Members
David Bryanbackground vocals, keyboard, lead vocals, original, pedal steel guitar, piano · 1983current
Jon Bon Joviacoustic guitar, electric guitar, eponymous, lead vocals, maracas, original · 1983current
Tico Torresbackground vocals, drums (drum set), lead vocals, original, percussion · 1983current
Hugh McDonaldbackground vocals, bass guitar · 2016current- Phil Xacoustic guitar, background vocals, electric guitar, lead vocals, talkbox · 2016current
- Alec John Suchbackground vocals, bass guitar, original · 1983–1994
- Dave “The Snake” Sabobackground vocals, electric guitar, original · 1983–1983
Richie Samboraacoustic guitar, background vocals, electric guitar, lead vocals, talkbox · 1983–2013
Bon Jovi is recognized as one of the most successful American rock bands, known for their energetic performances and catchy anthems.
The band was formed in 1983, marking the beginning of a legendary career in rock music.
In 2018, Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant impact on the music industry.
Biography
Formation
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983. The group was founded by lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, who had been performing since the age of 13. He initially recorded the single "Runaway" in 1980, which garnered local radio play and set the stage for the band's formation. The original lineup included Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, bassist Alec John Such, and guitarist Richie Sambora, who would become a key songwriter for the band.
Breakthrough and Key Releases
The band's self-titled debut album, "Bon Jovi," was released in 1984, followed by the successful "7800° Fahrenheit" in 1985. However, it was their third album, "Slippery When Wet" (1986), that catapulted them to international fame, featuring hits like "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name." The subsequent album, "New Jersey" (1988), solidified their status as rock icons. Over the years, Bon Jovi has released numerous albums, including "Keep the Faith," "Crush," and "This House Is Not for Sale," showcasing their evolution from glam metal to a more mature rock sound.
Lineup Changes and Legacy
While the band has maintained a core lineup with Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, and Tico Torres, they have seen changes over the years. Alec John Such left in 1994, and Richie Sambora departed in 2013. The current lineup includes guitarist Phil X and bassist Hugh McDonald. Bon Jovi's influence on rock music is undeniable, often cited as one of the leading bands of the glam metal genre, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, further cementing their legacy in music history.
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Discography
Forever2024
- 1.Legendary4:05
- 2.We Made It Look Easy3:15
- 3.Living Proof3:39
- 4.Waves3:53
- 5.Seeds5:06
- 6.Kiss the Bride3:51
- 7.The People’s House4:37
- 8.Walls of Jericho3:48
- 9.I Wrote You a Song3:26
- 10.Living in Paradise3:17
- 11.My First Guitar4:56
- 12.Hollow Man4:54
20202020
- 1.Limitless3:42
- 2.Do What You Can4:20
- 3.American Reckoning4:42
- 4.Beautiful Drug3:48
- 5.Story of Love5:50
- 6.Let It Rain4:39
- 7.Lower the Flag4:55
- 8.Blood in the Water5:58
- 9.Brothers in Arms4:13
- 10.Unbroken5:16
This House Is Not for Sale2016
- 1.This House Is Not for Sale3:37
- 2.Living With the Ghost4:45
- 3.Knockout3:31
- 4.Labor of Love5:04
- 5.Born Again Tomorrow3:33
- 6.Roller Coaster3:40
- 7.New Year’s Day4:27
- 8.The Devil’s in the Temple3:19
- 9.Scars on This Guitar5:06
- 10.God Bless This Mess3:23
- 11.Reunion4:14
- 12.Come On Up to Our House4:36
- 13.Real Love4:34
- 14.All Hail the King4:54
- 15.We Don’t Run3:18
- 16.I Will Drive You Home4:42
- 17.Goodnight New York3:54
- 18.Touch of Grey4:07
Burning Bridges2015
- 1.A Teardrop to the Sea5:08
- 2.We Don’t Run3:17
- 3.Saturday Night Gave Me Sunday Morning3:23
- 4.We All Fall Down4:06
- 5.Blind Love4:48
- 6.Who Would You Die For3:55
- 7.Fingerprints5:58
- 8.Life Is Beautiful3:23
- 9.I’m Your Man3:45
- 10.Burning Bridges2:44
What About Now2013
- 1.Because We Can4:00
- 2.I’m With You3:44
- 3.What About Now3:44
- 4.Pictures of You3:58
- 5.Amen4:12
- 6.That’s What the Water Made Me4:25
- 7.What’s Left of Me4:35
- 8.Army of One4:34
- 9.Thick as Thieves4:57
- 10.Beautiful World3:48
- 11.Room at the End of the World5:02
- 12.The Fighter4:37
The Circle2009
- 1.We Weren’t Born to Follow4:03
- 2.When We Were Beautiful5:18
- 3.Work for the Working Man4:04
- 4.Superman Tonight5:13
- 5.Bullet3:50
- 6.Thorn in My Side4:07
- 7.Live Before You Die4:18
- 8.Brokenpromiseland4:57
- 9.Love’s the Only Rule4:38
- 10.Fast Cars3:17
- 11.Happy Now4:21
- 12.Learn to Love4:40
