Jon Jovi Research Paper

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Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi: we have all heard of him, but exactly how much do we know about him? Sure we may associate songs such as "Livin' On A Prayer" or "It's My Life" to this singer, but what else has he accomplished? Jon Bon Jovi is a very accomplished man who has had an interesting life from the day he was born to this very day.
John Francis Bongiovi Jr., born March 2nd, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. He was raised by his parents, Carol and John Bongiovi. In his early teens he hung out at local clubs, feeling confident that one day he would become a rockstar. By the time Jon was 16, he was already playing in clubs. In high school he met David Bryan, a keyboard player, and they formed a rhythm and blues band called the Atlantic City Expressway. He was also in other bands such as the Wild Ones. In 1980, Jon recorded Runaway, his first single, at his cousins radio station. The song got frequent air-time on the radio, and that is when Jon knew he needed more than session players if he wanted to capitalize on his success.
He called up David, and David got in touch with Alex John Such, Tico Torres and guitarist Richie …show more content…

He has four children with his wife Dorothea Hurley. Their names are Stephanie Rose, Jesse James Louis, Jacob Hurley, and Romeo Jon. Jon likes driving cars, watching movies, sleeping, eating junk food, working out at the gym, football, spending time with his family and playing with his dog. Although not all was well for the life of Jon Bon Jovi. He had a falling out with the lead guitarist of Bon Jovi, Richie Samborra. Bon Jovi proceeded with its tour of North America and Europe even though Richie entered rehab due to a drinking problem. Also, When Jon planned to buy the Buffalo Bills, the city of Buffalo was outraged by this. Bars and Radio stations declared themselves as “Bon Jovi Free-Zones.” There are not many American cities more down on their luck than

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