X

We detected that you're visiting our site from the UK. Would you like to visit the ChaCha UK website?

Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is a hard rock band whose career has spanned three decades. They have entertained over 34 million people, and performed more than 2,600 concerts and released 11 albums. Their mulit-generational, multi-national fan base can’t get enough of these down home Jersey boys.

News from Around the Web

Previous Next

Top Questions Asked on ChaCha.com for Bon Jovi

In the Last:
Day | Week | Month

  1. Is Bon Jovi dead?

    Rumors spread on December 19, 2011 that Jon Bon Jovi had died...

  2. Is bon jovi getting a divorce?

    Jon Bon Jovi is not getting a divorced, however a woman was a...

  3. What year did "living on a prayer" by bon jovi come out?

    Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" was originally released in Au...

  4. What is Bon Jovis best song?

    Hard to say which is Bon Jovi's best. A few contenders are "Y...

  5. Does Jon Bon Jovi have a song called Love Is The Only Rule?

    Jon Bon Jovi does have a song called Love's Only Rule

  1. Is Jon Bon Jovi dead?

    Rumors spread on December 19, 2011 that Jon Bon Jovi had died...

  2. Is Jon Bon Jovi still alive?

    There is nothing on the Bon Jovi website or CNN to indicate t...

  3. How tall is Jon Bon Jovi?

    Jon Bon Jovi height: 5' 10". Thanks for texting ChaCha!

  4. What was the first song by Bon Jovi?

    Their first top ten single was "You Give Love A Bad Name". It...

  5. Is Bon Jovi dead?

    Rumors spread on December 19, 2011 that Jon Bon Jovi had died...

  1. Is Bon Jovi dead?

    Rumors spread on December 19, 2011 that Jon Bon Jovi had died...

  2. Which Superbowl did Bon Jovi perform in?

    Bon Jovi, rock sensation who has sold over 120 million record...

  3. What year did "living on a prayer" by bon jovi come out?

    Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" was originally released in Au...

  4. What is the name of jon bon jovi 's wife?

    Jon Bon Jovi's wife is: Dorothea Hurley. ChaCha!

  5. Who is Bon Jovi?

    John Francis Bongiovi is a musician 5' 10" married to Dorothe...

Top Questions Asked on ChaCha Mobile for Bon Jovi

In the Last:
Day | Week | Month

  1. What are the lyrics for Its My Life by Bon Jovi?

    It's My Life: This ain't a song for the broken-hearted/ No si...

  2. What state is Bon Jovi from?

    Bon Jovi was born on March 2, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jerse...

  3. What are the lyrics to Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi?

    Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi: I ain't got a fever got a permanent...

  4. What are the lyrics to bon jovi's you give love a bad name?

    You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi Lyrics: Shot through the...

  5. What is bon jovi real name?

    John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.(born March 2, 1962), better known ...

  1. What are the lyrics to bon jovi's you give love a bad name?

    You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi Lyrics: Shot through the...

  2. What are the lyrics to Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi?

    Tommy used to work on the docks Union's been on strike, he's ...

  3. What is bon jovi real name?

    John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.(born March 2, 1962), better known ...

  4. What are the lyrics to Ill be there for you chorus by bon jovi?

    The lyrics to the chorus of Bon Jovis' "I'll be there for you...

  5. What band is Bon Jovi in?

    Jon Bon Jovi is in the band, Bon Jovi. He is the lead singer ...

  1. What are the lyrics to Bon Jovi's Thank You For Loving Me?

    It's hard for me to say the things I want to say sometimes Th...

  2. What are the lyrics to Last Man Standing, by Bon Jovi?

    Last Man Standing Lyrics - Come see a living, breathing spect...

  3. What are the top bon jovi songs?

    The top Bon Jovi songs of the 80's are: "Runaway," "She Don't...

  4. What are the Lyrics to "Have a nice day" by Bon Jovi?

    Why, you wanna tell me how to live my life? Who, are you to t...

  5. What are some popular songs by Bon Jovi?

    Popular Bon Jovi songs are Livin' On A Prayer, Wanted Dead Or...

About Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi got its start in 1983 when Jon Bon Jovi called good friend David Bryan about starting a band. Jon had recently recorded a demo song that got some airplay on a local radio station and he felt it was time to start an official band. Bon Jovi’s original line-up included Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Alex Such and Dave Sabo. Sabo was soon replaced by Richie Sambora. Such also departed the band in 1984.

The band released ita debut album, Bon Jovi’ on January 21, 1984. The first hit single Runaway was a hit in Japan and also reached the Billboard Top 40 in the United States. Their second album 7800° Fahrenheit’ also became popular in Japan. Despite mediocre sales, the album was certified gold and the band headed out on tour.

Determined to break through to the U.S. market, Bon Jovi released Slippery When Wet.’ This time the formula proved to be magical. The first single from the album, You Give Love a Bad Name reached the number one slot on the Billboard Hot 100. Living on a Prayer also topped the charts hanging on to the top spot for four weeks. The third single Wanted Dead or Alive dominated the charts and still remains a top song today.

Having found their niche in the music world, Bon Jovi continued its path rocking venues all over the world. MTV played their videos constantly, radio stations kept them on regular rotation and fans blasted the songs in their homes. Fame and constant touring took a toll on the band and in 1990, they decided it was time for a break. During this time, members worked on some solo projects. The band came back together to record two more albums but then went on another hiatus in 1997.

In 1999, the band came back together much to the delight of fans. They recorded the single It’s My Life which they felt was a symbol of all the band’s ups and downs, successes and failures. The song was featured on the album Crush’ which received two Grammy nominations.

Related Images

See all images »

Recent Bon Jovi Questions

PREV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... NEXT
4,424 Answers
Advertisement
›
›
›
›
Bon Jovi