Does Bon Jovi have an Italian background?
His father was of Italian (the name Bongiovi comes from Sciacca, Sicily) and Slovak ancestry and his mother is of German and Russian descent. He has stated that he is a blood relative of singer Frank Sinatra. Bon Jovi was raised Catholic.
Did Bon Jovi ever do country music?
“Who Says You Can’t Go Home” wasn’t Bon Jovi’s only charting country song, though: The band charted two more times at country radio, in 2007, with “(You Want To) Make a Memory” (No. 35) and “’Til We Ain’t Strangers Anymore” (No. 47), featuring LeAnn Rimes.
What record label is Bon Jovi with?
Mercury Records
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How many albums has Jon Bon Jovi released?
As of 2019, Bon Jovi has released 14 studio albums, five compilations and three live albums. They have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the bestselling American rock bands. Bon Jovi has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans.
When did Jon Bon Jovi perform in New Jersey?
On June 4, 2009, Bon Jovi performed an acoustic benefit show for Democratic Governor Jon Corzine at the NJPAC in Newark, New Jersey. On June 24, 2009, Bon Jovi, Sambora and Andy Madadian recorded a musical message of worldwide solidarity with the people of Iran.
Where does Jon Bon Jovi Live in Florida?
Bon Jovi’s new home was built in 2007 and also has marble and hardwood floors, along with a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. Lest you think Jon Bon Jovi’s new Palm Beach, Fla. mansion is his only home, let us remind you that he also has a chateau in New Jersey.
Who was the lead guitar player for Bon Jovi?
Tapped to play lead guitar for a short tour supporting “Runaway” was Bon Jovi’s friend and neighbor, Dave Sabo (“The Snake”), though he never officially joined the band. He and Jon promised each other that whoever made it first, would help out the other. Sabo later went on to form the group Skid Row.