Live Levon

I love, love, love Jon on vocals on this song.

This rendition is ... hysterical!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itoo-a9PaKk

Engine 19

Richie's vocals are the best I think I've heard in a long time...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G3UlacWXwGQ

Johnny on Drums!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sYja99QdzvU

Way to make me feel old....

AARP has Jon on their top 21 sexiest men over 50.

http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/style-trends/info-04-2012/sexiest-men-over-50.1.html

over 50, sure, no surprise. AARP??!?! that stings a little!

Bon Jovi on Solid Gold

This is fantastic!!!

What's with the canceled shows?

I keep trying... trying... to wait out the Richie thing, and not get disappointed.. I will *always* love Jon, he is my true love/obsession, but with now two shows in my area being canceled... I worry so much.

I think that Richie will be back, based on the latest rumors, he'll be joining them in Europe... but UGH, this sucks.

My backstage membership expired two days ago -- and I have to wait two weeks till I get paid to renew it. PAINFUL!!!!!

Iranian Stand By Me? FANTASTIC

Wow... I've seen Jon sing in Spanish... which I guess isn't much of a stretch since Tico is Cuban-American...

but this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoHMMDbwlFw

All I can say is wow.

Ouch!

This hurts.

I truly hope Richie isn't gone for good. Obviously, I'm a diehard Jon fan, but...it just won't be the same... and who on earth would ever take his place??

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/bon-jovi-struggles-for-silence-on-richie-sambora/

Driving, Driving, Driving

I've put about 20,000 miles on my car since December. Scary, eh?

What do you need when you're in your car that much? Music that you can sing along to. Not books on tape, at least not for me.

I have a playlist that I know every song, every lyric to... so I can sing along as loud as I want in the car to keep me awake.

Last night, driving 3.5 hours (and getting home at midnight, after leaving my partner on her birthday), I really cranked it up.

... every road leads home to you, baby...

Richie isn't joining the band for the entire rest of the tour.

Matthew Bongiovi tweeted today that he's still a member of the band.

I remain hopeful, but still nervous.

Newly released video, tweeted officially - and RICHIE IS IN IT.

http://www.vevo.com/watch/bon-jovi/what-about-now/USUV71300554

Gay Marriage

Several artists have issued statements in support of gay marriage. With all of the attention and political clout that he has, I desperately wish that JBJ would also come out in favor of it. I don't believe he's against it (after years of working with Desmond Child, who is openly gay, for example)... but it would mean a lot to me if he did.

A friend of mine IMmed me last night, and asked me if I got the 10" disc from Record Store Day. (I did not).  And he asked if we needed to lock Desmond Child, Richie and Jon in a basement for a few weeks.  Wholeheartedly, my answer was YES.  And I was reminded of the weirdest Bon Jovi lyrics possibly to date:

And then, Pete told me he's going to send me a copy of the album YEAH!!!!!!!!!

Dressed up for a big date 
Like Halloween day but it was Fourth of July now 
A car crash with a suitcase and a painted face 
She was one of a kind 
She wears a plastic crown like Cinderella 
And roller skates in bed 

Crash rides the greyhound from his hometown 
When he comes around 'cause they don't let him drive now 
Mixed up as a milkshake 
But make no mistake 
They're shooting for the stars 

[Chorus:]
You and me 
We're invincible together 
We can be also tragical, whatever 
Dressed up just like ziggy but he couldn't play guitar 
Captain Crash and the beauty queen from mars 

Share a toothpick, trading lipstick 
Watching traffic for days at the diner 
Holding hands, making big plans 
Playing Superman, he was wearing eyeliner 
Another local legend and his longtime lucky charm 

[Chorus:]
You and me 
We're invincible together 
We can be also tragical, whatever 
Dressed up just like ziggy but he couldn't play guitar 
Captain Crash and the beauty queen from mars 

They're drunk on love as you can get 
Getting high on lust and cigarettes 
Living life with no regrets 
At least they're gonna try to fly 

[Chorus:]
You and me 
We're invincible together 
We can be so tragical, whatever 
We're Sid and Nancy 
Fred and Ginger 
Clyde and Bonnie 
Liz and Richard 
Kurt and Courtney 
Bacall and Bogie 
Joltin' Joe and Ms. Monroe
Here's captain crash and the beauty queen from mars

Hallelujah.

It's not what I wanted (not enough details!!) but I'll take it for now.

http://bit.ly/ZGLYni

who says you can't go home?

Richie, please come home.

Tomorrow, Bon Jovi is supposed to appear on Ellen. Richie had better be with them, or the absence is going to be painfully noticeable... and I'm not sure JBJ can dodge an hour of Ellen's questions without looking like he's hiding something, if nothing has been made official by then.

I'm so sad. Too sad.

For 30 years, the ONE thing constant in my life has been the music of JBJ and Richie, and Tico and David.

I don't want to lose Richie out of the 4some.
Please?

Nothing hits home quite like this, this week:

America the Beautiful, Post 9/11

Someone please tell me why Backstage with JBJ now plays commercials, with a PAID membership?? This sucks... and should not be done!

So Desperate I'm Tweeting

I am so worried about Richie Sambora leaving Bon Jovi that I've created a Twitter account.
Two. One my real name, one for this account.

I know it happens, but I'm not ready... so it can't be happening... Bon Jovi can't be breaking up.

Richie Sambora

Today it was announced that Richie isn't going to be on this part of the tour.

I'm worried it's because he's in rehab.
Or because he and Jon are fighting.
Or both.

http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/03/richie-sambora-bon-jovi-tour-business-money/