Jon Bon Jovi is an American musician and actor and the frontman for the New Jersey rock band Bon Jovi. He has released two solo albums; Blaze of Glory in 1990 and Destination Unknown in 1997.
Former Philadelphia Soul (Arena Football League) sales manager filed suit against Bon Jovi in late January 2009 after claiming that the singer never paid him after the league canceled their 2009 season. He claims that Bon Jovi owes him $125,000. Bon Jovi is the owner of the Philadelphia Soul team.TMZ: Bon Jovi's Soul Attacked in Lawsuit (January 28, 2009)
Bon Jovi Beginnings
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 stayed the same throughout the years.
Their first smash hit came in 1986, "You Give Love a Bad Name." They have had four other number one hits and have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide.
Bon Jovi Discography
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Fast Facts
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Name
John Francis Bongiovi Jr.
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Born
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Birthplace
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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Years active
1982-present
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Record label
Island Records and Mercury Records
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Fact:
Co-owner of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football League Team
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Fact:
Hosted Saturday Night Live on October 13, 2007
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Spouse
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Children
four