Lost Highway2007
- 1.Lost Highway4:14
- 2.Summertime3:19
- 3.(You Want to) Make a Memory4:38
- 4.Whole Lot of Leavin’4:18
- 5.We Got It Going On4:13
- 6.Any Other Day4:04
- 7.Seat Next to You4:23
- 8.Everybody’s Broken4:13
- 9.Till We Ain’t Strangers Anymore4:45
- 10.The Last Night3:33
- 11.One Step Closer3:38
- 12.I Love This Town4:38
Have a Nice Day2005
- 1.Have a Nice Day3:49
- 2.I Want to Be Loved3:49
- 3.Welcome to Wherever You Are3:47
- 4.Who Says You Can’t Go Home?4:41
- 5.Last Man Standing4:37
- 6.Bells of Freedom4:56
- 7.Wildflower4:14
- 8.Last Cigarette3:38
- 9.I Am3:54
- 10.Complicated3:37
- 11.Novocaine4:49
- 12.Story of My Life4:09
- 13.Dirty Little Secret3:34
- 14.Unbreakable3:48
- 15.These Open Arms3:42
100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong2004
- 1.Why Aren't You Dead?3:32
- 2.The Radio Saved My Life Tonight5:09
- 3.Taking It Back4:18
- 4.Someday I'll Be Saturday Night (demo)5:18
- 5.Miss Fourth of July5:41
- 6.Open All Night5:47
- 7.These Arms Are Open All Night5:21
- 8.I Get a Rush2:57
- 9.Someday Just Might Be Tonight4:14
- 10.Thief of Hearts4:17
- 11.Last Man Standing4:33
- 12.I Just Want to Be Your Man3:29
- 13.Garageland3:27
- 14.Starting All Over Again3:44
- 15.Maybe Someday4:44
- 16.Last Chance Train4:31
- 17.The Fire Inside4:51
- 18.Every Beat of My Heart4:49
- 19.Rich Man Living in a Poor Man's House4:22
- 20.The One That Got Away4:49
- 21.You Can Sleep While I Dream4:53
- 22.Outlaws of Love3:20
- 23.Good Guys Don't Always Wear White4:29
- 24.We Rule the Night4:10
- 25.Edge of a Broken Heart4:36
- 26.Sympathy5:24
- 27.Only in My Dreams5:07
- 28.Shut Up and Kiss Me2:47
- 29.Crazy Love4:26
- 30.Lonely at the Top3:52
- 31.Ordinary People4:07
- 32.Flesh and Bone5:01
- 33.Satellite4:56
- 34.If I Can't Have Your Love4:16
- 35.Real Life3:52
- 36.Memphis Lives in Me3:03
- 37.Too Much of a Good Thing4:24
- 38.Love Ain't Nothing but a Four Letter Word4:15
- 39.Love Ain't Nothing but a Four Letter Word (demo)4:09
- 40.River Runs Dry3:57
- 41.Always (demo)5:47
- 42.Kidnap an Angel5:56
- 43.Breathe3:42
- 44.Out of Bounds3:47
- 45.Letter to a Friend4:20
- 46.Temptation4:23
- 47.Gotta Have a Reason5:00
- 48.All I Wanna Do Is You3:04
- 49.Billy4:33
- 50.Nobody's Hero / Livin' on a Prayer (original demo)8:36
Target Exclusive2003
- 1.Breathe (demo)3:42
- 2.Lucky (demo)3:49
- 3.No Regrets (demo)4:02
- 4.Standing (demo)3:53
- 5.We Can Dance (demo)4:49
- 6.Misunderstood (live)3:23
- 7.Everyday (acoustic)2:47
- 8.Just Older (live)4:57
This Left Feels Right2003
- 1.Wanted Dead or Alive3:43
- 2.Livin' on a Prayer3:41
- 3.Bad Medicine4:27
- 4.It's My Life3:42
- 5.Lay Your Hands on Me4:27
- 6.You Give Love a Bad Name3:30
- 7.Bed of Roses5:38
- 8.Everyday3:45
- 9.Born to Be My Baby5:27
- 10.Keep the Faith4:12
- 11.I'll Be There for You4:22
- 12.Always4:20
- 13.The Distance5:54
Bounce2002
- 1.Undivided3:53
- 2.Everyday3:00
- 3.The Distance4:48
- 4.Joey4:54
- 5.Misunderstood3:30
- 6.All About Lovin’ You3:46
- 7.Hook Me Up3:54
- 8.Right Side of Wrong5:50
- 9.Love Me Back to Life4:10
- 10.You Had Me From Hello3:49
- 11.Bounce3:12
- 12.Open All Night4:20
- 13.No Regrets (demo)20:09
- 14.Postcards From the Wasteland (demo)4:38
Tokyo Road2001
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Crush2000
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Best Ballads1998
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Hidden Treasures1996
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These Days1995
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Cross Road1994
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Keep the Faith1992
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Hard & Hot1991
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New Jersey1988
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Slippery When Wet1986
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7800° Fahrenheit1985
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Double Up1985
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Bon Jovi1984
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- Island Records
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- Mercury Records
Achievements
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- Premios Oye!
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Bon Giovi, Bon Jovi and Baktabak, BonJovi, ボン・ジョヴィ
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. The band consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist Everett Bradley, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such left the band in 1994, and longtime guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left in 2013.
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