Musician Engineered Bon Jovi Death Rumor : December 29, 2011

A Pennsylvania musician named Jeffrey Goho has been revealed as the initiator of a false rumor that Jon Bon Jovi had died earlier this month. The rumor was spread by Goho [...]

Richie Sambora Departs Bon Jovi Tour for Rehab : April 28, 2011

It's his life. Once again, Richie Sambora is cleaning it up. Bon Jovi's guitarist is headed for rehab so he can sober up. His bandmates, surprisingly, are prepared t [...]

Theives Arrested for $500K Heist at Bon Jovi’s Pad : April 17, 2011

On Friday authorities reported that Jon Bon Jovi, frontman of the band Bon Jovi, had been victimized by a robbery at his home. Jewelry worth $100,000 was taken from his [...]

Bon Jovi Says Music's Demise Caused by Apple's Steve Job : March 16, 2011

The Buggles back in 1979 declared that the radio star was killed by video. So what or who can be blamed for the music business being killed? Is it the record labels or [...]

Bon Jovi Isn't Slowing Down, Schedules New North American Dates : February 03, 2011

Recent news headlines about Bon Jovi have been hinting about the possibility that the veteran rock band will go on hiatus after their tour. So it may be surprising for s [...]

Kid Rock, Bon Jovi Sign on for 2011 New Orleans Jazz Festival : January 20, 2011

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2011 lineup will be bringing together country, jazz, pop and international rock headliners, including Jeff Beck, Kid Rock, Robert [...]

Bon Jovi Top Concert Grossing Act for 2010 : December 29, 2010

In 2010 the top concert attraction in the world was Bon Jovi, despite the fact the market was soft for live music along with weak sales for their latest album.  Througho [...]

Bon Jovi Plans Long Hiatus After Wrapping Tour Dates in July : November 25, 2010

Jon Bon Jovi is planning on taking a long break once the band wraps their current world tour up in summer 2011. According to the singer, who is 48 years old, age along w [...]

Bon Jovi Announce 2011 Concert Tour Dates : October 27, 2010

Bon Jovi, the iconic rockers, have added several dates to their 2011 itinerary following their Australian and Japanese legs at the end of 2010, as well as the upcoming re [...]

Bon Jovi Joins Beastie Boys as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees : September 28, 2010

Any hall of fame, no matter what kind, tends to be an institution that is polarizing.  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame isn't any different.  Earlier today a list of 2010 [...]

Bon Jovi Ready to Book Residency Dates in Las Vegas? : September 02, 2010

Stop the presses! Could it be? Is this possible? According to reports that have been published by Perez Hilton, the celebrity gossip guru, and the Mirror.co.uk out of [...]

Bon Jovi, Brad Paisley Help Out the Gulf Coast with Free Concerts : September 01, 2010

Looks like Jimmy Buffett is not alone in his efforts to help rebuild the local economy in the gulf area hampered by the disastrous oil spill. Rock icons Bon Jovi and c [...]

Bon Jovi Unveils Greatest Hits with Four New Tracks November 9 : August 26, 2010

Four songs have been recorded by Bon Jovi for their newest greatest hits collection which will be released on November 9.  “What Do You Got,” the first single, will [...]

Not Even a Torn Calf Muscle Can Stop Bon Jovi : July 14, 2010

At the end of Bon Jovi’s final song in their hometown of New Jersey, band front man Jon Bon Jovi suffered an injury involving his calf muscle, “My calf muscle just bl [...]

Bon Jovi, Daughtry Appear on American Idol : May 13, 2010

On Wednesday it wasn't just the contestants who were on “American Idol's” center stage. Chris Daughtry, Season 5 finalist, and Jon Bon Jovi were also in the spotli [...]

Bon Jovi Brings On Kid Rock for Select Summer Dates : April 06, 2010

Bon Jovi, after only one performance on their lengthy US outing, has added a few encore engagements. Kid Rock has also been named as the opener for a handful of upcoming [...]

Bon Jovi Wants Local Bands to Open Meadowland Shows : April 02, 2010

Three little known or unknown bands will be earning spots on the biggest concert stage in New Jersey this May via the “Wanted a SuperBAND Tonight!” Bon Jovi contest.� [...]

Bon Jovi Taps Train, OneRepublic, Gavin DeGraw for Meadowlands Shows : March 29, 2010

Special guests have been announced by Bon Jovi for the band's forthcoming shows to inaugurate New Meadowlands stadium in New Jersey. Train will provide opening support f [...]

Bon Jovi Hosts Free Concert for Philadelphia Soul Fans : March 24, 2010

Bon Jovi, Grammy Award winning rockers, will be kicking their new tour off February 19 in Seattle, WA at Key Arena.  For the first three songs there will be live free we [...]

