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Bon Jovi
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Bon Jovi performing in Hyde Park, London in 2013. From left to right: Phil X, Hugh McDonald, Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres, and David Bryan.
Background information
OriginSayreville, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active1983–present
Labels
Websitebonjovi.com
Members
Past members

Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. Bon Jovi is one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, having sold over 130 million records.[1]

History

Formation and Bon Jovi (1980–1984)

Jon Bon Jovi in 2006

The song Runaway which was written by Jon Bon Jovi and George Karak reached the first place in a radio talent contest in 1983. So Jon became the possibility to sign a recording contract. Coincidentally he founded Bon Jovi in 1983 with Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, Tico Torres, and David Bryan. The self-titled debut album "Bon Jovi" was released in 1984. The single Runaway was the band's first hit and reached #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984.

Fahrenheit and Slippery When Wet (1985–1987)

Bon Jovi's second album 7800° Fahrenheit (1985) had also only moderate success. In fact, every member of the band had lost their girlfriend at the time, they were all heartbroken; those feelings were showing in the songs. Some members, especially Richie, were afraid because they had not put out a hit song since "Runaway".[2]

The band then went to Vancouver to record another album. They lived together while they were recording.[3] In 1986, Bon Jovi's third album Slippery When Wet was released. It brought them some of the band's most successful songs, including You Give Love a Bad Name, Livin' On A Prayer, and Wanted Dead or Alive.

Also involved was Desmond Child, Bruce Fairbairn, and Bob Rock, and Desmond co-wrote some of the songs on the album. "Slippery When Wet" has sold over 28 million copies worldwide. The Slippery When Wet Tour let the band become even more famous in Europe and North America.

New Jersey, Keep the Faith and These Days (1988–1995)

After the enormous success with Slippery When Wet and the following tour, Bon Jovi released their fourth album 1988's New Jersey. It was also successful and contained the hit Bad Medicine and the ballad I'll Be There for You.

Between 1990 and 1992, the band members went their separate ways for a while. Jon Bon Jovi released his first solo album "Blaze of Glory", that served as the soundtrack for the movie Young Guns II. In 1992, Keep the Faith was released. The album signified a music genre change. Bon Jovi turned away from heavy drums and wild guitar solos, and their new sound was lighter and calmer than in the eighties. The piano had a bigger influence now and the lyrics had a different meaning. The song Keep the Faith is about social and religious problems.

The singles Bed of Roses, Keep the Faith and "In These Arms" reached the Top 40 in the United States. In 1994, Bon Jovi's first greatest hits album was released: The Best of Bon Jovi, Cross Road. It includes the hits from 1983 to 1992 and two new songs.

One of them, Always, became one of the most successful songs of Bon Jovi. "Always" is a love song and a power ballad written by Jon Bon Jovi alone. The 1995 album "These Days" was the band's sixth studio album. "This Ain't a Love Song" was the lead single of "These Days" who sold over 11 million copies all around the world.

Crush and Bounce (1996–2002)

From 1995, till, 2000, Bon Jovi had a longer break. The band members focused on solo projects and family. In 2000 the first album after 5 years was released: Crush. The album itself was not as prosperous as Slippery When Wet and Keep The Faith.

However, the hit-single It's my Life became the most successful song of Bon Jovi. It reached the first place in the charts of many countries. The next album was Bounce in 2002. It's was influenced by the September 11 attacks.

The Circle

The Circle was released in 2009. They were on tour in 2010 in places like New Jersey. It consists of songs like We Weren't Born To Follow, Thorn In My Side, and Bullet.

What About Now

What About Now was released in 2013.

Members

Richie Sambora in Dublin, May 2006.

Current members

Touring members

  • Bobby Bandiera - rhythm guitars, backing vocals (2003‒present)
  • Lorenza Ponce - violin, fiddle, backing vocals (2007‒present)
  • Kurt Johnston - pedal steel, backing vocals (2007‒present)

Former members

  • Richie Sambora - lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals, lead vocals (1983‒2013)
  • Alec John Such - bass guitar, backing vocals (1983‒1994; died 2022)
  • Jeff Kazee - Additional keyboards, backing vocals (touring musician 2003‒2007)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Box sets

