Overview

• Torres said he has not retired from the band and declared, "Musicians don't retire, especially me."
• He urged fans to ignore online reports, calling the circulating claims "most likely bullshit."
• The rumors gained traction after the BonJoviTalk podcast posted a tweet referencing remarks that only Jon Bon Jovi and David Bryan remain from the original lineup.
• Torres noted the group is still making music, as the band continues activity following its 2024 album, Forever.
• Recent live context includes a 17-song Nashville show on June 14, 2025, the first full concert since 2022 as Bon Jovi's touring has been limited by Jon Bon Jovi's vocal issues.