Well here we are at the end of another year -- and what a year it's been! The highlight for me had to be that incredible Richie week which just left us all wanting more, what a guy!

1998 was definitely Sambora's year, when he stepped out of Jon's shadow and proved once and for all what a talented performer and frontman he is.

Let's hope 1999 is even better, a new solo album from Jon, and a band album and tour are at the top of my list to Santa! Just think, this time next year, we could be looking forward to seeing in the Millenium with our Jersey guys at Wembley! Let's all keep our fingers crossed for that.

We have quite a few new readers joining us this issue, a big KTFA welcome to you all and I hope you'll stay with us. This is your mag so if you don't like what you see -- tell me! KTF Always is written by the fans for the fans and your contributions are crucial if the fanzine is going to continue growing.

So in between hoovering up the pine needles, hanging the mistletoe and stuffing the turkey, sit yourself down with a glass of something and KTF7 and enjoy -- my Christmas present to you. To all my loyal pals out there, some who have been with me from the beginning and some who joined us along the way -- a heartfelt thankyou for your unending help and support. What would KTF Always be without you guys? A dream in my head. So if you have a dream, go for it but take care -- it might just come true!

Here's hoping we all meet up at a Jovi show in 1999 and a very merry Christmas and happy New Year to you all. Especially my partner in crime over the water. Thanks for it all mate -- there you go.

KTF Always,

Bren

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• 46 pages
• Review of the 'Bon Jovi remasters' albums (October 1998)
• Review and partial transcript of the BWJBJ '10th Anniversary Bash' video (August 1998)
• Review of Richie's London, UK concert (July 1998)
• Review of Jon's Linz, Austria concert (June 1998)
• Transcript of one of Jon's 'speeches' at the Linz, Austria concert (June 1998)
• Review of Jon's gig at the Harley Davidson Festival, Ledenitzen, Austria (June 1998)
• Review of Jon's BBC Radio 1 Bournemouth, UK gig (August 1997)
• Review & setlist of Jon's Hamburg, Germany concert (June 1997)
• Article on Tico, taken from the 'original' official Bon Jovi website (1996)
• Lyric to 'Please Come Home For Christmas'
• Transcript of the MTV 'An Evening With Bon Jovi' rehearsals (October 1992)
• 'The Answer' -- mini Richie fanzine included within KTFA

Plus the usual illustrations, fiction story, competition, rant of the month, latest news and more!