John Francis Bongiovi Jr. was born on March 2, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com. A short movie of the same name was recorded right around the record's release, based entirely on the songs from the record and starring Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon and Whoopi Goldberg. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Jon Bon Jovi knew in his early teens that he wanted to be a rock star. [45] On October 19, 2011, it opened the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant where patrons pay what they can afford for their meals, either with money or by volunteering work. © 2020 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. The organization helps fund "innovative community efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness," according to its website. [53], On June 24, 2009, Bon Jovi, Sambora and Andy Madadian recorded a musical message of worldwide solidarity with the people of Iran. Bon Jovi has released 15 studio albums with his band; to date, the band has sold over 130 million albums worldwide. Jon enjoyed further solo success with 1997's Destination Anywhere. Walsh, known as member of the Southern California-based Eagles, is a Jersey guy himself. [citation needed], Bon Jovi's second solo album was 1997's Destination Anywhere. [7] His father was of Sicilian (from Sciacca, Sicily) and Slovak ancestry and his mother is of German and Russian descent. Willie Nelson, Eddie Vedder, Tim McGraw, Gwen Stefani, Daryl Hall, Vince Gill, Brandon Flowers, Blake Shelton, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jewel, Richard Marx, Jason Isbell, Ben Harper, Josh Ritter, Amanda Shires, Jake Shimabukuro and Drew Carey will appear this year, along with performance footage from previous VetsAids. ', Award-winning comedian Jon Stewart is best known for his long-running stint as the host of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'. [6] He has two brothers, Anthony and Matthew. But over the past thirty years, the two have become the best of friends. Having been originally approached by his friend Emilio Estevez to lend "Wanted Dead Or Alive" as the theme song for his upcoming Billy the Kid sequel, Bon Jovi ended up composing an all-new theme song for the film's soundtrack and delivering his first solo album. Jon Bon Jovi: Musicista poliedrico, è tra i big del rock mondiale, nello specifico del genere hair metal che ha reso popolare con la sua omonima band. We strive for accuracy and fairness. [29][30] Bon Jovi has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. [47][48], Jon Bon Jovi is one of 21 artists singing on "Everybody Hurts", a charity single organized by Simon Cowell aiding victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. As a songwriter, Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. Opening for the Scorpions, Kiss and Judas Priest on tour helped Bon Jovi build up a considerable fan base that appreciated the group's rugged, soulful collection of songs about how tough it was to be a teenager. Jon Bon Jovi of Sayreville, Little Steven Van Zandt of Middletown, and James Hetfield, who lived in Old Bridge and Farmingdale during the early days of Metallica, will be joining in. [22], In March 1983, Jon Bon Jovi called David Bryan, who in turn called bassist Alec John Such and an experienced drummer named Tico Torres. Scene maker Pat Fasano thinks so. The film debuted on both MTV and VH1 in 1997. In 1980, when Meco was there recording Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album, Tony Bongiovi recommended John for the song "R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas", which became his first professional recording (credited as John Bongiovi). “Our veterans community already suffers from increased poverty rates, mental health issues, re-entry difficulties and personal crises in the best of times,” Walsh said. [52] On June 4, 2009, Bon Jovi performed an acoustic benefit show for Democratic Governor Jon Corzine at the NJPAC in Newark, New Jersey. Chris Martin is lead singer, guitarist and pianist for the band Coldplay. In late 2017, marking an impressive journey that produced an estimated 130 million records sold, Bon Jovi was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Visit www.vetsaid.org for more information. John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, and actor. On television, he was a regular guest star on Ally McBeal until the series finale in 2002. [3] In 1996, People Magazine named him one of the "50 Most Beautiful People In The World". [41], During an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2005, Bon Jovi (the band, not the individual) donated $1 million to the Angel Network foundation. In 2008, Jon Bon Jovi supported Barack Obama for president, holding an exclusive private dinner at his home, as a fundraiser for his campaign. Musician and actor Jon Bon Jovi is best known as the lead singer and founder of the rock band Bon Jovi. Idolizing local rising stars such as Bruce Springsteen and the Asbury Jukes, Jon was playing in clubs by the time he was 16. The couple has four children: a daughter, Stephanie Rose (born May 31, 1993), and three sons, Jesse James Louis (born February 19, 1995), Jacob Hurley (born May 7, 2002) and Romeo Jon (born March 29, 2004). [1][2] In 2012, Bon Jovi ranked number 50 on the list of Billboard Magazine's "Power 100", a ranking of "The Most Powerful and Influential People In The Music Business". He spoke with DJ Chip Hobart and to the promotion director, John Lassman, who suggested Jon let WAPP include the song "Runaway" on the station's compilation album of local homegrown talent. [11] He spent summers in Erie, Pennsylvania, with his grandparents, and sold newspapers. (He later parted ways with the team.) [31][32] Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2018. [13] He later transferred to Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey. [54], On December 15, 2010, Bon Jovi was appointed by Barack Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions. Bon Jovi also made headlines in 2004 when he became a co-founder and a majority owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul. 