Personnel Bon Jovi

Personnel Bon Jovi

 

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Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, David Bryan, and drummer Tico Torres. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during its history, the only exception being the 1994 dismissal of bass player Alec John Such, who was unofficially replaced by Hugh McDonald. In 1986, Bon Jovi achieved widespread global recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet. The band's fourth album, New Jersey was equally successful in 1988. After touring and recording non-stop during the late 1980s, the band went on hiatus following the New Jersey Tour in 1990, during which time Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora both released successful solo albums. In 1992, the band returned with the album Keep the Faith. Their 2000 single "It's My Life", which followed a second hiatus, successfully introduced the band to a younger audience. Bon Jovi have been known to use different styles in their music, which has included country for their 2007 album Lost Highway. On March 12, 2013, Bon Jovi released their 13th studio album, What About Now.

Thus far, Bon Jovi has released 13 studio albums, plus two compilations and two live albums. They are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide and performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006. The band was also honored with the Award of Merit at the American Music Awards in 2004, and as songwriters and collaborators, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.

Members    

• Jon Bon Jovi - Vocalist, Guitarist
• Phil Xenidis - Guitarist, Backing Vocals
• Tico Torres - Drummer
• David Bryan - Keyboardist, Backing Vocals

Past members

• Alec John Such - Bassist
• Richie Sambora - Guitarist, Backing Vocals

Background information

Origin
Sayreville, New Jersey
Genres
Rock, hard rock, glam metal
Years active
1983–present (hiatuses from 1990–1991 and 1997–1999)
Labels
Island, Mercury, Mercury Nashville
Website
www.bonjovi.com

Discography

• Bon Jovi (1984)
• 7800° Fahrenheit (1985)
• Slippery When Wet (1986)
• New Jersey (1988)
• Keep the Faith (1992)
• These Days (1995)
• Crush (2000)
• Bounce (2002)
• This Left Feels Right (2003)
• Have a Nice Day (2005)
• Lost Highway (2007)
• The Circle (2009)
• What About Now (2013)

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