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Bon Jovi
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Artistfacts:
| Jon Bon Jovi used to be a janitor at the recording studio his cousin owned. |
| Jon's mother was a playboy bunny. |
| Sambora was married to actress Heather Locklear from 1994-2007. He used to date Cher. |
| Jon Bon Jovi has appeared in several movies, including Young Guns II, Moonlight And Valentino, Little City, Homegrown, and Pay It Forward. Sambora was in On The Line and Stayin' alive. |
| In 2001, Jon Bon Jovi gave the commencement speech at Monmouth University in New Jersey. He also received an honorary degree. |
| Jon Bon Jovi is good friends with Wrestling Superstar Diamond Dallas Page. They are both from New Jersey. (thanks, helen bailey - canton , OH) |
| Jon Bon Jovi's real name is John Francis Bongiovi. (thanks, arjun - ahmedabad, India) |
| In 2000, they became the last band ever to play at Wembley Stadium in London. |
| Despite selling over 100 million records worldwide, Bon Jovi have never had a #1 single in the UK. In 2004, viewers of VH1 voted for the best songs never to reach #1. Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" was #6 and "Always" was at #10. (thanks, julia - london, England, for above 2) |
| Jon Bon Jovi sang on the Star Wars Christmas album back in 1980. He is credited on the album as Jon Bongiovi. (thanks, Shawn - Parker, CO) |
| Sambora is colorblind to red, green, and brown. (thanks, kelsey - Des Moines, IA) |
| Sambora has released 2 solo albums: Stranger In This Town in 1991 and Undiscovered Soul in 1998. (thanks, Gavin - Colchester, England) |
| The band has a unique business relationship. Jon Bon Jovi is the only member signed to the record label, and the other members are considered his employees. This has worked out very well, as Jon makes the business decisions. |
| Jon Bon Jovi owns part of the Arena Football Team the Philadelphia Soul. |
| Alec John Such was fired from Bon Jovi in 1994 for poor live performances (although a "tell-all" interview he gave with Dave Ling may have played a part). Session musician Hugh McDonald has toured with Bon Jovi ever since. He had played on Bon Jovi's first single "Runaway" (as "Huey McDonald") and is credited on every album since These Days (1995). According to the Hugh McDonald website, Hugh has actually played on every Bon Jovi album since Slippery When Wet (1986). He is listed in the Thank Yous but not credited as the bassist. |
| Jon Bon Jovi has released two solo albums: Blaze of Glory (1990) and Destination Anywhere (1997). David Bryan has released two instrumental solo albums: On a Full Moon (1994) and Lunar Eclipse (2000). He has co-written several musicals including Memphis and The Toxic Avenger. |
| Tico Torres is also an artist who was held exhibitions for his paintings. He owns a fashion label that designs baby clothes. It's called Rock Star Baby. (thanks, Lee-Ann - Perth, Australia, for above 3) |
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| John Francis Bongiovi lived at Robinhood lane in Sayerille, he attended Sayerville Highschool with a friend of mine Pat Donnelly. Pat knew Jon and Dorethea Hurly as well, Alec and Tico played together in a group called Phantoms Opera back in the early 80s, Jon was indeed a goffer at The Power Station in Mid-town Nyc. his uncle worked there as an engineer in recording bands like the Ramones and many others. Jon recorded Runaway at The Power Station, Jon is also a friend of Charlie Mills a local drummer who later played with SkidRow after Bash Boch left, Any other Questions? - bobby, nutley, NJ |
| What does Desmond Child bring to their songwriting? I've always been wondering about this. Does he make it sound more commercial? Does he help with the words? Chord progressions? - Reynard Jusuf, Jakarta, |
| Paul from Malibu - Dave's full name is David Bryan Rashbaum. Hugh McDonald was a session musician prior to joining Bon Jovi and still is when he's not touring and recording with them. - Lee-Ann, Perth, Australia |
| Tyler - JBJ only has a very brief cameo in Young Guns II. If I recall correctly, it's the scene when Billy is helping his gang escape before the lynch mob comes. Jon gets shot and falls backwards. - Lee-Ann, Perth, Australia |
| what part is bon jovi in Young guns 2? i just watched it and i didn't see him
- Tyler, Indio, CA |
| I have listened to Bon Jovi since 1983 and his music had adapted to changes very well and continue to be a favorite group of many people including my 76 year old mother who wants togo see them in concert when they go to The Palace in Pontiac,Mi so there you go,proof of how many generations enjoy them.Continue as always. - Mareen, austin, TX |
| Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Alec is 1.75m tall.
He is divorced from his first wife.
Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. Before joining Bon Jovi, Alec played in bands such as Phantom's Opera (with Tico) and The Message (with Richie).
Alec, who left the band in November 1994, collects antique guns for a hobby. He is so proud of his colllection that he even took one of his guns to a concert. He was stopped by the authorities and it took him hours to explain that he didn't mean any harm. Jon regarding the leaving of Alec John Such: "Of course it hurts. But I learned to accept and respect it. The fact that I'm a workaholic, studio in, studio out, stage on, stage off, want to be dealing with music day and night, doesn't mean everyone else has to adjust to that pace. Alec wanted to quit for a while now so it didn't come as a complete surprise".
After the recording from”Crossroad”, Alec John Such left the band; there are a lot of rumours about the cause of this break up. In an interview Alec supposedly said "I have enough of Jon, he's puffed up, he thinks that I'm a weak bassist, he dislikes each note I play...".
More officially Jon said that Alec wasn't into it anymore and that he needed some time off for family and things, and that "a rock band is not a life sentence for us".
