Veteran rock band Bon Jovi performed at the 2010 American Music Awards, which took place starting at 8:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, November 21, 2010. The band performed a medley of their greatest hits which included "What Do You Got," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "It's My Life". The awards show aired live on ABC from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California.http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/performers/ThemeGallery/585949

Other performers at the 2010 American Music Awards included R&B singer Rihanna, who opened the show, Christina Aguliera, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Usher, Taylor Swift, Kid Rock and Ke$ha. Additionally, the New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys performed together in a preview of their upcoming joint tour. Late announcements for performers also included appearances by the Black Eyed Peas, Train and Enrique Iglesias, who performed with rapper Pitbull.http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/performers

Since their first release in 1984, Bon Jovi has been a best-selling rock band for over two decades. The group, led by singer Jon Bon Jovi, has produced numerous top singles including their debut hit "Runaway," "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Living on a Prayer," among many others.http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bon_jovi/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd They have released several albums and special box sets throughout the years, including most recently a greatest hits ultimate collection, which hit stores on November 9, 2010.http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bon_jovi/albums.jhtml In 2004, the group was honored at the American Music Awards with the Award for Merit for their many accomplishments throughout the years.http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2004/amas.htm