Artist Spotlight

Bon Jovi

rock music · 1986–1995

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey, known for their mix of rock, glam metal, and pop rock sounds. The lineup features Jon Bon Jovi on vocals, David Bryan on keyboards, Tico Torres on drums, Phil X on guitar, Hugh McDonald on bass, and the legendary Richie Sambora on guitar until his departure in 2013. They delivered anthems like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "Wanted Dead or Alive," crafting a sound that filled arenas with sing-along choruses and electrifying riffs. With hits like "Bad Medicine" and "Bed of Roses," they became a staple of '80s and '90s rock, leaving fans eagerly awaiting each new chapter.

The facts

Formed 1983
United States
rock music, glam metal, hard rock
On Island Records, Mercury Records
Members: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Phil X, Hugh McDonald, Richie Sambora