Bon Jovi Will Stream Tour Launch Free Online : February 19, 2010

Bon Jovi, Grammy Award winning rockers, will be kicking their new tour off February 19 in Seattle, WA at Key Arena.  For the first three songs there will be live free we [...]

Bon Jovi Dusts Off Rare Tracks for Upcoming Tour : December 26, 2009

During next year's Bon Jovi tour don't expect that you will hear a show full of their greatest hits. Jon Bon Jovi said when the band heads out on the road in February th [...]

Bon Jovi, Booker Open $10.4 Million Affordable Housing Project : December 08, 2009

Who says that you can't ever go home again? Newark HIV/AIDS patients finally can thanks to Jon Bon Jovi, the Jersey born rocker. Today Bon Jovi officially helped to o [...]

Dashboard Confessional Joins the Bon Jovi Tour : December 03, 2009

After taking a long break following the creation of “Alter the Ending,” the newest Dashboard Confessional album, front man for the band Chris Carraba is very happy to [...]

Churchill Downs Plays Host to HullabaLOU 3-Day Music Festival : November 30, 2009

When you've got a sprawling complex like Churchill Downs, you've got to figure out how to get more use out of it than a few horse races a year. The home of the famous Ken [...]

Bon Jovi to Open New Giants Stadium : October 23, 2009

The Bergen Record is reporting that it is Bon Jovi and not the closer Bruce Springsteen who will open the new New York Jets and Giants stadium next spring. It is quite [...]

Bon Jovi Readies 2010 World Tour : October 23, 2009

In February, Bon Jovi is launching a world tour with a schedule full of arena dates that will last for two years. The tour is to support "The Circle," the band's newest [...]

Bon Jovi to be Featured on UK’s ‘X-Factor’ : October 22, 2009

The X Factor continues to bring top acts to their line up to perform on the show. Next month JLS and Bon Jovi will hit the stage in order to promote their latest singles [...]

Bon Jovi Become Artist in Residence for NBC Universal : October 19, 2009

Bon Jovi is going to be the first artist to appear over NBC Universal's many brands in their unique partnership they are calling an Artist in Residence. According to the [...]

Showtime Snags Bon Jovi Documentary : October 07, 2009

A world that doesn't have at least one Bon Jovi documentary just doesn't seem complete. That will be fixed by "When We Were Beautiful." Showtime has acquired the docume [...]

Bon Jovi London Residency Dates in the Works? : October 01, 2009

The promoters AEG Live are playing down speculation that the rock band Bon Jovi are returning to London's O2 arena for a multiple date residency. Rumors are being spre [...]

Bon Jovi Sides with Nirvana in Guitar Hero Controversy : September 20, 2009

Rock star Jon Bon Jovi says that he completely understands why former members of Nirvana are protesting the use of an image of Kurt Cobain in Guitar Hero 5, a popular vid [...]

Bon Jovi Plan 2010 World Tour to Support ‘The Circle’ : August 23, 2009

Richie Sambora, guitarist for Bon Jovi, revealed that to promote "The Circle," their upcoming album, the band might go out on a world tour next year. He told Rolling Sto [...]

New Bon Jovi Album Due on November 10 : August 20, 2009

Bon Jovi has told Rolling Stone that on their next album they will go back to rock and roll. Today we learned when the returning to their roots will happen when Bon Jovi [...]

Bon Jovi Records ‘Stand By Me’ for Iran : June 26, 2009

Jon Bon Jovi and Joan Baez would never be allowed to sing in Iran, but are showing their strong support for the protesters there. In videos that can be found on YouTub [...]

Bon Jovi Joins Songwriters Hall of Fame : June 20, 2009

Jon Bon Jovi, along with Richie Sambora of the rock band Bon Jovi, were inducted into the Song Writers Hall of Fame during a recent ceremony held in New York City. Jon [...]

bon jovi Biography

Bon Jovi the hard rock band, was formed in 1983 in Sayreville New Jersey. Band members include lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, bassist Hugh McDonald, drummer Tico Torres, keyboardist David Bryan and guitarist Richie Sambora. Bon Jovi became known for their rock anthems. They began to achieve widespread recognition after “Slippery When Wet,” their third album, was released in 1986.

Bon Jovi recorded and toured non stop in the late 1980s. Following their 1990 “New Jersey Tour” the band took a hiatus. During that time both Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi released solo albums which were successful. The band returned in 1992 and released “Keep the Faith.” “It's My Life,” the band's 2000 hit single, came after a second hiatus and introduced the band successfully to younger audiences. Their country infused album “Lost Highway” was released in 2007 and “The Circle,” their latest album, was released in November 2009.

Bon Jovi, through their career, has released 11 studio albums, one live album and 3 compilation albums. The band has sold 130 million worldwide records and have performed over 2,600 concerts in more than 50 countries in front of over 34 million fans. At the 2004 American Music Awards Bon Jovi received an Award of Merit. In 2009, Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi became Songwriters Hall of Fame members.