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[39] In 2011, Bon Jovi expressed interest in purchasing 15% of the Atlanta Falcons for $150 million. “Typically, we fill up an arena, play for five hours, and raise a bunch of money – nearly $1.5 million to date – to help our veterans get the care and support they deserve. Bon Jovi 'Livin' on a Prayer' sung across country after Biden victory over Trump, Springsteen 'Letter to You' film: Thom Zimny talks Boss magic, mystery text, Cousin Frank, Can Atlantic City become the new Asbury Park? By his early teens, he was hanging out at local clubs, convinced that one day he would be a rock star. [55], In 2017, Bon Jovi raised money for Jim Renacci, conservative Republican representative from Ohio's 16th congressional district and then a candidate for Ohio governor. He appeared in several television commercials for the league, typically with John Elway, Hall of Fame quarterback for the Denver Broncos (and co-owner of the AFL's Colorado Crush). [27] Slippery When Wet included three Top 10 singles, two of which reached number one: "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer". Musician and activist Eddie Vedder rose to fame as lead singer of Pearl Jam, a band that popularized the grunge rock movement in the early 1990s. [61][62], Bon Jovi describes himself as a recovering Catholic. ", Bret Michaels is the lead singer in the glam-metal band Poison and has starred in several reality TV shows, including 'The Celebrity Apprentice ' and 'Rock of Love.'. [36] He also had a supporting role in the movie Pay It Forward, where he played Helen Hunt's abusive ex-husband. He toured extensively on behalf of presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004, appearing at and playing acoustic sets (with Richie Sambora) at rallies for the Kerry-Edwards ticket throughout the United States. 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In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in the films Moonlight and Valentino and U-571 and appearing on television in Sex and the City, Ally McBeal and The West Wing. The band regrouped two years later to record the Grammy-nominated album, Crush, and again in 2002 for Bounce. Bon Jovi married his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley, a karate instructor, in 1989. But because of COVID this year, we’re going virtual as so many things are.”, Bon Jovi celebration:Bon Jovi 'Livin' on a Prayer' sung across country after Biden victory over Trump, Little Steve with the band:Springsteen 'Letter to You' film: Thom Zimny talks Boss magic, mystery text, Cousin Frank, Atlantic City rock:Can Atlantic City become the new Asbury Park? Founder and lead singer of Guns N' Roses, Axl Rose is a celebrated but controversial figure in the world of rock. Their recent albums include What About Now (2013), Burning Bridges (2015) and This House Is Not For Sale (2016). On Sunday, January 18, 2009, Bon Jovi performed a duet at the Obama Inauguration Concert of the Sam Cooke classic "A Change is Gonna Come" with Bettye LaVette. Today he continues to perform with his legendary band Bon Jovi. It supports community efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. [citation needed], In 2012, Jon Bon Jovi recorded a soundtrack to the movie Stand Up Guys more commonly known as Not Running Anymore. They have four children, Stephanie, Jesse, Jacob and Romeo Jon. The title track, "Blaze of Glory", peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. He was raised by his parents, Carol and John Bongiovi, a hairdresser. Join us online for a worldwide broadcast of unique musical performances of all kinds, never-before-seen VetsAid footage from years past and great stories from me and some of the greatest musicians in the world this December 12th!”. Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Scene maker Pat Fasano thinks so, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It was Shulman who anglicized John Bongiovi's name to Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi is best known as the founder and frontman of the Grammy Award-winning rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. [33], In 1990, Jon Bon Jovi recorded a soundtrack to the movie Young Guns II more commonly known as Blaze of Glory. Proceeds will go to veterans’ services charities selected through a vetting process coordinated in tandem with the Combined Arms Institute. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Powered by songs like "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive," the album sold in excess of 14 million copies, putting it in the same league as Michael Jackson's Thriller. “During this pandemic they are especially vulnerable. The handwritten Persian sign in the video translates to "we are one". Bon Jovi has also released two solo albums. In 1980, Jon recorded his first single, Runaway, at his cousin's studio, with back-up by studio musicians. 