As band members, you share a unique bond that no one else can truly understand, not even family. That brotherhood comes with a long career like ours. We all felt part of something special, trusted each other, and they trusted me. I never let them down. It was always a give-and-take by everybody. – Jon … Continue reading Bon Jovi’s first ever authored Anthology – ‘Bon Jovi: Forever’ announced by Genesis Publications
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The Boyscout – “Old Bon Jovi Song”, a tribute to a hero – and a statement in support of the disabled in the music industry
Manuel, "The Boyscout", tells us all about his new single, and the story behind it... "Old Bon Jovi Song" is not just a song; it is a song from a lifelong fan to his hero! Jon Bon Jovi was everything I wanted to be for the last 40 years. Bon Jovi is celebrating their 40th … Continue reading The Boyscout – “Old Bon Jovi Song”, a tribute to a hero – and a statement in support of the disabled in the music industry
24 Songs of Xmas 2023: Bon Jovi – “Christmas Isn’t Christmas”
More for Christmas as Bon Jovi officially follow up their release of a brand new, original Christmas classic - ‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’ - with the official video. Jon has explained how he wrote the song when his parents were taken ill at Christmas: I wrote a song two years ago called Christmas Isn’t Christmas. It … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas 2023: Bon Jovi – “Christmas Isn’t Christmas”
Classic Covers: Dave D – “Leaving On A Prayer” ((sic) – original by Bon Jovi)
Sometimes you just need a giggle, and thanks to Dave Philpott for providing one last week. Dave is one of the co-authors of Dear Mr Pop Star which we reviewed a while ago (sequel coming soon!) but he's also a pretty capable guitarist as well. And he makes sounds with his mouth... Dave's rattled off a … Continue reading Classic Covers: Dave D – “Leaving On A Prayer” ((sic) – original by Bon Jovi)
Classic Covers: Epoch Failure – Livin’ on a Prayer
More often than not, this feature presents a rock/metal act covering a non-genre title. For a change, here's the tables being turned. A rap act adapting and updating one of the best-known rock classics the world has ever known - Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer". Love it or hate it; you know it. Admit … Continue reading Classic Covers: Epoch Failure – Livin’ on a Prayer
Classic Covers: Bowling Four Soup/The Lounge Kittens/some beer – Livin’ On A Prayer
Thanks to Jamie from Rage PR who posted this rather entertaining video from backstage after the recent Bowling For Soup gig in London. I just realised this is the first post this site has ever had that directly references Bon Jovi. I'll let you reserve judgement as to whether that's a good thing or not. … Continue reading Classic Covers: Bowling Four Soup/The Lounge Kittens/some beer – Livin’ On A Prayer