I think at Christmas time Jon did an interview where he said he'd basically sacked Richie cos he couldn't get his life together. Richie has had a lot of addiction issues over the years.
Richie then did an interview saying he'd chucked the band cos his daughter needed him to be home more.
As a long time BJ fan, its well known JBJ is nobody's fool and has always been a business man as well as a musician. Apparently Phil X who replaced Richie on guitar, whilst well paid, is on a fraction of what Richie got.
I saw Richie's show as well at the Glasgow ABC. It was a brilliant show - apart from the girlfriend
The ABC was affected by the second Glasgow Art School fire. Its now being demolished. Its a shame cos was a fabulous venue.
The Glasgow Art School fires are a mystery for another thread!!!