783.7k Followers, 60 Following, 121 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) The group's self-titled debut came out on January 21, 1984. His best-known songs chronicle Springsteen's working-class roots in New Jersey. Bon Jovi also played as a part of the Live Earth concert at the Meadowlands in 2007, and was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore. In 1991, "Blaze of Glory" won an award for Favorite Pop/Rock Single at the American Music Awards[34] and awarded a Golden Globe, as well. [12] As a child, John attended St. Joseph High School, in Metuchen, New Jersey, during his freshman and sophomore years. Jon called David, who in turn tapped Alec John Such, Tico Torres and guitarist Richie Sambora. American actor Jon Hamm is best known for his Emmy-winning role as philandering ad executive Don Draper on AMC's 'Mad Men. Bon Jovi also made headlines in 2004 when he became a co-founder and a majority owner of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul. He formed the band Bon Jovi in the 1980s, which became popular for its power ballads, soaring guitar riffs and well-crafted melodies. John Francis Bongiovi Jr. was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, a son of two former Marines, barber John Francis Bongiovi Sr. and Playboy Bunny turned florist Carol (Sharkey). [citation needed] He also had a brief, uncredited role in the 1990 film Young Guns II. (He later parted ways with the team.) [23] Guitarist Richie Sambora later joined the band; Bon Jovi, Sambora, Such, Bryan, and Torres became the founding members of Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi: The Sinner and the Saint. [28], As of 2019, Bon Jovi has released 14 studio albums, five compilations and three live albums. Jon was reluctant, but eventually gave them the song, which he had rerecorded in 1982 (following a rough early recording in 1981) with local studio musicians whom he designated The All Star Review: Guitarist Tim Pierce, keyboardist Roy Bittan, drummer Frankie LaRocka, and bassist Hugh McDonald. The group followed in 2016 with This House Is Not For Sale, their sixth album to reach the top spot on the Billboard 200. Jon Bon Jovi of Sayreville, Little Steven Van Zandt of Middletown, and James Hetfield, who lived in Old Bridge and Farmingdale during the early days of Metallica, will be joining in. [50] Bon Jovi also played as a part of the Live Earth concert at the Meadowlands in 2007, and was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore. He spent his teenage years in Montclair. Bruce Springsteen is an arena rock star and a well-regarded singer-songwriter. There will be discounts for active duty military and veterans. Jon Bon Jovi has also acted in such films as The Leading Man and was a recurring character on TV's Ally McBeal. [17][18] By 1980, he had formed another band, the Rest, and opened up for New Jersey acts such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. [35], Jon Bon Jovi is a credited actor in the movies Moonlight and Valentino, The Leading Man, Destination Anywhere, Homegrown, Little City, No Looking Back, Row Your Boat, Vampires Los Muertos, U-571, Cry Wolf, National Lampoon's Pucked, and New Year's Eve. They have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the bestselling American rock bands. In the '90s, Jon stretched his talents by nurturing an acting career with starring roles in Moonlight and Valentino and The Leading Man. [51] He also played at a 2009 Manhattan fundraiser for former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to lessen some of her $6.3 million 2008 campaign debt. The album featured guests such as Elton John, Little Richard and Jeff Beck. The following year, he and the band donated $1 million to Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network. [21], In 1983, Bon Jovi visited a local radio station WAPP 103.5FM "The Apple" in Lake Success, New York to write and sing the jingles for the station. I’m proud of this nationwide tradition we have built and I can’t think of a better way to remember and honor the men and women who have served our country this holiday season than by helping us raise funds to support their essential and basic needs. In April 1985 Bon Jovi released the follow-up album, 7800° Fahrenheit, which was popular with fans but less so with critics, who were turned off by the hard-rock band's manicured image and formulaic style. [38], In 2004, Bon Jovi became founder and primary owner of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. Nato a Perth Amboy, nel New Jersey, come John Francis Bongiovi Jr, imbraccia la chitarra a 10 anni, fondando il primo gruppo tre anni dopo. Bon Jovi has released several more records together, including Lost Highway (2007), The Circle (2009) and What About Now (2013). [4] In 2000, People awarded him the title "Sexiest Rock Star".