Awards and nominations

American Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1988 Bon Jovi Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Won
Slippery When Wet Favorite Pop/Rock Album Nominated
"Livin' on a Prayer" Favorite Pop/Rock Single Nominated
1990 Bon Jovi Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Nominated
"I'll Be There for You" Favorite Pop/Rock Single Nominated
2004 Bon Jovi Award of Merit Won

Billboard Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2008 Bon Jovi Top Touring Artist[68] Nominated
2011 Bon Jovi Top Touring Artist[69] Nominated
2012 Bon Jovi Top Touring Artist[70] Nominated
2014 Bon Jovi Top Touring Artist[71] Won

Billboard Touring Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2008 Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation Humanitarian Award[72] Won
2011 Bon Jovi Live Eventful Fans' Choice Award[73] Won
2013 Because We Can: The Tour Top Tour Award[74] Won
Top Draw Award[74] Won
Eventful Fans' Choice Award[74] Won
2016 Bon Jovi Legend of Live[75] Won

Brit Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result R
1987 Bon Jovi International Group Nominated [76]
1988 Bon Jovi International Group Nominated [77]
1989 Bon Jovi International Group Nominated [78]
1990 Bon Jovi International Group Nominated [79]
1996 Bon Jovi International Group Won [80]

CMT Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2006 Who Says You Can't Go Home with Jennifer Nettles Collaborative Video of the Year[81] Won
2008 Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore with LeAnn Rimes Collaborative Video of the Year[82] Won
(You Want To) Make a Memory Group Video of the Year[83] Nominated

Echo Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1996 Bon Jovi International Group of the Year[84] Nominated
2001 Crush International Album of the Year by a Group[84] Won
It's My Life International Rock-Pop Single of the Year[84] Nominated
2002 One Wild Night Live 1985–2001 International Album of the Year by a Group[84] Nominated
2003 Bounce International Album of the Year by a Group[84] Nominated
2006 Have a Nice Day International Album of the Year by a Group[84] Nominated
2008 Lost Highway International Album of the Year by a Group[84] Nominated
2011 Greatest Hits International Album of the Year by a Group[84] Nominated

Grammy Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1997 Live From London Best Music Video, Long Form Nominated
2001 It's My Life Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
Crush Best Rock Album Nominated
2003 Everyday Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
2004 Misunderstood Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
2007 Who Says You Can't Go Home with Jennifer Nettles Best Country Collaboration with Vocals Won
2008 Lost Highway Best Pop Album Nominated
(You Want To) Make a Memory Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
2010 We Weren't Born to Follow Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated

Helpmann Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2008 Lost Highway Tour Best International Contemporary Concert[85] Nominated

Japan Gold Disc Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1989 Bon Jovi THE GRAND PRIX ARTIST OF THE YEAR[86] Won
New Jersey THE GRAND PRIX ALBUM OF THE YEAR Won
ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Rock/Folk (Group) Division Won

Juno Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1987 Slippery When Wet International Album of the Year[87] Nominated
1994 Keep the Faith Best Selling Album[87] Nominated
2008 Lost Highway International Album of the Year[88] Nominated

Premios Oye!

Year Nominated work Award Result
2002 Bon Jovi Mejor Artista Internacional con Trayectoria en México[89] Won

MTV Europe Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1995 Bon Jovi Best Group[90] Nominated
Best Rock[91][92] Won
Best Live Act[90] Nominated
2000 Crush Best Album[93] Nominated
Bon Jovi Best Group[93] Nominated
Best Rock[93] Nominated
2002 Bon Jovi Best Rock[94] Nominated
2010 Bon Jovi Best Live Act[95] Nominated
Global Icon[96] Won

MTV Video Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1987 Livin' on a Prayer Best Stage Performance in a Video Won
You Give Love a Bad Name Best Stage Performance in a Video Nominated
Wanted Dead or Alive Best Editing in a Video Nominated
1991 Bon Jovi Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Won

My VH1 Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2001 Bon Jovi Hottest Live Show[97] Won
Bon Jovi My Favorite Group[98] Nominated

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
2013 Bon Jovi Favorite Music Group[99] Nominated

World Music Awards

Year Nominated work Award Result
1995 Bon Jovi Best Selling Rock Artist/Group[100] Won
2005 Bon Jovi Diamond Award[101] Won
2007 Bon Jovi Best Selling Rock Artist/Group[102] Nominated
2013 Bon Jovi Best Group[103] Nominated
Best Live Act[104] Nominated
Best Album[105] Nominated

Bon Jovi Media

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