Here the superb chat transcript collected by the superb fan , Mary Lynn.

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they were having drinks... bear that in mind... and they wanted to be "entertained".... they seemed bored with the regular questions.... I really gotta emphasize that before you read this...

Q & Answers from Jon:

JB: "single will be out in March"
JB: "Richie is sick... in California"  (buffering cut out many times.... PLEASE FILL IN BLANKS any of you who were there!!!)  Richie will be in studio on FRIDAY.
JB: "there will be 2 ballads (on the album)"
JB:  "there will be a 6 month tour"
Question:  "what's the craziest thing you've ever done for a woman" 

JB:  "got an extension"  (OH MY GOOOOODDDDD...lol)

Question from MaryLynn:  "did the Yankees get a hit today?"  Answer:   Uproarious laughter all around
Question from MaryLynn:  "Jon, can you type?"  JON:   "NO!"

Jon also said there are no plans for xmas shows in the future.

Someone asked about the tone of the new music... Jon said, fervently "we are in a MUCH better mood this time around... this is alot like Slippery... you're gonna LOVE this record".... big enthusiastic voice with that answer from Jon.

Surprise... JB  "only one song we heard at the Anniversary bash made it to the album..  Older made it, Hush did not"

Someone asked about movies... Jon said "I'D FUCKING LEAVE THIS IN A MINUTE....(LAUGHTER)... THERE, THAT WILL REALLY PISS THEM OFF!!" 

someone asked about the Backstreet Boys... JB, with fondness in his voice said "those guys did something really great at a charity thing I had at my house... had a backstage meet and greet... they are alright guys!!"

Jon, when asked said he'd talked to Sabo... he's fine... ALdo did not work on the LP but he spoke to him also.. he's
also fine.

Someone asked about Jon suffering claustrophobia.... JB said something (cut out) about "there was this fire in a metal box we were stuck in..."... someone help me here with the rest...

Jon talked about football (soccer, btw)... and all the terrible stress he's been under about Bill P's resignation... seemed really upset about that...

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO when Jon literally asked for "slut questions".... and I'd had a glass of wine in me... I said "ok.... wearing nothing but a smile here".... Jon said "ok Mary Lynn, YOU'VE GOT OUR ATTENTION!!!"  Ok, before you judge... YOU HAD TO BE THERE... RIGHT PEOPLE????

When asked about a live album... Jon said "sure, one of these days"

SOMEONE asked if his hair was growing back... tone of voice was irritated and he said "yeah my hair's growing back finally... JESUS CHRIST..."  no further comment...

About an accoustic album... "no!!  this is a PURE ROCK RECORD"

About what does he like in a woman... answer: "a pulse"  ROFL...

The tour will start in the Far East.... um.... Spring I think....

He said something about "I've been married for 10 years... boring"... not sure if he meant the question or the marriage...lol

About marriage he said, and I quote "I DIDN'T SAY THERE WAS NOT EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES..."

I asked if they needed a bartender.... when they were getting drinks... Jon said "sure!! send us your pic Mary Lynn!!" (I might need a leave of absence from my new job... ROFL....)

U571 starts April 21

JB said somethign about a concert in New Jersey on Feb 10... with a bar.... WHO GOT ALL OF THIS???? PLEASE!!

Jon said he heard Kon Chauvi, and with MUCH enthusiasm said "they are REALLY GREAT!!"

re:  Fan CLub trip... JB:  "yes, I'm sure"

I mentioned Jon should break out the muff dives.... he laughed... they all laughed...

When asked about Kate Moss Jon said "none of your business"

About the car Obie showed us tonight and last night... Jon bought it for him

Ok... I need help here... something about a Chicago Promo... bar on stage.... HELP PLEASE IF ANYONE HEAR IT ALL...

Other comments "MTV is FUCKED", "no movies soon, concentrating on album... not doing anything else... THIS IS IT ON THIS RECORD..."

When asked who woudl get record of the year... Jon said "no-brainer... Santana"

He will do Howard Stern, "definitely"

When asked why Richie doesn't sing... JB said something like "he's too good!   I'd lose my job"

Many many other questions asked and answered.. please help if you got them...