[5]. [42], In July 2007, Jon Bon Jovi announced a project that would rehabilitate a block of 15 homes in north Philadelphia. [56], In the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Bon Jovi endorsed fellow New Jerseyan Cory Booker for President of the United States. After the band went into temporary retirement in 1989, Jon concentrated on his solo career and appeared in his first movie, Young Guns II, for which he won he won a Golden Globe for Best Song, Blaze of Glory. [46] On January 21, 2019, the restaurant provided free meals to government workers and family members who had been affected by the federal government shutdown. Jon also performed with bands called The Rest, The Lechers and John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones. Twitter went into uproar over the "ugly" robot's resemblance to Jon Voight. He owns two Super Bowl rings from the Patriots, and has performed several times at the Patriots' home field, Gillette Stadium. Bon Jovi was a founder and former majority owner of the Arena Football League team, the Philadelphia Soul. In 1994, the commercial incentive to return to Bon Jovi proved too hard to resist, and the band released another album, Keep The Faith. After an unexpected delay, animatronic President Trump will debut Tuesday at the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World after a Change.org petition called for it to be cancelled. He met keyboardist David Bryan in high school, and the two formed a ten-piece rhythm and blues band called Atlantic City Expressway. Filled with their now-signature power ballads underscored by soaring guitar riffs and well-crafted melodies, the album went gold. [10] Bon Jovi was raised Catholic. The success of Runaway got Jon noticed, and he realized that he'd need more than session players if he wanted to capitalize on his success. How Jersey will it be? The band responded to tepid critical praise with its third album, Slippery When Wet, which went gold and platinum simultaneously within six weeks of its release. On December 13, 2012, it was announced that "Not Running Anymore" would be nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Tickets, $20, go on sale noon Wednesday, Nov. 18, via vetsaid.veeps.com. The group has won multiple Grammy Awards and is known for hit songs like "Paradise," "Yellow" and "Viva la Vida. Not ready to retire their instruments just yet, the band released the single "Unbroken" in November 2019 and followed with "Limitless" in February 2020, ahead of the anticipated release of the album 2020, which came out on October 2, 2020. [24], In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. [15][17] Still in his teens, Bon Jovi played in the band John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones, playing clubs such as the Fast Lane and opening for local acts. Jon Bon Jovi performs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in November 2013. [11], Bon Jovi is a close friend of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick. A local radio station included the song on a compilation tape, and it began to get frequent airplay. [citation needed], In 1991, Jon Bon Jovi started his own label, Jambco Records, and produced Aldo Nova's album Blood on the Bricks and Billy Falcon's album Pretty Blue World. [17][19][20], When he was seventeen, Bon Jovi was sweeping floors at his cousin Tony Bongiovi's recording studio, Power Station. [14], Jon Bon Jovi began playing music in 1975, at the age of 13, playing piano and guitar with his first band, Raze. Jon Bon Jovi and Howard Stern had a very complicated relationship, to say the least. [43][44], The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation (formerly the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation) was founded in 2006. Previous VetsAid concerts have been live events which began in 2017. Jersey will be in house of the big Joe Walsh-led VetsAid 2020: Home for the Holidays virtual charity concert on Saturday, Dec. 12. He is the founder of The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, founded in 2006. [37] On January 24, 2011, it was confirmed that Bon Jovi would be cast in the film New Year's Eve, released later that year, as a successful rock star who is connected with Katherine Heigl's character. [60], A former resident of Rumson, New Jersey, he established his Sanctuary Sound recording studio in the basement of his home there. [63], As he said when he came to a sold-out (over 15,000) Veterans Stadium in 1988, L.M Matin. In 2008, Jon Bon Jovi supported Barack Obama for president, holding an exclusive private dinner at his home, as a fundraiser for his campaign. [citation needed] His TV series appearances include Sex and the City, 30 Rock, Las Vegas, The West Wing, and an extended stint on Ally McBeal as a plumber who was Ally's boyfriend for a short period of time. In 2015, they debuted Burning Bridges, the first Bon Jovi album released after Richie Sambora left. During a show in New York in 1983, the band caught the attention of record executive Derek Shulman, who signed them to PolyGram. https://www.biography.com/musician/jon-bon-jovi. [57], On October 24, 2020, Bon Jovi performed at a drive-in event for Joe Biden at Dallas High School in Dallas, PA.[58][59], During a stop in Los Angeles on The New Jersey Syndicate Tour in 1989, Bon Jovi secretly took a trip to Las Vegas, and married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley (born September 29, 1962), on April 29 at the Graceland Wedding Chapel. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet,[25][26] which had sold 28 million copies worldwide as of 2011. [40], In 2014, a group of investors including Bon Jovi made it to the final round of bidding to acquire the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League, but the team was sold to Terry Pegula, the owner of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League.
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