Bon Jovi
| Group Members | Jon Bon JoviRichie SamboraTico TorresDavid Bryan |
| Former Members | Alec John Such |
| Genre | Rock |
| Genre Links | Rock, Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Sayreville, New Jersey, United States |
| Year(s) Active | 1983–present (hiatuses from 1990-1991 and 1997-1999) |
| Music Style | Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Hair Metal, Pop-Metal, Arena Rock, Heavy Metal, Album Rock |
| Music Mood | Confident, Rousing, Boisterous, Sentimental, Fun, Theatrical, Cheerful, Rowdy, Brash, Rambunctious, Raucous, Energetic, Angst-Ridden, Earnest, Aggressive, Reckless, Refined/Mannered, Passionate, Romantic, Intense, Reflective |
| Labels | IslandMercuryMercury Nashville |
| Official Website | bonjovi.com |
Bon Jovi is an American hard rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during their history, the only exception being the departure of Alec John Such in 1994, who was unofficially replaced by Hugh McDonald. The band became known for writing several rock anthems and achieved widespread recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet, released in 1986. After touring and recording non-stop during the late 1980s, the band went on hiatus after 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 has been known to use different styles in their music, which has included country for their 2007 album Lost Highway. Their latest album, The Circle, was released on November 10, 2009 in the United States.
Discography
Filmography
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