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Bon jovi is an american rock band formed in 1983 in sayreville, new jersey. Bon jovi the rock history 2017, digipack, cd discogs. They slowly peeled away the arena rock guitars of the 80s, occasionally scoring on the adult contemporary charts. The firstever official bon jovi book celebrates the band s 25th anniversary with previously untold stories straight from jon bon jovi, richie sambora, david bryan, and tico torres, and neverbeforeseen photographs from phil griffin known for his bon jovi documentary when we were beautiful, as wel. Jon bon jovi is an american singer, lyricist, musician, record producer and actor.
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In 1990, they decided to have a hiatus after the end of new jersey tour. With over eighteen years touring experience as a band, and nearly three times that combined from individual members, this act is without compromise one of the best trubute acts on the circuit today. You think you know bon jovi, but you dont until you open this book. Rock on with musician, actor, and bon jovi lead singer jon bon jovi on. Bon jovis second album 7800 fahrenheit 1985 had also only moderate success. With their catchy hooks, good looks, and irresistible popmetal sound, bon jovi became one of the bestselling bands of all time.
However, i do love the book for what it is, rather than disliking it for what it is not. Except for the new interviews, diehard bon jovi fans will likely struggle to find fresh information, but casual fans will learn plenty about this enduring rock band. Jon bon jovi biography childhood, life achievements. The ultimate reference to one of rocks most popular bands, this comprehensive reference documents more than a quarter century of bon jovis atoz history, including entries on every recording and bootleg, all current and former members, books, dvds, concerts and tours, associated bands, and industry professionals that worked closely with the band. Containing original interviews and memorabilia, this unofficial volume is a must. Bounce is the eighth studio album by american rock band bon jovi, released on october 8, 2002 through island records. Oct 08, 2002 bounce is the eighth studio album by american rock band bon jovi, released on october 8, 2002 through island records. Bon jovi is best known as the founder and frontman of the grammy awardwinning rock band bon jovi, which was formed in 1983. In 1998, they released new jersey, the fourth album which earned the band more success. Bon jovi is a hard rock bank from new jersey formed in 1983 with lead singer jon bon jovi, guitarist richie sambora, keyboardist david bryan, bassist alec john such and drummer tico torres.
From the opening track, runaway, which rode to glory on e street bandmate roy bittans distinctive keyboard riff, to the sweaty arena rock of get ready, which closed the album, bon jovis debut is an oftenoverlooked minor gem from the early days of hair metal. Verdict reesman crams as much history as he can into a book that definitely makes more room for visuals than text. Find out about the man, the band, the songs, and more. The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Bon jovi raised prominence after this band released slippery when wet in 1986. In fact, every member of the band had lost their girlfriend at the time, they were all. I integrated quotes from band members taken from a variety of magazine. However, i do love the book for what it is, rather than disliking it. Find bon jovi discography, albums and singles on allmusic. When we were beautiful is about the legendary band bon jovi as of 2008.
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