Chat was closed with Obie saying "see you Friday Night with another special guest"

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Here's some more questions and answers collected by 'saskia kieboom'

Q: Jon, do you regret not playing a milleniumshow
A: Not at all. I had a great time here
Q: Does 'reading' Hustler improve making the record
A: Definatly not! (laughs) It just makes me wanna go home immediatly. Or
the bathroom works too (laughs)

Q: Why don't we hear your voice? A:Because of the bootleggers. The album would be out before we could finish it

Q: What is your best memory of Amsterdam: A: I cant remember any of them.(laugh) They're all too good

Q: Do you like to star in another serie like Sex and The City A: No

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Some more questions and answers collected by Anu

Jovian1: Will OLDER be in the album?
JBJ: Yes, Older will be in the album
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Jovian1: How many of the songs you played at the BWJBJ Anniversary Bash
will make it to the album? JBJ: Only one of the songs played at the Bash
will be in the album ...

Jovian1: What will happen to the other songs played at the Bash? JBJ: I don't know what will happen to them ...

Jovian1: Jon, did you have a good time in Europe in 1998? JBJ: Yes I had a
good time, I had a great time ...

Jovian1: Jon, do you know any Finnish?
JBJ: (laughing with Obie & the other guy) Do I know any Finnish? Yeah
right ...

Jovian1: For the NNth time, would you do a full monty, Jon? JBJ:(again laughing with Obie & the other guy) No we won't do a full monty, we won't take our clothes off

First of all, the album's gonna be released in May, according to Jon...

The first single will be Say It Isn't So..

The band is gonna do a live show in the Net on the 10th Feb, and we can expect to hear some good old songs and maybe even some new material.

The band will go on tour this summer, but I don't remember where the tour will start from...(Mary Lynn did remember that it was the Far East.) I do remember Jon saying though that they will come to Europe this summer (YIPPEE!!!!!!!) and do outdoor
venues...

And Jon also said that they have a few nights on hold for WEMBLEY - Jon said they're hoping to be the last band to perform there before it's knocked down.

Some more answers from BackstageJBJ.

• David not written any songs.
• First single he said would be 'one wild night' out in March..this was co wrote with Desmond Child. (I know later he did change his mind to say that 'Say It Isn't So' and that it was a rock song.
• There are only 2 ballads on the album. One is called 'She's a mystery'
• Someone asked if they were gonna put on any cover songs on the album, he said they'd thought of puttin' 'Young Americans' on but thought their songs were better!
• Re: tour starts in June in far east. Summer in Europe hopefully stadiums, U.S. will be arenas.
• April 21st U571 out in Chicago prem.w/Matthew M joing him for this.
• will be a fanclub trip, not in Europe.
• Videos will be made for the singles.
• Design for the album cover not decided yet.
• All vocals finished now. Going to Nashville on Monday to put together some album 'bits'.
• Live webcast show on Friday 10th Feb.(no time given):(..told to keep an eye on this page for further info. TBJ keeps us informed a lot:)
• Asked about nye celebrations, everyone at Jons house except Richie who was on west coast. Jon turned his house into a giant casino for the night and everyone had fun loosing money!
• Asked if he would go to BJF convention in Holland he said NO there is only one offficial fan site!
• I know Jerseygirl and Lileths names were mentioned a lot. So they managed to get their questions answered. You forgot to tell everyone they were drinking JD from cups (hence the 'high spirits'!!) hope this helps more fanz who missed out.

Some more questions and answers collected by Nancy.

Q: You intend to sing in Spanish some song of the new album?

A: I'll fake it. Its a sad song.

Q: You always said " I hate cats ". I would like to know how went to have
to act with a "cat" in The Leading Man.

What did you make with the poor " Albert" - the cat when the film
finished?

A: I removed his skin and I sent the cat for a Chinese restaurant. Don't
eat there! (laughters!)

Then I asked that question again, because exactly in the moment that he
answered, I had gone until my room to catch a new k-7.

He answered the question again and he said:

Hey, I don't really know what happened with the cat... Settle down Nancy!

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