Bon Jovi

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  • Bon Jovi is a rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey, led by lead singer and occasional actor, Jon Bon Jovi.
  • Fast Facts

    1. Formed: 1983
    2. Origin: Sayreville, New Jersey
    3. Years Active: 1983-Present
    4. Record Label: Island Records, Mercury Records
    5. Diamond Award: 100 million albums sold
    6. June 2009: Joins Songwriters Hall of Fame http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/in...
  • The Beginning

    Bon Jovi formed in 1983, with band members Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Alec John Such and Tico Torres. Such left the band in 1994, but the remainder of the band has remained the same for 25 years.
  • Awards and Accomplishments

    Throughout the years Bon Jovi has won a multitude of awards including an MTV Video Music Award, two American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a MTV Europe Music Award, two My VH1 Music Awards, a Chopard Diamond Award, two CMT Music Awards, a People's Choice Award and a Grammy Award. Bon Jovi was also inducted into the UK Hall of Fame in 2006. However, they were not eligible for the U.S. equivalent for 2009.
  • American Idol

    During the sixth season of American Idol, Jon Bon Jovi appeared on the show as a guest mentor. One of the highlights of the night was Blake Lewis's rendition of "You Give Love a Bad Name."
  • Top Singles

    • 2006 - "Who Says You Can't Go Home" #1 Billboard
    • 1989 - "I'll Be There For You" #1 Billboard
    • 1988 - "Bad Medicine" #1 Billboard
    • 1987 - "Livin On A Prayer" #1 Billboard
    • 1986 - "You Give Love A Bad Name" #1 Billboard

Categories

Entertainment  |  Music  |  Rock  |  Hard Rock

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