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Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

Dave Lifton — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:26:23 +0000

The story that Richie Sambora was kicked off the Bon Jovi tour is bunk, according to Jon Bon Jovi. In a new interview, the singer said that the decision was made entirely by Sambora.

Jon Bon Jovi Fears for Reality Singing Show Contestants

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:18:11 +0000

If you ask Jon Bon Jovi, the Grammys have gotten it right in recent years. The singer listed Adele and Mumford & Sons as bands with real talent, while adding that he worries about kids today and a perceived waning interest in good music.

Jon Bon Jovi's Daughter Will Not Face Charges After Alleged Heroin Overdose

Chad Childers — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:03:04 +0000

The daughter of rocker Jon Bon Jovi will not face any jail time after her alleged heroin overdose, as the D.A. in the case has dropped all charges against her. TMZ reports that the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office has dismissed all charges against 19-year-old college student Stephanie Bongiovi as well as the 21-year-old male [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Returns to Movie Music with 'Stand Up Guys'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:40:14 +0000

When you've been making albums as long as Jon Bon Jovi, some are bound to stand out more than others. Case in point: 1990's 'Blaze of Glory,' the soundtrack to 'Young Guns II' that went double platinum and earned him an Oscar nomination -- but which had apparently slipped his mind completely until recently.

Jon Bon Jovi Burglar Sentenced to Prison Time

Billy Dukes — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:16:09 +0000

The man who stole $100K worth of jewelry from Jon Bon Jovi is going to prison. On Friday a judge sentenced Nicholas Tracy to five years for a string of burglaries in Monmouth County, N.J. Bon Jovi was one of the victims. In total, over $300K in jewelry and personal items were taken by the [...]

Sebastian Bach and Jon Bon Jovi End Decades-Long Hair Metal Feud

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:19:19 +0000

Good news, rock fans: After years of being forced to choose sides in the bitter war between Sebastian Bach and Jon Bon Jovi, you can finally rest easy with the knowledge that two of New Jersey’s most impeccably coiffed frontmen have buried the hatchet.

Jon Bon Jovi's Father and Brother Start Saucy New Business

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:40:08 +0000

It looks like rock ‘n’ roll isn’t the only business in the Bon Jovi blood. Jon Bon Jovi’s father, John Sr. and brother Matthew Bongiovi have teamed up to market Bongiovi Pasta Sauce, allegedly from a family recipe going back generations.

Bon Jovi, Aerosmith to Play 2012 IHeartRadio Festival

Dave Lifton — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:49:32 +0000

Bon Jovi and Aerosmith are among the heavy hitters that will participate in the second annual IHeartRadio Music Festival. The event will be held at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino’s Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 21-22.

U2, Bon Jovi + More Among Music's Top Money Makers in 2012

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:50:52 +0000

U2, Bon Jovi, Journey, the Beatles, Bob Seger and Elton John are among those classic rockers who have been named among the highest-grossing acts by Billboard magazine on its 2012 Music’s Top 40 Money Makers list.

U2, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters Among Top Tours of 2011

Jeff Giles — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:53:35 +0000

As 2011 draws to a close, Billboard has released its list of the year’s top-grossing tours — and while veteran acts didn’t dominate the box office as heavily as they have in recent years, plenty of classic rockers spent the year playing to sold out arenas.

Jon Bon Jovi Not Dead, Despite Internet Rumor

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:55:51 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi would like his fans to know that he is not dead, despite a nasty rumor to that effect which spread around the internet like wildfire today. As proof, the Bon Jovi frontman has posted a photo of himself on the band’s Facebook page, showing the perfectly-coiffed rocker standing in front of a [...]