Alec likes listening to AC/DC, Judas Priest and Led Zeppelin.
He can talk Puerto Rican Chicano-Slang.
Alec also likes horses and motorcycles. After he left Bon Jovi, Alec has managed a number of local Jersey bands and he also owns a bike shop in New York.
Alec had a motorcycle accident in September 1996.
- Maria, Oulu, Finland |
| No no. That's not reason Alec left because he tired to be famous. He get enough about BJ which puffed up, keep him weak bass player and dislikes everynotes what he play. - Maria, Oulu, Finland |
| Bon Jovi are playing Australia for the first time in 14 years and the two Sydney shows sold out so fast so many fans were left disappointed. They could put on a week's worth of concerts and they would all sell out!!
Sorry Andre of Hamburg, but the BJ boys (August) were the last to play Wembley, not Oasis (July). If you doubt the fans here go to your fave search engine, you will no longer be in doubt (",)
Keep The Faith peoples!! - Calli, Sydney, Australia |
| BOn jovi are my fav band eva!!!! i lv them, but i think they should play another gig in Hull!! I think Bon Jovi playing in the kc Stadium was the best thing that happened to hull!! - Sophy, HUll, England |
| Bon Jovi were the last band to play at Wembley - I checked below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Stadium_%281924%29#Music
More to the point - I was there and they rocked!! I also had tickets to go to the concert where they would be the 1st to play in the new stadium last june but, as we all know, twas not to be. Completely gutted!!!
And yes, Bon jovi played a date of Carrie's in one episode of Sex and the City but he had really short hair - I'm a fan of the soft waves myself!! - Lis, London, England |
| at Camp we used to sing 'Livin' on a Prayer', changing the words to make it fit in with the theme
- cool dude, ottawa, Canada |
| Did I see Jon Bon Jovi on an episode of Sex and the City? - Kelli, Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Bon Jovi was good back in the "living on a prayer days", but now they suck. - Danny, Sydney, Australia |
| Someone was asking about David's name change. His actual full, real name is David Bryan Raushbum (not sure about the spelling!). The big wigs wanted the band to de-ethnicise their names so he stuck with his first and middle names. Jon's real name is John Francis Bongiovi but he chose to change it to Jon Bon Jovi. Keep the Faith and Have a Nice Day! - Kristina, Glencoe, Canada |
| NO Bon jovi was the last band to play at wembley andre look : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/in_depth/2000/wembley/937348.stm
Thanks get your facts right - Bob, England, England |
| i would just like to say to the world that bon jovi have been an insperation for me and my band and helped us through hard patches even though we are jusr kids. BON JOVI RULE !!! KEEP THE FAITH PEOPLE - Scott Johnson, Newcastle, England |
| Just want to mention that Jon Bon Jovi also starred as a guest star in the TV series Ally McBeal (don't know what season nor episode)? - Peter, Vestfossen, Norway |
| Bon Jovi is the single most amazing band in the world. they are unmatched in thier live venues and are wonderful people. I've seen them numerous times and each time is better then the last - Kelly, Rochester, NY |
| The Vampires film "Charlie, Thomaston, CT" was referring to was Vampires: Los Meurtos! Good Film!!! - Angie, Perth, Scotland |
| The last band to play Wembley before it was torn down was Oasis, not Bon Jovi - Andre, Hamburg, Germany |
| Guns 'n Roses and bon jovi ae two of the best bands...there voices don't sound that similar to me though. - matt, galloway, NJ |
| jon was also in u-571 (the sub movie a couple of years ago) - Sam, Sydney, Australia |
| Bon Jovi's one of my favorite bands!!!! BON JOVI AND GUNS N' ROSES RULES! Jon Bon Jovi and Axl Rose have similar voices, don't they? - Emily, Montreal, Canada |
| After reading the story STAR MAN Michael Francis" the right hand man of rock 'n' roll.which i suggest you read! John is the man he seems! Hes great, im jealous of Dorothea i hope i marry someone like john! - zoe, perth, WA |
| why did David Bryan change his name ?
on debut album appeared as David Rashbaum
what did Hugh McDonald(Crush)do before joining Bon Jovi ? - paul, malibu, CA |
| ol' jon bon was also in a recent movie on the sci fi channel about vampires or something - Charlie, Thomaston, CT |
| In my opinion Bon Jovi is the best band in the whole world, I love them!!!!! I agree with Arjun.
I Love BON JOVI!!!!!!!! 4 - EVA!!!! - Jolie, Bellwood, IL |
| Between them, the band members have 9 children. Stephanie Rose, Jesse James Louis, Jacob Hurley and newborn Romeo Jon belong to Jon, Ava Elizabeth is Richie's daughter, Colton Moon, Gabrielle Luna and Tyger Lily are David Bryan's, and Hector belongs to Tico. That's a lot of babies! Oh, and Tico used to be married to supermodel Eva Herzigova, but he divorced her after she allegedly had an affair with Leonardo DiCaprio. - Mya, London, England |
| Jon was also in the movie U571!! - Angela, Sumter, SC |
| i'm no bon jovi expert, but bass guitarist alec john such was kicked out of the group some years ago...they use a session player now. - richard, alva, OK |
| Yes, Alec John Such was let go during the bands down years because he was making the bands inner sanctum public knowledge. He was wrecking the brotherhood from Jersey - Elizabeth, New Bern, NC |
| my opinion though mi young jon bon jovi and the band ofcourse is one of the best band ever heard in my whole life - arjun, ahmedabad, India |
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