Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres has shut down claims he retired from the band after rumours circulated on social media.
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Tico is a founding member of basic rock outfit and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame with them again in 2018, main followers to panic when hypothesis arose that he had exited the band.
Rumours gained traction earlier after the hosts of the Bon Jovi Speak podcast hinted at a doable line-up change, taking to X/Twitter to put in writing: “Wait…. Has Tico retired????” They went on to say that keyboard participant David Bryan had made feedback suggesting he and Jon Bon Jovi “began after they had been 16” and had been now the one two core members left.
“If Tico is finished, that’s the band achieved,” their publish continued. “Tico is the guts and soul of the band.” On Monday (August 25), the stickman shared a brief video message in response, during which he mentioned he was “right here to dispel a whole lot of rumours that I’ve learn”.
“Individuals calling me up, saying, ‘Did you retire from music, from the band?’ Properly, no. I do not know how these items begins. Musicians don’t retire, particularly me. Me and the boys, Jon and all people, we’re nonetheless making music. I imply, the most effective we’ve ever been.
“All I can let you know is don’t take heed to what you learn,” he laughed. “It’s most certainly bullshit.”
Replying within the feedback, Jon Bon Jovi wrote: “God bless Tico and each member of this band prepare for us… we’re prepared for you !!!!”
Torres’ video message fell on the identical day the band shared information that they’re revisiting their 2024 file ‘Eternally’ in a brand new collaborative album that can see them be a part of forces with artists together with Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams and extra.
Titled ‘Eternally (Legendary Version)’, the file additionally options visitor artists like Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Ryan Tedder, the Warfare & Treaty, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, and extra. It arrives October 24, and you may pre-order/pre-save right here.
It has to date been previewed with Springsteen observe ‘Hole Man’ in addition to a brand new single ‘Crimson, White & Jersey’, with Jon Bon Jovi describing the brand new album as, “greater than only a assortment of collaborations”.
“It’s an album borne out of necessity,” he mentioned in a press release, referencing the vocal points he battled that left him fearing he might by no means carry out dwell once more.
In an interview with NME about ‘Eternally’ final 12 months, he make clear his ongoing restoration from vocal surgical procedure, the probabilities of an ABBA Voyage-style hologram present, in addition to drawing inspiration from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift and his ‘Hole Man’ collaborator Springsteen.
“After we first began out, The Rolling Stones had simply turned 40 and we thought they had been previous then, however they’re nonetheless setting the bar to this present day. That band are function fashions, not solely to us, however the era that has come after us,” he mentioned on the time.
“Have a look at Paul McCartney, he’s 81 and nonetheless making information. Bruce Springsteen is doing three-and-a-half-hour live shows at 74 and remains to be on fucking fireplace. Individuals don’t need you to be common.”