Jovi be "fine"?  Really?

Remember how Jon truly missed Richie in 2011?  Had the Sambora doll at the gig?

Here's a pic:

That did not happen, so I wish they would just level with the fans.

Jon Bon Jovi said he hasn't talked to Richie at all.

That says to me....no love lost.

I can get used to life without Sambora photo bombing all my pix of Jon.  Yeah, I can get used to that.

A picture is worth

Well, you know.

Dirty laundry!

One thing I always liked about Bon Jovi is that they never took their personal business and made it public.  WELL, that was until now!

What a mess Jon and Richie have made by arguing in public, this is a bad case of "He said--then He said". 

At this point Richie should go and play with his toys and sit in his room.  *or go and design some clothes* 

Jon should finish the tour and let things go peacefully.

Neither of them should say another word to each other until they can talk in private and I mean with out Jon's brother broadcasting to the world via Twitter.  IMO, this is something he should not speak about either.  Yeah, he WORKS for Jon, but I don't remember Matt being made "official spokesperson for every little thing in Bon Jovi."  He is the tour manager--period.  Stop catering to the masses Matt--please stop using your Twitter account.  Thank you. 

I thought Queensryche was bad, but these guys have now won that award.  Jon and Richie should feel ashamed of themselves.

I know that the media bothers Jon about Sambora and I'm glad to hear that Jon isn't doing anymore interviews and Richie has declined to do any **thank God**  That's the best news! 

Don't get me wrong, I like a good interview Jon does--but for now--not so much.  Silence is golden.

Always remember this guys...

For you Richie fans

that need to see him live....but not with Bon Jovi.

http://www.rockersinrecovery.org/ 

Jon made a short statement about Richie

in an interview today. 

“I think Richie’s doing all right, [but] I haven’t spoken to him,” he told the Austin American Statesman. “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,” he declared.


That was part of an interview he did in Austin, TX  The band are hanging out somewhere there for the concert tomorrow.


Here's the article:


http://www.statesman.com/news/entertainment/music/jon-bon-jovi-talks-sambora-songwriting-and-living-/nXDDK/

Let's welcome Bon Jovi back to the US tonight!

They are in St. Paul, MN! 

So while searching for a photo of the 3 of them to post here, I found this article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2305180/Bon-Jovi-star-Richie-Sambora-kicked-world-tour-substance-abuse-issues.html

and when you click in that article link, this one is the source:

http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/sambora_pushed_off_tour_Sg3pcrXD658V7ywYNA854M

So, what do you believe?  Are we back to personal business and the money thing?  Is he drinking/substance abuse?    What a roller coaster.  I think Jon and the guys are wishing fans would not be able to read all this.  The speculations, the articles and whatnot make one wonder.  While all publicity is good, not all is really good, if you know what I mean.

One thing is for darn sure, if RS doesn't like rehab and he is drinking again, better get used to Phil X kids.

Oh and that pic of the band....

I got sidetracked.

What's up with Bon Jovi?

Nothing, I guess.  Richie just decided he had some more important things to do this month and is home while Phil X is filling in for him on tour.

Here is Phil on April 5th, 2013 doing the Wanted solo:

http://youtu.be/WyC7mDvYk9c

Before you get all offended, it's JUST a song; Richie is FINE and that is more important.   

However, look at this from Jon's POV----point of view.  He is without his key guitarist and it didn't sound like Jon knew that first night back if Richie was showing up or not for Jon to say this:

"I had two choices - pack up and go home or give you everything I got," he told the crowd. "Richie Sambora won't be performing for a while. If there's ever a night I need you, it's tonight, Calgary." 

Once again, let me state:  There is nothing wrong!  No fighting, no one is sick, Sambora is not in rehab....just has personal business.

I digress though, I want to see Phil X playing guitar in Bon Jovi on this leg.  I've thought about Kansas City next Saturday.  

It is out of the question realistically, but at the same time....KC is 4 hours from me.  I could get there in time, no problem.

Does wanting to see Phil X play guitar mean I don't like Bon Jovi  as they have been for 30 years?  No it does not.  I think Phil X is one of the most exciting guitarists and I like him.  However, I do like JBJ a lot more and he is the #1 reason why I go to Bon Jovi concerts anyway.  *hence the name of the blog*  That is also why I want to see JBJ solo--change it up a bit do more cover songs and a different vibe of music.

Back to the topic though, which since I don't really have one....just winging it...let me state that this has once again drew a line with Bon Jovi fans.  You are either a fan of Richie or a fan of Jon.  Most fans have tunnel vision, they only know  that they don't want to see ANYONE sing or play guitar in Bon Jovi unless it is Richie.  I can see that to a point, but to constantly blame Jon is really stupid and since we don't know if anything was said between the 2, you really can't say--only speculate.  Still, to say that Jon is to blame is ignorant, unless you know the real reason and if you do....you best not be caught by anyone in Bon Jovi or you will be kicked to the curb....just sayin'.

I was reading comments at BonJovi.com and it's unreal--again.  Like their Facebook page when Richie went into rehab and how fans blamed Jon for all things bad going on in the world and going on the road without Richie, even though he was trying to save his life, it was still Jon's fault.  Well for those who are uneducated or need a recap--the name of the band is BON JOVI.  Jon's last name is BONGIOVI.  I know!  I know!  The spelling is not the same....some are so picky, however I do believe Jon can sign his name either way:  John Bongiovi or Jon Bon Jovi.  It also could be why one nickname for Jon is JBJ.  

I am trying to be fair here and give both sides the benefit of doubt.  It is hard though because when things like this happen, bands are never the same--look at the recently busted up Queensryche.  

So hang on there and soon, Phil X will be back at his house and Richie *should* be back in Bon Jovi at Jon's side and if not, well we will cross that bridge when we get to it.

 

Richie Sambora

Did you know this about Richie Sambora?

He is doing a solo CD and it is titled:

Aftermath of the Lowdown.

It will be released on September 18, 2012

Richie Sambora  now tweets on Twitter!  For real!  Follow Richie:  @therealsambora

Richie Sambora has a website!  Here's the link:

http://richiesambora.com/

Visit Richie on Facebook at his official page:

https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSambora

Richie has quite a lot of things going on right about now.  I hear he will also do a tour for this CD, which is cool.

So, now you can use all the Richie Sambora links to get your fix.

I started a page on Facebook

for Richie Sambora.

There are so many negative comments on the Bon Jovi FB page right now.

The fact that the band are touring without Richie is a big deal. Obviously, Richie needs help and I do support his decision to go into rehab at this time.

While most fans do support Richie, there are those few who have to complain about the tour going on without him. It happened and nothing will change that now.

So, if you are on Facebook and want to like my page. Please do. Share thoughts and photos if you have any.

Here is the link:

In Support of Richie Sambora

**My note:  those that think I did not create this page can kiss it!  I saw where that page is giving credit to another person and well....it is NOT true.  While I have NOTHING to do with that Sambora page now, I was the one to create it**