Online chat with RICHIE & JON from Friday the 7th, 2000

Well it started.. with Richie saying hello folks this is Jon and Richie..

RICHIE: what the hell do you want to know.. ( Jon laughing lots)

Well this was a short chat this time it was only about 15 mins long
and started at a little after 8 pm eastern time.

First someone said Loan me some money and the guys were laughing.

RICHIE: answering the lend me some money question.. NO!!!! laughing....

Will you guys come to Finland?
JON: YES

Who do you want to go to the Superbowl?
JON: who cares... ( snickering to himself)
RICHIE: : well I would like to see....

Hey Jon Alanis wants to do a duet with you guys..
JON: That's fine with me.

Richie will there be any songs for Spin City?
RICHIE: No .. no songs. they usually just have that (beep beep next
scene) and he was making sounds also..

Jon where is the tour gonna start?
JON: we want it to start in Japan.

Where's Tico?
JON: Tico is in Florida.. so if you live in Florida go look for
him... (Richie giggling)

Richie did you audition for Kiss at one time?
RICHIE: Yes I think back in 83 "when I was 7" (laughing hysterically)

Jon talking and trying to answer questions and Richie saying I can't
read them they are too fast...

Hey Jon no "Jack" tonight?
JON: laughing no not tonight ..
RICHIE: what are you talking about?
JON: we had a few drinks the other night... and got on here...
(both laughing)

Hey Richie how are you doing?
RICHIE: HUH? Fine thanx.
JON: we told them you were sick (JON laughing)
RICHIE: ohhh yea I was very sick.....

When is the new album due out?
JON: May 30th in the States...

Richie do you have any New guitars?
RICHIE: Yes. and I also have a new acoustic which will be available
right around the same time as the album on Taylor guitars.

Where is Dave?
JON: I don't know where he is if you see him send him here..

Are you the only ones doing this web cast thing?
JON: Yes!!!!!!  we are one of the more famous bands doing it..

Still saying things were going too fast.. and trying to slow things down..
RICHIE: we are trying to slow things down but we don't know how..
(looks at Jon) ???
JON: don't look at me I don't know how to use these things..

JON: blaze of glory in the UK tribute band.. that is ok with us..

Richie I have the same tattoo with the wings and guitar. Do I have to
pay infringement?
RICHIE: No.. its cool with me...I wont charge you this time..
and they guys are still saying send all pics to Mlnr32@aol.com.. and
they are still waiting on a few pics.. and laughing ..
Jon also mentioned that this was Spank-o-Vision.. and Richie is
cracking up at this point..

Are film or concert Critics nicer?
JON: Film critics are definitely nicer.

Richie what do you think of Metallica's cover album?
RICHIE: I think they should do a cover of one of our songs.. ;)
(Jon and guys laughing)

Richie I like your hat.
RICHIE: thanx. me too.

Richie can I give you a Massage ill go topless?
RICHIE: (laughing and looking a little surprised)
well send your resume to BON JOVI.Com.. (then the guys in the back are
yelling send it to mlnr32@aol.com.)

What do you think about bootlegs?
RICHIE: was saying something but could hardly hear him do to Jon talking....
JON: don't care...

The phone Rings also.. and Richie answers it and says Hello... then
well HI!!! he was very excited.. then he said We are on TV. and
laughing.. then he hands the phone to JON and he said ohh is it for
me?  then he said hello and yea ill be home soon...
There were a few other things going on in the room also...

Someone also asked what about Box sets?
RICHIE: we will do one sometime.
JON: yea maybe one day.