You know, Hellrider, I thought just the opposite. My thinking was that KK had played so many years with the band that by picking a relative newcomer was the ulitmate diss. My thinking was they should have filled the spot with someone of equal longevity, etc., which would give credit to Ken's legacy. But now, having read more of the personal comments from the guys, I'm thinking I've been incredibly bullheaded about my thinking. And since KK waited 'til the 11th hour to let his friends know he wouldn't be touring with them they were indeed left in a lurch about what to do. By that time, even their old friends would have had tour schedules of their own to fulfill. It's a good thing the network is tight, with regard to who knows who, eh.
Anyway. I'm gonna go listen / watch some vids fans have posted around the web. See if I can gain some respect for Richie. He is due some respect.
Afterall, and at the end of the day, Ken let us down, whether he meant to or not, deserves to or not, he did.
